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I need more cowbell.
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If I swap out for black tape, the red hoods remain red. Still kicking that back and forth in terms of tape colour.
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I like the black tape with red hoods choice Gary! Sounds sweet looking and will hold up well (the black tape.)
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As a University of Georgia fan I happen to like that colourway. What did I say so offensive RG?
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More e.e. cummings than a symptom of immaturity but mostly a bad habit from too much texting. Sorry it is too hard to read. I'm rooting for the black tape. More hard core.
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Originally Posted by Digital Gee
I was thinking that the red tape would start to look soiled quickly as will the white, but I may do red anyway.
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The Cervelo I recently bought has bar tape with Fizik inscribed every couple of inches. Since they didn't pay me to advertise their products, I'm looking forward to replacing it.
After I wear it out.
After I wear it out.
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I can't really see red tape with red hoods, even if the match was perfect. I'd go for contrast to make the red hoods stand out. The white works, but red and black is always a good combination.
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Great fit, great ride!
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A great score but I have had two Trek dealers in my area lie to me when I told them what I wanted.
If the dealer won't accomodate the buyer,go someplace else.
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A great score but I have had two Trek dealers in my area lie to me when I told them what I wanted.
If the dealer won't accomodate the buyer,go someplace else.
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Gary.....only you could command the attention to get 3 pages of response on the terribly critical choice of tape color. That is power!!
P.S. FWIW, I think hoods shouldn't match tape, unless maybe black/black. Black tape/red hoods might make the bike look like a large bug-eyed insect. White tape, red hood might look really kool and match the white saddle. If you go with a black saddle later, we'll have to hash this out again. Oh, and a brown Brooks is unthinkable.
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That is a good looking bike. I like what they did with the red trim. Glad you didn't choose REI. Not my favorite place either. Long story no one wants to hear
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I actually went with TREK because here in San Diego I see anything but TREKs on my rides I've only seen 2 in the last 2 years of group rides and events. Go figure. I think everyone goes for the "rare" bikes because I see so many more of those around San Diego. There isn't a single boutique brand I haven't seen in San Diego. You name it, I've seen people riding one. Its all made in the same Giant factory in Taiwan anyway so pay for the sticker you like best is my theory.
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I need more cowbell.
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I actually went with TREK because here in San Diego I see anything but TREKs on my rides I've only seen 2 in the last 2 years of group rides and events. Go figure. I think everyone goes for the "rare" bikes because I see so many more of those around San Diego. There isn't a single boutique brand I haven't seen in San Diego. You name it, I've seen people riding one. Its all made in the same Giant factory in Taiwan anyway so pay for the sticker you like best is my theory.
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I actually went with TREK because here in San Diego I see anything but TREKs on my rides I've only seen 2 in the last 2 years of group rides and events. Go figure. I think everyone goes for the "rare" bikes because I see so many more of those around San Diego. There isn't a single boutique brand I haven't seen in San Diego. You name it, I've seen people riding one. Its all made in the same Giant factory in Taiwan anyway so pay for the sticker you like best is my theory.
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I need more cowbell.
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That, and the Trek store wouldn't let me put a 2011 model on layaway or hold it with a deposit. Hmmph.
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I know of two other Trek Super Stores in the area: Kearney Mesa, and La Mesa. Both with knowledgeable people, both with lots of stock, and both, in my experience, missing a certain intangible thing in terms of my experience with them. Not quite sure what it is. The La Mesa store sold me my return to biking bike back in 2005, a 3900 MTB. I really can't fault them except that after getting to know the folks in a couple of other shops, I find that the Trek shops are a little less personable or more "corporate"-like, and the others are more Mom and Pop (without Mom) or something.
That, and the Trek store wouldn't let me put a 2011 model on layaway or hold it with a deposit. Hmmph.
That, and the Trek store wouldn't let me put a 2011 model on layaway or hold it with a deposit. Hmmph.
None the less you have put the pressure on the rest of us for N+1. My Masi recovery fell through. I tried to buy my Masi Cafe Solo back from the guy I sold it to but he wanted more than I sold it for.
The search is getting closer however.
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With a white saddle, keep the white tape, this combination looks great with the red hoods. And no reason to change now, just keep it "as is" and get some mileage in.