Black Is In
05-28-15, 05:37 PM
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Black Is In
I've seen a lot more Black bicycle lately than in years past. It seems that Black is in with almost every bicycle comany. Has anyone noticed this? I don't mind the color but why Black? Is it cheaper to paint a bike then other colors?
05-28-15, 06:37 PM
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Black or dark grey is my favourite colour for a bicycle frame. I won't buy and ride anything else.
05-28-15, 06:57 PM
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My REI Novara Gotham is black. I happen to like it, it gives the bike an, almost, vintage look.
05-28-15, 07:27 PM
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Chips and scratches can be touched up with a marks-a-lot. 
05-29-15, 01:13 AM
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Basically because I drool a little whenever I see a black Felt...
They look cool, my only problem them with is that they blend into the road.
They look cool, my only problem them with is that they blend into the road.
05-29-15, 05:56 AM
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Black is the new black.
< Love my Cannondale!
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05-29-15, 08:09 AM
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Turbo's black, Leader's black... both are gorgeous, only one came that way stock though. I do see what you mean, black is way more prevalent now than before.. I don't think I own any bikes that came from the factory black pre the 2000's.
05-29-15, 08:15 AM
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I hadn't noticed black ever went away...
05-29-15, 08:34 AM
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Black is good if you want to blend in with the crowd. Maybe it is less attractive to thieves, although it hides dirt better, which could make it more attractive.
05-29-15, 08:37 AM
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Black on black just seems dull and boring to me. *shrug*.
05-29-15, 09:53 AM
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Hilarious, Altair!
So it's not the helium I had the shop inject into the frame?
05-29-15, 10:11 AM
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There have always been black bikes and fans of black bikes... I was never one of them until last year though.
05-29-15, 11:04 AM
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Digging your bike, too. I like the crank. The crank on my bike sucks, aesthetically speaking. Looks like an internally geared rear hub? Or a fixie? Nice.
05-29-15, 11:07 AM
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It was the best of a bad situation in my case. I wanted red but they didn't have it in my size and the wholesaler said it might take a week or two just to find. The dark green wasn't bad but didn't like the decals
05-29-15, 11:45 AM
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I put chrome fenders on for the winter - shop didn't have any black ones, I didn't think I'd like chrome but I do.
Didn't think I'd like that chain protector either, but it's hardly noticeable.
The bash guard is what makes the crank look cool
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05-30-15, 10:20 AM
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That is sweet. I can see how fantastic it would be to have that bike for a commute in the city if you work in an office building. Love it.
My everyday commuter is a bright red motobecane fantom disc CX bike from bikesdirect.
05-30-15, 10:47 AM
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Black is cool but flat black is what I really like. When I bought mine it was the first one that grabbed my attention, had to have flat black then.
Mark.
Mark.
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Black bikes have an understated stealth look, unless the manufacturer plasters them with decals, which is the case with many carbon bikes. I've had two black bikes and really liked the look for commuting, but unfortunately both bikes (both Gunnars, coincidentally) did not fit me very well and I sold them. I particularly like the combination of black and tan components, as in my Gunnar Sport. The red-and-black Crosshairs was a homage to my alma mater, the Georgia Bulldogs.
06-03-15, 09:21 AM
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Touring bike, 1 is black powder coat, panniers and rain covers woad blue..
Not in what My jacket color is, it's bright when the weather is darker... I do wear black pants, to hide chain shmuz contact.
Not in what My jacket color is, it's bright when the weather is darker... I do wear black pants, to hide chain shmuz contact.
