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Posted: 9/27/2011 7:29:14 PM EDT

Silver or Black for:

Do I keep it murdered out or do I add some bling bling?

The positive to the silver would be that the appearance would hold up longer, but I am indifferent.

What say the cyclists of GD?

Posted: 9/27/2011 7:32:18 PM EDT

[#1]

Ive always liked a completely blacked out bike, but i do have silver components on mine and i think it adds to the appearance.

Posted: 9/27/2011 7:32:48 PM EDT

[#2]

Black

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Posted: 9/27/2011 7:32:49 PM EDT

[#3]

Silver. Give it some contrast.

Posted: 9/27/2011 7:39:01 PM EDT

[#4]

whats the matter with the existing set?

Posted: 9/27/2011 7:42:10 PM EDT

[#5]

Black

Posted: 9/27/2011 7:49:31 PM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
whats the matter with the existing set?

wore out the BB, figured go ahead and upgrade the crank as well

Posted: 9/27/2011 8:01:52 PM EDT

[#7]

Black if you do more xc, silver if you do more downhill w/ rocks.

Odds are - it will get a bit more scratched up if you downhill ride, so silver would hide the scratches.

ETA: Looks like you are in TN - so my bet would be xc, so therefore black.

I know the smokies are in TN - but they aren't as rocky or jagged as the mountains in the southwest.

Posted: 9/27/2011 8:13:03 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
Black if you do more xc, silver if you do more downhill w/ rocks.

Odds are - it will get a bit more scratched up if you downhill ride, so silver would hide the scratches.

ETA: Looks like you are in TN - so my bet would be xc, so therefore black.

I know the smokies are in TN - but they aren't as rocky or jagged as the mountains in the southwest.

actually up in VA now but it's about the same XC but with more rock gardens.

I have completely worn off the finish on the crank arms from my shoes rubbing. Still not sure which way to go

Posted: 9/27/2011 8:13:05 PM EDT

[#9]

Fuel EX 8? Nice bike.

Posted: 9/27/2011 8:16:52 PM EDT

[#10]

Silver

Posted: 9/27/2011 8:19:14 PM EDT

[#11]

Don't forget to order some SPD to go with it.

Posted: 9/27/2011 8:38:22 PM EDT

[#12]

Get both. Damn what's going on around here?

ETA nice bike OP. I'd go with the black.

Posted: 9/27/2011 9:03:27 PM EDT

[#13]

Black.

Ignore the guys that say silver hides the scratches. To me it's a badge of honor to show you actually ride. Plus black looks so much better.

Posted: 9/28/2011 5:12:39 AM EDT

[#14]

I've got the black Race Face stuff on my 2006 Giant Reign 2, ride the mess out of it, and it still looks good. Any scratches in the finish are well earned.

Posted: 9/28/2011 5:19:41 AM EDT

[#15]

Is muddy a color? Cause thats what I am gonna go with.

Also: black

Posted: 9/28/2011 5:21:03 AM EDT

[#16]

Murdered out?

Posted: 9/28/2011 5:22:29 AM EDT

[#17]

I would go with silver just for the fact that you will wear it with your shoes. I had black on my last bike with a sweet shiny spot.

Posted: 9/28/2011 5:22:36 AM EDT

[#18]

Black.

You just wanted to show off your sweet ride, didn't you?

Posted: 9/28/2011 5:24:14 AM EDT

[#19]

Black

Posted: 9/28/2011 5:30:32 AM EDT

[#20]

Quoted:
http://www.pricepoint.com/images/styleImages/D_100%20RACDX4.jpg

Silver or Black for:

http://i617.photobucket.com/albums/tt251/yukonboy03/DSC_0256.jpg

Do I keep it murdered out or do I add some bling bling?

The positive to the silver would be that the appearance would hold up longer, but I am indifferent.

What say the cyclists of GD?

Nice bike!

I'd go with black....

Posted: 9/28/2011 7:29:19 PM EDT

[#21]

well apparently one of yall beat me to it, they aren't showing black as an option anymore

that's what I get for slacking

Posted: 9/28/2011 7:30:55 PM EDT

[#22]

Quoted:

Murdered out?

cool kid term for a all black vehicle

Posted: 9/28/2011 7:32:50 PM EDT

[#23]

Black Out!

Posted: 9/28/2011 7:33:51 PM EDT

[#24]

Quoted:

well apparently one of yall beat me to it, they aren't showing black as an option anymore

that's what I get for slacking

I'd give you my black RF rings and red cranks for cheap but they're kind of worn and you're far.

ETA: I guess I have an RF BB that's still fine too.

Posted: 9/28/2011 7:34:18 PM EDT

[#25]

Quoted:

Quoted:

whats the matter with the existing set?

wore out the BB, figured go ahead and upgrade the crank as well

Waste of money. BB are like $30.

Posted: 9/28/2011 7:34:31 PM EDT

[#26]

Black always looks good.

Posted: 9/28/2011 7:46:45 PM EDT

[#27]

These are cool too:

Posted: 9/29/2011 5:21:52 AM EDT

[#28]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Murdered out?

cool kid term for a all black vehicle

Ahhh, got it.

Posted: 9/29/2011 5:30:28 AM EDT

[#29]

Keep it black.

Posted: 9/29/2011 5:33:56 AM EDT

[#30]

Quoted:

Quoted:
whats the matter with the existing set?

wore out the BB, figured go ahead and upgrade the crank as well

Waste of money. BB are like $30.

That's akin to saying "You don't need that sweet $250 quad rail, M-4 hand guards are $25."

Posted: 9/29/2011 5:36:31 AM EDT

[#31]

Posted: 9/29/2011 5:40:25 AM EDT

[#32]

I like an all black bike with some gold components - chain etc. Here is what I ride. Looks more yellow in photos, but it's more gold in person.

Posted: 9/29/2011 5:50:09 AM EDT

[#33]

Quoted:

Quoted:
whats the matter with the existing set?

wore out the BB, figured go ahead and upgrade the crank as well

Waste of money. BB are like $30.

That's akin to saying "You don't need that sweet $250 quad rail, M-4 hand guards are $25."

It's more like, "I wore out the delta ring, so I may as well upgrade the foreend."

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Posted: 9/29/2011 5:58:50 AM EDT

[#34]

Black.

Is that a Fuel?

J-

Posted: 9/29/2011 6:19:05 AM EDT

[#35]

Quoted:

Quoted:

whats the matter with the existing set?

wore out the BB, figured go ahead and upgrade the crank as well

Waste of money. BB are like $30.

That's akin to saying "You don't need that sweet $250 quad rail, M-4 hand guards are $25."

except in the bicycle realm:

replace crank, BB, and rings

chain skips

replace chain

chain skips

replace rear cassette

chain skips

replace rear derailleur

nirvana

$450 bucks

maintaining the original BB properly?

priceless

Posted: 9/29/2011 8:02:12 AM EDT

[#36]

Quoted:

Quoted:
whats the matter with the existing set?

wore out the BB, figured go ahead and upgrade the crank as well

Waste of money. BB are like $30.

That's akin to saying "You don't need that sweet $250 quad rail, M-4 hand guards are $25."

except in the bicycle realm:

replace crank, BB, and rings

chain skips

replace chain

chain skips

replace rear cassette

chain skips

replace rear derailleur

nirvana

$450 bucks

maintaining the original BB properly?

priceless

Anything with bearings will eventually wear out, even with proper maintenance. It's supposed to wear specifically so you don't damage more important parts (like the frame, for example)....

Posted: 9/29/2011 8:31:18 AM EDT

[#37]

Quoted:

Is muddy a color? Cause thats what I am gonna go with.

Muddy works, I came back from one ride years ago and I was so covered in mud I could barely move. I think me and the bike gained about 50lbs.

I vote for black, just because it matches the rest of what's there. So what if finish wears off eventually, just makes it look well used. Silver is too... shiny. If I want to be seen, I'll put some obnoxious flashing light on it

I need a new bike... All I have right now is a $100 dept store special, and it's half rusty right now anyway.

Posted: 9/29/2011 8:34:44 AM EDT

[#38]

I was all psyched, I thought this was going to be a thread about MTB's (Motor Torpedo Boat).

Posted: 9/29/2011 8:37:38 AM EDT

[#39]

Quoted:
Murdered out?

Fuck ya. Murdered out. Black on black.

Posted: 9/29/2011 9:13:16 AM EDT

[#40]

Quoted:

Quoted:

whats the matter with the existing set?

wore out the BB, figured go ahead and upgrade the crank as well

Waste of money. BB are like $30.

That's akin to saying "You don't need that sweet $250 quad rail, M-4 hand guards are $25."

It's more like, "I wore out the delta ring, so I may as well upgrade the foreend."

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A quad rail would at least add some functionality. A new crank would not. Even if it was a half pound lighter, the performance gains would not be noticeable. BB and chainrings are wear items that are cheap to replace.

Posted: 9/29/2011 9:17:43 AM EDT

[#41]

Quoted:

Anything with bearings will eventually wear out, even with proper maintenance. It's supposed to wear specifically so you don't damage more important parts (like the frame, for example)....

Some are worse than others. I use the infamous Dura Ace 7700 BB that wears out in under 10,000 miles. Newer ones have better bearings and better seals, but even a top of the line Dura Ace 7900 BB retails for only $33. I'm not counting the gimmicky stuff like ceramic bearing items.

Posted: 9/29/2011 11:24:10 AM EDT

[#42]

Quoted:

Quoted:

Anything with bearings will eventually wear out, even with proper maintenance. It's supposed to wear specifically so you don't damage more important parts (like the frame, for example)....

Some are worse than others. I use the infamous Dura Ace 7700 BB that wears out in under 10,000 miles. Newer ones have better bearings and better seals, but even a top of the line Dura Ace 7900 BB retails for only $33. I'm not counting the gimmicky stuff like ceramic bearing items.

Hell yeah some are worse than others!

I need more saddle time myself. Getting to be the weather I like riding 6-8 hours a day on the weekend....

That is if I am not hunting!

Posted: 9/29/2011 3:32:44 PM EDT

[#43]

Quoted:

Quoted:
whats the matter with the existing set?

wore out the BB, figured go ahead and upgrade the crank as well

Waste of money. BB are like $30.

That's akin to saying "You don't need that sweet $250 quad rail, M-4 hand guards are $25."

It's more like, "I wore out the delta ring, so I may as well upgrade the foreend."

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A quad rail would at least add some functionality. A new crank would not. Even if it was a half pound lighter, the performance gains would not be noticeable. BB and chainrings are wear items that are cheap to replace.

I think you guys are missing my point.

Posted: 9/29/2011 7:15:56 PM EDT

[#44]

Quoted:

Quoted:
whats the matter with the existing set?

wore out the BB, figured go ahead and upgrade the crank as well

Waste of money. BB are like $30.

That's akin to saying "You don't need that sweet $250 quad rail, M-4 hand guards are $25."

except in the bicycle realm:

replace crank, BB, and rings

chain skips

replace chain

chain skips

replace rear cassette

chain skips

replace rear derailleur

nirvana

$450 bucks

maintaining the original BB properly?

priceless

Or Chris King BB, $130...
Nirvana

Posted: 9/29/2011 7:35:50 PM EDT

[#45]

Black is where it's at.

Posted: 9/30/2011 4:04:52 AM EDT

[#46]

Or Chris King BB, $130...

Nirvana

now there is a plan

how worn are your chain rings?

if they are looking shark finny then a CK BB and rings would be good

but then the driveline skipping demon appears

Posted: 9/30/2011 4:11:11 AM EDT

[#47]

My Prophet is all black, its my "steath" bike

My road bike is blue, and it is very quiet, "have blue"

Posted: 9/30/2011 3:21:45 PM EDT

[#48]

Quoted:

Or Chris King BB, $130...
Nirvana

now there is a plan

how worn are your chain rings?

if they are looking shark finny then a CK BB and rings would be good

but then the driveline skipping demon appears

hyonestly, there isn't much in hours on the drivetrain, maybe 300 miles? the crankset is some BS Shimano OEM that you can't even find specs on or buy. The teeth are fine it's just like grinding feeling in the BB