Bike appearance vs quality ride....?

Will a chicken nugget emoji cheer you up?

 

I’d put it out of mind. That guy is actually impervious to things like shame, peer pressure or conformity. As demonstrated right here. Rock on, Dio. (And @mountaingirl sara)

 

I am thrilled that @mountaingirl sara dubs me...a NUGGET! Way to take one for the team @SnakeCharmer! @Faust29 just keep on reminding me that those fire roads are out of my league! I concur @Cornholio; a NUGGET emoji would make this site a better place (how about it @Mikie??!). And then there’s @mike...who will always be a special nugget of my heart. I love you all [at the moment].

 

You’ll make a good lawn dart Mr

 

Ooof!

 

Research on SPD grips was abandoned after this run.

 

Disclosure: I bought my current bike on sight. I ASSUMED it was a good bike, but I didn't do any research. I liked it, wanted it, bought it. Though I did get a great deal too.

If I had to choose between a bright pink with rainbows Sworks Enduro or an all black Comp Enduro for the same price, I'll take the pink. I can't tell what the bike looks like when I'm riding it, and I don't care what people think of me.

Now if I'm paying full price I'd prefer to get a bike I like the look of.

 

Tools can look good too. Most are chrome plated. Can't get more blingy than chrome. You don't paint tools because they will chip, just saying. And like tools, bikes now days look great as well. Function over fashion sure, but none of you would ride a fugly bike, NONE OF YOU!

 

My answer to Bike appearance vs quality ride....?
It depends.... on a lot of things, but utmost, the overall ride must be very good for my riding "style" (my preferences prob much different from many). All the other factors are fluff imo, but "looks" would sway the decision between two great riding bikes.
Then again, discount that opinion... my XC/all mountain do-it-all bike is what was categorized as a light duty DH bike from 2012 with 26" wheels, Al curvy tubes and silver anodized (why they didn't just make it raw?). I love it!, and haven't found anything to make me change (though I purposely avoid riding new bikes as much as possible)

 

I'd like the pink/rainbow one...

 

They're not chromed to make them aesthetically pleasing. It's so they work better.

 

My current... which is still my first bike... I bought with out even seeing in person. I went into my shop, said "hey I want a bike", and it went from there.
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When I am able to buy a new bike, aesthetics are somewhat important... but if it fit well, (most ride well these days), and had the right spec, then that's the major factor. I actually like the bright/loud color bikes. I also like the murdered out black ones... or white... or raw... As long as the shade is right and the colors on the bike don't clash. For instance an awesome bike is the Rocky Mountain Instinct Alloy models... but i think the colors are ugly..... so I would be somewhat hesitant.. but would it barr me from making a purchase... probably not.

If budget wasn't an issue, I think the new pivot trail 429 could easily be considered my dream bike... looks killer, awesome paint, performance... spec...

in reality the GG trail pistol is probably closer to what I would buy... maybe not eye candy like the pivot, but not ugly,still I find there is a certain draw to the design..

like looking at a maserati then seeing a 68 camaro....

not to mention the company ethos, a bike designed by a bunch of punk rock/metalheads, with the purpose of getting the job done and having fun....

to summarize...
While aesthetics are important, even the less attractive options can become a beautiful package when everything else is taken into account..

 

There are some bikes that just don't interest me from looks. If I was sponsored or something, that's one thing. Plunking down my hard-earned cash, I want something that makes me happy to look at. That being said, still has to perform.

 

Does a screwdriver count?

I used to paint lures for Allen Cole. Some of you anglers may have heard of the 'AC Plug'.

 

Very aesthetically pleasing! Consider painting bike frames...I know one potential customer

 

Quality ride, to a point. Can't ride an ugly bike, tho. Just picked up a Giant Revolt gravel bike, and it's black. Not ugly, just black. I'm tired of black bikes (I now have five, and all but one are all or mostly black). But my options to get the spec I wanted were any color I want as long as it's black. This is one of the things that really annoys me about bike manufacturers - make a frame in several different colors, but only one color per spec, no getting this frame color with that spec. So now looking at some ways to add some color - bar tape, pedals, maybe even some vinyl to add some splashes of whatever color.

 

I love black on black stealth graphics, but love bright skittle colors as well. It's nice to have an option!

 

That's one of the rare jerseys that would actually match my bike!

 

That's a great idea. But instead of @Daddy Dirtbag painting it like a fishing lure he can paint it like a bear lure, or cougar lure. Fresh meat anyone!

 

Beef motif! That would be badass. Especially with a muscular-system skin suit. And bear spray cans mounted out the back and front...COME AT ME!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I gotta slow down and read more carefully.....I thought that said BEER Lure. Paint your bike to look like a PBR.

 

Throw a few trebles on that thing and wing it out there!

 

Yeah! Rainbow trout paint job! Maybe even one of those red-faced Chinook salmon... Mmmm, Fishy.

 

Yes! Just remove the logos and add a dousing of...

 

We had an older Cannondale road bike come through the shop that was painted to look like a tube of crest toothpaste.

 

That's some brand loyalty right there!