I like it when my bike starts to look as though I've had it a while and used it well.
Yeah, self-inflicted battle scars are good 
. Sadly I rarely keep any of mine long enough (or ride them hard enough 
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Do others update their bike aesthetically?
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Posted 1 year ago #
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My FS is a Ventana. Dont think they've ever changed decals.
Posted 1 year ago # -
Herman - that was my main concern about it looking lile im trying to hide its age. When its really just that the 2011 decals look nicer.
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Funny that you have an Alpine as a (very minor) reason for me choosing the Alpine was that it wouldn't date and I'd be less inclined to get updateitus. Unlike bikes with swooshes and complicated paint jobs I like the non-vogueish utilitarian look of the Alpine.
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I always make sure my frame has an up to date 'Made in Taiwan' sticker on the toptube
Posted 1 year ago # -
All bikes look the same covered in mud.
The dweebs who update all their kit for aesthetic reasons are great. It means the rest of us can snap up all the bargains in the classifieds.
Posted 1 year ago # -
doowutchalike... I pimped my bike with a rear rack yesterday.. horses for courses..
(although I will now be able to fit that rear child seat and take the boy out with me occasionally..)
I have a friend who has only ridden his bike twice.. but can't stop himself from adding new parts evry few weeks to make it perform or look better.. from anodised nipples and bolts to stronger hubs and handlebars..(his latest 'need' being RS pikes.. presumably for the rodents in his shed to use as pogo sticks..)
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I've just fitted XT M770 cranks to replace the M760's - no reason other than I prefer the look.
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The Alpine is a well recognised, beast of a bike. You don't need to dress it up. I'd go softcore, just the headbadge. People who are likeley to care will know what it is without the decals, effortless style and stealth are the future (imho!).
If you need a project maybe take up the more buildy end of bike geekery (I use this term affectionately) maybe wheel building or a tree melting home made night light?
Your bike's already splendid, branch out. You can always get an up to date Orange t-shirt.
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Seriously though it is an important issue....the wildlife out in the forest are worse than gok wan these days....just yesterday some squirrel gave me grief because my zip ties didn't match my cables
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