[hijack]SSS – just built that Gordo onto a 20mm hub ready for the rebas. My god it’s a big rim 🙂 think I might loan it out to truckers as a spare…[/hijack]
Granted ‘smell_it’ is never going to look cool, but even more dashing sounding names, noooo, just like private number plates. Do those that have them also wear t-shirts with their names on? (forum or real)
I’ve occasionally thought about it, but decided it is indeed like personalised plates, beyond cheesy.
I got MrsF custom headset caps, but that was a bit different as it was to mark a specific achievement, her first 24 hour solo, not just to have her name on the bike.
I guess you all just want to look ‘factory’ on the trails. Wowing the general public with your extraordinary bike handling prowess, and when they catch a glimpse of the brilliant pseudonym they will truly be in awe of you.
it’s for bedwetters unless you are a team rider and need to recognise your bike amoungst the other team bikes.
if you have a personalised plate alluding to a bike name but don’t own the company or race for them you probably shite the bed too.
The thought that one day I might open a gift containing a bike part, alongside the gleeful shout ‘and look its got your name on it!’ makes me feel quite anxious.