Do aesthetics matter?

john · Dec 15, 2008

Do aesthetics matter to you when building bikes?

To me they do. That is one of the beautiful things about the bicycle - it can combine both form and function.

legrandefromage · Dec 15, 2008

damn right - No riser and bar end combos here!

Matching rims/ tyres, matching mechs, stem angles, God, its almost OCD with me...

TheGreenRabbit · Dec 15, 2008

Yes and no a colour matched bike is a fantastic, but I do often put function before form.

Martin · Dec 15, 2008

Biggest part yeas (for the retro department), only my newish XC bike its more functional build.

Bike Hoarder · Dec 15, 2008

I try to go for aesthetics, matching rims, tyres, bar/stem & seatpost etc. But usually, in my urgency to get a bike ride-able i slap what ever is laying around on it. Always with the thought of re-doing it properly if i like the way it rides, but never get around to it.

So, i'm going to say sometimes.

MAXTHEROTTI · Dec 15, 2008

yeah it does thats why im having a hard time finding the 'right' wheels for my project :?

rob

gump · Dec 15, 2008

Its the ONLY thing that matters!

It has to look right, or it does not go near the bike. Its why I struggle with some of the modern stuff too, is just doen't look 'right'.

Pickle · Dec 15, 2008

It didnt matter before I found Retrobike.

However....

It is now the most important thing :roll:

wooly pluto · Dec 15, 2008

Yup

ozpete · Dec 15, 2008

Contrary to some opinion, asthetics does not always involve anodised bling. It's all about balance.

Do aesthetics matter?

Do aesthetics matter?

Yes

No

Only sometimes

john

The Guv’nor

legrandefromage

TheGreenRabbit

Martin

Bike Hoarder

MAXTHEROTTI

gump

Pickle

wooly pluto

Retro Guru

ozpete

Retro Guru

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