Found a bike that fits me...

**Bikingmomof3** · 08-02-2006, 03:04 PM

Pascale,
My other bike (Giant) is that purple/silver. I liked it.

My new bike (Trek) is silver, black, and blue. I have no idea how much it would be to custom paint a bike. I know on the Trek website some bikes can be custom designed-paint job, by you and then ordered. Just a thought.

**emily_in_nc** · 08-02-2006, 06:32 PM

Originally Posted by Pascale

It's lavender or lilac or something in the purply range...

Just checked it out at the Giant site, and I think it is gorgeous! Reminds me of a lavender Terry Classic I once test rode.

But then, I am a girly girl.

My road bike is "lupine" (kind of a black raspberry), and I just like that kind of color. I also have a white Bike Friday (color chosen by me because I love white bikes, though they sure do show dirt and grease quickly!), and my new silver (aluminum) mtb with pretty blue front fork. My only "boy-colored" bike is my green and silver Novara Bonita mtb (WSD).

For me, color comes behind fit, components, and weight, but it is a consideration. There are some colors I just wouldn't buy (mostly dark colors like black or brown).

Maybe you can compare the geometry of the OCR-1 to some other models/manufacturers and thus find something else that fits equally well?

Good luck!

Emily

**emily_in_nc** · 08-02-2006, 06:35 PM

Originally Posted by Lisa S.H.

Check out the name of the color: "Gang Green" (get it?) HA HA!! Love it.

I like the pun, but that is one ugly bike!

That color would be a deal-breaker for me.

Emily

**RoadRaven** · 08-03-2006, 01:37 AM

I'm afraid I have to admit, shame-facedly - that if it was a colour that I truly didn't get along with like lime green, or orange or bright pink... I would have to get it painted or pass it over...

I'm the same with cars and have passed down a couple of good car deals because of colour.

It seems rather precious of me when I write it... but its true...

**DirtDiva** · 08-03-2006, 01:49 AM

I am so glad I have the 2005 version of my bike - lovely stealthy black with a bit of sparkle that shows up in the sunshine.

The 2006 version is matte-finish, primer paint grey.

I do understand that the colour isn't really that important compared to other bying criteria, but it has so much to do with the emotional appeal of a bike!

**crazycanuck** · 08-03-2006, 04:25 AM

Ok, i hate to burst the bubble here...

Ummm..i don't understand why color really matters-(Well ok i wouldn't buy a green or pink

)

I have a black mtn bike & a blue road bike..Also, I don't match my clothes, helmet accessories etc to my bike....I get on my bike, ensure it's comfy, right size etc & go.

I didn't think about colour when i bought my scott-i liked the components etc.

[SIZE="2"]I can see someone is going to hit me soon....

c

**Pascale** · 08-03-2006, 04:38 AM

-(Well ok i wouldn't buy a green or pink )

..alrighty then - deep down, you do understand! LOL!

Honestly, I'm not thrilled about the colour of my current bike - it's red/silver. I bought it anyway. I just really HATE the purple lavender - there probably isn't a colour I'd like less - so the search continues...

**Bad JuJu** · 08-03-2006, 04:41 AM

I think a lot of us would like to be able to say, "Oh no, color doesn't matter, as long as I like everything else about the bike." But when pressed, we do have strong color preferences. And who wants to see a color they don't like every time they head out for a ride?

**Pascale** · 08-03-2006, 04:48 AM

I had also tried a trek 1500 wsd that day - and I didn't really like the colour of that one either, but I didn't HATE it. Only problem was that it would have needed the handlebars changed (they were a really funky shape/angle and I simply could not reach the brakes/shifters) and I would have had to change the pedals (they had those clip strap things that I hate). The Giant just needed the handlebar stem changed. But everytime I looked at the Giant, my gut just said "nooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!"

**Veronica** · 08-03-2006, 05:01 AM

I'm a total fashion faux pas.

That's me, pink helemt, orange jacket, orange bike... and now I have pink shoes.

I don't know why I think pink and orange go together, but I do.

I wasn't thrilled with my bike's color when I bought it. At that time Rambouillets were orange. That's what you got. But I so loved how great the bike felt, that I decided color was not important. Now I like it. When it's time to repaint, I'm not sure what I'll go with.

V.

**Kimmyt** · 08-03-2006, 05:23 AM

You and my SIL would get along well. Her bridesmaid dresses were pink and orange.

Luckily they were rather tasteful in that they were the jewel-tones that remind me of indian Saris so it was ok... but when I heard the colors I was like 'oh my god i am going to look like barbie on crack!'

**Kano** · 08-03-2006, 05:45 AM

Originally Posted by Veronica

I wasn't thrilled with my bike's color when I bought it. At that time Rambouillets were orange. That's what you got. But I so loved how great the bike felt, that I decided color was not important. Now I like it. When it's time to repaint, I'm not sure what I'll go with.

V.

Maybe you can go with a "shifty color" that changes from orange to pink depending on the light -- like that pretty blue/purple Cannondale I saw last weekend, and like cars were being done a few years ago?????

Karen in Boise

**mimitabby** · 08-03-2006, 05:57 AM

Originally Posted by Veronica

I'm a total fashion faux pas.

That's me, pink helemt, orange jacket, orange bike... and now I have pink shoes.

I don't know why I think pink and orange go together, but I do.

V.

Veronica, I LOVE Orange. I have since I was a little girl. And it was just recently that the fashion gods decided that we could have it! I think pink and orange look great together; but I personally prefer red and orange

**Veronica** · 08-03-2006, 06:04 AM

Originally Posted by mimitabby

Veronica, I LOVE Orange. I have since I was a little girl. And it was just recently that the fashion gods decided that we could have it! I think pink and orange look great together; but I personally prefer red and orange

Like in my avatar? That's my wicked soft red cashmere jersey. Yeah... I like red and orange together too.

V.

**mimitabby** · 08-03-2006, 06:23 AM

Originally Posted by Pascale

I had also tried a trek 1500 wsd that day - and I didn't really like the colour of that one either, but I didn't HATE it. Only problem was that it would have needed the handlebars changed (they were a really funky shape/angle and I simply could not reach the brakes/shifters) and I would have had to change the pedals (they had those clip strap things that I hate). The Giant just needed the handlebar stem changed. But everytime I looked at the Giant, my gut just said "nooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!"

Pascale,
the two problems you mentioned with the Trek are something they could
easily change for you in the store; so if you liked the bike it might be worth it to say "I hate the handlebars... and i want different pedals" and since they want to make a sale, they'll be happy to change them out for you. They might charge, but it's just not a big deal to change these things.

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