Frivolous question - Bike Colour

[mimitabby]

uh, Pooks you are not a newby anymore. sorry.

[pooks]

Well, I may not be a newbie to the board but I'm a newbie to the sport.

If that makes sense.

LOL

[mimitabby]

yeah, but this isn't about sport, it's about preferences, and color sense, and you've been around the block on this, are a wise woman and your opinion should NOT be discounted just because you're not a bike racer yet.

[jotjepoes]

The jacket is brought out by Jaggad. It's great- red (although it is a brighter red than in that picture) with grey sleeves. The sleeves zip off so that in spring and autumn, when I warm up I use the bodice of the jacket as a wind breaker. The jacket is wind-proof, breathable and highly water resistant. If I get caught in a shower the top part of me is generally dry. It also wicks perspiration. In winter (which it is now downunder) I rug up before going for a ride and then start to perspire. I dont' realise how much until I stop riding and feel how damp it is when i take the jacket off.

Anyway, going off to the bike maker to match swabs. I'm going to try to get a matching metallic red with grey and black trim.

btw - I'm definitely a newby - this will be my first road bike - very excited. Thanks ladies for your input. When I get it I'll put a picture up - but that will be several weeks!

cheers!