Funny thing about this thread, when I first read it I forgot that I HATED the colors of pony when I first bought her. It was between the GF Tassajara and the Big Sur GS. I liked the colors of the Tass but the Big Sur was a better fit, and more aligned with my wannabe racer goals. I ate ramen to pay for that bike, it better be good!

So yeah, she came home with me, and I despised her colors for weeks until we rode together enough that I loved her despite it. Then something clicked in me and I thought she was cute as a bug's ear. It didn't hurt that she fetched TONS of compliments and is the reason I have more blue jerseys than brain cells. I feel a little sad looking at her now, I miss her so much.

http://fisherbikes.com/archive/model/86

I like the gold, a lot. It's really classy and different! I say go for it. Can you imagine with leather bar tape? Oooooh! I say your bike must be at least this ugly before you can complain about color: