How important is bike color to you?

[wildhawk]

I remember when DH bought me my current bike “Spirit”. I had sold my black Stony Point mountain bike and we went to the LBS and the only two choices in my Giant for that year were red and a deep, dark purple. I have NEVER been a fan of purple - but the bike rode great and it fit me like a glove and had all the features I was looking for. So I went with her - I used to call her my “purple pavement eater”. But DH offered to repaint her for me, but over time the purple has grown on me and I now like her color a lot. I get lots of compliments on her. I decided to accessorize her with black and silver so I can still get the black accents in there (I really like black - I know - its not like green or pink - but it is one of my favorite colors for vehicles). Ask yourself what is more important - color or comfort? Accessories or durability/rideability? You can have the most gorgeous color bike in the world, but if it does not fit you or does not have the features you need, what is the point? Besides, paint can always be changed. Good luck with your choice - the bike looks really nice, and gold is a neutral enough color to go with anything.

[lph]

the bike looks really nice, and gold is a neutral enough color to go with anything.

*snort* this reminds me of one of those "You know you're a cyclist when... screaming yellow is a perfectly acceptable fashion colour"