A few months I walked into our LBS and almost barfed. Except for the far out cruiserbikes (the ones that look like a Hawaii postcard) every bike except one was black. There was one very dark maroon with that matte finish.

I asked the proprietor what gives. he said no one wanted colored bikes.
I scratched my head and told him I LIKE COLORS

I am sort of in shopping mode for a road bike, and whenever I go looking, I look at colors first. Then prices bring me down to earth. Sorry, I know it's not practical, but if i put that much $$ into something (more than 200 bucks) I want
it to stand out. I have had my fill of blue bikes; my dear father bought me at least 3 blue bikes, and I have a blue one now.I would be happy with neons, reds, oranges.. anything but blue white or black.

Yes, I want good components, yes, I want nice tires, yes, I care about brand; but sheesh, I spend 10 minutes matching my jersey to my shorts, can't COLOR matter on the bike too?

I hope some bike manufacturers are reading this thread!!!