[RBW] Re: Show me some bikes with black components

2021-12-15 Thread Eric Marth
Thanks to everyone for the pictures and comments! On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 10:30:36 AM UTC-5 Marc Irwin wrote: > Here's my Soma Buena Vista with black components and black powder coated > Hunq. > [image: Buena Vista.jpg][image: hunq pose.jpg] > > On Friday, December 10, 2021 at

Re: [RBW] Re: Show me some bikes with black components

2021-12-12 Thread Patrick Moore
Now this is certainly true. On Sun, Dec 12, 2021 at 8:31 AM MoVelo wrote: > My reference to 'dirt' showing up less on black was imprecise. By 'dirt' I > meant that filth that turns black due to grease, oil or other lubricants. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: [RBW] Re: Show me some bikes with black components

2021-12-12 Thread Patrick Moore
Don't tempt me, man, don't tempt me. On Sat, Dec 11, 2021 at 9:37 PM Joe Bernard wrote: > Patrick, > > The Neutrino rides pretty normal to me. If I ride it back-to-back with my > wa long and mellow custom the V-O feels notably short-coupled and > quicker steering, but that's fun..I wanted

Re: [RBW] Re: Show me some bikes with black components

2021-12-12 Thread MoVelo
My reference to 'dirt' showing up less on black was imprecise. By 'dirt' I meant that filth that turns black due to grease, oil or other lubricants. I prefer silver components myself since I can better tell when they need a good cleaning. The only experience I've had with black was on a car I

Re: [RBW] Re: Show me some bikes with black components

2021-12-12 Thread lconley
I have a Neutrino also, but is has a lot of purple Paul components. It is kind of a replacement for my Bike Friday, that I no longer ride, due to being too heavy for the Bike Friday now. My Neutrino is a single speed. As Joe says, it rides pretty normal. I haven't done any long rides on the

Re: [RBW] Re: Show me some bikes with black components

2021-12-11 Thread Joe Bernard
Patrick, The Neutrino rides pretty normal to me. If I ride it back-to-back with my wa long and mellow custom the V-O feels notably short-coupled and quicker steering, but that's fun..I wanted them to feel significantly different. It's a great "dodging around things" bike for the city, I

Re: [RBW] Re: Show me some bikes with black components

2021-12-11 Thread Patrick Moore
Actually, black shows up dust more than lighter colors; I can't speak about mud. The silty sand around here (get it wet and it turns to clay) makes a mess out of the Monocog after just one ride. On Sat, Dec 11, 2021 at 5:49 PM MoVelo wrote: > > i always figured black components became a thing

Re: [RBW] Re: Show me some bikes with black components

2021-12-11 Thread Patrick Moore
Joe: How do you like the Neutrino, and how does it ride compared to a big bike? Is it twitchy? I have absolutely no need of a bike like this, but I admit I've more than once reviewed the specs on the VO site. On Sat, Dec 11, 2021 at 5:26 PM Joe Bernard wrote: > My Velo-Orange Neutrino with

Re: [RBW] Re: Show me some bikes with black components

2021-12-11 Thread MoVelo
i always figured black components became a thing to make the dirt less obvious James Poulson On Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 6:30:52 PM UTC-6 Paul Brodek wrote: > Thanks, Lucky! Knobbys are kinda scarce. I had a Toothpaste one for a > while, like that color as well. > > Paul Brodek >