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swaffs · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Karma :

ok, I'm feeling like I need a little bit of tartiness adding to the bike and wheel rim tape is coming.

I'm trying to decide which colours to get, It seems everyone is doing red/red. I'm thinking about red/white:

https://www.swaffs.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/R_W_tape.jpg
or

https://www.swaffs.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/R_R_tape.jpg

Added(couldn't add it to the poll):
https://www.swaffs.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/W_W_tape.jpg

what do you think?
Swaffs
(Hmm I'm getting all tarty again!!)
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JonB · Afraid of Mileage Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Karma :

Red/White.
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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

Different colours just screams mismatch at me. Last thing it looks is tarty.

Red / red looks not bad. White / white might be a good choice, except it would get as dirty as hell.

All the best

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Steve H · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Oct 2003 Karma :

Red/Red - Red/White just looks like you couldn't be arsed to buy a matching pair.
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Dusty · King of the Rim Joined: 25 Mar 2003 Karma :

I know it's not an option and you probably don't want to hear it, but I think it looks /way/ better without any tape on the wheels...

If you are set on it i'd keep it as simple as possible and go with the red+red.

You could always get a tyre pen and add a bit of white to each wheel as well; that's if you don't mind your bike looking like it's been on pimp my ride uk.
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Jrod · Page 3 Girl Joined: 02 Aug 2004 Karma :

Red white looks good but white on the rear wheel won't last long.

Kaben · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Mar 2005 Karma :

I agree with keith, Red/White just looks wrong to my eye. I think perhaps White/White or even Blue/Blue would look better. Red/Red looks a little too dark imo, but it would need less cleaning i guess.
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swaffs · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Karma :

Hmm interesting, there's cetrtainly no common favourite.

I personally like the R/W combo, although I do think it won't stay white for long.

It is only £5.99 for both wheels so it's not the end of the world if they look bad after a while.
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Slickfish · Crazy Courier Joined: 24 May 2005 Karma :

Red/white.

BikerBen · Trackday Trickster Joined: 07 May 2004 Karma :

Red white definitely.
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distortion · Nearly there... Joined: 08 Mar 2005 Karma :

Both white Thumbs Up

Mr C · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Feb 2003 Karma :

it all looks shit
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Inspire · Nova Slayer Joined: 06 Nov 2004 Karma :

White/White I think.

Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

One side of the bike red & red, the other side white & white. Cool

steveh · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Aug 2004 Karma :

white / white looks the best in my view Thumbs Up

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The Tot · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Jun 2004 Karma :

You can always try black/black??

In my perfect honesty, the white/white looks very distinct and fits with your bike more than the others. It accentuates the diagonal white line going down the rear subframe. You can also do with a white seat cowl to in my opinion.
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MattShill · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 13 Mar 2005 Karma :

Red/White - Goes with the paint and looks like you've thought about it.
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Collier · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 29 Jul 2005 Karma :

Red Red or left alone Smile

craigs23 · Mr Muscle Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Karma :

Both white Thumbs Up

Delvard · Traffic Copper Joined: 22 Jul 2005 Karma :

White white for sure. Thumbs Up

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Ducati750s · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 01 May 2005 Karma :

White/White.

If that were my bike, I have to say I would have spent more on a decent lock and chain. I wouldn't trust my push bike with that one!

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

If I were a tart I'd say Red Red, but I'm not so I'd say

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