this is my springer neo. i recently got it powdercoated because the conditon of the original paint is dogsht and now it looks plain/boring. any tips on what should i do to make it stand out?
Then add some coloured components like a paul seatclamp, anodized chainring bolts, a few stickers..
Crafty-Ranger-9847 on
you can grab automotive wrap cutoffs/scraps from any wrap shops in your area for free/cheap, can basically cut your own stickers, do fades etc
Affectionate-Cell711 on
Deeper rims 😉
pedal_doyeon on
Silver seatpost and chainring maybe
Vegetable_Sir_176 on
carbon rims
Working_Swan_1674 on
Deep Polish Rim
Beluga-ga-ga-ga-ga on
That’s only something you can figure out, as we don’t know what you like, but to get you started, adding some colour is a safe bet, with bartape and stickers being a good start.
New_Temporary1730 on
I go with a two tone in my components. I like the top half one color the bottom half another. Think like silver seat collar and post, silver headset and spacers. Then on the bottom get some colored hubs and cranks. I personally got pink hubs and a pink crank set. I keep everything else blacked out. More or less though it all comes down to experimenting with colors you like and finding what makes you feel good!
Darrenhazard on
White polka dot paint job over the existing black.
Salty_Ad1123 on
Deeper rims, 30-40 mm, not too much. Otherwise it is a-okay.
DiscipleofDeceit666 on
Take it to a vinyl sticker shop and slap on some top quality custom stickers. They’ll even do something holographic if you want
letstourthemaritimes on
You be the stand out. Bike is fine. Wear some NHL jersey or something 😉
New-Opportunity-887 on
thank you so much for the suggestions everyone i really appreciate it:D
MMaarrttiinn527 on
Stickers, bartape, toptube protector, thingies hanging off the saddle, different colour lockring or crankbolt covers, coloured chainring bolts, different handlebars, matching silver finishing kit with seatpost, stem and chainring bolts
Master-Skill-2415 on
dipper rims,trust me they will boost the looks
Sunaltasky on
Sweet ride. Always thought a predominantly black bike with chrome accents looked cool. Pedals, seat post, handlebars.
mycumsockisalivehelp on
I like how it looks actuallyÂ
Puss1_destroyer on
Sticker bomb
GolfStrict4664 on
Frame bag
droobieinop on
Have you replaced the fork? That top tube angle seems drastic.
1more_useEffect on
chainring makes biggest bling difference
tultamunille on
Tassels, and a stuffed animal or two.
CCroissantt on
Silver seatpost, crankset, and chain.
Or just silver seatpost and chainring, probably easier.
Unhappy_Dog8952 on
Decals
Pasta_expert on
Gold chain
PuzzleheadedTap9635 on
I would do a different color but matching saddle n bar wrap. Maybe also seatpost clamp and even pedals or pedal straps.
I’m thinking white but I understand white bar wrap doesn’t stay white for long.
Edit: I see white pedals already so continue that theme!
To me saddle, bars, pedals are the non mechanical groupset and should all match. But in a secondary color to the frame/fork.
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Add some color?!? Maybe bright handlebar tape, color chainring.
put different color tyres
Grab a paint pen and do an art bike. White wall tyres.
https://preview.redd.it/rtd1tuv39ouf1.jpeg?width=626&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3b3a3645b1904b4f8c8555516274f60dd1770f57
most important: use it, beat it, throw it around.
Then add some coloured components like a paul seatclamp, anodized chainring bolts, a few stickers..
you can grab automotive wrap cutoffs/scraps from any wrap shops in your area for free/cheap, can basically cut your own stickers, do fades etc
Deeper rims 😉
Silver seatpost and chainring maybe
carbon rims
Deep Polish Rim
That’s only something you can figure out, as we don’t know what you like, but to get you started, adding some colour is a safe bet, with bartape and stickers being a good start.
I go with a two tone in my components. I like the top half one color the bottom half another. Think like silver seat collar and post, silver headset and spacers. Then on the bottom get some colored hubs and cranks. I personally got pink hubs and a pink crank set. I keep everything else blacked out. More or less though it all comes down to experimenting with colors you like and finding what makes you feel good!
White polka dot paint job over the existing black.
Deeper rims, 30-40 mm, not too much. Otherwise it is a-okay.
Take it to a vinyl sticker shop and slap on some top quality custom stickers. They’ll even do something holographic if you want
You be the stand out. Bike is fine. Wear some NHL jersey or something 😉
thank you so much for the suggestions everyone i really appreciate it:D
Stickers, bartape, toptube protector, thingies hanging off the saddle, different colour lockring or crankbolt covers, coloured chainring bolts, different handlebars, matching silver finishing kit with seatpost, stem and chainring bolts
dipper rims,trust me they will boost the looks
Sweet ride. Always thought a predominantly black bike with chrome accents looked cool. Pedals, seat post, handlebars.
I like how it looks actuallyÂ
Sticker bomb
Frame bag
Have you replaced the fork? That top tube angle seems drastic.
chainring makes biggest bling difference
Tassels, and a stuffed animal or two.
Silver seatpost, crankset, and chain.
Or just silver seatpost and chainring, probably easier.
Decals
Gold chain
I would do a different color but matching saddle n bar wrap. Maybe also seatpost clamp and even pedals or pedal straps.
I’m thinking white but I understand white bar wrap doesn’t stay white for long.
Edit: I see white pedals already so continue that theme!
To me saddle, bars, pedals are the non mechanical groupset and should all match. But in a secondary color to the frame/fork.
stickers
Buy white rims 🙂
https://preview.redd.it/bjnjw68tgquf1.jpeg?width=1535&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5e22f6fcc82b40ebec30cf5af7e6aac4b281494d
Colors literally anywhere on the bike is a good first step get like color grips or some silver parts or something