Purchased my first gravel bike, a White GX Lite 24, last year. This year I want to take it for some longer rides, but as well I want to pimp it.
Particularly the colour is anonymous, and I want something more unique. What should I do? Paint it? Any tips on that? Where does that leave the brand logos, would it look weird without? Other thoughts?
by JesseJames1847
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Sell it and buy a bike you like
Add a contrast colour. To do that, add a frame bag, some Wolf Tooth parts, or some water bottles. Maybe change the handlebar tape. Or change something from your outfit to match the white colour. Those are some relatively cheap options that might help you feel more connected to your bike.
And get rid of the orange reflectors in your wheels. Or are they needed where you live? Don’t like them.
Just go with some anodized bling like a new chain ring, bolts, etc. wolftooth is a good source for all that
Remove the reflectors, change the bartape to white or contrasting color (white or brown), find some decals to spruce up the frame. Don’t over do it.
[Here is mine](https://www.reddit.com/r/gravelcycling/s/TYKNI8Fs4W), I’ve changed the top tube bag with an orange one and added a 1L handlebar bag since these photos.
Have fun! Gravel riding is all about the adventure!