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    Because I am somewhat vain about bikes, what should I do to make this 930 less dadbikey and more attractive?

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    6. Few_Newspaper_3655 on

      Get rid of stuff. Remove the rear rack and basket. Throw away the handle bar bag. Then remove the alt bars (which are bad at everything)—just get proper bars for this type of bike. Remove the down tube water bottle holder and throw it in the trash. Move the seat tube water bottle holder to the down tube. You don’t need two water bottles unless you’re biking a long ways. Is the cable housing green or black? If green, replace with black.

      If you need to carry stuff, get a matching handle bar bag and oversized saddle bag—such as those by Swift Industries. It will still look like a dad bike, but a dad who has style and taste.

    9. RiseHopkins on

      Everyone is saying ditch the basket but I would say look for a new one that looks better (don’t have any recommendations sorry). It also helps the look a little bit when there’s shit in the basket. The wire frame on the basket is what’s making it look dorky and really is noticeable when it’s empty. I have the same one and need to find a new one. 

      As for bars I would say Jones bar might be a nice middle ground between form and function. Has similar hand positions to what you have but looks a lot better imo. 

      Brooks black leather saddle would class it up real nice. They’re a little pricey but I love mine. 

      Maybe also a black seat post? I think I’m gonna get one back that’s far down the list of priorities.  

      Here’s a picture of my bad boy that’s still a work in progress. The bar bag was borrowed from my wife’s bike, was only using it for a long ride. Gonna get a front rack but can’t find the one I want. You can’t tell from the pic but I have the fairdale mx-4 bars on there with a BMX stem. 

      https://imgur.com/a/lHtNuhi

    13. salynch on

      Ignore everyone else. Put tons more sh*t on it. Make it look like an art car at burning man.

      Edit: Actually, put a bust of Prince in the basket.

    15. liamemsa on

      Disclaimer: Your bike looks great, ride what you want, but if you want style points:

      -Billy Bonkers (or at least gumwalls)

      -Lose the basket thing in the back

      -Lose the dork disc

      -Brooks B-17 in Honey Brown

      -Lose super high rise stem

      -Drop bars (I personally love crazy bars but they wont get you style points with the masses)

      -1x

    16. 426Mopar on

      What is more manly than riding your bike with your offspring and having a bike to haul the stuff!

    17. not_tayloroliver on

      Silver stem, silver flat bars, tan wall tires, brooks C17, no rear basket, front porteur rack/basket, king cages

    20. anysuchname on

      I’d go with more pops of color – I can sort of see some royal blue (grips? valve covers? ), but I always think lavender is lovely with blue. It’s too all-black right now.

    21. Grouch_Potato90 on

      If you flip those bars upside down, get some leather tape and ergo grips, and a new wheelset that looks modern it’ll be job done, not cheap but done.

      You shouldn’t call wanting your bike to be how you want it to look vein, it’s meant to be upgraded until you like it, it’s not a genetic defect.

    22. Returning2Riding on

      Ditch the basket and the bag in front of the bars.

      Don’t hide those corner bars, try a brighter color bar tape.

    25. Softpretzelsandrose on

      I see it as a good filter. Those who don’t know, think this looks dadbikey. Those who do know, know this is sweet!

      (The only comment I have is the tires look a bit chunkier than necessary and date it a bit. If you need the chunk, definitely keep it. If not a more gravel minded or slick tire might make it look faster)

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