I really don't like how modern road bikes are decorated/painted.

[Scruffmonster]

Nobody needs to know what my bike is but I personally like knowing what a bike is when I pass it, or it passes me. Perhaps others feel the same.... The OP stated a preference for stealth bikes and, although I like stealth-ish it is within reason I still like branding on the frame... Just my preference

With all due respect, I would say that opinion is probably held by 100% of non pro's with a Venge.

 

[jonny jeez]

The Lightweight logo is unbelievably lazy

perhaps its being ironic.

or are you... and I've double fluffed this post

 

[Rob3rt]

No, the logo is shoot, looks like they couldnt be arsed or were to tight to pay for a proper graphic designer and settled for something knocked out on MS Word! Nice wheels, shoot logo!

 

[HovR]

I personally quite like some of Cube's more subtle mountain bike frame designs:

Matt black with subtle branding and designs. Maybe a bit too much going on around the wheels though.

 

[PpPete]

I have a matt black bike with no manufacturers decals on at all ...It was powder coated after all
Very "stealth".... apart from the VERY RUDE sticker (courtesy of Mickle). I could tell you what it farking said but the farking censor just farking well blanks it out.

 

[Cyclopathic]

The problem I have with the completely stealth look is that unless its a frame which is instantly recognizable such as a Venge of some Cervelo frame many look like they are frames of Chinese from alibaba... I think branding in limited quantity's is a good things

But wouldn't you remember what brand of bike you bought?

 

[Cyclopathic]

The stealth look is definitely preferable but as has been mentioned becoming almost as cliched. I don't mind colour and design on frames and done well it can enhance a bikes lines and look. Matt black is fine but I'd like to see a bit more use of colour in the mix as well.
All I want is decent looking bikes tastefully finished with a minimum of writing on them. Being a bit of a traditionalist I think a head badge is sufficient to proclaim the make of bike and the model of bike can be neatly written in an appropriate font on the top tube (or crossbar as it is more accurately known as.) I mean is that too much to ask.
It occurs to me that the 80s was an era in which there were a lot of really, really disgusting paint jobs. Perhaps not quite as liberal with the writing but then again there weren't as many bikes with over sized tubing on which to put it, but the paint jobs...oh my. (Apart from the Raleigh team panasonic range which will forever have a place in my affections)

 

[MacB]

Agree with the OP here and I remove stickers etc from rims and have a fancy frame which I stripped of decals and had powdercoated.

Tis the modern world I tells ya....wandering around with logos on what we wear and use...and we pay extra for the privilege. Some of the high end bikes you might as well be walking around with a sandwich board.

 

[Scruffmonster]

Agree with the OP here and I remove stickers etc from rims and have a fancy frame which I stripped of decals and had powdercoated.

Tis the modern world I tells ya....wandering around with logos on what we wear and use...and we pay extra for the privilege. Some of the high end bikes you might as well be walking around with a sandwich board.

True that.

Has anyone ever counted the ridiculous number of them on a Boardman? I know they're a young upstart getting their name out there, but the sheer amount on there is crazy. Especially since the Ritchey finishing kit got traded out for their own.

This is made even more apparent when he has one of his bikes on the TdF highlights show, covered up with tape. They look amazing, sans decals.

 

[Drago]

Fortunately my Pinnacle sportive is plain, unadorned gloss black.

 

[Mr Haematocrit]

But wouldn't you remember what brand of bike you bought?

My reasoning was explained and justfied after the origional post, if you read the entire thread you will understand why I personally like limited branding, it would also save you from asking.

 

[black'n'yellow]

I love stickers on stuff - the more the merrier. Manufacturers also like stickers on stuff, so other people can read them.

 

[Andrew_Culture]

No, the logo is s***, looks like they couldnt be arsed or were to tight to pay for a proper graphic designer and settled for something knocked out on MS Word! Nice wheels, s*** logo!

Might as well be comic sans. The rest of the bike gives me wood though.

 

[simon.r]

Some car manufacturers offer 'de-badging' as an option. OK, you generally get the make badge left on, but the 2.0 GTI (or whatever) can be removed - normally FOC. Though the reasons are probably more specific than de-badging just for the sake of it.

Personally 'loud' branding is a real disincentive to buy - especially on clothes. More than once I have been about to buy an item of clothing then put it back when I've noticed a very un-subtle logo.

Not sure if No-Logo bikes works or not?

 

[GrasB]

Like I said, bollox to the average cyclist.

4.5% power reduction is the difference between the same perceived effort after 30 min & 90 min. The average cyclist will think of that as significant.