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

[Sittingduck]

Very nice

 

[jayonabike]

My Cervelo R5
I like the look of the bike in both these pictures but the wheels in the first photo give the bike a bit of an understated look compared to the second.

 

[ianrauk]

take the Cosmic stickers off the wheels and it will look fab.

 

[Mr Haematocrit]

Agree with Ian.. I take all the stickers of my wheels, they look better and it saves weight (every little helps as they say)

 

[black'n'yellow]

The Vino bike looks great - the only thing wrong with those Cervelo pics is that the hoods are higher than the saddle.

 

[Rob3rt]

If only I could afford both of those wheelset's on that Cervelo! I am having a wheel buying nightmare atm, just can not decide and commit either way!

 

[jayonabike]

The Vino bike looks great - the only thing wrong with those Cervelo pics is that the hoods are higher than the saddle.

No they're not, it's the camera angle.

 

[jayonabike]

take the Cosmic stickers off the wheels and it will look fab.

It has crossed my mind, but I do like them.

 

[ianrauk]

It has crossed my mind, but I do like them.

nah mate, they're rubbish.. far better without them...

 

[jayonabike]

If I was to, what the best way to de-sticker carbon wheels?

 

[ianrauk]

If I was to, what the best way to de-sticker carbon wheels?

just rip the babies off as fast as you can, then spend the next hour rolling the gooey gunk off with your thumbs....

 

[black'n'yellow]

unless of course they are under the clear coat...

 

[musa]

Hair dryer so they say

Vsprint wheels have my interest at the moment

Nice 50mm Pegasus unmachined though

 

[Rob3rt]

You can replace the Cosmic stickers with some more subtle ones. Same decal, just a different colourway. Can also put only 2 on instead of 3 to make it less cluttered.

But, if you like them, leave them alone!

 

[Cyclopathic]

The Specialized isn't too bad apart from getting a bit 90s with the handlebar tape/decoration. The cervelo just needs a rim-stickerectomy. (ahem)