Names for Bikes

[Andy in Germany]

The Elder Son and I are still looking at colour schemes for the bike we're renovating and we are wondering about what sort of decals to add, and if the bike should have a name painted on the side, because it may look a bit dull with just a dark reddish frame.

Given that the bike is supposed to vaguely resemble the classic old Ranndoneur/Brevet bikes of the last century, what sort of name would be appropriate? "Paris-Brest" would seem a little obvious...

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Brian or Randy

 

[Andy in Germany]

Brian or Randy

Randy I get. Brian? (Showing my ignorance here, I know)

 

[Smokin Joe]

Something Italian sounding would be my choice. Gucciano, for example. Everyone would think it is a high class frame from a bespoke builder.

 

[Andy in Germany]

Something Italian sounding would be my choice. Gucciano, for example. Everyone would think it is a high class frame from a bespoke builder.

I suggested this to the Elder Son. He said:

"What about Tortellini or Risotto?"

You can't discuss this sort of thing with teenagers.

 

[Yellow Saddle]

Camembert, in the Cannondale font.

 

[steveindenmark]

Why would you name something that does not respond when you call it.?

Isnt that the point of a name?

 

[Andy in Germany]

Why would you name something that does not respond when you call it.?

Isnt that the point of a name?

I can stand on my front step and holler "Stuttgart" at the top of my voice all I want, but it won't come to me.

A pity, because I don't like commuting.

 

[Andy in Germany]

Camembert, in the Cannondale font.

I like that, although it's a bit cheesy.

I'll get my coat...

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Randy I get. Brian? (Showing my ignorance here, I know)

Brian the snail (from magic roundabout). French origins as well.

 

[Drago]

Cotterpin-Shagnasty.

 

[Domus]

Summer and Winter. My first Ribble was called Dribble by one "friend"

 

[Tenkaykev]

Sorry to be the one, but " Bikey McBikeface " has a certain resonance.

 

[Andy in Germany]

Cotterpin-Shagnasty.

Sounds like a Tory MP.

 

[Andy in Germany]

Sorry to be the one, but " Bikey McBikeface " has a certain resonance.

'Bikey' on the crossbar and McBikeface' on the bottom...