Pink bar tape for men?

[Milzy]

I had this admittedly not for long as I didn't keep the bike for long looked a lot pinker than in the photo . I mentioned to the very well spoken gentleman I purchased it from that I was a bit wary of you know pi$$ takers etc. He mentioned in passing that spending 35 years in the army made him a rough tough dude and he hadn't given it a second thought. A touch of what you fancy does you good


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Looks decent.

 

[mark st1]

Looks decent.

It didn't bother me tbh if Pinks good enough for the dudes in the Giro it's good enough for us mere social mortals ( that's what my bike fixer matey said anyway. After he'd stopped laughing lol) wish I'd kept the bike tbh bought it on impulse didn't take the time to get used to it sold it within a month. Like your tape though it looks good with the all black

 

[Smokin Joe]

Actually Milzy, I've just realised that on the wall above my head is a picture of me riding a time trial circa 1990 and my bike is adorned with pink bar tape. Looks very smart too, and probably stands out to other vehicles more than any other colour.

 

[Jimidh]

Nothing wrong with a bit of pink - in fact we have a slash of pink on our club kit.

 

[Salty seadog]

Only left out because if I put back in the shed, the lad next door will ask to borrow it. *rolls eyes*

Haha, I was actually referencing @I like Skol 's post from this thread....it caused An unnecessary fuss for some. To me it was just tongue in cheek and made me smile.

https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/i...racket-but-it-wont-go-in.213097/#post-4651819

 

[Gert Lush]

I think it looks cool Probably look dirty after a while

 

[NorthernDave]

Looks good on your bike, so why not? Although it will probably be a pig to keep clean.

I did look at some neon pink bar tape in the shop and although tempted it wouldn't go with either of my bikes so I didn't bother.

 

[mustang1]

Gender is a social construct.

I just checked in the mirror. I think it's quite physical, no?

 

[mustang1]

I saw a black condor bike with a splash of pink. Looked fantastic. I'd totally get one.

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

Wouldn't do it myself but I do often wear pink kit, as do other males in the club

 

[ozboz]

Pink is ok , Stade Francais RU wear pinkish stuff ,

 

[GuyBoden]

Pink and Blue genderisation of colours only started in the 20th century, it was on radio 4 last week......

 

[fossyant]

Light colours on bar tape are a no - it looks filthy even if you are anal about cleaning. The other side, is colours, even light colours don't help with safety. If a driver is not looking properly, then no great big pink, orange, or invisible telly tubby is going to be seen.

Other than that, it looks OK !

 

[BikeCurious]

Looks good but the saddle needs to be pink too!

 

[HLaB]

So I thought this popped really well on black. Splash of colour and better for safety.
Had a lot of negative comments. It's 2017, it's not for girls only. Or is it??

Rapha