Removing wheel decals- good idea?

[rwsaunders]

If they bother you, take them off. If they were a set of Lightweights or something of that caliber, perhaps the resale would be an issue.

[pzung]

Peel them off and enjoy the ride! This is what I do to my wheels.

Originally Posted by kevinvc

I recently bought a plain titanium bike that came with a set of Mavic Cosmic Elite wheels. I am perfectly happy with the wheels and have no intention of replacing them anytime soon, but may decide to do so sometime in the future. However, I hate the red and yellow stickers on them. I really like maintaining a plain silver and black aesthetic (except for a colored headset cap).

If I remove the stickers, do I decrease the value of the wheels if I ever decide to sell them? Will I make it impossible to prove their make and model? Should I just not worry about it, peel off the stickers and help my beautiful bike not look so tawdry?

[Beldar77]

I am probably going to remove the stickers on the wheels I just got with my new bike. Standing still they look overpowering. But I have to say that sometimes when the wheels are spinning the white blur kind of has a cool effect. Probably not the safest idea to look at my own while riding though

[shovelhd]

If the layout works, leave one.

[Dromen]

Removing the graphics from my Mavic Ksyriums Anniversary turned them to my sexiest wheelset. They sit in a closet but i still think they are sexy.

See post #3 here.
http://forums.thepaceline.net/showth...=mavic+ksyrium

[mudhead]

I have a set of Cosmic Elites and in my case I de-stickered the front wheel while the rear rim was replaced and I have not removed the decals yet. IMHO the stealth works for me. I'll get to the rear during the winter. I had good luck with a heat gun and goo gone.


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[kevinvc]

Oh yeah!

[JAGI410]

^^ that looks much better! This thread inspired me to do the same, well worth the time spent!

[Dromen]

Time to sell your decal co stock. 100% improvement on silver frame and al black accented bike.