Silver rims, black spokes?

[phcollard]

... for a classic lugged steel. I know I want silver rims and White Industries hubs in silver. I know the rules say silver spokes but black could be a bit different eh?

What do you think? Care to share pictures if you did it?

Cheers!

Philippe.

[binxnyrwarrsoul]

Had them on my CX I sold, Chorus 9S hubs, silver Mavic OP's, black DT spokes. Not the huge contrast you'd expect.

http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=110066

[majorpat]

You can't kinda do Johnny Cash, its gotta be all black. That being said I prefer all silver for wheels.

[cat6]

On August 20, 1979, Terrell made his pitching debut for the Royals in the ninth inning against the New York Yankees at Royals Stadium, and retired the Yankees on three pitches; the Yankees were ahead 16–4 at the time and Terrell hurled on an emergency basis

[phcollard]

Silver open pros/silver CK hubs, black spokes.

http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=105576&highlight=Specialized+sequoia

I think it looks very cool!

[monkeybanana86]

Had them on my CX I sold, Chorus 9S hubs, silver Mavic OP's, black DT spokes. Not the huge contrast you'd expect.

http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=110066

i took it a step further on a wheelset a long time ago. i had silver and black alternating (i was a shop rat and was bored). even less contrast there.

[handsomerob]

I have a set of Campy/Mavic T520 with black spokes.

I think that they work on some builds and some not as much. Here is what they looked like on my old Club Special that has made the rounds since I had it.

http://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=23326&stc=1&d=1172857909

http://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=23326&stc=1&d=1172857909

[slidey]

In such things your view is all that matters...but since you're asking for opinions...I'd never let that on my bike.

I think it looks very cool!

[handsomerob]

here was another bike I had with those wheels on it...

http://forums.thepaceline.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=28215&stc=1&d=1187661080

[phcollard]

here was another bike I had with those wheels on it...

Awesome rides, no matter the wheels. I think you're right and it all depends on the build or should I say the color of the bike. It looks great on the white Waterford. On the Serotta they're nice too but less striking. Thanks a lot for the pics!