To decal or not to decal....

[Bruce K]

... that is the question.

I am having a new wheel set built up using Reynolds DV46C rims. For some reason, the rims are coming without the decals applied but Reynolds is supplying them separately.

This gives me the chance to have "stealth" rims if I want but, unlike BBDave's thread, I am not offended by the big decals. I guess when you race cars long enough the logo thing isn't a big issue and is even some times interesting.

I can't remember what the carbon looks like on these rims so I would be curious as to thoughts from people who have them on whether the wheels would look good "naked" or not.

Thanks,

BK

[vaxn8r]

Depends on the bike atmo.

[saab2000]

nude
raw
naked
bare
in the buff

Leave the decals off. At least if they're balanced with them off.

[Jeff N.]

Decal-less wheelsets are OK, but not framesets (IMO). Jeff N.

[Bruce K]

Vax;

They're going on the Meivici. Blue tinted carbon and white outline decals.

BK

[old_school]

I'm a minimalist ... naked

[DarrenCT]

decal max on frameset = 5 imo

[Noonan]

No decals, please.

[DarrenCT]

what about this decal-less frame???

pretty sweet imho

http://serotta.com/forum/showthread.php?t=32521&highlight=calfee+tetra+pro

[Ligero]

I can't help you with deciding which will look better on your bike but I can show you pictures of wheels with and without the decals.

These are without decals http://www.flickr.com/photos/ligerowheels/963716124/in/set-72157600085984991/

This is with decals http://www.flickr.com/photos/ligerowheels/462837502/in/set-72157600085984991/

This is a close up shot of the rim so you can see the finish http://www.flickr.com/photos/ligerowheels/1034102704/in/set-72157600085984991/

[Jack Brunk]

Bruce,

I just ripped off all of the decals on a new set of Mavic CCU's. That made the Vanilla look a thousand times better than with decals. Wheels should be bare.

[guyintense]

Bruce,Wheels should be bare.

Gotta agree with Jack on this one. Also, think of the weight savings.

[DarrenCT]

Bruce,

I just ripped off all of the decals on a new set of Mavic CCU's. That made the Kirk look a thousand times better than with decals. Wheels should be bare.

JB, have u posted your Kirk bike btw?

[ThasFACE]

They look good naked, but there is something about the reynolds decals that I really like. Even though they're huge, they manage to look sort of tasteful, I think.

[Jack Brunk]

JB, have u posted your Kirk bike btw?
CT,

You don't miss a thing. I meant to write Vanilla instead of Kirk. I picked the Vanilla up today and had a hors catogory ride. I want to make sure though that it wasn't psycho-you-know-what kind of ride. I don't think so but man was I on cloud nine. Sorry for the Kirk mix up.

[shinomaster]

Just get Campy Boras.

[swoop]

it think in order to be a true roller the rim just needs a small unicorn/my pretty pony sticker to indicate the valve hole.

[Bruce K]

Thanks guys.

The pictures kind of cinch the deal for me to go decal-less.

I guess if I miss the NASCAR look I can always put them on later.

Swoop, I knew I could count on you for help and it is amazing how great minds sort of think alike. Depending on where the yellow R logo is, I was thinking I would just put on one of our club's small oval shaped decals to help locate the valve hole.

BK

[William]

Stealth. :cool:



William

[znfdl]

Bruce:

I am still waiting on my Chanukah present, where are my wheels? ;)

[sg8357]

Have the rims painted with a strobe pattern, like a turntable.
When you reach xx speed it spells out Forza Sandy.

Scott G.

[davids]

Bruce,

Set 'em up naked, and see how you like them. If you're happy, stop. If you're unhappy, apply the decals.

...check out my Love #3 for nekkid semi-aero rims. Click the "three" in the lower right corner...