We know you love your bike, but sometimes it's those little details that really make it your own. Whether you've got a brand new bike and want to colour-match the components, or fancy giving a beloved old favourite a new lease of life, we've got some handy hints, tips and ideas.
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There are plenty of things you can do, from a brand new paint job to something a little less permanent like new grips or bar tape. There are also many options whatever your creative skill level; hand painted frame, anyone? But here are 10 great ideas to get you started…
1. Colourful components
Whether you like your bike to be super-coordinated, or prefer a little colour clash, a great way to achieve this is with colourful components like cranks, pedals, stems and so on. British brand Hope Tech produces a huge range of kit in a range of colours including green, blue and purple, but they aren't the only ones out there making those crucial bits of metal in bright hues.
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2. Custom coloured decals
Want to take the coordination even further? InvisiFrame, who produces protective clear vinyl stickers for bike frames, also produces brand decals for frames, forks and wheels in a selection of different colours. So if you upgrade your Rockshox forks and the decals don't match — no problem!
3. Design your own vinyl decals
If you're feeling super creative, why not design your own custom printed vinyl decals? Many companies around the world offer custom options, so you can design your own patterns, shapes, styles and colours, then have them printed out, stick 'em (carefully) on your bike and hey presto! You'll have a bike like nobody else.
4. Get funky with spray paint
5. Slap on some stickers
6. Multi coloured spokes
7. Fun stem caps
8. Bright bar tape, grips and hoods
9. Bar tape wrap patterns
10. Freestyle with paint pens and brushes
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