Making your bike look cool is all about choosing the right colours and adding some flair to your ride. Choosing the right colour scheme will add some depth to your bike, making it look more special and increasing awareness of its role in transportation.
Adding a few lines on your frame or seat tube can do the same! These are easily done with a vice-like grip of paint or gluing several pieces of bicycle tubing together.
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Get a leather seat
A leather seat is a nice way to show off your coolness. There are a lot of brands and styles you can get into. You can get some really nice ones for under $100.
They are typically made of vinyl, so they are not necessarily soft but they do not hurt to let your rider sit on. It is still worth it!
The biggest tip is to keep them clean. Regularly wiping them with a cloth and letting them dry completely before using again is the best way to protect them.
General rules for riding a saddle are: keep the bottom of the saddle around your leg about an inch below the top, keep the backside of the saddle about an inch above the bottom, and keep the height of both saddles about two inches less than the length of your horse.
Get a custom paint job
A custom paint job is a pretty popular one. A lot of rides offer you with a quick, easy way to get a new bike paint job.
You just have to go to the right place and ask for a new bike look. It is like getting your clothes changed or hairstyle update!
Bike designers offer their upgrades in different ways. Some give you plain color choices, while others offer unique shapes or styles.
Some give you special material for the build, like leather or vinyl instead of steel. Even if you do not get the flashy new bike style that everyone is looking for, it will still look good in maintenance.
Add some stickers
If you are willing to put a little effort into it, you can add some cool stickers to your bike. Many companies offer easy to take off stickers that match your bike’s color scheme.
Some companies even offer colorful stickers for your seat and handlebars, making it very easy to add some flair. Add some colorful logos or even printed fabrics to increase your visibility.
Put some fun material on your frame or rims to make them look more expensive. Invest in a nice tire or two and let them out!
And lastly, if you are willing to pay a little money, you can buy really nice looking brakes and tires.
Install a set of lights
A set of lights is a nice way to spruce up your bike. Most manufacturers offer wireless systems that send light signals to your handlebar and/or wheel, allowing you to ride in low or no light conditions.
Many manufacturers offer complimentary wireless sets as part of the purchase, making it an easy investment. Check out your favorite bike manufacturer’s websites to see!
Install some flair lights or flair blades on the front and rear of your bike to add some shape and flair. Try adding colored LEDs to increase the brightness of your lighting system. Add a license plate frame or cover so people can put their address on the bike for convenience.
Replace the seat with a leather one
If you are going to ride your bike a lot, then getting a bike that is constructed with steel or aluminum in the frame is a good idea. These make your bike more durable and stable.
When you purchase a bike that is made of steel or aluminum, they will come with some kind of mounting hardware and/or tools to assemble it, like hex keys or bolts. This will help with looking cool while riding!
Another tip is getting a shock absorption pad on your saddle. When you mount your bike and go riding, the weight of the bike can cause leg muscles to tense up, which defeats the purpose of having an extra layer of comfort on top of just looking cool while riding!
How much money you have to spend may be why some people do not get these pieces installed- most stores will charge you about $20 for two pieces of plastic/foam that go ontop of the saddle.
Add pendants
If you are a bike rider looking to make a bold statement, then looking for places that store electronic devices and mounting systems on your bike is a good idea. Many towns and cities have wireless networked bike racks which can be attached to any bike with standard 180-plus-degree mounting system.
Some of these systems even allow you to put decorative plates on the rack to add more style!
Many of these systems are designed with mobility impaired riders in mind, as they can easily mount and dismount the bike using their feet or hands instead of pedals. This way, rider convenience is met with no special training required, just regular riding.
To really make your ride look cool, try some creative plate designs! You could go for vinyl or metal or something hardy.
Use neon lighting
Even if you do not have a license to install and remove light kits and wires, you can still make your bike look cool by using neon lighting.
Neon lighting is a way to create your own light patterns or “cut” on your bicycle. There are many neon distributor sites, and they sell a variety of colors and designs for sale.
The best ones are the ones that are attached to bicycles rather than stand-alone lights. A lot of bicycle shops will let you do this as it does not take too much time to learn, just pay the cost of the service.
There are a few ways to attach the neon lights to your bicycle. Some use Velcro, others use velcro tabs, and still others use bungees.
Get a custom frame design
A custom frame design is a cool way to change the look of your bike. A lot of companies offer pre–made frames design-side and you can have your frame made to look like what is shown in the next bullet point.
Design-side, you can have your own graphics or symbols printed on the frame. These are great for teams or individuals that want a bit of flair!
Pre-made frames are easy to find, just go into the shop where you purchase your bike and they will create a new frame for you! It is hard to tell the difference between a pre-made and one made by yourself, but maybe more storage space?
When making your own frame, make sure it is sturdy enough to hold up all the weight you would put on it. Try going with something more flexible instead of solid.