{"id":2380,"date":"2013-06-03T15:02:28","date_gmt":"2013-06-03T22:02:28","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.livetoplaysports.com\/news-press\/?p=2380"},"modified":"2015-06-11T16:09:55","modified_gmt":"2015-06-11T23:09:55","slug":"how-to-add-custom-colours-to-your-bike-with-cables-grips-pedals-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livetoplaysports.com\/news-press\/2013\/06\/how-to-add-custom-colours-to-your-bike-with-cables-grips-pedals-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"How to add custom colours to your bike with cables, grips, pedals, and more!"},"content":{"rendered":"

8 ways to add colour to your road, trail, city, and BMX ride<\/h1>\n

Want a new look for your bike this year? Swap out your factory-installed parts with some custom accessories! Choose your style:<\/strong> neon fluorescents, anodized metallics, carbon-Ti finishes, or even city candy pastels<\/a>! It doesn’t have to cost a lot, and you can jazz up any kind of bike.<\/p>\n

To get started, <\/strong>check out this scroll down for ideas, then visit your local bike shop to see them in person. The staff can help you select, order, and install the parts.<\/p>\n

1. Your brake and gear cable housing<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Pink<\/a>

Next time you get a tune-up, ask about changing the black housing that protects your brake and shift cables. Shown: Hot pink Road Pro housing for road bikes, by Jagwire. Colours: black, titanium gray, bianchi blue, carbon silver, blue, red, pink, green, yellow, orange, more. $45 set*<\/p><\/div>\n

2. Your handlebar tape<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Yellow<\/a>

Treat your road bike to a new wrapping of handlebar tape. While you’re at it, take a chance with a new colour. Shown: cushy, comfy 2.5mm bar tape by Lizard Skins. Colours: black, white, blue, red, pink, green, yellow, orange, light blue. $43 set*<\/p><\/div>\n

3. Your handlebar grips<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Fluorescent<\/a>

Ride a mountain bike or BMX? When your grips get grungy, slip on a new pair. Shown: lock-on Machine BMX grips, by ODI. Colours: Fluro yellow, red, white, black. $35 pair*<\/p><\/div>\n

4. Your pedals<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Anodized<\/a>

Who says your pedals have to be black? Whether they’re resin or metal, this year’s pedals have surprising options Shown: Anodized red Sub4 MTB pedals by Blackspire. Colours: red, blue, green, light green, purple, pink, gold, orange, gray. $108 pair*<\/p><\/div>\n

5. Your bike lights<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Silicone<\/a>

Instant colour, super-bright, east to install, and squitshy! Collect all 10! Shown: silicon Beetle front and rear lights, by Knog. Colours: green, white, red, pink, blue, black, translucent, gray. $23 each*<\/p><\/div>\n

6. Your water bottle holder<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Blue,<\/a>

An engineered-grade resin bottle cages is as tough as it is attractive. Slip one or two on any of your bikes. Shown: the Mono Cage holder, by Topeak. Colours: blue, white, clear, black, red, gold. $7*<\/p><\/div>\n

7. Your pump<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Silver,<\/a>

Crankbrothers calls these anodized aluminum mini pumps “Gem” for good reason! Shown: high-pressure, dual head Gem pumps, by crankbrother. Colours: silver, red, green. $30 each*<\/p><\/div>\n

8. Your waist<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Pink<\/a>

Okay, technically a wearable lock is not a bike part. But when you lock up your bike, it’s close, right? Shown: pink Hiplok Lite high-security chain link lock. Colours: pink, blue, green, white, yellow, black. $75*<\/p><\/div>\n

Learn more:<\/strong><\/p>\n