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No point in buying a bike you're not happy with imo.
I was thinking that too, at first I thought "nah, it's just paint, it still ride great", but then again, it would be better to ride a bike that look great to you.
edscoble-
Yeah, I agree with both you ed, and tom - matte black is the future - however every time I think about it and see it the shiny black does grow on me somewhat... I think if I take a step back and consider both the cost and the simplicity of starting with just the frame, and the fun of the build which is always something I love, that almost overshadows the aesthetics. Don't get me wrong, I'm all about the aesthetics, but it's not as if I dislike the shiny black one at all.... Just a small lean towards the matte... I think practicality and affordability may have to win through here, not as if it's going to change the way it rides!
Dick
No point in buying a bike you're not happy with imo. Though maybe you could give the SL8 to someone for a custom paintjob?