Name on top tube

So should i or shouldn't I?

If you have a frame made for you, it's kinda traditional to put yer name on it.

Can't decide whether its real pretentious, perfectly normal, or a worthwhile aid when it gets nicked.

if you suffer from amnesia and forget who you are then go for it.
I think it's naff.

really, Mr. R. Condor?

the name was on the bike first, I just changed mine by deed poll to Rhadamanthus Eugene Condor.

changing you name to match your bike captures the zeitgeist of cycling cool in the 21st century, putting your name on your bike is just wank.

well, i certainly think so.

Regards

Mr. S.Pesh

although, in all seriousness, i can see why, if one were to have a frame made for one, one might wish to mark it with some kind of legend or moniker.

if one painted the name of ones business on the top tube, would it become a fully tax-deductable promotional expense?

i rather think it would!

i claimed the vat back on mine and the rest of the cost as a capital allowance.
but i don't drive so can easily prove it is used for my business.

yep. Like signwriting a van.

MrSmith i claimed the vat back on mine and the rest of the cost as a capital allowance.
but i don't drive so can easily prove it is used for my business.

yeah, i think i'll do the same, since i don't own a car, and occasionally cycle to my business partner's house

I might. But take into account I'm a pretend-roadie wanker currently suffering severe glycogen depletion..
(Please take note of the hyphen location).

Damn that's a good idea! Plus the 2p every mile you get back for cycling to a job.

20p, not 2p

you can either have the capital allowance or the milage, i don't think you can do both? (for the self employed)

if you use your own bike, you can claim 20p per mile tax free from your employer.
If your employer supplies a bike and associated equipment , you can no longer claim mileage.

with self employed it's even tighter, I think. but if you prove your bike is your work vehicle then it constitutes a non taxable allowance.

basically, if you need a bike, it's worth putting it through the business/cycle to work scheme. Esp if you do low mileage and want a £500+ bike.
but if you don't want another bike, it's better to claim mileage.

Your business/employer can also buy your bike off you at s/h value and then pay for all repairs and associated shit, again if you do this you can no longer claim mileage.

name on top tube = don't do it.

It'll look turd. People will want to nick your bike because of it.

haha.. because your name is so well known they'll take your bike.. hehe

Is now not a good time to say I have it on most of mine :)

"But am I bovvered" :)

If you have a just-for-you Metron then you're probably allowed

You could go for some nice European naming instead.. say.. "Tosah" or "Le Wanque"

reverendmark If you have a just-for-you Metron then you're probably allowed

That looks suspiciously like Dymotape...

I think nicknames are ok, for instance, before I met fixedwheelnut, I'd seen his bike at herne hill cos it had his name on it.

But I don't think having your full name emblazoned on the tt is big or clever unless you are a pro racer with sponsorship.

or your mum still sews a name tag into your jumpers.