The forks were polished silver, but I didn't think they'd look that great with the frame. Just reckon it'd have looked out of place? I'm happy with it. Just waiting for my Magura. I don't believe in downtube protecters... would ruin the look. I'll just be really careful. Frame has been: Grey, blue, silver, white, silver, then I cut out the triangle, and the dropouts a little bit, now it's blue again.