personally, i think the SBSS looks great with bright bands. i pair mine with white, cape cod sport loop, hibiscus sport loop, neon green sport loop, and nike platinum... as well as more sedate colors. it's very versatile, makes bands pop.
I agree. A lot of folks like a darker band with SBSS, and I do too (especially the Link), but the brighter colors really do "pop". The watch faces can look pretty great too with a more colorful band.
I'm planning to get both white and Project Red Sport Bands.