Originally Posted by
Inertianinja
it's a term that insecure cyclists use to accuse another cyclist of being inauthentic (e.g. not a "real cyclist" or not as "real" as they are) and imply that they are a "true" cyclist. this comes up a lot when you ask a question about color preference on an expensive bike.
Freds are as authentic as they come since they're busy testing/using all sorts of gadgets to make riding more practical for themselves. They might not be the sleekest looking or riding racing bikes but most know their stuff. For me a poser is more than just someone who wears lycra, it's someone who gets an expensive bike and gear to fit in rather than use it for its intended purpose.