Originally Posted by
bluegoatwoods
It's interesting.
Both my clothing and equipment sort of look like that. Though updated, of course.
It doesn't surprise me and I'll bet you other freds look similar.
There's just no way around it; we are the coolest bicyclists.
Also, I didn't really doubt Fred's existence so much as I doubted that the posers called us fred out of admiration for him and for us. That seems very dubious.
I have never been called Fred directly but have often referred to my own riding style as Fred.
To me I do and ride however it feels right to me and don’t really care what others view it as. I tend to admire a guy like Fred Birchmore. Can you imagine taking off on your bike in 1935 and riding 25000 for something to do exciting for a couple years. I try and keep that image of “Fred” in the back of my mind and in that context being Fred does make you the coolest of bicyclists.