Originally Posted by Looigi

Fred and poseur are opposite extremes. A Fred doesn't care about style and gets it all wrong. A poseur is all about style and looking the part.

e.g. A Fred is happy to use an eyeglasses mounted mirror. A poseur wouldn't be caught dead with one. A Fred has a big seat bag stuffed with all sorts of contingency items. A poser sticks a CO2 and tube in his jersey pocket. etc...