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04-02-09, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by MrCjolsen

Once again, do I fit in with the Freds:

Me on the way to work at 6:45 this morning:

Bike: Surly Crosscheck with road tires, Brooks Saddle, mismatched wheelset (front, cheap Alex, rear, hand built by me with a Velocity aerohead rim). Tiagra 9 speed with barcon shifters. Old Sakai SX cranks.

Accessories: Rear rack, trunk bag, various rear lights. Homemade, very, very bright, front light. Usual computer plus a heart rate monitor.

Clothing: Regular cargo shorts with boxer briefs. Bright orange long sleeved jersey from Performance. Shimano clipless sandals. Socks. No gloves. Helmet with mirror and blinking red light on the back.

I think you've pretty much got it nailed. Substitute a T Shirt for the jersey perhaps. Add a Garmin, particularly an older, larger hiking one with a home made mount. Maybe a bento box, and/or some panniers.

Beyond that, I think you've pretty much pegged the Fred meter.

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