OK, I will be the dork and ask. Who and or what the heck is a Fred?
10-19-11, 09:49 AM
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I do not fantasize about passing roadies (I'll joke about it from time to time) but I admit that I take pleasure in being able to keep up with some of them.
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My guess is that Fred wouldn't care what others thought of his cycling attire - or his cycle. Nor about others attire, cycle, riding habits, etc. Most of those that I would classify as a Fred don't seem to be bothered by much of this either.
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10-21-11, 04:40 PM
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Recent Post about Fred on the Smithsonian site.
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/histor...the-World.html
Turns 100 Nov 29th.
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/histor...the-World.html
Turns 100 Nov 29th.
01-04-12, 01:33 PM
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Proud to be a Fred.
01-04-12, 01:44 PM
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Hey, that's me you're talking about. I match the description exactly, except my lights are not DIY and I don't usually wear knee-high socks (but I do own a couple of pairs). Fenders, rack, bags, thermos, old school Bell helmet, reflective vest, helmet mount mirror and touring shoes - all check!
Proud to be a Fred.
Proud to be a Fred.
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01-04-12, 02:32 PM
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As a matter of fact. Over the Holiday season a guy passed me going to other direction. So I waved and was surprised when he didn't wave back. But, on my return trip I happened to get stopped at a traffic light with this same person. So I looked over and said "Merry Christmas". His response was "Sorry, but I don't talk to anyone that doesn't ride the same style of bicycle". REALLY? It's attitudes such as THIS that give SOME cyclists a bad name.
Hence my statement.
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Old thread, but I'll play.
I embrace my Fred-ness. I remember about 15 years ago when I was doing a 30 mile round trip commute, doing all of my grocery getting to boot and riding for fun beyond that. I was averaging about 900 miles a month when I could ride and did about 17,000 miles in three years. I was riding a Trek 930 with rack, fenders, panniers, lights, Halt, etc. My bike had to weigh about 35 pounds minimum. I wore sweats plus whatever attire made my ride comfortable (didn't wear a helmet back then).
I would be riding along on my commute and a roadie would pass me going the other direction and wouldn't even look at me, let alone wave or do a head nod. I would just laugh realizing that I probably did at least two or three times the mileage that he did. I have never felt bad about myself for being a Fred.
I embrace my Fred-ness. I remember about 15 years ago when I was doing a 30 mile round trip commute, doing all of my grocery getting to boot and riding for fun beyond that. I was averaging about 900 miles a month when I could ride and did about 17,000 miles in three years. I was riding a Trek 930 with rack, fenders, panniers, lights, Halt, etc. My bike had to weigh about 35 pounds minimum. I wore sweats plus whatever attire made my ride comfortable (didn't wear a helmet back then).
I would be riding along on my commute and a roadie would pass me going the other direction and wouldn't even look at me, let alone wave or do a head nod. I would just laugh realizing that I probably did at least two or three times the mileage that he did. I have never felt bad about myself for being a Fred.
01-05-12, 07:46 AM
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Old thread, but I'll play.
I embrace my Fred-ness. I remember about 15 years ago when I was doing a 30 mile round trip commute, doing all of my grocery getting to boot and riding for fun beyond that. I was averaging about 900 miles a month when I could ride and did about 17,000 miles in three years. I was riding a Trek 930 with rack, fenders, panniers, lights, Halt, etc. My bike had to weigh about 35 pounds minimum. I wore sweats plus whatever attire made my ride comfortable (didn't wear a helmet back then).
I would be riding along on my commute and a roadie would pass me going the other direction and wouldn't even look at me, let alone wave or do a head nod. I would just laugh realizing that I probably did at least two or three times the mileage that he did. I have never felt bad about myself for being a Fred.
I embrace my Fred-ness. I remember about 15 years ago when I was doing a 30 mile round trip commute, doing all of my grocery getting to boot and riding for fun beyond that. I was averaging about 900 miles a month when I could ride and did about 17,000 miles in three years. I was riding a Trek 930 with rack, fenders, panniers, lights, Halt, etc. My bike had to weigh about 35 pounds minimum. I wore sweats plus whatever attire made my ride comfortable (didn't wear a helmet back then).
I would be riding along on my commute and a roadie would pass me going the other direction and wouldn't even look at me, let alone wave or do a head nod. I would just laugh realizing that I probably did at least two or three times the mileage that he did. I have never felt bad about myself for being a Fred.
What irritates me is when I stop at a bike shop and try to compliment them on their rides and I get the SAME attitude there.....
01-05-12, 11:32 AM
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You definitely seem to care. I'd go so far as to say you appear to be holding a grudge.
01-05-12, 11:51 AM
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01-05-12, 06:26 PM
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One of my best friends - as a matter of fact, he's the pastor at my church - calls me a Fred. I, in turn, call him a Fred. He is a young, skinny Triathlon athlete who just got a new Litespeed bike that is sleeeeeek and fast. My bike is, well, the Rig. We are Freds to each other! Side by side, he has to slow way down to allow me to keep up though - although friends, we aren't cycling partners.
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My Fred bikes are still going strong and i found a front loader 3 wheeler that can handle just under 800LBS!
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Yes! I need reflective tape for my front loader bike and go all out Fred on it! The brite mesh makes the photo 
06-10-12, 12:03 PM
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The world would be a better place if we could all learn to embrace our inner "Fred".
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I would be riding along on my commute and a roadie would pass me going the other direction and wouldn't even look at me, let alone wave or do a head nod.
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Not to bring this thread down But Fred Birchmore passed April 15th.
https://onlineathens.com/local-news/2...hmore-dies-100
https://onlineathens.com/local-news/2...hmore-dies-100