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JusticeZero 11-25-11 07:08 PM


Originally Posted by aggiegrads (Post 13526219)
And it looks like there is really just no good way to lock up a unicycle.

I put a long shackle U-lock around the frame inside of the wheel.

sdold 11-25-11 09:42 PM


Originally Posted by Timber_8 (Post 13528883)
I don't agree with the poster you are quoting as far as his general analysis of what a Fred will or will not do. I personally love aero bars and clipless peddles but they are not for everyone. Both take practice to become comfortable with. I find when people can't get over their fear of things they tend to generalize that they are unnecessary and make broad statements like any real pro would never use them. I wouldn't take any offence to such a statement, it is nothing more than someone's opinion

No, I've studied the matter extensively and can say with some authority that Freds don't use aerobars.

Andy_K 11-25-11 10:05 PM


Originally Posted by sdold (Post 13533030)
No, I've studied the matter extensively and can say with some authority that Freds don't use aerobars.

And yet, there was a picture of an aerobar with a light mounted on it. Are we to suppose that a passing Fred vandalized a tri-athlete's bike in this way?

Andy_K 11-25-11 10:06 PM


Originally Posted by neil (Post 13531362)
Seriously? 2% on a nice day in summer? My opinion of Portland just dropped substantially.

Portland and its suburbs have very different bike cultures. We have lower participation rates, but we ride farther and complain less.

sdold 11-25-11 11:51 PM


Originally Posted by Andy_K (Post 13533104)
And yet, there was a picture of an aerobar with a light mounted on it. Are we to suppose that a passing Fred vandalized a tri-athlete's bike in this way?

No.

Andy_K 12-01-11 12:17 PM

Lest I seem to be just picking on low-end bikes, here's a shot of a Long Haul Trucker I snapped this morning in the same parking area.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7148/6...2bd96295_z.jpg

I can't remember who it was that was going on about the typical stack of spacers and/or inclined stems on Surlys, but this bike should make that person happy. I think it sets a new standard, to say nothing of the Fredly number of accessories.

Then there's this:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7008/6...cd489db7_z.jpg

I'm fairly certain that this bike belongs to local artist/engineer Mark Allyn. I always enjoy seeing his work.


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