Dealing with freds (and sub-freds)
03-26-08 | 12:24 PM
#126
Portland Fred
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Bikes: Custom Winter, Challenge Seiran SL, Fuji Team Pro, Cattrike Road/Velokit, РOS hybrid
03-26-08 | 12:31 PM
#127
Infamous Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 24,360
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From: Ohio
Bikes: Surly Big Dummy, Fuji World, 80ish Bianchi
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"Let us hope our weapons are never needed --but do not forget what the common people knew when they demanded the Bill of Rights: An armed citizenry is the first defense, the best defense, and the final defense against tyranny. If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government -- and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws" - Edward Abbey
"Let us hope our weapons are never needed --but do not forget what the common people knew when they demanded the Bill of Rights: An armed citizenry is the first defense, the best defense, and the final defense against tyranny. If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government -- and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws" - Edward Abbey
03-26-08 | 12:35 PM
#129
Chicago needs more hills.
Joined: Mar 2008
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Wiki
ha. this link should be on the front page of the road cycling forum.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_%28bicycling%29
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_%28bicycling%29
Last edited by andychang; 03-26-08 at 12:36 PM. Reason: link was wrong
03-26-08 | 12:39 PM
#130
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 218
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From: Lakewood, Washington
Bikes: 1972 Schwinn Sports Tourer, Peugeot PX10E
OK!, I guess I am an emerging Fred. 72 Schwinn Sports Tourer, long time mechanic, beard, ponytail, and over 55. Been riding the same bike for over 35 years, and getting myself back into shape after to many years not riding. Hope to do the STP this year. 
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1st bike - 1962 Schwinn Varsity (bought new and wish I still had it, left it in Siagon, Viet Nam 1965)
1962 Schwinn Varsity (could be a twin of my first bike)
1969 Peugeot PX10E
1972 Schwinn Sports Tourer (bought new)
1982 Peugeot PH19 Mixte
1989 Novara Aspen
1st bike - 1962 Schwinn Varsity (bought new and wish I still had it, left it in Siagon, Viet Nam 1965)
1962 Schwinn Varsity (could be a twin of my first bike)
1969 Peugeot PX10E
1972 Schwinn Sports Tourer (bought new)
1982 Peugeot PH19 Mixte
1989 Novara Aspen
03-26-08 | 12:40 PM
#131
Member
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03-26-08 | 12:42 PM
#133
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 218
Likes: 0
From: Lakewood, Washington
Bikes: 1972 Schwinn Sports Tourer, Peugeot PX10E
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1st bike - 1962 Schwinn Varsity (bought new and wish I still had it, left it in Siagon, Viet Nam 1965)
1962 Schwinn Varsity (could be a twin of my first bike)
1969 Peugeot PX10E
1972 Schwinn Sports Tourer (bought new)
1982 Peugeot PH19 Mixte
1989 Novara Aspen
1st bike - 1962 Schwinn Varsity (bought new and wish I still had it, left it in Siagon, Viet Nam 1965)
1962 Schwinn Varsity (could be a twin of my first bike)
1969 Peugeot PX10E
1972 Schwinn Sports Tourer (bought new)
1982 Peugeot PH19 Mixte
1989 Novara Aspen
03-26-08 | 12:58 PM
#136
Infamous Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 24,360
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From: Ohio
Bikes: Surly Big Dummy, Fuji World, 80ish Bianchi
Who's the guy who had the Happy Birthday thread recently...in the 50+ forum! 
We're both 59ers....but you're the OLD 59er!
We're both 59ers....but you're the OLD 59er!
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"Let us hope our weapons are never needed --but do not forget what the common people knew when they demanded the Bill of Rights: An armed citizenry is the first defense, the best defense, and the final defense against tyranny. If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government -- and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws" - Edward Abbey
"Let us hope our weapons are never needed --but do not forget what the common people knew when they demanded the Bill of Rights: An armed citizenry is the first defense, the best defense, and the final defense against tyranny. If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government -- and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws" - Edward Abbey
03-26-08 | 01:13 PM
#139
Acquiring new target....
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,276
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From: St. Louis, MO
Bikes: Trek XO-1, Gary Fisher Rig
03-26-08 | 01:14 PM
#140
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 2,443
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From: Bring warm clothing!
Bikes: Colnago Dream, Kestrel Evoke, Giant XTC Hardtail
I wonder what they call a Fred in the world of golf? Because I think I'm one of those. I just payed way to much for a new titanium driver.
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03-26-08 | 01:14 PM
#141
Third World Layabout
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 3,136
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From: Costa Rica
Bikes: Cannondale F900 and Tandem
03-26-08 | 01:15 PM
#142
Third World Layabout
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 3,136
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From: Costa Rica
Bikes: Cannondale F900 and Tandem
03-26-08 | 01:19 PM
#143
Senior Member
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Posts: 2,443
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From: Bring warm clothing!
Bikes: Colnago Dream, Kestrel Evoke, Giant XTC Hardtail
03-26-08 | 01:19 PM
#144
Insert witty phrase here
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Philadelphia
03-26-08 | 01:19 PM
#145
Descends Like Avalanche
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 5,769
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From: Somewhere between Funkytown and Margaritaville, PA
Bikes: Lynskey R240, Sportive, and a Helix Sport disc model in the works; Eddy Merckx MX Leader; Specialized Rock Hopper Comp (1988!)
Don't watch Dateline's To Catch a Predator then. It will make you want to get either a gun or a table saw.
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The rider in my avatar is David Etxebarria, not me.
03-26-08 | 01:21 PM
#147
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 218
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From: Lakewood, Washington
Bikes: 1972 Schwinn Sports Tourer, Peugeot PX10E
I didn't think you could make a chasity belt with a table saw.
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1st bike - 1962 Schwinn Varsity (bought new and wish I still had it, left it in Siagon, Viet Nam 1965)
1962 Schwinn Varsity (could be a twin of my first bike)
1969 Peugeot PX10E
1972 Schwinn Sports Tourer (bought new)
1982 Peugeot PH19 Mixte
1989 Novara Aspen
1st bike - 1962 Schwinn Varsity (bought new and wish I still had it, left it in Siagon, Viet Nam 1965)
1962 Schwinn Varsity (could be a twin of my first bike)
1969 Peugeot PX10E
1972 Schwinn Sports Tourer (bought new)
1982 Peugeot PH19 Mixte
1989 Novara Aspen
03-26-08 | 01:26 PM
#148
Descends Like Avalanche
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 5,769
Likes: 1
From: Somewhere between Funkytown and Margaritaville, PA
Bikes: Lynskey R240, Sportive, and a Helix Sport disc model in the works; Eddy Merckx MX Leader; Specialized Rock Hopper Comp (1988!)
03-26-08 | 01:32 PM
#149
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 218
Likes: 0
From: Lakewood, Washington
Bikes: 1972 Schwinn Sports Tourer, Peugeot PX10E
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1st bike - 1962 Schwinn Varsity (bought new and wish I still had it, left it in Siagon, Viet Nam 1965)
1962 Schwinn Varsity (could be a twin of my first bike)
1969 Peugeot PX10E
1972 Schwinn Sports Tourer (bought new)
1982 Peugeot PH19 Mixte
1989 Novara Aspen
1st bike - 1962 Schwinn Varsity (bought new and wish I still had it, left it in Siagon, Viet Nam 1965)
1962 Schwinn Varsity (could be a twin of my first bike)
1969 Peugeot PX10E
1972 Schwinn Sports Tourer (bought new)
1982 Peugeot PH19 Mixte
1989 Novara Aspen
