View Poll Results: What is the bike brand most likely chosen by a typical Fred?
Bianchi
3
0.85%
Cannondale
20
5.63%
Cervelo
63
17.75%
Colnago
10
2.82%
Giant
15
4.23%
Felt
3
0.85%
Look
3
0.85%
Pinarello
9
2.54%
Specialized
14
3.94%
Trek
215
60.56%
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Bike brand most likely chosen by a typical Fred?
11-12-09, 12:31 AM
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The winning brand is correct, but the model isn't what you think it is. A classic Fred is on a 520, not a Madone.
(A 520 with full fenders, rack, 3 or 4 blinkies, an Airzound, Brooks saddle, and about 100k miles on the odometer.)
(A 520 with full fenders, rack, 3 or 4 blinkies, an Airzound, Brooks saddle, and about 100k miles on the odometer.)
11-12-09, 12:34 AM
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Bicycle Repair Man !!!
11-12-09, 03:42 AM
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I see Trek's leading the way but I know that botto rides a Giant.
11-12-09, 04:19 AM
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11-12-09, 05:34 AM
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Real freds ride Surly
11-12-09, 05:52 AM
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No Cervelo for you.
11-12-09, 06:20 AM
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Five years ago here on BF classic Freds rode old retro bikes while dressed in baggy shorts, sneakers, knee socks, retro helmets, golf shirts and had their bikes adorned with mirrors and lights and bells and whistles and for some reason frequently donned beards. Poseurs on the other hand, rode the newest road bikes, the fancier the more poseur, had the latest cycling clothing, and stayed about 10 feet behind the classic Fred whilst on the road.
Now anyone one other than a pro racer is a Fred.
The evolution of language, or a misconception of the distinction between the two?
Now anyone one other than a pro racer is a Fred.
The evolution of language, or a misconception of the distinction between the two?
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11-12-09, 06:21 AM
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11-12-09, 06:59 AM
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11-12-09, 07:17 AM
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11-12-09, 07:45 AM
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11-12-09, 07:47 AM
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11-12-09, 08:10 AM
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11-12-09, 08:14 AM
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You gonna eat that?
Anyone who sticks to the sport for a while realize that 10% of us can become excellent at it, and from that 10% only 2% have world class potential. It's right there and then we we graduate to poser.
But then again posers have their own categories which are to be discussed on it's own thread.
But then again posers have their own categories which are to be discussed on it's own thread.
What are my goals? To minimize car use. To have a healthier lifestyle. To use my bike as a transportation tool. By my definition, a poser is anyone who carries their bike on their car in order to ride it. If you're so geeked up to ride your bike, try riding it to your rides. Be a man.
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11-12-09, 08:54 AM
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I was expecting Trek to be at the top but I didnt expect 2/3 of all votes.
So after all, Trek Co should stop blaming Greg LeMond for declining sales because Trek is apparently too Fredish for many roadies.
Congrats Lance!
So after all, Trek Co should stop blaming Greg LeMond for declining sales because Trek is apparently too Fredish for many roadies.
Congrats Lance!
11-12-09, 12:13 PM
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I suppose that all depends on one's goals. When you say, "10% of us can become excellent at it" I would think you mean in terms of speed. Speed was never my goal. If I'm not even trying for speed, does that make me a poser? If so, what, exactly, do you think I am posing as?
What are my goals? To minimize car use. To have a healthier lifestyle. To use my bike as a transportation tool. By my definition, a poser is anyone who carries their bike on their car in order to ride it. If you're so geeked up to ride your bike, try riding it to your rides. Be a man.
What are my goals? To minimize car use. To have a healthier lifestyle. To use my bike as a transportation tool. By my definition, a poser is anyone who carries their bike on their car in order to ride it. If you're so geeked up to ride your bike, try riding it to your rides. Be a man.
11-12-09, 12:54 PM
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Whatever Pcad rides.
11-12-09, 01:26 PM
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This concern over 'freds and poseurs' is getting as tired as the 'poseur/locals only' scene when skateboarding started to get bigger.
11-12-09, 01:30 PM
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Do any of you get tired of this Fred Poser crap?
