Comments on: Are you Fred? http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/01/10/are-you-fred/ Tips, Hints, Reviews and Safety for Bike Commuters Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:00:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: All types of bikes guy http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/01/10/are-you-fred/comment-page-1/#comment-22488 All types of bikes guy Wed, 14 Mar 2007 21:10:00 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/01/10/are-you-fred/#comment-22488 I ride all types of bikes, road, mtb, and free-ride. I'm going to start commuting to work soon on an old mountain bike with racks and panniers. I don't care what someone wears, as long as it works for them. I've been out putzing along in slacks and a sweater and had to school a "fred" that's all decked out in lycra. To me a Fred is a person all decked out and on an expensive bike, especially a mountian bike that's never been off-road. I ride all types of bikes, road, mtb, and free-ride. I’m going to start commuting to work soon on an old mountain bike with racks and panniers. I don’t care what someone wears, as long as it works for them. I’ve been out putzing along in slacks and a sweater and had to school a “fred” that’s all decked out in lycra. To me a Fred is a person all decked out and on an expensive bike, especially a mountian bike that’s never been off-road.

]]> By: da' Square Wheelman http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/01/10/are-you-fred/comment-page-1/#comment-18662 da' Square Wheelman Fri, 19 Jan 2007 18:35:56 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/01/10/are-you-fred/#comment-18662 Thanks for the definition. I've seen it pop up over the last couple of days in a number of <a href="http://windycitybiker.blogspot.com/2007/01/making-enemies.html" rel="nofollow"> </a><i>bike blogs</i>. Talk about a <i>meme</i>. I've consciously avoided the <i>weekend warrior</i> look w/out realizing that I was <i>Fredding</i> in the other direction. But after a nasty spot of saddle rash this summer a bike buddy convinced me to get those fancy-schmancy Lycra shorts with the padded crotch ... mmmmm, mmmmm ... feels sooooo gooooooood %) Thanks for the definition. I’ve seen it pop up over the last couple of days in a number of bike blogs. Talk about a meme.

I’ve consciously avoided the weekend warrior look w/out realizing that I was Fredding in the other direction. But after a nasty spot of saddle rash this summer a bike buddy convinced me to get those fancy-schmancy Lycra shorts with the padded crotch … mmmmm, mmmmm … feels sooooo gooooooood %)

]]> By: T. Ryan http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/01/10/are-you-fred/comment-page-1/#comment-18246 T. Ryan Sun, 14 Jan 2007 19:46:31 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/01/10/are-you-fred/#comment-18246 Dang...now I'm nervous...I'm worried I'd fall more into the first category...I have a Mongoose wing elite that I commute on...but I do the full on bike jerseys and spandex. For me it's just more comfortable than my jeans or shorts I wear to work...sheesh..them roadies must look at me and nearly fall off their bikes...one more thing to be self concious about. Dang…now I’m nervous…I’m worried I’d fall more into the first category…I have a Mongoose wing elite that I commute on…but I do the full on bike jerseys and spandex. For me it’s just more comfortable than my jeans or shorts I wear to work…sheesh..them roadies must look at me and nearly fall off their bikes…one more thing to be self concious about.

]]> By: Mike in Florida http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/01/10/are-you-fred/comment-page-1/#comment-18190 Mike in Florida Sat, 13 Jan 2007 20:45:24 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/01/10/are-you-fred/#comment-18190 Hmm, well I guess i'm a BoB-Fred. I wear a Bell Metro helmet--with mirror. Usually have a wool jersey on, with MTB shorts(hey, I don't always go directly home--and lycra shorts don't work at the grocery store). Black socks and touring shoes, or MTB shoes, depending on which bike I'm riding. My bike is fendered, lighted, and racked. Hmm, well I guess i’m a BoB-Fred. I wear a Bell Metro helmet–with mirror. Usually have a wool jersey on, with MTB shorts(hey, I don’t always go directly home–and lycra shorts don’t work at the grocery store). Black socks and touring shoes, or MTB shoes, depending on which bike I’m riding. My bike is fendered, lighted, and racked.

]]> By: Jay http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/01/10/are-you-fred/comment-page-1/#comment-18164 Jay Sat, 13 Jan 2007 12:26:01 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/01/10/are-you-fred/#comment-18164 I feel the definition of "Fred" is someone who buys all kinds of expensive gear but only has minimal athletic ability. i.e. the guy who has the super expensive carbon road bike with a carbod bottle cage, but has just average cycling ability. Anyway check out this podcast for Freds: http://www.thefredcast.com/ The guy that puts this together does an excellent job, very informative and high quality. By the way, the female version of a "Fred" is an "Ethel" I feel the definition of “Fred” is someone who buys all kinds of expensive gear but only has minimal athletic ability. i.e. the guy who has the super expensive carbon road bike with a carbod bottle cage, but has just average cycling ability.

Anyway check out this podcast for Freds: http://www.thefredcast.com/ The guy that puts this together does an excellent job, very informative and high quality.

By the way, the female version of a “Fred” is an “Ethel”

]]> By: squeakycyclist http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/01/10/are-you-fred/comment-page-1/#comment-18139 squeakycyclist Sat, 13 Jan 2007 02:20:59 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/01/10/are-you-fred/#comment-18139 I wear the lycra when communting because it chafes to wear pants, and I think my work pants will work longer. I wear ATB shoes because they fit the pedals and toeclips better than my big fat sneakers. I've got the bright yellow/green wind jacket to catch the eye of drivers. A fluorescent horror! I only wear a jesey on rides of 20 miles or more, and I save the flashy souvenier jersey (Tour de Tucson) for 40/50 milers. I've got my standards, don't ya know! I'm totally out of shape compared to the usual suited-up guys, and my bike handling skills kinda suck (if you ride next me, chances are I'll fall over and take you down with me!), so I guess I'm Fred! I wear the lycra when communting because it chafes to wear pants, and I think my work pants will work longer. I wear ATB shoes because they fit the pedals and toeclips better than my big fat sneakers. I’ve got the bright yellow/green wind jacket to catch the eye of drivers. A fluorescent horror!

I only wear a jesey on rides of 20 miles or more, and I save the flashy souvenier jersey (Tour de Tucson) for 40/50 milers. I’ve got my standards, don’t ya know!

I’m totally out of shape compared to the usual suited-up guys, and my bike handling skills kinda suck (if you ride next me, chances are I’ll fall over and take you down with me!), so I guess I’m Fred!

]]> By: Bobby http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/01/10/are-you-fred/comment-page-1/#comment-18013 Bobby Fri, 12 Jan 2007 01:06:13 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/01/10/are-you-fred/#comment-18013 Fred or no Fred, I just love to ride my bike. Although, I have to admit that I am a bit of a Fred myself, but who cares, right? Fred or no Fred, I just love to ride my bike. Although, I have to admit that I am a bit of a Fred myself, but who cares, right?

]]> By: Fritz http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/01/10/are-you-fred/comment-page-1/#comment-17997 Fritz Thu, 11 Jan 2007 21:55:05 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/01/10/are-you-fred/#comment-17997 Glad to meet the Freds, Doriss, Poseurs and dedicated enthusiasts here. I want to assure everyone that I'm a Big Tent kind of guy -- I appreciate all types of cycling with all types of gear and clothing on all types of bikes. Glad to meet the Freds, Doriss, Poseurs and dedicated enthusiasts here. I want to assure everyone that I’m a Big Tent kind of guy — I appreciate all types of cycling with all types of gear and clothing on all types of bikes.

]]> By: Al http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/01/10/are-you-fred/comment-page-1/#comment-17785 Al Thu, 11 Jan 2007 17:45:40 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/01/10/are-you-fred/#comment-17785 First of all, I love the skinsuit picture, it's awesome. I wear lycra during my commute. It allows me to sneak a workout in during my ride to work and I have the luxury of showers at the office. However, I am starting to lean towards becoming a Fred so I can ride into town to do errands. First of all, I love the skinsuit picture, it’s awesome.

I wear lycra during my commute. It allows me to sneak a workout in during my ride to work and I have the luxury of showers at the office. However, I am starting to lean towards becoming a Fred so I can ride into town to do errands.

]]> By: Steve http://www.commutebybike.com/2007/01/10/are-you-fred/comment-page-1/#comment-17513 Steve Thu, 11 Jan 2007 13:53:51 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2007/01/10/are-you-fred/#comment-17513 I guess I'm more of a poseur than a Fred. But I have a long commute and I get really sweaty. I have the luxury of getting to shower and change at the end of my ride. When I need to dress for the ride home, the nylon and lycra biking gear is generally dry (although a tad smelly); a flannel shirt and corduroy knickers would still be soggy. I guess I’m more of a poseur than a Fred. But I have a long commute and I get really sweaty. I have the luxury of getting to shower and change at the end of my ride. When I need to dress for the ride home, the nylon and lycra biking gear is generally dry (although a tad smelly); a flannel shirt and corduroy knickers would still be soggy.

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