What FRED gift did you get from non-cycling persons?
12-27-11, 01:09 PM
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12-27-11, 01:12 PM
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12-28-11, 01:17 PM
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the world is full of contrarians it seems. or perhaps my writing style was to provocative. Maybe the responses would have been different if I had acted more neutral.
12-28-11, 02:00 PM
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I have no sense of gratitude, I am a cyclist and sacrifice long hours suffering in the saddle for very little personal gain therefore the world around me owes me everything and little attention will be paid to the graciousness of the people around me as I will be far too inwardly focused as I think about how every move I make will affect my performance as a cyclist.
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12-28-11, 03:37 PM
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I was not disappointed this year as I left a browser window open with a gift idea clearly visible.
Guess what! That's what I'm getting (it was back ordered, so nothing to unwrap on the day).
Oakley glasses with clear-to-black transitions lenses so that I go out for a ride early in the dark and not need to carry a second set of glasses for when the sun comes up.
Guess what! That's what I'm getting (it was back ordered, so nothing to unwrap on the day).
Oakley glasses with clear-to-black transitions lenses so that I go out for a ride early in the dark and not need to carry a second set of glasses for when the sun comes up.
12-28-11, 03:39 PM
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A box of chemical toe warmers, more wool socks and nice chain ring design coffee mug. Well done Mrs.!
12-28-11, 03:51 PM
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Some bad gifts are more amusing than disgusting. Two years ago I got a "tool kit" that consisted of a belt pouch, a screwdriver, and an adjustable wrench that clearly came from the dollar store (i.e. -the entire kit was $1). The giver of the gift knows I have a well stocked tool box with quality tools -- in fact he has used it many times. And his net worth is somewhere between $2 and $4 million.
I still have the tools. I'm not sure what to do with them. I think anyone who tried to actually use them might hurt themselves. And yet I haven't been able to throw them out.
Full disclosure, the same person also gave me $50 in a card...so it's hard to figure out wtf was the deal with the tool kit.
I still have the tools. I'm not sure what to do with them. I think anyone who tried to actually use them might hurt themselves. And yet I haven't been able to throw them out.
Full disclosure, the same person also gave me $50 in a card...so it's hard to figure out wtf was the deal with the tool kit.
12-28-11, 03:56 PM
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Some bad gifts are more amusing than disgusting. Two years ago I got a "tool kit" that consisted of a belt pouch, a screwdriver, and an adjustable wrench that clearly came from the dollar store (i.e. -the entire kit was $1). The giver of the gift knows I have a well stocked tool box with quality tools -- in fact he has used it many times. And his net worth is somewhere between $2 and $4 million.
I still have the tools. I'm not sure what to do with them. I think anyone who tried to actually use them might hurt themselves. And yet I haven't been able to throw them out.
Full disclosure, the same person also gave me $50 in a card...so it's hard to figure out wtf was the deal with the tool kit.
I still have the tools. I'm not sure what to do with them. I think anyone who tried to actually use them might hurt themselves. And yet I haven't been able to throw them out.
Full disclosure, the same person also gave me $50 in a card...so it's hard to figure out wtf was the deal with the tool kit.
12-28-11, 06:21 PM
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12-29-11, 12:06 AM
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on the topeak can someone tell me why is there be a torx instead of a flat blade?
12-29-11, 12:10 AM
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12-29-11, 01:02 AM
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wow, I don't see why everybody is going off on the OP...clearly its a crappy gift. My girlfriend was smart enough to ask me what i NEEDED or WANTED, rather than risking WASTING money on a gift that will just sit. I myself am a generous gift giver and rarely ask for anything simply because I can afford what i want or need. I like to give gifts that I know somebody needs and will use regularly. If I can't think of a gift that suits that criteria I simply won't give you anything at all...I'd rather take you out to dinner or help you move some furniture...whatever.
Some people should lighten up, sounds like a bunch of bad gift givers throwing stones.
Some people should lighten up, sounds like a bunch of bad gift givers throwing stones.
12-29-11, 01:53 AM
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I got a Lezyne Carbon Drive pump
Oops, wrong thread.
Oops, wrong thread.
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12-29-11, 01:58 AM
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hugh I have not seen these yet, likely to speed up assembly production.
12-29-11, 03:29 AM
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Torx bolts are supposed to phase out hex/allen on bikes, who knows when though. They strip less, and allow more torque using smaller bolt heads, giving a slightly larger clearance for tools. A few mechanics told me to expect torx to become more widely used soon when I worked at a shop.
12-29-11, 07:56 AM
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wow, I don't see why everybody is going off on the OP...clearly its a crappy gift. My girlfriend was smart enough to ask me what i NEEDED or WANTED, rather than risking WASTING money on a gift that will just sit. I myself am a generous gift giver and rarely ask for anything simply because I can afford what i want or need. I like to give gifts that I know somebody needs and will use regularly. If I can't think of a gift that suits that criteria I simply won't give you anything at all...I'd rather take you out to dinner or help you move some furniture...whatever.
Some people should lighten up, sounds like a bunch of bad gift givers throwing stones.
Some people should lighten up, sounds like a bunch of bad gift givers throwing stones.
Seriously what decent person would ever open a gift (a gift from a caring family member mind you), and even have the slightest hint of an emotion that would resemble disgust (much less to take the time to take a picture of it and post it on a public web site). That family member would be deeply hurt if they ever read this post.
I hope this thread caused the OP to look in the mirror a little. The only thing that caused me any disgust this Christmas week was the OP's original post.
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12-29-11, 09:22 AM
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I got some nice hemp work "cycling" gloves for Christmas this year from my grand mother. It was an awesome gesture because she has a million children to shop for, but I had the opportunity to ask my brother for some Specialized BG Fit gloves, which I will use for next season.
12-29-11, 09:43 AM
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12-29-11, 09:47 AM
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If someone cares enough to think about what I like to do, and give me even the most ridiculous (in cycling parlance, Fredly) gift, I will gladly accept it and will put it to use, somehow. Says a lot that folks are interested enough in you to try and find something that fits with the activity or interest that gives you joy. Lots more personal than a wad of cash.
I've just become more sentimental as my kids get older (23 and 19). If I got a Fredly gift from one of them, I'd put it to use proudly.
I've just become more sentimental as my kids get older (23 and 19). If I got a Fredly gift from one of them, I'd put it to use proudly.
12-29-11, 11:15 AM
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It takes a long time for family and friends to grok this stuff. Over time, mine have come to appreciate that I spend a fortune on my habit and am very particular about certain details. But I appreciate all efforts and even newbies to the game can come up with decent ideas -- one of my young nephews picked out a chamois to wipe down my racing bike so it would be pretty. Score!
Gift giving aside, think about strapping a bulky padded heavy thing around your waist, hindering your movement, causing chaffing, more sweating, and the things in your jersey pockets to poke you in the back. To a lesser extent how fredly you would look wearing one of those. Disgusted yet?