Fred sighting- bar end lovers check this
08-03-14, 09:13 PM
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Fred sighting- bar end lovers check this
Volunteering at the local century ride, lots of bikes, had to get a pic of this.
Owner/operator in the background
Two other notables that I didn't get pics of:
- Interesting camo style paint job, harlequin bar tape, vintage frame w/ modern components.
Talked to the owner, & asked if he had painted it himself. Yes, he said he had painted the frame with condiments i.e. ketchup, mustard, hot sauce! Kind of a patina process, clear coat over.
- Bamboo frame, disk brakes, vintage leather saddle, vintage wooden track rims, 2 spare tubulars, carbon bottle cages veneered with wood, brown painted stainless bottles, brown leather bar tape, brown painted hubs, Tan wool jersey.
Owner/operator in the background
Two other notables that I didn't get pics of:
- Interesting camo style paint job, harlequin bar tape, vintage frame w/ modern components.
Talked to the owner, & asked if he had painted it himself. Yes, he said he had painted the frame with condiments i.e. ketchup, mustard, hot sauce! Kind of a patina process, clear coat over.
- Bamboo frame, disk brakes, vintage leather saddle, vintage wooden track rims, 2 spare tubulars, carbon bottle cages veneered with wood, brown painted stainless bottles, brown leather bar tape, brown painted hubs, Tan wool jersey.
08-03-14, 11:56 PM
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See? What's this crap about needing drop bars for a variety of hand positions!! THESE are the bars you need!!!
08-04-14, 10:38 AM
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Someone's riding a bike. Good for them.
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08-04-14, 10:53 AM
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You can come to Stuttgart and see me ride every day I'll even pose for your pictures and I'm a fred for sure
08-04-14, 11:29 AM
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Those are ShelBroCo BatwingBarendz ™.
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08-04-14, 11:31 AM
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yeah, what's the big deal? some guy out riding his bike... and on Century at that.
personally I am more inclined to wave at this rider than some d.ouche bag on the latest Carbon Dogma and a team sky kit with matching helmet.
personally I am more inclined to wave at this rider than some d.ouche bag on the latest Carbon Dogma and a team sky kit with matching helmet.
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Around here he would have to be careful during deer season because it looks like a six point.
08-05-14, 06:26 AM
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I figured you'd have to ride a Specialized or Trek
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Well, true that both the bar end bike, and the bamboo one were parked in the same place- front and center to the rest stop crowd.
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That fork is ugly as it is, with those extenders it's beyond words.
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