Classic BF debates.
10-18-17, 04:43 PM
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Found this nice road bike at a great price, but I'm 6' 10" and it's a 50. Could it fit me with a 150 stem and a 400 seatpost?
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10-18-17, 04:56 PM
#152
The Left Coast, USA
Need to lose weight & build muscle; what's a good, lightweight fitness bike?
(Like...what's the lightest dumbbells I can find for my upper body workout?).
(Like...what's the lightest dumbbells I can find for my upper body workout?).
10-18-17, 08:17 PM
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Oh wait, kickstands. Did anyone mention kickstands, or does everyone finally understand their utility?
10-18-17, 08:31 PM
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10-18-17, 09:17 PM
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I just bought this bike. Is it any good?
Erm, why didn't you ask before you bought it?
Erm, why didn't you ask before you bought it?
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Some people are like a Slinky ... not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you shove them down the stairs.
10-18-17, 10:00 PM
#157
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Walmart vs Bike Shop
Brifters vs Friction shifters
Downtube vs Stem mounted
Shimano vs Campy
Fixie vs Geared
Quicksilver vs Premium Rush
Trek vs Cannondale
Brifters vs Friction shifters
Downtube vs Stem mounted
Shimano vs Campy
Fixie vs Geared
Quicksilver vs Premium Rush
Trek vs Cannondale
10-18-17, 11:17 PM
#159
big Caboose
Wow all these replies and no one mentioned:
"Tube or Tubless"
"What is the best sealant"
"Conditioner for leather seat"
"Tube or Tubless"
"What is the best sealant"
"Conditioner for leather seat"
10-19-17, 03:34 AM
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Fred is a multifaceted term. To people who consider themselves to be "elite," it is a put-down---a "Fred" doesn't wear expensive cycling clothes and shoes (or not the right brands) and rides slowly sometimes ... not killing himself/herself all the time in order to brag about Strava segments.
"Fred" is what cyclists who are self-important, self-absorbed, and insecure call riders who just ride their bikes and don't bother to worry what "elite" cyclists think.
Cyclists ridiculous enough to call themselves "Serious Cyclists" look down on anybody who doesn't measure power, doesn't divide their rides into segments at different heart rates, and doesn't pretend to want to race, and "Serious Cyclists' call those people "Fred."
"Freds," on the other hand know we often look ridiculous, in cycling kit or in Bermuda shorts and sandals with black socks and a baggy t-shirt. Freds know we are slow, even compared to other Freds. We know we will likely never be even close to "winning" a Strava segment ... and don't have Strava anyway. We know we lack the competitive drive to ride a bicycle so hard that it hurts, and we don't want to measure the "success" of our rides by how long we could endure the most severe pain.
Many Freds even use their bikes to ... brace yourself, this is ugly ... Get Groceries.
Freds are slow. Freds often look awkward or silly. Freds often don't ride hard. Freds actually use phrases like "smiles per mile" to describe rides. Freds might even get off the bike and take Pictures, instead of riding really hard with such exhaustion-induced tunnel vision that they cannot even see the scenery.
Freds are the Happy Losers of the cycling world. Freds are the riders who can see a bunch of riders killing themselves pushing to the limit and be happy for them ... without having the slightest urge to join them. And when a Fred does decide to push his or her limits .... it is something done purely for personal satisfaction, and might not ever be mentioned to anyone ... whereas a "Serious Cyclist" has to tell everyone about the news levels of suffering s/he was able to endure.
Riding my bike because I like riding my bike makes me a True Fred. Riding slowly, over short distances, and buying groceries make me a sort of ultra-Fred. Beign fat and slow and happy and not being "smart" enough to realize what a disgrace I am to cycling makes me an ultra-uber Superfred.
If I am a dork but I am a happy dork happily riding my bicycle ... I win.
See how dumb I am? What a Fred!
"Fred" is what cyclists who are self-important, self-absorbed, and insecure call riders who just ride their bikes and don't bother to worry what "elite" cyclists think.
Cyclists ridiculous enough to call themselves "Serious Cyclists" look down on anybody who doesn't measure power, doesn't divide their rides into segments at different heart rates, and doesn't pretend to want to race, and "Serious Cyclists' call those people "Fred."
"Freds," on the other hand know we often look ridiculous, in cycling kit or in Bermuda shorts and sandals with black socks and a baggy t-shirt. Freds know we are slow, even compared to other Freds. We know we will likely never be even close to "winning" a Strava segment ... and don't have Strava anyway. We know we lack the competitive drive to ride a bicycle so hard that it hurts, and we don't want to measure the "success" of our rides by how long we could endure the most severe pain.
Many Freds even use their bikes to ... brace yourself, this is ugly ... Get Groceries.
Freds are slow. Freds often look awkward or silly. Freds often don't ride hard. Freds actually use phrases like "smiles per mile" to describe rides. Freds might even get off the bike and take Pictures, instead of riding really hard with such exhaustion-induced tunnel vision that they cannot even see the scenery.
Freds are the Happy Losers of the cycling world. Freds are the riders who can see a bunch of riders killing themselves pushing to the limit and be happy for them ... without having the slightest urge to join them. And when a Fred does decide to push his or her limits .... it is something done purely for personal satisfaction, and might not ever be mentioned to anyone ... whereas a "Serious Cyclist" has to tell everyone about the news levels of suffering s/he was able to endure.
Riding my bike because I like riding my bike makes me a True Fred. Riding slowly, over short distances, and buying groceries make me a sort of ultra-Fred. Beign fat and slow and happy and not being "smart" enough to realize what a disgrace I am to cycling makes me an ultra-uber Superfred.
If I am a dork but I am a happy dork happily riding my bicycle ... I win.
See how dumb I am? What a Fred!
Just remember, don't get a Fred mad he can take your KOM he just wants you to be happy.
10-19-17, 05:56 AM
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Nowadays? I don't think so. I think its better to wear a cycling cap because their more universal in displaying your love and devotion to cycling on and off the bike. Shaved legs are pretty much exclusive to roadies. And if your not a roadie, and you shave your legs, then your just following stereotypes and falling victim to the peer pressure of the snobs.
10-19-17, 06:19 AM
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I was dreading having to go out and conduct this survey. Thank you @rachel120 for bailing me out.
I couldn't believe there were no dorky female riders, although admittedly, I don't think I've ever witnessed one.And truth be told, while I proudly wear the title of "Fred" I'm not a dork.
I guess all Freds say that though.
10-19-17, 06:25 AM
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I know, it's all so very complicated and confusing...
I think this whole thread is a bit Fred-ly
10-19-17, 06:28 AM
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10-19-17, 07:28 AM
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How can you say that you are reducing your carbon footprint if you're riding a carbon fibre bike?
10-19-17, 08:20 AM
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