Fred?

[kelownagirl]

I guess I am fred too because I don't even understand why a triple and TT gear is bad? Is a triple fred-like? I WISH I had more gears on the triple on my road bike, especially on the last hill home....

I like my visor because I can't wear sunglasses.

I still have the cheater pedals on my clipless pedals.

Mr. Silver - I only smile and say hi to half the people I meet but only because I'm shy, and/or I'm so focussed on climbing a hill or keeping up with DH.

[silver]

Ok, I think the Fred thing about the triple in the TT is this.....The cyclist was gone to great lengths to make himself as light and aerodynamic as possible but he's got extra weight on the bike in the triple cassette that he doesn't need. I believe that in general, Serious "elitist" roadies would consider using a triple as Fred.

I think....

[Batbike]

I don't think it is a FRED-thing to wear a visor on a helmet ... there is a VERY practical reason why visor's are not advised with road bikes, assuming the drop bar position, because you are lower on the handlebars and with a visor on your helmet, it forces you to lift your neck higher, causing possible excess muscle neck strain or shoulder strain ... on mountain bikes, you are more upright and it is not a problem.

A cycling cap under a helmet is advised for road riding because the cap bill is smaller than a visor but can still shield sun, rain, heat, etc., but not force a road cyclist to lift neck up as far ... so is the theroy.

IMO ... Fred is fun and willing to take a chance to PROVE cycling elite is NOT "all that" ... individuality and showing who is "boss" is ALL THAT -- that is why FRED doesn't conform to cycle elite protocal, but will happily wear white tube socks with a chainring tattoo, a tucked-in jersey, and flatfoot pedals, all the while LEAVING the peloton in the dust ... you gotta LOVE FRED!