Quote Originally Posted by sydney_b
What I understand is that there are two definitions. One is a person who spends a fortune on bike stuff but still can't ride. The other is someone who is totally utility/transportation when it comes to the bike. I think the second reference is what is brought to play with the tennis shoe reference.

So Fred is intended as a derisive label of someone whose reasons for biking are not racing or recreation. Or someone who doesn't follow trends in biking. Or a judgement of someone's skills as a rider.

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