Judging cyclists by their appearance

[Claire]

OK, so the recent thread about judging cyclists lead me to wonder if
we can determine anything about the members of this newsgroup by what
they're wearing and what they're riding.

I'd like you to describe what you were wearing and what you were
riding, on your last ride, and if you think it makes you a poser or a
Fred. I will go first, with guesses as to where I'd be sorted.

CLOTHING
Reflective stickers festooned on helmet (Fred)
Bandana as snot rag (Fred)
Old, grease-speckled t-shirt (Fred)
- T-shirt was for Bicycle to Work Day so has sponsorship logos on
back (poser)
Expensive, brand-name bike shorts (poser)
- only Pearl Izumi Ultrasensors, not Microsensors (Fred)
- worn and washed so many times, the lycra and elastic are wearing
thing (Fred)
Bicycling specific socks (poser)
- wool, not coordinated to outfit (Fred)
Bicycling specific shoes (poser)
- ancient, scuffed commuter shoes (Fred)

BICYCLE
Expensive custom-made frame (poser)
- steel (Fred)
Brifters as opposed to, say, bar-end shifters (poser)
Shimano Ultegra components (poser)
- not Dura Ace (Fred)
- not Campy (Fred)
Rack (Fred)
- expensive tubus brand (poser)
- german tail light made especially for tubus rack (poser)
- also cheap blinky attached with kludgey rubber band and clamp
(Fred)
Full fenders (Fred)
- color coordinated to go with tubus rack (poser)
- ancient, peeling reflective tape on fenders (Fred)

So, you pass me along the road, what would your judgement be? Fred? Or
Poser?

Warm Regards,


Claire Petersky
(no .sig right now, I'm tired)