Name on bike

couerdelion

At the recent Lucan GP I saw a couple of bikes with the riders' names on them.

I thought they looked pretty good, but what the general opinion on putting your name on your bike? Pro/Fred only?

bcmf

Got it done for mine and Rob Fowls a few years back.
Will probably get some more done as I am building a bike for my son and they look the business.

Darkglasses

With full respect to bcmf and Rob Fowl and everyone else who has it...I think it's a bit Fred.

07Lapierre

Got mine here http://www.flandriabikes.com/shop

The tax man

^^^^^ Ditto.

bcmf

The tax man wrote: »

^^^^^ Ditto.

Ditto to Lapierre or Darkglasses?

Cookie_Monster

07Lapierre wrote: »

Got mine here http://www.flandriabikes.com/shop

or on ebay from them: http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-Personalised-bike-frame-Name-Stickers-Decals-Flag-THE-ORIGINAL-AND-BEST/130881621426?ssPageName=WDVW&rd=1&ih=003&category=22679&cmd=ViewItem

Have gotten 2 sets, for me and someone else, are perfect.

happytramp

There's A name on my steel frame bike. It's not mine though. It's name of the old guy the bike was originally built for. I like it.

In fact I like the whole idea of naming your bike like old WW2 aircraft. With a saucy decal on the top tube of a scantily clad lady with 'Ballgriffin Belle' or some such underneath it.

Stokolan

Have stickers myself. But not put them on yet.

I got this one http://www.vcgraphix.com/bicycle-graphics/garmin-cervelo-team-2011-on-clear.html

Raam

I went with this style.
http://www.vcgraphix.com/bicycle-graphics/name-stickers/names-with-flags/name-stickers-on-clear-with-flag.html#.UV3mRZOsiSo

Got some black and some white text ones.

couerdelion

Ok, so most people seem to like them but they're still a bit marmite. I like the ones with the flags too.

fat bloke

If the boards lads ever meet up on there Giant Defy's, then you'd bloody well want them. :pac:

lennymc

fat bloke wrote: »

If the boards lads ever meet up on there Giant Defy's, then you'd bloody well want them. :pac:

If the usher lads ever meet up on their cervelos then you'd bloody well want them. :pac:

fat bloke

lennymc wrote: »

If the usher lads ever meet up on their cervelos then you'd bloody well want them. :pac:

True.

You'd be grand though.

Cos you don't have a Cervelo.

The tax man

bcmf wrote: »

Ditto to Lapierre or Darkglasses?

To Lapierre. Bought via their eBay outlet.

Zyzz

Darkglasses wrote: »

With full respect to bcmf and Rob Fowl and everyone else who has it...I think it's a bit Fred.

This.

Unless you are a pro..

Ole Rodrigo

Theres no mention of it in the rules

Raam

I think it looks awesome. That's good enough for me.

happytramp

In my opinion, doing it on a Giant Defy or a Canyon Roadlite would be a bit like turning up to a football game with your name on the back of Man Utd jersey.

Doing it on something you put together yourself might be more socially acceptable.

denbatt

Its only a sticker, even if you only have a bog standard entry level bike stick yer name on it for the sportif season who cares?

dermabrasion

It is in the rules from OREC http://www.facebook.com/notes/the-official-rules-of-the-euro-cyclist/the-official-rules-of-the-euro-cyclist/10150855477436812

It states:32. ALL BIKES shall feature personalized nameplates next to one’s home country’s flag, located on the top-tube within ten (10) cm. of the seat-tube ON THE DRIVE SIDE ONLY

Ole Rodrigo

I stand corrected - 10 lashes of a chainwhip and a soy latte for me

Craig06

The flandria decals are excellent quality. I have them on my bike.

Harrybelafonte

Considered doing it when travelling with my bike last year, still tempted to do it, though in my defence I spent years in boarding school with my nametag on every posession I had, including socks (bless you mum) so I may just have trouble letting that go.

Dermot Illogical

I think they look nice, but then I have fredly tendencies.

AstraMonti

I have Tullio's name on mine, he hasn't complained so far so I guess we 're good.

dermabrasion

Could someone define a Fred. I suspect I am one, but I will avoid finding the Fred Anonymous meetings until I understand if I meet the diagnostic criteria. Might be another thread...about freds!

Hungrycol

The last lad that owned my bike before me loved his name so much it's all over the bloody frame. One day I'll meet this Canyon lad.

ednwireland

dermabrasion wrote: »

Could someone define a Fred. I suspect I am one, but I will avoid finding the Fred Anonymous meetings until I understand if I meet the diagnostic criteria. Might be another thread...about freds!

probably ought to start a new thread

Fred is a derisive term used by "serious" road cyclists to describe other cyclists who do not conform to serious road cyclists' norms with regard to dress and equipment, and appear amateurish to them. The term is generally reserved for men, while the female Fred is sometimes called a Wilma or Doris.

The exact qualities that define one as a "Fred" vary widely among regions and cyclists. The earliest two definitions used for the term are contradictory.

In the UK, an early usage of the word is the more common—used by 'serious' roadies (cyclists who ride racing bicycles, and may themselves participate in competitive events) to refer to (stereotypically) bearded, sandal-wearing, cyclists without any high-tech gear.[citation needed] These Freds are not generally total novice cyclists, and often ride fairly frequently. This usage still survives in the US. David Bernstein, presenter of The FredCast says the term is "used by 'serious' roadies to disparage utility cyclists and touring riders, especially after these totally unfashionable 'freds' drop the 'serious' roadies on hills because the 'serious' guys were really posers."

More recently, particularly in the US, a Fred is more often somebody with higher quality and more expensive cycling equipment than his or her talent and commitment would warrant. For example, a stereotypical Fred by this definition would be an individual with little cycling experience who watches the highlights of a few Tour de France stages, then goes to a bike store and purchases a Trek carbon fiber Madone in Team Discovery colors, along with Team Discovery shorts and jersey. Thus outfitted with equipment virtually identical to that which Lance Armstrong used, far more expensive than that used by many high-standard racing cyclists, and more costly than many automobiles, the "Fred" then uses his bicycle merely to ride on a cycling path at 15 mph (24 km/h), something which even the most casual untrained cyclist can manage on an inexpensive hybrid bicycle. Some use "Fred" in a somewhat similar matter, but more synonymous with a roadie poseur. However, a Fred isn't necessarily someone who intentionally tries to put forth an image of being better or more knowledgeable than they are. Rather, a Fred is an inexperienced or unskilled cyclist who gets some top high-end or copy-cat racing gear for any reason. Unlike most poseurs, a Fred may still ride lacking some fundamental piece of competitive roadie equipment or style.

A third use of the term exists. In this usage, a "Fred" is a cyclist who has a ton of cycling gear, especially of the utilitarian "uncool" kind, like mirrors, powerful lights, fenders, bells/horns, heavy leather seats, racks, reflective gear, bags, baskets, etc. The gear and bike may be put together by kludgey homemade solutions, like duct-taped flashlights to the handlebar.[1] This type of Fred is a bike geek who likes/needs lots of gear (even if it is modified stuff not intended for bikes). Sacrificing some, or ignoring completely, concerns of speed or traditional roadie/sport cyclist style, these type of Freds are more concerned with practical concerns like comfort, safety, versatility, maintenance, being able to quickly transition to time and culture on/off the bicycle, etc. These cyclists may be well aware of their fredness, once they are aware of the concept, and often embrace it wholeheartedly.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_%28bicycling%29

dermabrasion

Thanks ednwireland
Perhaps a new thread to define an irish Fred, and subclasses of such.
Anyway, back to this thread, I think that if one adheres to rule 32 from OREC, and rule 5 (HTFU), then its ok to have this.

Darkglasses

Perhaps I should explain my problem with it.

Firstly, if you think it's cool, by all means do it, you shouldn't give a **** what me or anybody else thinks!

I would personally never put my name on my bike, as I think it is a bit too much like trying to look like a pro without the skills. I see it the same way as wearing a full professional team kit. But like I said, it doesn't matter what I think if that's what you want to do!

dermabrasion

I see your point Darkglasses, but don't fully agree.
But it has practical benefits too: i.e. Your name is on your bike. I've had to leave my bike at an emergency with guys from another club looking after it for me. Or if you ask someone to get it for you or leave theirs alongside your.ect...
Anyway, obviously I have this. But it comes down to this: I totally love my bike, way more than my car or any possession I own, especially when its tarted up, race ready, looking bad-ass...and it has my name on it. Thats all.

Ole Rodrigo

the name stickers are a bit off screen

CramCycle

I have them, gets a comment or two when abroad. The guys I used to live with thought it meant I was semi pro, I never corrected them.

They look good IMO and more importantly, make your bike slightly less nickable (they are only stickers but are annoying as hell to take off).

bazermc

So do name decals go on both sides of the frame or just the one side, if so which side?

Wishbone Ash

bazermc wrote: »

So do name decals go on both sides of the frame or just the one side, if so which side?

Drive side only - 10cms from seat post.

........if you're into that sort of thing!

Masala

...and I presume one along the side of the helmet just above the left ear would be the dogs goolies.

(Well that's what I am going to do anyway!!!!! )

bazermc

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

Drive side only - 10cms from seat post.

........if you're into that sort of thing!

Thanks, so Ireland or Europe drive side?

..........and I am into that sort of thing sure why else would I ask.

bcmf

AstraMonti wrote: »

I have Tullio's name on mine, he hasn't complained so far so I guess we 're good.

Why him?











I know who you meant.

bazermc

Is it really Freddy if I put it on both sides of the bike?

fondriest

bazermc wrote: »

Thanks, so Ireland or Europe drive side?

..........and I am into that sort of thing sure why else would I ask.

The drive side of the bike .