# General **URL:** https://fixed.org.au/c/general/6.md [Latest](https://fixed.org.au/latest.md) · [Categories](https://fixed.org.au/categories.md) --- ## [About the General category](https://fixed.org.au/t/about-the-general-category/34070)
**Author:** [@system](https://fixed.org.au/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0
!Forum description --- ## [The 'what you've done to your bike today' thread](https://fixed.org.au/t/the-what-youve-done-to-your-bike-today-thread/40645)
**Author:** [@jaseyjase](https://fixed.org.au/u/jaseyjase)\ **Replies:** 10519\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 10:33pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/the-what-youve-done-to-your-bike-today-thread/40645 "2026-10-19T22:33:18Z")
Thought this thread might be useful for those chronic modifiers :sunglasses: ill start us off shall i. Updated frame, not sure the brand. But it’s weight seems to indicate Tange Prestige, a step up from my 1020 HiTen re… --- ## [Moron Motorists thread](https://fixed.org.au/t/moron-motorists-thread/158781)
**Author:** [@jasonc](https://fixed.org.au/u/jasonc)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 9:19pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/moron-motorists-thread/158781 "2026-10-19T21:19:26Z")
We can use this for the moron motorists thread. Post links to videos, articles, or whatever Ride with cameras people! I currently ride with and recommend the fly 12 sport for the front and the garmin varia rct715 fo… --- ## [Boring Confessions](https://fixed.org.au/t/boring-confessions/69891)
**Author:** [@heavymetal](https://fixed.org.au/u/heavymetal)\ **Replies:** 554\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 7:44am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/boring-confessions/69891 "2026-10-19T07:44:13Z")
After eating porridge every day during winter, I’m now having muesli as we head towards spring. --- ## [Almost Pro Bike Mechanic](https://fixed.org.au/t/almost-pro-bike-mechanic/62868)
**Author:** [@P\_N20](https://fixed.org.au/u/P_N20)\ **Replies:** 704\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 11:44pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/almost-pro-bike-mechanic/62868 "2026-10-16T23:44:26Z")
Somewhere between the ‘true confessions’ and ‘things arseholes do’ thread, post your mechanical fuck-ups here. I’ll start. My bottom bracket came loose the other day, so I had to remove my cranks to tighten it. Pulled … --- ## [Chinese Groupsets](https://fixed.org.au/t/chinese-groupsets/158840)
**Author:** [@warthog](https://fixed.org.au/u/warthog)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 4:49am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/chinese-groupsets/158840 "2026-10-16T04:49:51Z")
Given my experience so far with the Ltwoo eGR on my gravel bike, I thought a thread on modern groupsets that are more reasonably priced would be good. The Ltwoo I have is electronic and I am a big fan. You can tune each… --- ## [The kids thread.](https://fixed.org.au/t/the-kids-thread/56628)
**Author:** [@boyracer](https://fixed.org.au/u/boyracer)\ **Replies:** 1006\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 12:09am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/the-kids-thread/56628 "2026-10-14T00:09:04Z")
Make with the funny kiddy stories. Not necessarily bike related. Kids are rad, wish i’d started earlier. Seems there are more and more fathers/ parents on here each day. My kids and bikes really consume most of my d… --- ## [2026 10k km+ club](https://fixed.org.au/t/2026-10k-km-club/158726)
**Author:** [@warthog](https://fixed.org.au/u/warthog)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 10:54pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/2026-10k-km-club/158726 "2026-10-13T22:54:35Z")
This is a topic from BNA that is closing down after over 20 years :frowning: Distance and elevation for the year, for those of us who use their bikes to stay (semi) sane. Hopefully it is ok on here too? Anyway 5648km … --- ## [Aliexpress buys and recommendations](https://fixed.org.au/t/aliexpress-buys-and-recommendations/158758)
**Author:** [@jasonc](https://fixed.org.au/u/jasonc)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 1:07am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/aliexpress-buys-and-recommendations/158758 "2026-10-13T01:07:00Z")
i’ve got lots of stuff. apart from TPU tubes, here’s a list shimano hydro nipple covers https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004569348876.html checkpoint derailleur hanger https://www.aliexpress.com/item/100500550083295… --- ## [The small joys today thread (a bit of Yang for FoA Yin of late)](https://fixed.org.au/t/the-small-joys-today-thread-a-bit-of-yang-for-foa-yin-of-late/62730)
**Author:** [@Captain\_Commuter](https://fixed.org.au/u/Captain_Commuter)\ **Replies:** 15619\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 10:28pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/the-small-joys-today-thread-a-bit-of-yang-for-foa-yin-of-late/62730 "2026-10-08T22:28:17Z")
On my way home tonight I saw a girl standing on one foot on a balance beam, juggling, in the dark. (edit: I might have the Yin and Yang thing wrong way around) --- ## [Motorbikes chat](https://fixed.org.au/t/motorbikes-chat/158841)
**Author:** [@dalai](https://fixed.org.au/u/dalai)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 12:18pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/motorbikes-chat/158841 "2026-10-06T12:18:33Z")
I went looking, but didnt find a topic for motorbikes and think I cannot be the only one riding. After a couple of years on the stands in my garage, I dusted off my old thumper and got it running. It’s currently in the … --- ## [2026 \< 10,000 km Club](https://fixed.org.au/t/2026-10-000-km-club/158754)
**Author:** [@GRT046](https://fixed.org.au/u/GRT046)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 1:10am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/2026-10-000-km-club/158754 "2026-09-30T01:10:28Z")
Another BNA topic for those that expect to ride less that 10,000 km in 2026 --- ## [Road/Gravel Tubeless Tyres](https://fixed.org.au/t/road-gravel-tubeless-tyres/158799)
**Author:** [@GRT046](https://fixed.org.au/u/GRT046)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 8:17am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/road-gravel-tubeless-tyres/158799 "2026-09-29T08:17:34Z")
Sharing experience and advice for those using or considering tubeless tyres --- ## [Mt Coot-tha training](https://fixed.org.au/t/mt-coot-tha-training/158757)
**Author:** [@jasonc](https://fixed.org.au/u/jasonc)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 10:52pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/mt-coot-tha-training/158757 "2026-09-28T22:52:00Z")
We need a Coot-tha thread as per bna. So here it is. I’m going for another year of 100 coot-tha backs. Trying to sneak in a few sub 10s along the way --- ## [The Health Thread](https://fixed.org.au/t/the-health-thread/158826)
**Author:** [@Nobody](https://fixed.org.au/u/Nobody)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 2:16am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/the-health-thread/158826 "2026-09-27T02:16:16Z")
Just a place to post articles, videos, etc that we find interesting on health. It could be diet, exercise, mental health, whatever. I’ll start with the one below highlights that a lot of physical work and activity can … --- ## [General Car Thread](https://fixed.org.au/t/general-car-thread/158787)
**Author:** [@Nobody](https://fixed.org.au/u/Nobody)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 9:55am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/general-car-thread/158787 "2026-09-26T09:55:27Z")
We had one of these on BNA. It tended to keep the site ticking over a bit. I’ll start with the topic with a video on keeping older cars and which ones to get or keep. It’s very U.S. centric, but you’ll get an idea. … --- ## [The Coffee Thread](https://fixed.org.au/t/the-coffee-thread/41949)
**Author:** [@EzyLee](https://fixed.org.au/u/EzyLee)\ **Replies:** 1988\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 5:37am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/the-coffee-thread/41949 "2026-09-21T05:37:52Z")
Hey pals. Just thought of another topic for discussion on the subject of coffee. I am trying to perfect the stove top /moka coffee at home and it is bugging me because I can’t get a consistent taste. I just tried someth… --- ## [Lube Technique](https://fixed.org.au/t/lube-technique/42695)
**Author:** [@Erakez](https://fixed.org.au/u/Erakez)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 7:53am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/lube-technique/42695 "2026-09-20T07:53:30Z")
This might sound super trivial. But is there a good technique to apply lube on the chain? I use White Lighting wax lube, and I always seem to drip it on my cranks and rims, pretty much everywhere but the chain. Which is… --- ## [Youtube on the effects of drafting](https://fixed.org.au/t/youtube-on-the-effects-of-drafting/158833)
**Author:** [@am50em](https://fixed.org.au/u/am50em)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 6:35am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/youtube-on-the-effects-of-drafting/158833 "2026-09-17T06:35:23Z")
--- ## [Found on your ride](https://fixed.org.au/t/found-on-your-ride/158821)
**Author:** [@warthog](https://fixed.org.au/u/warthog)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 9:27am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/found-on-your-ride/158821 "2026-09-14T09:27:09Z")
Had a quick search and didn’t see a topic for this. Found a few things on the road of late. A screw driver, a few d shackles with and without the pin. Today a Kendo brand of shifter. Did a U turn for that one. Never hea… --- ## [Nightshift eBay finds](https://fixed.org.au/t/nightshift-ebay-finds/65607)
**Author:** [@WestToastPete](https://fixed.org.au/u/WestToastPete)\ **Replies:** 4005\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 6:43am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/nightshift-ebay-finds/65607 "2026-09-13T06:43:48Z")
I don’t know much about Italian bikes. This looks legit to me though. Vintage Pinarello 1988 Tour DE France AND World Championship Winner in Mill Park, VIC | eBay Another one I know nothing about but might be good. Co… --- ## [Old & Decrepit....how are you dealing with issues on the bike!](https://fixed.org.au/t/old-decrepit-how-are-you-dealing-with-issues-on-the-bike/158752)
**Author:** [@brumby33](https://fixed.org.au/u/brumby33)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 11:11am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/old-decrepit-how-are-you-dealing-with-issues-on-the-bike/158752 "2026-09-12T11:11:53Z")
This is a topic I had in BNA that was well used and was continuing even coming up 6 years since it began. This is about feeling old and slow on the bicycle due to getting old personally or after an injury, operations or … --- ## [MTB Videos](https://fixed.org.au/t/mtb-videos/63987)
**Author:** [@DICE](https://fixed.org.au/u/DICE)\ **Replies:** 253\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 12:44pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/mtb-videos/63987 "2026-09-04T12:44:19Z")
Okay so I think its high time that we have one thread where everyone can chuck their MTB videos. I’m sick of missing out on seeing good videos cos everyone needs to start a new thread each time they wanna post one up. S… --- ## [Presto for kids](https://fixed.org.au/t/presto-for-kids/158824)
**Author:** [@JP2](https://fixed.org.au/u/JP2)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 12:08am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/presto-for-kids/158824 "2026-09-02T00:08:53Z")
Second daughter continues to grow (9yo, 150cm) and is now getting into the common NJS sized bikes… this will not last so we pulled the trigger. We had a lot of fun pouring over NJS export for a couple of weeks and she is… --- ## [The Future of Gravel Tyres](https://fixed.org.au/t/the-future-of-gravel-tyres/158819)
**Author:** [@Nobody](https://fixed.org.au/u/Nobody)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 8:45pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/the-future-of-gravel-tyres/158819 "2026-08-31T20:45:08Z")
It appears that Silca has entered the tyre game at the premium end. Note that the Silca guy says that he thinks the ideal tyre width is going to turn out to be in the 55 to 60mm range. It’s worth a watch because they goi… --- ## [Post your gravel bike](https://fixed.org.au/t/post-your-gravel-bike/158743)
**Author:** [@warthog](https://fixed.org.au/u/warthog)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 9:35am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/post-your-gravel-bike/158743 "2026-08-23T09:35:37Z")
2021 Giant Revolt. Has about 25k km on it. 11speed GRX. Have swapped wheels, saddle, seatpost (zero setback) Narrower bars and longer -17° stem. The frame has more stack than I’d like. It will only fit ~47mm WAM tyr… --- ## [Power meters. How did they help you?](https://fixed.org.au/t/power-meters-how-did-they-help-you/63746)
**Author:** [@thriller](https://fixed.org.au/u/thriller)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 8:50am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/power-meters-how-did-they-help-you/63746 "2026-08-23T08:50:54Z")
So I’m pretty new to the whole thing, have done 6 or 7 ish races since November & now moving up to C grade. Riding a ~7 year old alloy 105-level thing with some OK semi-aero alloy wheels. I don’t have a speedo, HRM, cad… --- ## [Seven Gravel Race 2024](https://fixed.org.au/t/seven-gravel-race-2024/158672)
**Author:** [@jaseyjase](https://fixed.org.au/u/jaseyjase)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 7:58am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/seven-gravel-race-2024/158672 "2026-08-21T07:58:16Z")
https://sevengravelrace.com So me and 5 other mates had a crack, 123kms and 3100m of vert. Definitely gnarliest thing ive done. Aim was always to just stick together and finish, so there was always a lot of waiting aro… --- ## [New FOA user? Introduce yourself here](https://fixed.org.au/t/new-foa-user-introduce-yourself-here/158727)
**Author:** [@mikesbytes](https://fixed.org.au/u/mikesbytes)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 5:01am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/new-foa-user-introduce-yourself-here/158727 "2026-08-19T05:01:53Z")
Admin edit: Hello BNA users! Forums are dead, long live forums. Introduce yourself here, use the search function, wear sunscreen. Hi, thanks for letting me join Mikesbytes is who I’m known by on other forums profile … --- ## [The Photography Thread](https://fixed.org.au/t/the-photography-thread/59038)
**Author:** [@jaseyjase](https://fixed.org.au/u/jaseyjase)\ **Replies:** 565\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 10:44am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/the-photography-thread/59038 "2026-08-18T10:44:11Z")
Dont know why we dont have one of these yet! Post up what you got, what you want, what should i buy, whats out there, user feedback/reviews, comments etc. My gear DSLR: Canon 40d, 50mm f1.8, 40mm f2.8 pancake, 28mm f1… [Next page](https://fixed.org.au/c/general/6.md?page=1)