# CX/MTB **URL:** https://fixed.org.au/c/general/cx-mtb/36.md [Latest](https://fixed.org.au/latest.md) · [Categories](https://fixed.org.au/categories.md) --- ## [About the CX/MTB category](https://fixed.org.au/t/about-the-cx-mtb-category/34100)
**Author:** [@system](https://fixed.org.au/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0
For CX & Fixed/SS MTB --- ## [Adelaide CX](https://fixed.org.au/t/adelaide-cx/61033)
**Author:** [@JLN\_not\_ZLTN](https://fixed.org.au/u/JLN_not_ZLTN)\ **Replies:** 219\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2016, 4:06pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/adelaide-cx/61033 "2016-08-15T16:06:26Z")
This thread is for all things related to Adelaide CX. Feel free to post relevant information in here. Next race is Round 1 of the Focus Crossfire Cup on April 25th (Anzac Day). More details will be available soon on PAC… --- ## [Brakes. Can stop, do wanna: Fitting Tektro 926AL mini V's.](https://fixed.org.au/t/brakes-can-stop-do-wanna-fitting-tektro-926al-mini-vs/59913)
**Author:** [@AL9000](https://fixed.org.au/u/AL9000)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2020, 11:17am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/brakes-can-stop-do-wanna-fitting-tektro-926al-mini-vs/59913 "2020-01-06T11:17:47Z")
I used to have Shorty Ultimates on my S&S CX bike, but for travelling this is a pain, as I would have to release the spring tension to pack the bike, and reset it on arrival, which needs a 15mm spanner, a 4.x allen key (… --- ## [Bris Cyclocross](https://fixed.org.au/t/bris-cyclocross/55656)
**Author:** [@foetusfoetus](https://fixed.org.au/u/foetusfoetus)\ **Replies:** 324\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2018, 4:06am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/bris-cyclocross/55656 "2018-03-27T04:06:56Z")
Surprised this hasn’t been posted (just copied the info from brizttreadley) July 21, 2012 \[b\]\[Mudsters of the Universe / NRG Cycles Cyclocross\](http://www.briztreadley.com/event/mudster… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [Post your MTB ride](https://fixed.org.au/t/post-your-mtb-ride/47130)
**Author:** [@Sekt](https://fixed.org.au/u/Sekt)\ **Replies:** 1091\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 9:53am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/post-your-mtb-ride/47130 "2026-08-16T09:53:42Z")
Gotta be done. Bring on the fat tyres, suspension, hydraulic brakes, wide bars, bash guards, and muddy grins! Kickin’ it off with my Santa Cruz Blur LT. Best bike in the entire world, no exaggeration. Post 'em up! E… --- ## [Are Gravel Bikes Pointless?](https://fixed.org.au/t/are-gravel-bikes-pointless/158792)
**Author:** [@Nobody](https://fixed.org.au/u/Nobody)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 4:37am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/are-gravel-bikes-pointless/158792 "2026-07-21T04:37:25Z")
The title is from a comment at the end of the video. He doesn’t really believe so, but the results can make one wonder. It depends what you’re looking for. Since being faster isn’t necessarily anyone’s only goal. But it… --- ## [so how about that rawland ravn?](https://fixed.org.au/t/so-how-about-that-rawland-ravn/67095)
**Author:** [@DaFROG](https://fixed.org.au/u/DaFROG)\ **Replies:** 460\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2025, 12:20am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/so-how-about-that-rawland-ravn/67095 "2025-09-02T00:20:05Z")
make the evolutionary leap to 559er (that’s 26" to everybody else): WHY “GRIND” GRAVEL WHEN YOU CAN FLY? After seven production models and ten prototypes over the past eight years, Rawland has made an evolutionary le… --- ## [Bumbag / fanny pack / belt bag](https://fixed.org.au/t/bumbag-fanny-pack-belt-bag/157888)
**Author:** [@jaseyjase](https://fixed.org.au/u/jaseyjase)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2025, 7:08am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/bumbag-fanny-pack-belt-bag/157888 "2025-08-05T07:08:55Z")
After my ride last week it got me thinking about how much i actually need to carry for my regular loop. I feel like the 2.5L camelbak is more than i need for the 25km loop, so was wondering if i can get away with a bumb… --- ## [Post mount to flat mount adapters....?](https://fixed.org.au/t/post-mount-to-flat-mount-adapters/70418)
**Author:** [@jaseyjase](https://fixed.org.au/u/jaseyjase)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 12:30am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/post-mount-to-flat-mount-adapters/70418 "2022-11-16T00:30:43Z")
Anyone know if these are available anywhere? Ive seen them from alligator, but i cant seem to find any stockists? --- ## [SS Drop Bar Hydro Brakes - Hylex my only option?](https://fixed.org.au/t/ss-drop-bar-hydro-brakes-hylex-my-only-option/69570)
**Author:** [@jaseyjase](https://fixed.org.au/u/jaseyjase)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2021, 5:39am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/ss-drop-bar-hydro-brakes-hylex-my-only-option/69570 "2021-06-14T05:39:50Z")
So the monsterslate 2.0 has been going great guns, but i feel like i want hydraulics on it now. Are the TRP Hylex my only option for a SS hydraulic drop bar set up? i guess aside from buying regular hydro brifters whic… --- ## [Secret Merri Creek Single track](https://fixed.org.au/t/secret-merri-creek-single-track/158307)
**Author:** [@Sh0rtsie](https://fixed.org.au/u/Sh0rtsie)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2020, 9:41pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/secret-merri-creek-single-track/158307 "2020-12-05T21:41:24Z")
During iso, I started exploring off the main tracks in my area, specifically Merri creek around coburg. Anyway one day I followed a small gap through the bushes and canes across 6km of pretty gnarly singletrack. Someone… --- ## [Newbie MTB questions](https://fixed.org.au/t/newbie-mtb-questions/61049)
**Author:** [@Classical](https://fixed.org.au/u/Classical)\ **Replies:** 818\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2020, 10:43pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/newbie-mtb-questions/61049 "2020-10-12T22:43:47Z")
Couldn’t to find a MTB help thread so I decided to make my own. I am currently thinking about purchasing a Mountain bike, I’m not completely new to the sport. I did briefly own a Kona Stinky (probably over kill) in my e… --- ## [Advice on a mtb purchase](https://fixed.org.au/t/advice-on-a-mtb-purchase/158156)
**Author:** [@Sh0rtsie](https://fixed.org.au/u/Sh0rtsie)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2020, 12:10am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/advice-on-a-mtb-purchase/158156 "2020-07-10T00:10:58Z")
I’m in the market for a Hardtail. Top of my budget is 1700 cannoli’s So far the strongest contenders are the 2021 Specialized Rockhopper Expert. Specs look good; Judy fork, SRAM SX 1x12, Tubeless ready (req) 2021 S… --- ## [Aero gravel bars](https://fixed.org.au/t/aero-gravel-bars/158044)
**Author:** [@alexander](https://fixed.org.au/u/alexander)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2020, 9:05pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/aero-gravel-bars/158044 "2020-01-26T21:05:39Z")
Im looking at these, mainly because drops are still preferred over jones style flat bars, but still offers multiple hand positions. Any feedback? --- ## [Shoesies - MTB. Need input](https://fixed.org.au/t/shoesies-mtb-need-input/63992)
**Author:** [@the\_quass](https://fixed.org.au/u/the_quass)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2020, 8:01am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/shoesies-mtb-need-input/63992 "2020-01-23T08:01:46Z")
Hey Guys, I have had the same cycling shoes for about 5 years now. They have done me proud. Similar to these but older. My cyclist buddies all rag on my for not having roadie shoes but theses do everything I want plus … --- ## [Flared drop bars.](https://fixed.org.au/t/flared-drop-bars/68121)
**Author:** [@JLN\_not\_ZLTN](https://fixed.org.au/u/JLN_not_ZLTN)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2019, 12:17am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/flared-drop-bars/68121 "2019-07-31T00:17:18Z")
Come across these at lunch today. Look similar to the Salsa Cowbells in terms of flared ends. Could be an alternative for those wanting flared compact drops. http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-in/gear/product/giant.connec… --- ## [SS CX - options?](https://fixed.org.au/t/ss-cx-options/64858)
**Author:** [@HLC](https://fixed.org.au/u/HLC)\ **Replies:** 184\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2019, 10:19pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/ss-cx-options/64858 "2019-07-11T22:19:23Z")
I want to build myself a SS… considering I already have a bunch of narrow tyred bikes, I figured that I can potentially kill 2 birds with one stone and go down the CX route as well. Fair chance i probably won’t do much … --- ## [Searching for my old Ritchey Timbercomp](https://fixed.org.au/t/searching-for-my-old-ritchey-timbercomp/70434)
**Author:** [@ohmissouri](https://fixed.org.au/u/ohmissouri)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2019, 8:38pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/searching-for-my-old-ritchey-timbercomp/70434 "2019-01-26T20:38:40Z")
This is a long shot - But in 2013 I sold my large silver (respray) Ritchey timbercomp MTB frameset on here or eBay - I cant remember - However it’s a Life.Long.Regret that I sold it. I would love to contact the now owne… --- ## [New MTB frame ideas - for my boss](https://fixed.org.au/t/new-mtb-frame-ideas-for-my-boss/70395)
**Author:** [@EzyLee](https://fixed.org.au/u/EzyLee)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2019, 5:54pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/new-mtb-frame-ideas-for-my-boss/70395 "2019-01-06T17:54:27Z")
My boss’ frame broke during the week - a Niner Sir 9. He is on the look out for a new frame to replace it. One thing is, the frame needs to be single speed compatible. The list so far is: Karate Monkey Jamis Dragon So… --- ## [Giro VR90](https://fixed.org.au/t/giro-vr90/70407)
**Author:** [@Marc](https://fixed.org.au/u/Marc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2018, 2:04pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/giro-vr90/70407 "2018-12-27T14:04:53Z")
Anyone with experience on those shoes how they hold up? My ‘‘problem’’ is that I will not only use them for dirt rides but also on my track bike which puts a lot of strain on the shoes. My privateers have hold up well bu… --- ## [Mini Pump with Frame Mounts](https://fixed.org.au/t/mini-pump-with-frame-mounts/70406)
**Author:** [@Marc](https://fixed.org.au/u/Marc)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2018, 1:29am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/mini-pump-with-frame-mounts/70406 "2018-12-27T01:29:52Z")
I am after recommendations for a mini pump that I can mount to my fork. Thing is the bike is used for gravel and trail riding and I dont want the pump to fall off. It also has to be of good quality and able to pump up (n… --- ## [Recommend Me Some Tyres](https://fixed.org.au/t/recommend-me-some-tyres/55010)
**Author:** [@snowflake](https://fixed.org.au/u/snowflake)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 8:49pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/recommend-me-some-tyres/55010 "2018-12-19T20:49:47Z")
I’m really happy with the Vittoria Cross XN I’ve been riding for the last few months, but now it seems they’re discontinued as a clincher. So I’m after a tread pattern as close to the Cross XN as possible. Conti do t… --- ## [Recommend me a cx/gravel commuter](https://fixed.org.au/t/recommend-me-a-cx-gravel-commuter/70133)
**Author:** [@Cafe\_de\_Keirin](https://fixed.org.au/u/Cafe_de_Keirin)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2018, 4:16pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/recommend-me-a-cx-gravel-commuter/70133 "2018-09-21T16:16:25Z")
So with a work bonus paid in this month, I have a budget to replace my old trek with something nicer. Given its primarily going to be a commuter I want to limit it to around 2k. Specs wish list includes 11sp, hydro dis… --- ## [tracklocross frame suggestions](https://fixed.org.au/t/tracklocross-frame-suggestions/70282)
**Author:** [@dannat](https://fixed.org.au/u/dannat)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 9:48pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/tracklocross-frame-suggestions/70282 "2018-09-17T21:48:11Z")
anybody know of a fixed frame i can build up as a tracklocross, ideally something with clarance for 28mm in the rear, been looking for surly steamroller & pompino \[not really track geom\], any other suggestions ? id prefe… --- ## [MTB World cup](https://fixed.org.au/t/mtb-world-cup/65168)
**Author:** [@JP1](https://fixed.org.au/u/JP1)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2018, 12:34am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/mtb-world-cup/65168 "2018-08-29T00:34:45Z")
Man, I was pumped to see Absalon get over Schurter last night! First lap was deja vu from last week and I was just shaking my head about how Nino can rip a field apart like that, but man, it didnt take long for him to co… --- ## [Retro MTB thread](https://fixed.org.au/t/retro-mtb-thread/62901)
**Author:** [@floody](https://fixed.org.au/u/floody)\ **Replies:** 160\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2018, 5:53pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/retro-mtb-thread/62901 "2018-06-28T17:53:18Z")
Maybe time we get this sick obsession out of the ebay thread. I’m a bit of a tragic for old mountain bikes as I started riding/racing them in the early 90s and my best days have passed me by, therefore, nostalgia. I’ve… [Next page](https://fixed.org.au/c/general/cx-mtb/36.md?page=1)