# Help **URL:** https://fixed.org.au/c/general/help/13.md?page=1 [Latest](https://fixed.org.au/latest.md) · [Categories](https://fixed.org.au/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [NEW QUESTION! (Solved. Just gonna buy a mountain bike)](https://fixed.org.au/t/new-question-solved-just-gonna-buy-a-mountain-bike/158151)
**Author:** [@Sh0rtsie](https://fixed.org.au/u/Sh0rtsie)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 9:32am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/new-question-solved-just-gonna-buy-a-mountain-bike/158151 "2020-06-15T09:32:36Z")
Hi apologies in advance for a dumb question buuuuuut; My 42mm (27.5) Gravelking slicks are finally dead. I really loved them, but nobody has stock that I could find locally. Everybody has 47mm WTB Horizons in stock. Pe… --- ## [Stem conversion to threadless](https://fixed.org.au/t/stem-conversion-to-threadless/158047)
**Author:** [@spector\_red](https://fixed.org.au/u/spector_red)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 2:51am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/stem-conversion-to-threadless/158047 "2020-02-09T02:51:15Z")
looking for some knowledge advice. How difficult is it to convert a stem like in the image to a threadless setup? The bike in the image is from 2010. Would it be safe to say its got .a 1" quill stem type dimension? D… --- ## [Smoke mask for commuting](https://fixed.org.au/t/smoke-mask-for-commuting/158017)
**Author:** [@diddy](https://fixed.org.au/u/diddy)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2020, 2:41am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/smoke-mask-for-commuting/158017 "2020-01-16T02:41:10Z")
Any recommendations for a smoke mask for commuting? Amazon suggests these: https://www.amazon.com.au/Dust-proof-Activated-anti-pollution-Adjustable-activities/dp/B0816CMMYF/ref=asc\_df\_B0816CMMYF/?tag=googleshopdsk-22&li… --- ## [David Short Cycles?](https://fixed.org.au/t/david-short-cycles/52959)
**Author:** [@droz](https://fixed.org.au/u/droz)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2019, 2:53am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/david-short-cycles/52959 "2019-12-16T02:53:24Z")
Just picked up a roadie that was apparently custom made by David Short for someone, out of his Penshurst workshop here in Sydney. However I can’t find a single thing about him? Other than cycling australia stuff? I hav… --- ## [Sram GX 11s with Apex Rear derailleur. Urgent help!](https://fixed.org.au/t/sram-gx-11s-with-apex-rear-derailleur-urgent-help/157970)
**Author:** [@Sh0rtsie](https://fixed.org.au/u/Sh0rtsie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2019, 5:05am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/sram-gx-11s-with-apex-rear-derailleur-urgent-help/157970 "2019-10-17T05:05:51Z")
Hi so I have a GX 11 speed shifter and an sram Apex RD. Am I fucked or will it work. I bought the shifter off 99 bikes and it was listed as exact actuation. But I got a bad feeling that it X Actuation. Advice please. --- ## [Indoor Trainers](https://fixed.org.au/t/indoor-trainers/67829)
**Author:** [@EzyLee](https://fixed.org.au/u/EzyLee)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2019, 4:15am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/indoor-trainers/67829 "2019-10-05T04:15:11Z")
I am not getting in as much riding as I would like and it is having an affect on my health - I am looking into the indoor trainer side of things at the moment. Does anyone have experience with a good bang for buck traine… --- ## [Universal Support Bolt](https://fixed.org.au/t/universal-support-bolt/157945)
**Author:** [@Sh0rtsie](https://fixed.org.au/u/Sh0rtsie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2019, 3:25am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/universal-support-bolt/157945 "2019-09-22T03:25:23Z")
Hi. Got some Universal Support Bolts from Commuter cycle, but the bolt isn’t long enough to through the back of the pint size pannier for my wife’s bike. Do any of you know any alternatives or solutions to this. It’s pr… --- ## [White ind narrow wide](https://fixed.org.au/t/white-ind-narrow-wide/157896)
**Author:** [@Sh0rtsie](https://fixed.org.au/u/Sh0rtsie)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2019, 2:37pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/white-ind-narrow-wide/157896 "2019-08-16T14:37:06Z")
So I just bought a new frame (lilac Polyvalent, don’t judge me) And I’m thinking of chucking my Eno cranks on it with one of their new narrow wide chainrings on it. What bb spindle size should I use? The same one i use… --- ## [It is winter, I'm sick of wet feet. Which shoe covers?](https://fixed.org.au/t/it-is-winter-im-sick-of-wet-feet-which-shoe-covers/69745)
**Author:** [@iwearmoccos](https://fixed.org.au/u/iwearmoccos)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2019, 2:02am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/it-is-winter-im-sick-of-wet-feet-which-shoe-covers/69745 "2019-06-27T02:02:56Z")
Hello team, It is now winter and I’m sick of damp feet/shoes on these cold and wet mornings. What shoe covers do you suggest? I currently have some Velotoze swimming cap type, which function perfectly, though I don’t … --- ## [What tyre do you use and why?](https://fixed.org.au/t/what-tyre-do-you-use-and-why/39532)
**Author:** [@outremont](https://fixed.org.au/u/outremont)\ **Replies:** 692\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2019, 11:00pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/what-tyre-do-you-use-and-why/39532 "2019-06-02T23:00:48Z")
Armadillos for commuting, Randonneurs for skidding, Rubinos for cheapness and accessibility and colours, Gator skins for durability… I’ve been using Zaffiro’s and Ultra sports and i’m starting to look afield, thoughts… --- ## [SPD commute shoes](https://fixed.org.au/t/spd-commute-shoes/70316)
**Author:** [@Cafe\_de\_Keirin](https://fixed.org.au/u/Cafe_de_Keirin)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2019, 5:04am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/spd-commute-shoes/70316 "2019-04-28T05:04:58Z")
FOA brainz trust, What’s the dealio on shoes. Thinking about dipping my toes back into SPD land, on my commuter first and (possibly) on my MTB later. Two-bolt only need apply. No triforce clacky duck-footed road shoes. … --- ## [Newbie figuring out saddles?](https://fixed.org.au/t/newbie-figuring-out-saddles/157789)
**Author:** [@Alan](https://fixed.org.au/u/Alan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2019, 11:22am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/newbie-figuring-out-saddles/157789 "2019-04-04T11:22:26Z")
I’ve been lucky enough to be gifted a bike a few months ago - first one I’ve had in about 20 years! It’s an old steel frame and fixed with a front brake and I’ve been using it as my commuter in Melbourne which is about … --- ## [Lights- what's the latest and greatest?](https://fixed.org.au/t/lights-whats-the-latest-and-greatest/38951)
**Author:** [@horatio](https://fixed.org.au/u/horatio)\ **Replies:** 685\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2019, 6:52pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/lights-whats-the-latest-and-greatest/38951 "2019-01-31T18:52:57Z")
So autumn/winter is approaching, the days are getting shorter and I’m feeling like I’ll be soon in need of some intense LED illumination… :mrgreen: So what’s the go with LED front and rear lights these days? It seems K… --- ## [Velocity A23 rims tubeless](https://fixed.org.au/t/velocity-a23-rims-tubeless/70403)
**Author:** [@diddy](https://fixed.org.au/u/diddy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 1:40pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/velocity-a23-rims-tubeless/70403 "2018-12-20T13:40:18Z")
I have picked up what look to be fairly old model Velocity A23s laced to Phils. Has the A23 rim design always been tubeless compatible, or is it a new variation? If tubeless compatibility is a new variation, what detai… --- ## [Tubeless newb](https://fixed.org.au/t/tubeless-newb/70397)
**Author:** [@eraser215](https://fixed.org.au/u/eraser215)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2018, 12:28am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/tubeless-newb/70397 "2018-12-17T00:28:17Z")
Helped my friend buy a bike with tubeless tyres, and he got a slow puncture on his first ride. I have not been able to find the puncture, and have added around 60ml of sealant. I believe the tyre is still losing pressu… --- ## [Selling on ebay](https://fixed.org.au/t/selling-on-ebay/70390)
**Author:** [@diddy](https://fixed.org.au/u/diddy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2018, 6:14pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/selling-on-ebay/70390 "2018-12-06T18:14:59Z")
I’ve got a bike listed on ebay. A potential buyer wants to inspect. I can’t send the buyer my contact details to arrange an inspection without breaching ebay’s policy, which results in them charging me a fee as though … --- ## [Stripping Anodising with Oven Cleaner](https://fixed.org.au/t/stripping-anodising-with-oven-cleaner/55648)
**Author:** [@DICE](https://fixed.org.au/u/DICE)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 9:20pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/stripping-anodising-with-oven-cleaner/55648 "2018-11-21T21:20:57Z")
Done it before plenty of times before but have found that some brands/types of oven cleaner do a better job than others. So which brand of oven cleaner does the best job of stripping (silver) anodising? --- ## [Want full fenders for fat (700c) tyres](https://fixed.org.au/t/want-full-fenders-for-fat-700c-tyres/70372)
**Author:** [@Captain\_Commuter](https://fixed.org.au/u/Captain_Commuter)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2018, 6:59pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/want-full-fenders-for-fat-700c-tyres/70372 "2018-11-19T18:59:19Z")
Ok so I’d like some full fenders for my 29er/commuter. Thing is I like to run 700c x 60 Big Apples. Anybody know of fenders that big? Other choice is go smaller tyres, might hafta but don’t wanna. --- ## [Improvements to Pompino - after some suggestions](https://fixed.org.au/t/improvements-to-pompino-after-some-suggestions/70368)
**Author:** [@eraser215](https://fixed.org.au/u/eraser215)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2018, 9:09pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/improvements-to-pompino-after-some-suggestions/70368 "2018-11-12T21:09:47Z")
I am running an On One Pompino v4 frame with the original forks, drop bars, and Wald 137 basket, as my daily commuter. I’ve been very happy with it for a couple of years now, but thinking about better load carrying opti… --- ## [Handlebars for Step Through](https://fixed.org.au/t/handlebars-for-step-through/70338)
**Author:** [@P\_N20](https://fixed.org.au/u/P_N20)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2018, 1:52am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/handlebars-for-step-through/70338 "2018-10-15T01:52:52Z")
Hey yo, Is there an alloy version of these handlebars that is \<$50?: Beach Cruiser Bar | Vintage Handlebars | Ladies Handlebars - Velogear Asking for a friend. Thanks. --- ## [Help wanted choosing a bike to transport a toddler and commute with](https://fixed.org.au/t/help-wanted-choosing-a-bike-to-transport-a-toddler-and-commute-with/70315)
**Author:** [@eraser215](https://fixed.org.au/u/eraser215)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2018, 2:29am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/help-wanted-choosing-a-bike-to-transport-a-toddler-and-commute-with/70315 "2018-09-30T02:29:16Z")
Trying to find a suitable (new) bike for a friend with a 3yo he wants to be able to transport, as well as being able to use the bike as a daily work commuter. Requirements: child seat on rear rack disc brakes (I say h… --- ## [Dirty130 Gears & Beers What Bike?](https://fixed.org.au/t/dirty130-gears-beers-what-bike/70320)
**Author:** [@Marc](https://fixed.org.au/u/Marc)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2018, 11:25pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/dirty130-gears-beers-what-bike/70320 "2018-09-24T23:25:38Z")
Morning, has anyone ridden the dirty130 at the Gears and Beers festival and can comment on the dirt roads that are part of the course? Its 90k on the road and 40k on the dirt and I wonder what bike to take. My road bike… --- ## [Clydesdale fork](https://fixed.org.au/t/clydesdale-fork/69796)
**Author:** [@tom](https://fixed.org.au/u/tom)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2018, 6:51am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/clydesdale-fork/69796 "2018-08-18T06:51:26Z")
Hello FOA, I just got a Clydesdale fork, woo! I want to run those Maxxis 20x2.3" tires and fenders. Is there such a fender that can clear this tire or should I re-radius a fat 700c fender? Rims?! Anyone have experience… --- ## [Soft shell jacket advice](https://fixed.org.au/t/soft-shell-jacket-advice/57320)
**Author:** [@supermarketoflove](https://fixed.org.au/u/supermarketoflove)\ **Replies:** 148\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2018, 9:56pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/soft-shell-jacket-advice/57320 "2018-08-05T21:56:37Z")
Now that I am to be a father soon, I have been informed that any portion of the weekend I thought was my own has been revoked. Have started riding more in the mornings before work but of course its freakin cold. I am in… --- ## [GPS data - clipping redundant bits](https://fixed.org.au/t/gps-data-clipping-redundant-bits/70269)
**Author:** [@familyguy](https://fixed.org.au/u/familyguy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2018, 9:34pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/gps-data-clipping-redundant-bits/70269 "2018-07-25T21:34:24Z")
Anyone know of a way to clip redundant GPS data? Such as when you ride 3.71km and you think you’ve stopped the Garmin but it didn’t and you record 32 minutes of sitting still which affects a few things like average speed… --- ## [DT 240 front hub with threaded end caps.](https://fixed.org.au/t/dt-240-front-hub-with-threaded-end-caps/70223)
**Author:** [@erle](https://fixed.org.au/u/erle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2018, 3:08am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/dt-240-front-hub-with-threaded-end-caps/70223 "2018-05-30T03:08:49Z")
I’ve got a DT 240 front hub I’m converting from QR to through axle, the only problem is that the end caps aren’t press fit they are screw on. Has anyone come across that before and does anyone know of a shop that might … --- ## [Frame stripping weirdness and Gripsport.](https://fixed.org.au/t/frame-stripping-weirdness-and-gripsport/66904)
**Author:** [@shortsie](https://fixed.org.au/u/shortsie)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2018, 4:28am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/frame-stripping-weirdness-and-gripsport/66904 "2018-05-24T04:28:22Z")
So i took this frame to gripsport get clearcoated. It was 99 percent already raw steel, just a couple of small spots on the seat stay. They gave it a chemical strip anyway. and apparently it did this vvv They say the… --- ## [Hatchback Rack](https://fixed.org.au/t/hatchback-rack/62311)
**Author:** [@pdmeyer](https://fixed.org.au/u/pdmeyer)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2018, 5:17am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/hatchback-rack/62311 "2018-05-12T05:17:18Z")
Looking for advice for getting a rack for a hatchback car. Quick search online shows I can get something that straps onto the back of the car. Not looking for anything really fancy, and would most likely hold just one bi… --- ## [Pinzo's road bike build question and answer.](https://fixed.org.au/t/pinzos-road-bike-build-question-and-answer/68850)
**Author:** [@P\_N20](https://fixed.org.au/u/P_N20)\ **Replies:** 128\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2018, 12:39am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/pinzos-road-bike-build-question-and-answer/68850 "2018-04-22T00:39:00Z")
Boy, you’re gonna get some stupid questions from me as I build up my road bike cycle. So what cables do I need for a Campy 8-speed Chorus groupset with Ergopower levers? Option 1: http://www.wiggle.com.au/campagnolo-er… --- ## [Help building a bike for my recovering son](https://fixed.org.au/t/help-building-a-bike-for-my-recovering-son/70178)
**Author:** [@JamesW67](https://fixed.org.au/u/JamesW67)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2018, 3:50am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/help-building-a-bike-for-my-recovering-son/70178 "2018-04-21T03:50:36Z")
Hello all, my son was involved in a bicycle accident a few months ago. He is recovering slowly, however his spirits are quite low. We asked him if we could help lift them in any way, being mostly bedbound, unable to wor… [Previous page](https://fixed.org.au/c/general/help/13.md) [Next page](https://fixed.org.au/c/general/help/13.md?page=2)