# Road **URL:** https://fixed.org.au/c/general/road/39.md [Latest](https://fixed.org.au/latest.md) · [Categories](https://fixed.org.au/categories.md) --- ## [About the Road category](https://fixed.org.au/t/about-the-road-category/34103)
**Author:** [@system](https://fixed.org.au/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0
Road cycling --- ## [Winter / rain bikes, fenders, tyres, lights and all that jazz.](https://fixed.org.au/t/winter-rain-bikes-fenders-tyres-lights-and-all-that-jazz/61832)
**Author:** [@AL9000](https://fixed.org.au/u/AL9000)\ **Replies:** 483\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2019, 5:32am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/winter-rain-bikes-fenders-tyres-lights-and-all-that-jazz/61832 "2019-05-13T05:32:28Z")
Compiling all the smugness here so I can just point people to it instead of digging up posts scattered throughout threads. By no means is this a complete guide to every frame / fender / tyre / light / trick, just the be… --- ## [Post your roadie](https://fixed.org.au/t/post-your-roadie/43916)
**Author:** [@heatseeker](https://fixed.org.au/u/heatseeker)\ **Replies:** 2307\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 10:12pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/post-your-roadie/43916 "2026-07-08T22:12:46Z")
Spin off to the ‘roadie advice’ thread. I’d like to see the broad range of roadies and touring bikes etc that are in our community. This is my 2009 Specialized S-Works SL2. 7800 Dura Ace with 54t oval RotorRings (inclu… --- ## [2026 10k km+ club](https://fixed.org.au/t/2026-10k-km-club/158726)
**Author:** [@warthog](https://fixed.org.au/u/warthog)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 8:28am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/2026-10k-km-club/158726 "2026-10-04T08:28:36Z")
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 … --- ## [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")
--- ## [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… --- ## [Bald Eagle Freedom Machine](https://fixed.org.au/t/bald-eagle-freedom-machine/158715)
**Author:** [@floody](https://fixed.org.au/u/floody)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2025, 10:39pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/bald-eagle-freedom-machine/158715 "2025-12-18T22:39:38Z")
Knocked this together a few months back. Rough and rowdy, very low budget build. USA-made frame, Well worn 7402/7410 group, big bad Zipp 440s, Thomson cockpit. Bit different to a Cannondale in philosophy, somewhat rugged… --- ## [It's Time, or how French Carbon will Save the Forum](https://fixed.org.au/t/its-time-or-how-french-carbon-will-save-the-forum/158527)
**Author:** [@HeavyMetalCyclist](https://fixed.org.au/u/HeavyMetalCyclist)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 5:38am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/its-time-or-how-french-carbon-will-save-the-forum/158527 "2025-05-09T05:38:32Z")
Good morning all, This is the latest instalment of James’ descent into full blown retro grouch. For previous incarnations see: I’ve had a lovely time riding my 2011 Caad 10 these past few years. It’s an outstanding e… --- ## [2022 Pro Road Racing!](https://fixed.org.au/t/2022-pro-road-racing/158515)
**Author:** [@HeavyMetalCyclist](https://fixed.org.au/u/HeavyMetalCyclist)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2023, 1:08am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/2022-pro-road-racing/158515 "2023-04-11T01:08:13Z")
Needs a new thread. Brunswick’s own Luke Plapp taking the nationals jersey in superb form. Insane sensations, and defs the best looking kit combo since Haus won it in 2015. Everything is just perfect in this video: … --- ## [Foofy porteur bike thread.](https://fixed.org.au/t/foofy-porteur-bike-thread/62222)
**Author:** [@AL9000](https://fixed.org.au/u/AL9000)\ **Replies:** 246\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 12:07pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/foofy-porteur-bike-thread/62222 "2023-01-22T12:07:51Z")
Racks! Custom: Haulin’ Colin Flat platform, burly crown mount: Civia Cycles Fenced, burly crown mount: Civia Cycles Flat, but fenceable, axle mounts included: Soma Porteur Rack- Black CrMo Crappy: VO Porteur Rack B… --- ## [Caad 10 revival](https://fixed.org.au/t/caad-10-revival/158368)
**Author:** [@HeavyMetalCyclist](https://fixed.org.au/u/HeavyMetalCyclist)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2022, 12:51am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/caad-10-revival/158368 "2022-10-07T00:51:19Z")
Hi everyone, Thought I would post an update of my road bike. I posted this bike previously in its older guise (HMC's track and road bike). Originally bought off Mitch Allen (of Aqua blue mechanic fame, believe he was d… --- ## [Look 585 revival](https://fixed.org.au/t/look-585-revival/158378)
**Author:** [@WestToastPete](https://fixed.org.au/u/WestToastPete)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2022, 9:41pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/look-585-revival/158378 "2022-01-05T21:41:13Z")
Hi eveyone I thought I would post an update of my road bike. I posted this bike previously in the Post a pic of you and your latest purchase thread, and possibly elsewhere. I bought it off a guy in Port Melbourne who w… --- ## [Good routes around Melbourne on quiet roads?](https://fixed.org.au/t/good-routes-around-melbourne-on-quiet-roads/52400)
**Author:** [@horatio](https://fixed.org.au/u/horatio)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2021, 12:58am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/good-routes-around-melbourne-on-quiet-roads/52400 "2021-11-09T00:58:44Z")
I’ve been thinking about options for when you want to go for a decent 40km+ ride. Preferably step out the door inner Melbourne and go. I hate the idea of driving somewhere and then riding. I guess I’m after good quiet r… --- ## [201̶9̶20^H^H21 Pro Road Racing](https://fixed.org.au/t/201-9-20-h-h21-pro-road-racing/69971)
**Author:** [@lukemarkof](https://fixed.org.au/u/lukemarkof)\ **Replies:** 287\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2021, 9:17am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/201-9-20-h-h21-pro-road-racing/69971 "2021-07-26T09:17:25Z")
After that mental finish - who could have predicted (other than Jamesy) Heino getting selected AGAIN and getting the job done on a hillier course by riding over the broken and twisted body of FroomeDog - to take the Rain… --- ## [Sensations](https://fixed.org.au/t/sensations/70380)
**Author:** [@HeavyMetalCyclist](https://fixed.org.au/u/HeavyMetalCyclist)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2020, 6:32am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/sensations/70380 "2020-07-25T06:32:56Z")
A thread for all things sensations. What is and what is not sensations will be strictly moderated. Here are some guidelines, which are obviously not definitive because sensations cannot be measured. Sensations: -120 ca… --- ## [2022 Pro Road Racing](https://fixed.org.au/t/2022-pro-road-racing/70329)
**Author:** [@heavymetal](https://fixed.org.au/u/heavymetal)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2019, 9:16am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/2022-pro-road-racing/70329 "2019-07-19T09:16:48Z")
getting in early: the 2022 worlds are gonna be in Wollongong. --- ## [Tyres](https://fixed.org.au/t/tyres/68380)
**Author:** [@Big\_Banana\_Bob](https://fixed.org.au/u/Big_Banana_Bob)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2019, 3:00pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/tyres/68380 "2019-02-04T15:00:02Z")
This looks like a reasonably scientific test. They measure rolling resistance in a lab at 40kph with a 50kg load. http://velonews.competitor.com/where-the-rubber-meets-the-road-what-makes-cycling-tires-fast Specialize… --- ## [2018 Pro Road Racing](https://fixed.org.au/t/2018-pro-road-racing/69970)
**Author:** [@lukemarkof](https://fixed.org.au/u/lukemarkof)\ **Replies:** 155\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2018, 12:11am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/2018-pro-road-racing/69970 "2018-12-17T00:11:16Z")
Road Nats? TDU? Will Jack Bobridge be serving clients or serving time? Does Sagan come back to try the TDU again? Who’s going to get the Green and Gold bands this time? Is it Rohan Denis’ year? --- ## [Tdf 18](https://fixed.org.au/t/tdf-18/70254)
**Author:** [@swuzzlebubble](https://fixed.org.au/u/swuzzlebubble)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2018, 5:48am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/tdf-18/70254 "2018-08-09T05:48:31Z")
To kick off instead of the old Tour-eve ‘positive’ we have ASO trying to block the Froome-dog from racing. Should get some publicity if nothing else. --- ## [Tyres - Pirelli P Zero Velo /4S](https://fixed.org.au/t/tyres-pirelli-p-zero-velo-4s/70082)
**Author:** [@2wheels4cam](https://fixed.org.au/u/2wheels4cam)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2018, 1:11pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/tyres-pirelli-p-zero-velo-4s/70082 "2018-03-08T13:11:23Z")
Thinking about trying dome P xero velo, has anyone already got a few Km’s in on these tyres. how do they rate in comparison to Vittoria and contis? cheers! --- ## [2017 Pro Road Racing](https://fixed.org.au/t/2017-pro-road-racing/69448)
**Author:** [@swuzzlebubble](https://fixed.org.au/u/swuzzlebubble)\ **Replies:** 272\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2017, 10:18pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/2017-pro-road-racing/69448 "2017-10-04T22:18:43Z")
Lots of local action coming up 2017 Sun Tour route out yesterday I expect we’ll head up to Kinglake for the finale The Sun Tour in particular is shaping up as a thrilling contest with Chaves and Froome set to headlin… --- ## [2016 Pro Road racing](https://fixed.org.au/t/2016-pro-road-racing/68546)
**Author:** [@swuzzlebubble](https://fixed.org.au/u/swuzzlebubble)\ **Replies:** 515\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2017, 4:23pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/2016-pro-road-racing/68546 "2017-08-24T16:23:04Z")
Starting with “Summer of Cycling” Bay Crits Road Nats TDU JHST Been following the UCI-ASO spat lately. So ASO say they’ll pull their races back to HC level, meaning fewer WT teams UCI now say that means HC max dista… --- ## [Giant TCR](https://fixed.org.au/t/giant-tcr/68291)
**Author:** [@Marc](https://fixed.org.au/u/Marc)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2017, 1:29am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/giant-tcr/68291 "2017-08-20T01:29:27Z")
Any opinions about this one? Fell in love a bit and would have never guessed I’d fall for a Giant. http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-au/bikes/model/tcr.advanced.pro.1/22265/84221/ --- ## [2017 Tour de France](https://fixed.org.au/t/2017-tour-de-france/69811)
**Author:** [@lukemarkof](https://fixed.org.au/u/lukemarkof)\ **Replies:** 170\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2017, 4:07pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/2017-tour-de-france/69811 "2017-07-30T16:07:03Z")
We’re days away from the start in Dusseldorf and the teams are announced. European national champions have been awarded their colors. The “warm up” races are over and presumably the riders are suitably warm. What do y… --- ## [Dura Ace Chain](https://fixed.org.au/t/dura-ace-chain/69793)
**Author:** [@Marc](https://fixed.org.au/u/Marc)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2017, 5:52am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/dura-ace-chain/69793 "2017-06-16T05:52:17Z")
Pure overkill or of actual more value than an Ultegra chain in terms of quietness eg? My mechanic only has Dura Ace in stock at the moment and thats why I am asking. Would have otherwise just taken an Ultegra again. --- ## [The Roadie](https://fixed.org.au/t/the-roadie/69791)
**Author:** [@Marc](https://fixed.org.au/u/Marc)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2017, 11:15pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/the-roadie/69791 "2017-06-11T23:15:02Z")
The Roadie It took me a while. 10 months after buying my first road bike to be exact. I was one of them from the other side. Rules don’t matter. Tradition is for old people. Ride your fucking bike. I grew up as a mounta… --- ## [BMC SLR01 - might be time to upgrade](https://fixed.org.au/t/bmc-slr01-might-be-time-to-upgrade/69781)
**Author:** [@jaseyjase](https://fixed.org.au/u/jaseyjase)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2017, 1:11am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/bmc-slr01-might-be-time-to-upgrade/69781 "2017-06-04T01:11:02Z")
yep, black please. --- ## [2017 Giro d'Italia](https://fixed.org.au/t/2017-giro-ditalia/69732)
**Author:** [@lukemarkof](https://fixed.org.au/u/lukemarkof)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2017, 5:50pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/2017-giro-ditalia/69732 "2017-05-28T17:50:24Z")
The 2017 Giro d’Italia is upon us. Nairo Quintana & Vincenzo Nibali are the favorites, however there is a cadre of racers hot on their heels to take pink. Who has the sensations this year? Who’s your pick? How are you … --- ## [Canberra to Sydney.](https://fixed.org.au/t/canberra-to-sydney/69705)
**Author:** [@Lorday](https://fixed.org.au/u/Lorday)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2017, 3:09am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/canberra-to-sydney/69705 "2017-04-18T03:09:28Z")
I’ve been wanting to do it for about 2 years now and haven’t done it for various reason but now that it’s out there I have to knock it off my to do list. Keeping it symbolic it’ll probably be Parliament House to Governm… --- ## [Year Record](https://fixed.org.au/t/year-record/69655)
**Author:** [@P\_N20](https://fixed.org.au/u/P_N20)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2017, 8:54pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/year-record/69655 "2017-03-18T20:54:34Z")
Now that Wiggo put the hour record out of reach, has anyone been following the recent/current attempts at the year record? I didn’t even know, but some bloke named Kurt Searvogel broke Tommy Goodwin’s 1939 record in ear… [Next page](https://fixed.org.au/c/general/road/39.md?page=1)