# Uncategorized **URL:** https://fixed.org.au/c/uncategorized/1.md [Latest](https://fixed.org.au/latest.md) · [Categories](https://fixed.org.au/categories.md) --- ## [Welcome to the new FOA on Discourse](https://fixed.org.au/t/welcome-to-the-new-foa-on-discourse/7)
**Author:** [@system](https://fixed.org.au/u/system)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2021, 6:32am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/welcome-to-the-new-foa-on-discourse/7 "2021-11-26T06:32:22Z")
Can’t stop don’t wanna :bike: :gear: Welcome to the all new all singing all dancing fixed.org.au! Huge thanks to tech :mage: @Zach for migrating us across from vbulletin and @nickj for giving enough of a fuck to make i… --- ## [A year in the life of a wannabe racer- Season 12.5](https://fixed.org.au/t/a-year-in-the-life-of-a-wannabe-racer-season-12-5/158745)
**Author:** [@LDRcycles](https://fixed.org.au/u/LDRcycles)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 6:16am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/a-year-in-the-life-of-a-wannabe-racer-season-12-5/158745 "2026-10-11T06:16:21Z")
A long time ago (2012) in a galaxy far away (the soon to be dearly departed bicycles.net.au forum), I started writing about my attempts to ride a bike fast. With 14 years of life changes the title is now about as accura… --- ## [QLD: Racks for 500 bikes and minimal parking at new high-rise development](https://fixed.org.au/t/qld-racks-for-500-bikes-and-minimal-parking-at-new-high-rise-development/158842)
**Author:** [@am50em](https://fixed.org.au/u/am50em)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 2:00am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/qld-racks-for-500-bikes-and-minimal-parking-at-new-high-rise-development/158842 "2026-10-11T02:00:52Z")
A major development approved for Milton will mark a milestone for Brisbane as the first apartments to be built without residential car parking facilities. Brisbane City Council has approved the 397-unit build-to-rent t… --- ## [Women's Around Australia supported record attempt](https://fixed.org.au/t/womens-around-australia-supported-record-attempt/158793)
**Author:** [@LDRcycles](https://fixed.org.au/u/LDRcycles)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 10:25am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/womens-around-australia-supported-record-attempt/158793 "2026-10-05T10:25:58Z")
For the first time ever there are two women attempting the Around Australia record at the same time! Stacey Duffy set off from Springfield near Brisbane a bit over 2 weeks ago targeting the first ever unsupported record… --- ## [Women's Around Australia record attempt](https://fixed.org.au/t/womens-around-australia-record-attempt/158747)
**Author:** [@LDRcycles](https://fixed.org.au/u/LDRcycles)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 3:59am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/womens-around-australia-record-attempt/158747 "2026-09-26T03:59:20Z")
On July 3 Stacey Duffy will set off from Springfield (east of Ipswich) for an attempt on the Women’s Around Australia record. The existing supported record is 92d6hr32m set by Lesa Ashford in 2023, Stacey is doing the ri… --- ## [Wayfinding (or Google Maps sucks)](https://fixed.org.au/t/wayfinding-or-google-maps-sucks/158829)
**Author:** [@zebee](https://fixed.org.au/u/zebee)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 10:53am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/wayfinding-or-google-maps-sucks/158829 "2026-09-22T10:53:44Z")
Used to be Google maps cycling wasn’t too bad. But for some reason it’s gone rather Greenway mad. Anywhere I want to go anywhere vaguely citywards it will tell me to use the Greenway and Lilyfield-bloody-road and then… --- ## [The record thread- RRAA](https://fixed.org.au/t/the-record-thread-rraa/158839)
**Author:** [@LDRcycles](https://fixed.org.au/u/LDRcycles)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 12:21am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/the-record-thread-rraa/158839 "2026-09-22T00:21:33Z")
This is for any record attempts that don’t get their own thread, and discussion of records in general. The newest Road Record Association of Australia (RRAA) record is for an unsupported Across Australia, from Cape Byro… --- ## [Tales of the commuter](https://fixed.org.au/t/tales-of-the-commuter/158811)
**Author:** [@HuffnPuff](https://fixed.org.au/u/HuffnPuff)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 11:08am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/tales-of-the-commuter/158811 "2026-09-17T11:08:13Z")
Used to enjoy hearing and posting commuter tales over at BNA and couldn’t find a similar thread here. Post some trials, tribulations, fun and fears from the commute. --- ## [Black Cat Award](https://fixed.org.au/t/black-cat-award/158830)
**Author:** [@zebee](https://fixed.org.au/u/zebee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 9:03am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/black-cat-award/158830 "2026-09-09T09:03:14Z")
Another from BNA where those who get holes in the rubber things what go round tell what happened. (do not say the magic word or you summon the p\*\*\*\*ture fairy) Today I felt a sorta bump bump. I had a look at both tyre… --- ## [Pog crashes out of Grand Tour Vuelta](https://fixed.org.au/t/pog-crashes-out-of-grand-tour-vuelta/158823)
**Author:** [@Ernestra](https://fixed.org.au/u/Ernestra)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 9:12pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/pog-crashes-out-of-grand-tour-vuelta/158823 "2026-08-30T21:12:11Z")
Far out. He’s out of the Vuelta. Yes a sudden and heavy fall for the GOAT Came out of nowhere on an otherwise cruisy flat segment of the course. Life gets turned upside down in an instant. :frowning: --- ## [Overpowered/overspeed e-devices](https://fixed.org.au/t/overpowered-overspeed-e-devices/158789)
**Author:** [@jasonc](https://fixed.org.au/u/jasonc)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 9:08am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/overpowered-overspeed-e-devices/158789 "2026-08-30T09:08:38Z")
I see this guy nearly daily. The “new” laws have reduced them, but I still seeing a couple of numpties a day --- ## [On pedestrian priority, green arrows and bike paths](https://fixed.org.au/t/on-pedestrian-priority-green-arrows-and-bike-paths/158812)
**Author:** [@Xanthipos](https://fixed.org.au/u/Xanthipos)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 4:56am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/on-pedestrian-priority-green-arrows-and-bike-paths/158812 "2026-08-30T04:56:29Z")
First of all, giving way means don’t get in the way. There was this thread on the bicycles network forums called the ‘Dumb Cyclists and Pedestrians Thread.’ At one point, someone claimed that turning vehicles must give … --- ## [Rail Trail Appreciation Society](https://fixed.org.au/t/rail-trail-appreciation-society/158751)
**Author:** [@LDRcycles](https://fixed.org.au/u/LDRcycles)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 5:18am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/rail-trail-appreciation-society/158751 "2026-08-22T05:18:16Z")
Continuing on from a BNA thread, this is for discussion of rail trails, wherever they might be. I drove 450km to a working bee on the Boyne Burnett Inland Rail Trail back in 2021, expecting there’d be half a dozen or so… --- ## [2026 TOUR De France](https://fixed.org.au/t/2026-tour-de-france/158783)
**Author:** [@Foo](https://fixed.org.au/u/Foo)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 3:23am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/2026-tour-de-france/158783 "2026-08-07T03:23:32Z")
Couldn’t find one anywhere, so here it is! :slightly\_smiling\_face: The finish of the 2nd Stage was with how well Pog and Del Toro rode and the sheer overwhelming joy shown by Del Toro 1st and Pog was so good to observe.… --- ## [Northern Rivers Rail Trail on fixed or single speed](https://fixed.org.au/t/northern-rivers-rail-trail-on-fixed-or-single-speed/158634)
**Author:** [@journeyman](https://fixed.org.au/u/journeyman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 1:26pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/northern-rivers-rail-trail-on-fixed-or-single-speed/158634 "2026-08-03T13:26:48Z")
any one do it? anyone do it regularly? are there meet ups to do it? seems like a nice ride. :bike: --- ## [Zero road deaths in Helsinki](https://fixed.org.au/t/zero-road-deaths-in-helsinki/158790)
**Author:** [@zebee](https://fixed.org.au/u/zebee)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 5:23am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/zero-road-deaths-in-helsinki/158790 "2026-07-16T05:23:19Z")
12 consecutive months without a single road death were recorded between 2024 and 2025 And how? Spending money on things other than cars! Surprise surprise “Last year Helsinki invested about €35 million in cycling a… --- ## [FoA Still Got a Pulse?](https://fixed.org.au/t/foa-still-got-a-pulse/158721)
**Author:** [@P\_N20](https://fixed.org.au/u/P_N20)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 3:16am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/foa-still-got-a-pulse/158721 "2026-07-03T03:16:30Z")
With the demise of BNA forums, some are looking to sign up to FoA, but nobody is receiving confirmation e-mails. Is FoA dead in the water or is there the faintest glimpse of life? --- ## [Bring the chat back](https://fixed.org.au/t/bring-the-chat-back/158731)
**Author:** [@EzyLee](https://fixed.org.au/u/EzyLee)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 1:37am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/bring-the-chat-back/158731 "2026-06-24T01:37:09Z")
Hey fam. Here is how I saw it… FoA was alive because most of the users were in their mid 20s etc, a lot of time on our hands to spend on the interwebs… and then a lot of you now have little legends to look after rather … --- ## [Wanted: aerospoke hex bolt/washer for track axle front](https://fixed.org.au/t/wanted-aerospoke-hex-bolt-washer-for-track-axle-front/158714)
**Author:** [@aerospoke](https://fixed.org.au/u/aerospoke)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2025, 2:04am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/wanted-aerospoke-hex-bolt-washer-for-track-axle-front/158714 "2025-11-11T02:04:34Z")
Ugh so I lost one bolt/washer from my front aerospoke fixed hub in transit. Has anyone got a connect who might have some spare parts. Is it a standard m8 hex bolt?. Or can someone with knowledge tell me would encore wh… --- ## [Loz Walters Record Attempt](https://fixed.org.au/t/loz-walters-record-attempt/158701)
**Author:** [@P\_N20](https://fixed.org.au/u/P_N20)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2025, 3:59am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/loz-walters-record-attempt/158701 "2025-04-23T03:59:26Z")
Loz Walters going for the unsupported around Australia record on a fixie: World Record Circumnavigation on a Fixed Gear - MAProgress --- ## [Gravelista in 3 weeks](https://fixed.org.au/t/gravelista-in-3-weeks/158684)
**Author:** [@JP2](https://fixed.org.au/u/JP2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2024, 12:48am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/gravelista-in-3-weeks/158684 "2024-10-03T00:48:44Z")
Anybody else here going along to this? https://www.gravelista.cc/info I’ll be there with a small crew, but am keen to throw high fives to any FOA crew, olde and new. I’m hugely underdone to try to ride fast, but looki… --- ## [Riding across Antarctica](https://fixed.org.au/t/riding-across-antarctica/158598)
**Author:** [@Big\_Banana\_Bob](https://fixed.org.au/u/Big_Banana_Bob)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2022, 8:28am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/riding-across-antarctica/158598 "2022-11-25T08:28:51Z")
Hi guys, Long time no post. I just saw this, probably already posted, I’m rarely first off the mark with these things. Tomorrow, Omar Di Felice is setting off on an epic cycle ride across Antarctica. https://live.endu… --- ## [Newcastle Overnight 2021](https://fixed.org.au/t/newcastle-overnight-2021/158497)
**Author:** [@heavymetal](https://fixed.org.au/u/heavymetal)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2022, 5:29am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/newcastle-overnight-2021/158497 "2022-11-06T05:29:04Z")
Usual call for anyone wanting to ride to Newcastle for a swim. It’s in a couple of weeks, Saturday 20th, 9pm from the Observatory Hill as usual. And as usual, I’m gonna leave from my place and meet up with the route at… --- ## [Ignition - Falls Creek 18 November - Canberra riders?](https://fixed.org.au/t/ignition-falls-creek-18-november-canberra-riders/158581)
**Author:** [@diddy](https://fixed.org.au/u/diddy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2022, 10:52pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/ignition-falls-creek-18-november-canberra-riders/158581 "2022-09-26T22:52:18Z")
Long shot, but wondering if any Canberra-based FOA mafia are travelling down to Falls Creek for Ignition 18-20 November? Or know of anyone who is? I am heading up with a Melbourne crew, but I’ve since had a work-commitm… --- ## [FS: 24" Kids Trailcraft Pineridge MTB](https://fixed.org.au/t/fs-24-kids-trailcraft-pineridge-mtb/158543)
**Author:** [@dallimor](https://fixed.org.au/u/dallimor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 12:06am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/fs-24-kids-trailcraft-pineridge-mtb/158543 "2022-04-06T00:06:12Z")
SOLD in 13 views My kids have outgrown this lightweight kids MTB. It has been through 2 of my kids plus a niece but still pretty good nick. Deore 1x9 drivetrain and brakes. Stans wheels. “Shut up and ride” sticker … --- ## [WTB Front rack please](https://fixed.org.au/t/wtb-front-rack-please/158421)
**Author:** [@dallimor](https://fixed.org.au/u/dallimor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2022, 3:53am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/wtb-front-rack-please/158421 "2022-01-17T03:53:20Z")
Looking for a front rack for kid school commuter duties. Prefer porteur style but anything that can handle a basket should be OK. Fork has mid and lower mounts. What you got. --- ## [Headset shenanigans](https://fixed.org.au/t/headset-shenanigans/158509)
**Author:** [@dallimor](https://fixed.org.au/u/dallimor)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2022, 12:30am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/headset-shenanigans/158509 "2022-01-13T00:30:32Z")
I’m looking at putting in a straight steerer wolverine fork into a tapered steerer on Rolly’s old fuji for basket-life goodness. Current headset is “FSA No. 42, 1 1/8” - 1 1/2", integrated cartridge" Does anyone know i… --- ## [Rogaine - not the hair](https://fixed.org.au/t/rogaine-not-the-hair/158451)
**Author:** [@AL9000](https://fixed.org.au/u/AL9000)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2021, 1:37am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/rogaine-not-the-hair/158451 "2021-09-06T01:37:48Z")
@rogaine your star is on the rise in Hobart! --- ## [WTB: DT350 QR end caps](https://fixed.org.au/t/wtb-dt350-qr-end-caps/158428)
**Author:** [@dallimor](https://fixed.org.au/u/dallimor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2021, 11:03am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/wtb-dt350-qr-end-caps/158428 "2021-05-17T11:03:07Z")
Anybody got a set of DT Quick Release end caps in the parts bin? --- ## [Melbourne Gravel Grinders #19](https://fixed.org.au/t/melbourne-gravel-grinders-19/158398)
**Author:** [@MikeD](https://fixed.org.au/u/MikeD)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2021, 11:25pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/melbourne-gravel-grinders-19/158398 "2021-04-20T23:25:04Z")
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