Do you recommend any brands that offer comfortable ride to and from work? Something like gazelle which sadly is unavailable in Australia.

This is a plan to connect the existing cycle infrastructure, and deliver a network that would allow basically anyone, to get basically anywhere, carrying basically anything, without having to worry about traffic, petrol, tolls or parking. This would create safer streets, cleaner air, quieter neighbourhoods, healthier families, more vibrant communities, and literally billions of dollars in savings.

I've spent the past six years riding all over the basin, studying the existing network, looking at how it fits together, identifying the most critical gaps, and how best to close them. This is the result. I've put it all in an interactive website, complete with a fully-zoomable map, itemised breakdown of all the costs, and layers you can toggle on and off, to explore the whole project in as much detail as you like.

It's been largely a solo project till now, and was a bit of a challenge doing it with one set of eyes, so fresh ones are welcome. If you see any part of the map that's more than two meters off-course, for example, please let me know.

The task now is to show the government that we want it. And the way we do that is with a petition:

https://www.change.org/ActiveTransportSuperhighway

What we need is as many signatures as possible. So if this is something you think you might like to see, I hope you’ll consider signing, sharing with as many people as you can, and encouraging them to sign and share it too. Again, it's been a largely solo project till now, and it's time for more hands on deck. We need the internet to do its thing and help spread this far and wide. Share it with your State Representative, your Local Council, your Federal MP, Newspapers, your Community Groups, your supermarket notice board, your friends and families and group chats.

With enough people and a bit of luck, the Premier might say yes, and that's literally all we need.

I think we all deserve a better way of getting around, and frankly I think we could all use a positive political story for a change.

However I'm a bit concerned with the roads leading up the mountain. Is the great western highway relatively safe?

Thanks!

I put a deposit down for a Trek FX3 a couple months ago.
Computer said 5th October, well that's now a couple more weeks on top of that, and I wouldn't be surprised if it pushes out again.

I went with a hybrid because I didn't enjoy my drop bar road bike back in the day (but it was a $50 backyard special, so i'm starting to think I shouldn't judge all drop bars on that)

My last bike was a cheap mtb with suspension I didn't need (and probably did nothing but add weight)

The more I'm looking, the more i'm thinking a gravel bike may be more what I'm after.

My main goal is fitness, riding bike paths and dirt tracks. No interest in hardcore mountain biking, not interested in racing. I have a bung foot so too much walking is painful, running is out, and my shoulder bursitis has killed off swimming. (yeah i'm getting old and falling apart)

My two lbs are Trek and Giant resellers, hence the FX3. Under $1500, which was my original budget.

So i'm considering pushing my budget to 2k, which can get me an entry level gravel (Cube Nuroad Pro, or a ONE to go cheaper). It rules out Trek and Giant, so I would need to order online.

I'd kinda rather spend an extra couple hundred now than wish i'd done it if i'm not happy with the hybrid.

(I thought about a cheap road bike, but i'm more concerned with comfort than with speed)

Bit silly question, but unfortunately, my best friend in my life will leave Australia on the same day of MS Gong from Sydney International Airport, and her flight is at around 11:00 a.m., so I am wondering that whether it's possible for me to start when the start line is already closed (around 10 a.m. or bit earlier), and finish the ride on time before the finish line is closed?

Thank you.

I'm weighing up the A 8 52 v the (anii - oki one) as a possible first e-bike, but I'm not sure what the ownership side of things is like with this brand.

Parts and servicing are probably my biggest concerns. If something goes wrong, is it reasonably easy to get it sorted, or can you end up waiting ages for parts? Also, is there anything I should check about whether this model meets aus ebike rules before buying?

I have a small hatch and no tow bar. I’ve seen that you can buy these rear car racks that don’t require a tow ball.

Does anyone have any experience with this type of rack?

Can they be good? And if so, can anyone recommend a good model?

Thanks

Hey guys! I’m looking to buy my first bike to start cycling around the Gold Coast. I’m a beginner starting from scratch with my fitness, wanting to use cycling as my main sport to get in shape and explore.
Vibe: I don't care about riding at 100 km/h on paved roads. I want something versatile that lets me explore (bike paths, gravel trails, coastal routes), build muscle/fitness, and still get a bit of an adrenaline rush when going downhill or cruising fast.
Pedals: Flat pedals with normal sneakers (no clipping in).
Ergonomics: Need a comfortable upright/relaxed position that won't pull on my shoulders/neck (I have slightly rounded shoulders).
Budget: < $1,000 AUD.

Which kind of bike should look in to?

Would love some help please - My ebike battery is dead for my Pulse MY24 (2023 run). Reid although responsive have been no help in advising me re battery replacement options. Any suggestions on how/where to replace? Pictures attached :)

As the title suggests, I am looking for a gravel bike. My current bike is a Fluid Nitro, but it is quite heavy and isn't really the right fit for me considering I only ever ride on asphalt and gravel. I am looking for a bike with drop bars and disc brakes. I would prefer a bike with plenty of mounting points for if I ever decide to go bikepacking. Also I am going on a roughly 90km single day trip soon. The current bike I am thinking of getting is the Reid Firetrail 1.0 with 2x8 shifting. https://bikesonline.com.au/products/reid-firetrail-1-0-dropbar-gravel-bike?variant=52981493891353

Does anyone else have a real issue with the tour down under being sponsored by Santos.

Hi everyone, I am looking for a ebike for may partner who is 5 foot tall. I have decided on an electric cargo bike (wombat rally) for myself that can take two toddlers, and she is just looking for something that she can ride to join us on family outings around Perth. We have been to about 5 stores in Perth, but the only ones that fit her height are folding bikes and they are often a long distance from the seat to the handlebars meaning that she has to lean forward a lot to reach. A lot of bikes are advertised they fit down to 5feet tall, but when tested, they are too big for my partner. The folding bikes might be the only option, but I am not too sure about the longevity of a folding bikes, and I can’t imagine we would fold it often or at all. She does like the 20inch tyres of the folding bikes though. The only other one that fit perfectly was this pink fat tyre super illegal bike with no pedals - which is not really what we want for public use. We have also considered getting a folding bike, and changing the handlebar to a cruiser style bar. The last resort would be buying a bike for teenagers, then converting it to an ebike. But that takes a lot of time I don’t really have with two toddlers. I know e-bikes for 5feet tall women is a very small market in Australia, but does anyone have any tips or recommendations for our situation? Thank you in advance!

Or is it a waste of cable ties?

Any other solutions?

I race with a handful of clubs in my area, and I was finding it surprisingly difficult to keep track of when races were on and which club was running them.

Some clubs post events on social media, but there’s no guarantee I’ll actually see those posts, so I was mostly relying on socials and word of mouth.

EntryBoss itself is a great service, but I’ve never found it particularly good for discovering upcoming races. You generally have to click through the listings for each club individually, which is a bit tedious and especially awkward on mobile.

So a ~year ago I built RacingCalendar.app to solve the problem for myself.

It pulls upcoming events from EntryBoss into a colour-coded calendar and list view. I can filter it down to the clubs I’m interested in and get a much clearer picture of what’s coming up.

It works on desktop and mobile, and clicking an event takes you straight to the EntryBoss listing for the full details and registration.

I’ve shared it with a few friends and my local club and have had some good feedback. One thing I was particularly happy about is that the club has started using it when planning its own calendar, so they can more easily spot clashes with nearby clubs.

It’s free, there are no ads, and there’s no money involved. It doesn’t replace EntryBoss or take any revenue away from them. It just pulls the event listings once a day and links people back to EntryBoss to enter.

I’m sharing it here because I figure other club racers probably have the same event-discovery problem I had. A few more users might also mean some useful feedback and ideas for improving it.

And if it helps even one extra person find and enter a race they otherwise would have missed, that’s a win. I’m sure most clubs would happily take a few more riders on the start line. :-)

Would love bike recommendations for my almost 4 year old. He’s 105cm but hasn’t had much balance bike practice - only really around the house on his older sibling’s old one, and he almost always opts for the old plastic trike over the balance bike.

I was looking at the Cruzee 12” balance bike, since a lot of the advice I’ve read is that you should do the balance bike first until they’re confident even if they’re starting late. But I realise due to height, he will outgrow the Cruzee pretty quickly. I’ve also read you can remove pedals from a pedal bike to use as a balance bike - so now wondering if that’s a more sensible option? But then no idea what to get.

I’d still be hoping to keep it under $250. Would love some informed recs from bike experts/parents!

Since its last service, my recent rides have felt off, like the saddle has dropped a slight
And I’ve felt my quads working a touch more

Hi, I'm looking into a road bike for the first time, and am just getting my head wrapped around tyre widths. There is one bike I'm keen on, but it only fits 25c tyres. Is that conformable or at least safe to ride around? Thanks

Hi, I am new to cycling and want to buy an Endurance bike. Which bike would you recommend? My budget is 4500aud.

I would like to ask for bike recommendations, entry level bike under $2000 that can handle road and beach paths that might have some sand spots on the way. Do I need a gravel bike or a road bike can handle it?

Looking to buy a bike for my partner to ride around town (with our toddler on the back)

We dropped into one smaller 99 bikes store and they were pretty useless, they couldn’t even give helmet size advice.

Can anyone recommend stores (incl 99 bikes) that are bigger with a lot of options in stock - preferably in the west, but happy to travel if needed.

Preference is for knowledgeable staff who will be helpful and can answer questions.

I have just started a new job that needs a commute to a bus stop. It is 4km of which the first 1/3 is solidly undulating and the rest a big climb with a steep pinch. Reverse in the afternoon.
I want a bike that will get me to the top without being sweaty (semi business clothes) and on the descent will allow me to keep up with the traffic for safety.
AFAICT I should be looking at a mid-drive with torque sensing. The more motor torque the better.
I have done a test ride of a couple of bikes (my entire e-bike experience) and am a little confused.
- if I go torque sensing, that means that the more pressure I apply, the more assist I get = more sweat ! What am
I missing here ?
- on my test ride I couldn’t get the bike above 30kmh. I didn’t think of turning the motor off for down hill. How can I get an e-bike to roll properly?
- any suggestions on what to look for ? Is a kit a better proposition? I have tools and bikes I could use.

Hey everyone, hoping to get some advice on used bikes as I'm thinking about picking up a commute bike to cover 2x20k commute once or twice a week mostly on paved roads.

1. Ex-hire from a local shop, says fully serviced

1. Large Scott Sub 40 Hybrid with 700x25c, 3x8 shimano groopset from FB @$280, says in good condition with new chain/derail

1. Brown Jersey Rathdowne with 700x35c, 3x9 shimano sora and acera groopset, fas crankset from the same seller @$290

Gemini thinks all are a bit overpriced but suggests I should try negotiating a bit on Brown Jersey