Prime Ratio

Welcome in all. I'll be honest, I wasn't 100% feeling it today, but I figured I'd feel worse if I didn't post something this week.This week, I shine a lil light on a YouTube video I watched and was inspired to talk about. FOAD Gang has started posting a series of videos on fixed gear drivetrain parts. This morning they posted about track lockrings, their variations and tools to use on them.FOADs video - https://youtu.be/2jiJdt3knCc?si=8XEoZ6OmK8sYurVdHopefully see you soon.Enjoy

Welcome back once again, and once again apologies for the late upload. Life has been throwing a lot at me recently, and I'monly just now geting on top of it all.This is a long one, but well worth a listen. I appreciate you all for sticking with me.This week, I had Jackson come on for a chat about his experiaence in the bike industry, Working on our own bikes, 10 year plans and more.Trek Bikes Brunswick East - https://www.trekbikes.com/au/en_AU/retail/Brunswick_East/CERES Bike Shed - https://thebikeshed.org.au/Loop Cycles - https://www.loopcycles.com.au/Bridge Road Brewery Gravel RideBridge Road Brewery, Nicholson Street, Brunswick EastThursday @5.45. Rollout @6pm-ish.Botched Bikes Ride (@botched.bikes)Edinburgh Gardens, Fitzroy NorthThursday @6pmFixed Gear Melbourne Monday Night Ride (@monday.night.ride)Melbourne Museum @6pm. Rollout @7pmMellow Mondays 1st of the monthMelburn Durt (@melburndurt)Wednesday nights @ Darling GardensMelbourne Bike Polo (@melbournebikepolo)Wednesday beginners sessions @ Princes Hill Primary SchoolFriday Night Polo @ Flagstaff GardensAusCycling - https://auscycling.org.au/Enjoy

Welcome back to Prime Ratio. Trying something dsifferent this week, in lieu of my regular routine, I'm recording lil clips during my work week, while the thoughts are fresh. There's a lot to unpack here, so I'll leave the description here.Enjoy

Hello all. Welcome back to Prime Ratio.This week, we're hitting the ground of 2026, and figuring out if we need to start running yet.Felix summarises the last few months of travel, events and some personal struggles.Prime Ratio is back onto being posted on Sunday Mornings, so you can unwind from the past week, or ramp up for the upcoming week.This one's a little rough, I'll be honest, but the volumes there, and I'm real happy with the audio quality. Clearly stepping it up to another level.Thanks for listening. Catch next week.

Hi all, I'm back with a little update on what's been happening with me, the podcast, the shop and beyond.

Hi all, my apologies. I'vve had a hell of a week, and could only just get this episode out more or less unedited.I'll change the description and titles when I'm back from CMWC Sydney

Welcome back to Prime RatioAfter a bit of a mental health break, Im back with the first of a 2 part installment.To kick off the new season, I snag some downtime with Andrew 'Patches' Lucas, one of the old guard in the Fixed Gear Melbourne community.As expected, things went very off topic, so I've split this one into 2 parts, the second of which will come out on Noember 17th.In this half, we talk Rivets, knives, business and some old haunts.Check out 'Fixed Gear Melbourne' on Facebook. Weekly group rides on Monday Nights, Friday debriefs and Alleycats happening on the regular.Thanks to everyone for sticking with me through what has been an incredbly hard time. I'm working on a solo episode to give you all the full story, as well as focusing a lot of energy on improving my self image, adopting healthier habits, and having more positive thoughts.I appreciate all of you

Welcome back toPrime Ratio.Trying out a new upload schedule for this one. Will maybe make a more permanent change if engagement is higher.This week we had Robbie in town for a discussion of a great many things, including bikes, bags, beers and backstories.Send through your best ride finds to us by IG @melburnalleycat, or via email at [email protected] us on IGFelix @felixtheothercatRobbie @dirtdroprobbieJoin us for a rideGroup rides every week on Mondays. Meeting up at Melbourne Museum at 6pm. Rolling out at 7pm.All bikes, All abilities. Beginner friendly rides on the 1st Monday of every month, <15km distance, social pace, Finish at The Catfish for a Cheesesteak and a beer.Enjoy

Greetings friends,This week on Prime Ratio, Henry's back for a catch up.We discuss recent crashes, impacts and lessons learnt as well as the updates to the Melbourne Metro system (weidly)Lots of tangents in this one...Sign up for CMWC Sydney - https://www.cmwc2025sydney.com/Find us on IG -Felix @felixtheothercatHenry @vbandteaSend us your questions, topics and other fun stuff via IG -@melburnalleycatOr by email [email protected] Night Rides every week. Meeting up at Melbourne Museum at pm rolling out at 7pmAll bikes All abilitiesEnjoy

Welcome back in friends. Apologies for the delay in upload this week.This week we're joined by Rohan, new regular at the Fixed Gear Melbourne MNR group rides. We discuss his cycling journey, bikes, beer and food.Find us on IG -Felix @felixtheothercatRohan @rohanmoss4Register for CMWC Sydney - https://www.cmwc2025sydney.com/Come join us for a ride. Weekly group rides every Monday. Meeting at Melbourne Museum at 6pm. Rolling at 7pm.1st Monday of the month is Beginner friendly,, <15km, Social pace, Ending at The Catfish in Fitzroy for a feed and bev.Send us your stories, questions, hot takes and such by -IG DM @melburnalleycatEmail - [email protected]

Come along for a ride with us on Monday nights.Meeting up at 6pm. Rolling out at 7pm.All bikes, All abilities, All riders welcome.Find Events from the community -https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1EeoetdLPb/CMWC 2025 - https://www.cmwc2025sydney.com/IG - @melburnalleycatFelix - @felixtheothercatEmail - [email protected] - https://www.patreon.com/c/MelburnAlleycat

Welcome back, friends.Prime Ratio returns with our regular programming...?This week, by popular demand (Mainly from me), I'm joined by Ryan aka TomTom.We talk superstition, crashes, bikes and fashion.Links for everything -Felix - @felixtheothercatRyan - @brianshiltonRedwoods Loop - https://youtu.be/mdLJdjsxlzgMelburn Roobaix - https://youtu.be/e_NjvSsfHSEJoin us for a ride every Monday. meeting up at Melbourne Museum at 6pm, rolling out at 7pm.All bikes, All abilities, All riders welcome (Unless otherwise specified).First Monday of every month is beginner friendly. Chill distance (<15km), Pace (Party). Ending up at Catfish for beers and cheesesteaks.

Welcome back to Prime Rati! I do believe I may be out of practice with this. The multiple planned guests falling through likely hasn't helped, but we made it here.This week, we have Ramsay back on the couch to share stories of recent events, Alleycats, run ins with the law, and what we think should and shouldn't be enforced by law.9 Lives Alleycat - https://fb.me/e/4Y2Yt50cYFor early and video episodes, sign up to our patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/c/MelburnAlleycatFind us on IG -Felix @felixtheothercatRamsay - @bigblock_ofearthSend through any stories, questions, hot takes and more -Email - [email protected] - @melburnalleycat

Greetings friends.Welcome back to Prime Ratio. This week, Luke joins us for a chat about his journey into the Melbourne Fixed Gear scene. His wild bike purchasing. We somehow get onto shoes, and discuss Some Melbourne Roobaix ticket shenanigans.Check out our new Patreon for video episodes, Early access and more - Patreon.com/melburnalleycatConsider coming along for a Monday Night Ride. Every Monday, meeting up at Melbourne Museum at 6pm, rolling out at 7pm. All bikes, All abilities, All riders welcome.If you have any hot takes, questions, stories and such, please send them through to us via email at [email protected], or hit us up on Instagram @melburnalleycatFind us -Felix - @felixtheothercatLuke - @c.a.p.p.a.c.i.n.iEnjoy

Hi friends!Welcome back to your regularly scheduled programming.This week, Max is back to catch us up on the last recording that got wiped. We discuss Alleycats, videos, and weird things that we've learned over the years.If you've got a story, hot take or anything fun, send it to us at [email protected], or dm us @melburnalleycatGet access to the video podcast early over on Patreon (Link in Bio)If you ride bikes, come ride wth us. Monday Night Ride every Monday, meeting up at Melbourne Museum at 6pm. Rolling out at 7pm. All bikes, All abilities. Beginner friendly rides on the first Monday of every month. See you out thereBenji's Alleycat Cut - https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8CJwV8yeNE/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Nick's Alleycat Cut - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHzkwE6zf-s/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Find us on IG - https://www.instagram.com/melburnalleycat?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Felix - @felixtheothercatMax - @maxfxdRide Bikes and be Merry

Hi friends, I finally figured out video format for the podcast!This is one of the test filmings I did during my break from the internet.Riiding along some back trails in the Grampians.Standard content schedule continues from this week.

Hi friends. This episode was meant to be a video episode, but as is always the way , technology said no.So, enjoy the audio version of this weeks episode, while I trry to figure out what will work for video episodes. In fairness there is a video version up on the brand new Melburn Alleycat Youtube channel, so please go and check that out. Consider subscribing too, since there's a whole fortnight of daily content coming out there.That's all from me. I'm actually in NZ at the time of posting, so will be back to the usual programming from Sunday June 8th. Until then, Ride Bikes, Be Merry, Have Fun and Stay Safe.Find us online -IG -Felix - @felixtheothercat@MelburnalleycatYT -@Felix the other Cat@Melburn AlleycatPatreon coming soonEnjoy

Welcome back friends.This week, Thom is back to give more context to their last podcast appearance.We discuss Monday Night Rides past, and our tastes in bikes and bike people.EnjoyGet in touch-Email - [email protected] - @MelburnalleycatFind us on InstagramThom - @d1xiewhiskey_Falix - @felixtheothercat

Hi friends, welcome back in to another episode of Prime Ratio.This week, Alex is back! As a guest this time. We recorded late, so just decided to wing it, and as (somewhat) expected, we kept the banter going pretty much as long as the old 3 person episodes. Can you blame us though? we had a lot to catch up on...We touch briefly on Alex's work trip to Czech Republic and Germany, discuss Alleycats, Proofs of concept and upcoming video projects that are in the works.Check Instagram for live posted polls and questions for YOU (The audience)Find us on IG -Alex - @thetrashengineerFelix - @felixtheothercatSend through all your hot takes, questions, opinions and anything else to us -Email [email protected] us on IG - @melburnalleycatRide with us tomorrow, Monday NIght @6pm. Rolling @7pm.All Bikes, All AbilitiesCatch soon

Welcome in friends.Another solo recording this week. Been borderline burnt out on a number of things lately, so glad to have had a break from recording, and happy to be back at it.Genovese Swap Meet FB Event - https://fb.me/e/4km0swGWPGet in touch -Email [email protected] -Felix @felixtheothercat@melburnalleycatCatch you next week :)

Welcome back!Part 2 of the Thom and Ramsay episode.We follow up the last one, with some community involvment, pros and cons. Handlebar options, and riding styles.Find us on Instagram -Felix - @felixtheothercatThom - @d1xiewhiskey_Ramsay - @bigblock_ofearthSend through any stories, questions, hot takes and the like to-Email - [email protected] - @melurnalleycatEnjoy

Hi friends, welcome back to Prime Ratio!This week, we're joined by Henry, one of the regular crowd.We discuss alleycats, riding bikes, and positions of privlege .Find us on Instagram -Felix - @felixtheothercatHenry - @vbandteaSend through any stories, questions, hot takes and the like to-Email - [email protected] - @melurnalleycatEnjoy

Hello! Welcome in to Part 1 of this episode of Prime Ratio. To be honest, there was a lot to talk about this week, and the banter went on a fair bit over time, but I've cut up this part into a consumable packet of mixed words.This week, we introduce Thom and Ramsay, new staples in the community, and lovely humans in general.We discuss Food wastage, Community starts, and Alleycats, as well as some rookie mistakes and the lessons we learned along the way.Reference links -Too Good To Go - https://www.toogoodtogo.comRiding Dirty #3 - https://youtu.be/kX1HnMLfQP0Part 2 - https://youtu.be/APLQZJ-zAOQFind us on Instagram - Felix - @felixtheothercatRamsay - @bigblock_ofearthThom - @d1xiewhiskey_Send us your hot takes, questions and any other fun stuff-Email - [email protected] - @melburnalleycat

Welcome back!This week on Prime Ratio, we're joined by Ed.We discuss riding styles, alleycats and the process of building a dream bike.Enjoysend us your stories, hot takes and anything else -Email - [email protected] -@felixtheothercat@melburnalleycatFind Ed - @earlyescaperRide bikes with us every Monday at Melbourne Museum., rolling at 7pm. Beginner friendly rides 1st Monday of the month. All bikes, All abilities.

Salutations!Welcome back to Prime RatioFind us on Instagram@felixtheothercat@melburnalleycatFixed Gear Melbourne - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1AFGvyT4fk/Join us on Monday Night RideEmail us anything at [email protected]

Welcome back friends to Prime Ratio in 2025 this time! Yes, I know, the audio still could be better. I swear it's mainly the fan in this laptop working overtime. I'llfix it soon. Anyway, we're back! This week, we go over our respective Christmas break activities. Catch up on what we've missed and give some love to friends running events. Got noplans for the next 3 or so weeks? We got you! Mentioned in this episode- The Tree that eats things - https://www.instagram.com/p/DFL33sBT1f5/?img_index=4 Burnz Brigade's Annual 2024 - https://youtu.be/jqR1_KQlVD8 Maxfxd's Analog Alleycat (POSTPONED) -https://fb.me/e/82Dz6ncPb Jordy's Sips and Cirles - https://fb.me/e/2NFPWlUsi SaintSide New store opening - https://www.facebook.com/share/186WSgE8i9/ Loop Swap Meet - https://www.instagram.com/p/DE05FkcSuf3/ Bike Rave - https://fb.me/e/5OEtw9V8k Find us on IG - @melburnalleycat Felix - @felixtheothercat Alex - @thetrashengineer Email us anything - [email protected] Big things coming Enjoy

Welcome in. This weekwe have EDITING! We're joined by Bridget, former courier and current wholesome bike human. We discuss local politics' impact on bike infrastructure, bike luxuries and origin stories. Enjoy Find us on Instagram Felix - @felixtheothercat Alex - @thetrashengineer Bridget - @hextape.wav Ceres Bike Shed Mechanics Courses - https://thebikeshed.org.au/mechanics-courses/ Streets People Love - https://streetspeoplelove.org/

We're back! After a bit of a gap in uploads, we've returned with a fresh installment of Prime Ratio. This week, community guy Jordy joins us for some discussion around his introduction to fied gear riding. Felix recaps his trip to New Zealand, and Ryan's Redwoods loop ride. Hallowe'en tactics, ride snacks and quite a few outtaes and tangents. Enjoy Find us on Instagram - Felix - @felixxtheothercat Alex - @thetrashengineer Jordy - @jgraz46 Send us an email - [email protected]

Hi friends, welcome. This week on Prime Ratio, Sophie joins us, so chaos insues. We discuss past alleycats, and moments of road rage and close calls. Enjoy Find us on Instagram - Felix - @felixtheothercat Alex - @thetrashengineer Sophie - @sophguilford Email - [email protected]

Find us on Instagram - Alex - @thetrashengineer Felix - @felixtheothercat Email us - [email protected]

It's been a quiet couple of weeks, but we got together for a catch up. We go over the previous events, rides and mishaps. AliExpress is brought up, and future alleycats along with inclusive maintenance courses for those interested. Lastly, we want your hot takes on cycling. Anything cycling or cycling adjacent. Send them through, or corner us in an alley and beat them into us :) Enjoy Find us on Instagram Alex - @thetrashengineer Felix - @felixtheothercat Email us - ridebikesandbemerry Cade Media AliExpress videos - https://youtu.be/CawlH-81Hc8?si=QuxWM3mtKfAOYYA9 Follow Up - https://youtu.be/wPSv9zkl_Lk?si=7344rtcvRwpeACfX Maap Pizza + Punctures - https://www.instagram.com/p/C-Jv7k_y8IM/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

We've got a full house this time. We're joined by Benji and Luka for an extended episode of many discussions and quality banter. Winter riding, Multi-disciplinary riding, Instagram discourse and IMO's Find us on Instagram and Youtube Felix - @Felixtheothercat YT Felix The Other Cat Alex - @thetrashengineer Luka - @luka.giles Benji - @ben.ji14 YT Benjamin Nekvapil

This week, we're joined by Grace! One of the few Fixie Queens of the land. We discuss brakes and their pros, cons and our opinions on them. Felix seeks validation from his neuroces with bags. Alex is famous now, he was featured on The Radavist Here's the article - https://theradavist.com/melburn-roobaix-2024/ https://www.instagram.com/p/C89bJcEyH5K/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Find us on Instagram - Felix - @felixtheothercat Alex - @thetrashengineer Grace - @gracesmallforest Send us an email - [email protected]

Welcome back! This time on Prime Ratio, Felix and Alex are back from a new locale. Alex tells tales from his trip to Canada, we discuss our opinions on Strapless riding, and Introduce new podcast availability and upload frequencies Find us online - Instagram Felix - @felixtheothercat Alex - @thetrashengineer World Travellers - Boru McCullagh Instagram - @marlboru Youtube - @allroadsconsidered Robbie Danger Instagram - @dirtdroprobbie Youtube - @dirtdroprobbie

This week, we're joined by Max (@maxfxd) todiscuss his first alleycat, how it went and what we all thought about it. We talk crashes, near misses and injuries. In IMO, we discuss smoking and cycling as well as our collective experiences with deep dish wheels, aerospokes, Spinergy and Trispoke wheels Lastly, we follow a tangent through our past social media lives. QuitLine - 13 78 48 quit.org.au Ceres Bike Shed - thebikeshed.org.au Find us on IG- @felixtheothercat @thetrashengineer @maxfxd

We're back, and mildly more organised this time. An early and late episode, featuring Felix (@felixtheothercat) Alex (@thetrashengineer) and Foz. This week, Felix his week long bender and resultant life lesson. We discuss alleycats past, present and future. And we try out a new segment for the podcast, which In Our Opinion is pretty promising.

We're back!And with a full house this time. Welcoming Luka to the crew. Ejoy his story of how he got into cycling. Hopefully he brings a new 'Youth' perspective on our subect matter This episode - Cathing up on the lastfew days what we got up to over the weekend We discuss Our bike fleets, current projects, how we got them and where we want them to go. We present our Mount Rushmores of Online Cycling content creatores Felix Lucas Brunelle - http://www.youtube.com/@lucasbrunelle Terry B - http://www.youtube.com/@TerryB Eightyxproof - instagram.com/eightyxproof Francis Cade/Cade Media - https://www.youtube.com/@Cade_Media Alex Jimmi Nicholls - http://www.youtube.com/@JimmidNicholls WavyWheelie - https://www.youtube.com/@waveywheelies Berm Peak - https://www.youtube.com/@SethsBikeHacks Foad Gang - https://www.youtube.com/@FOADGang Luka Terry B (Again) Trashcan_zy - instagram.com/trashcan_zy/ Banggu - instagram.combanggu_1107/ GCN - https://www.youtube.com/@gcn Honourable Mentions Wabi Cycles Gary's Projects FaithGear SMC Foad 'Last Try' MaxFxd

Links to be updated soon... We're at the point where we can say we're proper launched into a routine, so I guess, Welcome to Prime Ratio, The Cycling Culture Commentary for Melbourne, focusing on Fixed Gear. Join hosts Felix and Alex as they discuss where they've been. Find us on Instagram - Felix - @felixtheothercat Alex - @talltree_kamps Kidney Health Australia - https://kidney.org.au/get-involved/ways-to-give/donations Bike Rave 2024 Edit - https://youtu.be/txXWa0BzvIc

Hi all, welcome to Prime Ratio, a balanced mixture of bike news, chats, community discussion and other fun stuff.