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Prime RatioPrime Ratio - Fixed Gear SoleGreetings 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...2025-06-2254 min
Prime RatioPrime Ratio - Throw Back. Jump Forward (Feat. Maxfxd!)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 ridebikesandbemerry@gmail.com, or dm us @melburnalleycatGet access to the video podcast early over on Patreon (Link in Bio)If you ride bikes, come...2025-06-1554 min
Prime RatioPrime Ratio - Adventures in TechHi 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.2025-06-0830 min
Prime RatioPrime Ratio - The Video episode?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...2025-06-0112 min
Prime RatioPrime Ratio - Classical Do OverWelcome 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 - ridebikesandbemerry@gmail.comIG - @MelburnalleycatFind us on InstagramThom - @d1xiewhiskey_Falix - @felixtheothercat2025-05-1156 min
Prime RatioPrime Ratio - We're Back!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.2025-05-0459 min
Prime RatioPrime Ratio - Finding Balance, and the VolumeWelcome 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 ridebikesandbemerry@gmail.comIG -Felix @felixtheothercat@melburnalleycatCatch you next week :)2025-04-2709 min
Prime RatioPrime Ratio - All Bull, No Drop, Raised perspectives (?)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 - ridebikesandbemerry@gmail.comIG - @melurnalleycatEnjoy2025-04-2041 min
Prime RatioPrime Ratio - Life advice for Life on the bikeHi 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 - ridebikesandbemerry@gmail.comIG - @melurnalleycatEnjoy2025-04-1352 min
Prime RatioPrime Ratio - Bread and BikesHello! 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.2025-04-0645 min
Prime RatioPrime Ratio - Ed-ward BoundWelcome 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 - ridebiikesandbemerry@gmail.comInstagram -@felixtheothercat@melburnalleycatFind Ed - @earlyescaperRide bikes with us every Monday at Melbourne Museum., rolling at 7pm. Beginner friendly rides 1st Monday of the...2025-03-3043 min
Prime RatioPrime Ratio - Talking to myselfSalutations!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 ridebikesandbemerry@gmail.comEnoy2025-03-2311 min
Prime RatioPrime Ratio - Introducing 2025, Melburn Alleycat and where've we been?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...2025-01-2453 minPrime RatioQuick Links - Episode 2.8 part 32024-12-1919 minPrime RatioQuick Links - Episode 2.8 part 22024-12-1805 minPrime RatioQuick Links - Episode 2.8 part 12024-12-1704 min
Prime RatioPrime Ratio #2.7 - Pizza Bike Boxes And other luxuriesWelcome 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/
2024-09-2859 min
Prime RatioPrime Ratio #2.6 - Stories for another time...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
2024-09-141h 35
Prime RatioPrime Ratio #2.5 - Road Rage, Alleycats and Our Biggest FanHi 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 - ridebikesandbemerry@gmail.com2024-08-251h 49
Prime RatioQuickLink (PR 2.4)Find us on Instagram -
Alex - @thetrashengineer
Felix - @felixtheothercat
Email us - ridebikesandbemerry@gmail.com2024-08-0414 min
Prime RatioPrime Ratio #2.4 - Winter Chills and SpillsIt'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
2024-08-0354 min
Prime RatioPrime Ratio #2.3 - On the path to DistractionWe'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 Nekvapil2024-07-141h 55
Prime RatioPrime Ratio #2.2 - Where the Graceful, Broken things areThis 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...2024-07-111h 38
Prime RatioPrime Ratio #2.1 - Unstrapped New Formats, New Love and Maple Whiskey...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
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Prime RatioPrime Ratio #04 - Maxfxd, Alleycats, All Smoke, No Spoke?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-
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Prime RatioPrime Ratio #03 - GroundScores, Alleycats and Our opinions...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.2024-05-1756 min
Prime RatioPrime Ratio#02 - Introducing Luka! Projects, Inspirations and moreWe'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...2024-04-281h 31
Prime RatioPrime Ratio #01 - Bike Rave, FGM 10 Year Anniversary and more...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 2024-04-1756 minPrime RatioPrime Ratio Pilot IHi all, welcome to Prime Ratio, a balanced mixture of bike news, chats, community discussion and other fun stuff.2024-03-1056 min