Incredibly, a little WD-40 loosened up the chain enough to test the gears and it's still tuned pretty well! This bike feels like it was ridden twice and then left in the shed for several years.
08.03.2026 05:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Incredibly, a little WD-40 loosened up the chain enough to test the gears and it's still tuned pretty well! This bike feels like it was ridden twice and then left in the shed for several years.
08.03.2026 05:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0I'm thinking a file for the edges and a little zip tie action will get this back to sale-worthy condition.
08.03.2026 04:57 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The metal frame mounts for the rear brake cable have been roughly hacked through with a saw
Ok not *perfectly* good. Someone was so desperate to remove the rear brake cable and lever that they CUT it out of the bike.
08.03.2026 04:38 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0
The frame of the bike is still mostly unscathed, except for a bit of wear by the shifter cable.
The frame is barely scratched and the tyres have almost zero wear! Who would throw away a perfectly good bike??
08.03.2026 04:35 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
A blue and white Giant brand 24" kids mountain bike.
New project! Found this gorgeous, neglected, abused beauty in a laneway. Confirmed with a neighbour that it was abandoned. Already looks better with a bit of soap and water but there's lots to do.
08.03.2026 04:22 — 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Journey of a bike advocate. Goes on bike ride - smile emoji Experiences the danger - shocked emoji Approaches city council - straight face emoji nothing changes angry enoji person throwing a molotov cocktail Dreams of ending car culture
It all happened so fast.
@thebikinglawyer.bsky.social
WATCH: This is my favourite thing on the internet right now. Well done Norway! youtube.com/watch?v=T4Up...
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Melway edition 1 showing Paisley station in 1966 / Google Maps view of the same area
Paisley station served Altona North from 1929 to 1985. Rebuilding and reopening it would provide better public transport options for the local community.
If you support the idea, please sign the petition here: www.parliament.vic.g...
📷Melway edition 1 / Google Maps
"Traffic was awful."
"I know, right?! Everyone I rode past looked miserable."
With petrol prices soaring in Australia, now's a good time to get a $5 poncho (less than cost of 2L) and hop on your bike.
01.03.2026 23:22 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Good evening from Melbourne 🦘
01.03.2026 10:48 — 👍 9 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
If I have to describe my first day of vibe coding, I encourage you to watch Celery Man.
youtu.be/maAFcEU6atk?...
Oh yes, get a PO Box. That way ICE can ship you something from your wishlist, track the package and know what day you can pick it up, watch the post office until you leave your house, and then kidnap you AND confiscate the package.
26.02.2026 22:07 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0The whole world is fucked but I can make this little tiny corner of it a bit happier.
24.02.2026 02:16 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
When I have time to finish the job, I'll get that dark patch in front of my neighbour's yard too.
Assume they're ok with their shiny white work van getting dirty because they parked it while I was actively blasting gunk everywhere.
A very dirty footpath. The edges have been power washed, and a hopscotch game has also been etched into the years of built up muck. A blue-painted street library is to the left of the footpath.
Tough to see from this angle, but the hardest square is #8 because you have to balance on one foot while you choose a book from the street library.
24.02.2026 01:32 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 1I know I'm tired when I see a video playing in my feed, think "hmm I can't hear that," and I put on my anti-glare glasses instead of my headphones.
19.02.2026 04:51 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
That "roses are red" font is so illegible that I'm actually kind of offended.
Why didn't they use it?
One of my favourite things about riding my bicycle anywhere is bypassing all of the car traffic. Cars take up so much time and space!
19.02.2026 04:14 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0One of my favourite things about riding my bicycle home from work is seeing everyone's afternoon vibes. Chill ride home after a long day? I feel you. Going for a few extra calories burned? Enjoy your big dinner, pal. Parent with 2 kids? Heck yeah, get 'em nice and tired before bedtime.
18.02.2026 07:08 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0One of my favourite things about riding my bicycle to work is that I get to say "good morning" to people who pass by. It's a wonderfully social world outside.
18.02.2026 00:00 — 👍 31 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 1@dieworkwear.bsky.social is there someone you would recommend to follow, who does what you do but for women's fashion? I'd love to learn what's quality, what's affordable, to avoid the oodles of fast fashion and exploitative brands.
16.02.2026 01:41 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0🏆
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A bike makes a great getaway -
Oh you mean the cold kind.
I dare you to replace one car trip with walking, rolling, biking, or public transit this week.
10.02.2026 10:14 — 👍 6 🔁 2 💬 2 📌 2
NSW Police used pepper spray, helicopters, horses and blockades as part of a new program designed to bring the community together.
Read more: theshovel.com.au/2026/02/10/s...
You gotta believe, in Believe.
10.02.2026 01:18 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0I think you could take up a head coach position for a British soccer team.
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I adjusted Sparkles' handlebars forward a bit so her knees have more room. I don't think she noticed but her riding instantly became more stable.
It's really fun to see her ride and get more confident.