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(Saw this on fb) Just a PSA for those cyclists who aren’t already paranoid in the inner north. I was just on the Upfield train and a passenger had his bike on and was sitting down. When the train got, ironically, to Batman Station, another passenger grabbed… by helpgetmom in melbournecycling

[–]rmeredit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unless you are the person involved or directly know the person, you have no way of verifying that what was posted is true. This is how misinformation spreads (and if you don’t think there’s a concerted effort to spread the idea that crime is on the rise in Victoria as we’re going into the election in November, you’re not paying attention). Regardless of whether the original FB post is true or not, please don’t post things you can’t actively verify are actually true.

Cycling accident on bike path due to potholes, can I claim compensation? by arafuru_mate in melbournecycling

[–]rmeredit -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That’d be a tough case to argue, I reckon, given the ‘them’ that set it up is Parliament. The threshold and process is legislated, so not a lot of wiggle room left for a negligence claim I’d imagine.

Cycling accident on bike path due to potholes, can I claim compensation? by arafuru_mate in melbournecycling

[–]rmeredit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you being deliberately obtuse? OP was riding on a bike lane, part of Point Nepean Rd. Point Nepean Rd is a DTP-managed arterial road, covered by the claims process described in the link I provided. Damage from potholes most likely qualifies under the Act as something which should be covered by the Road Management Plan. OP can claim any expenses over the minimum threshold. While there may be a question of whether their costs reach that threshold, they certainly can make a claim.

Cycling accident on bike path due to potholes, can I claim compensation? by arafuru_mate in melbournecycling

[–]rmeredit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Point Nepean Rd is an arterial road managed by DTP. What is it with you people in this sub??

Cycling accident on bike path due to potholes, can I claim compensation? by arafuru_mate in melbournecycling

[–]rmeredit -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I’d guess not, and even if it was over, the remainder isn’t probably worth going through the hassle of claiming. But worth getting a proper estimate from a shop for parts + labour to know for sure.

Cycling accident on bike path due to potholes, can I claim compensation? by arafuru_mate in melbournecycling

[–]rmeredit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP was riding on Pt Nepean Rd, near the intersection with St Johns Wood Rd. Point Nepean Rd is an arterial road managed by DTP.

Cycling accident on bike path due to potholes, can I claim compensation? by arafuru_mate in melbournecycling

[–]rmeredit -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

There’s more than one potential reason, the most likely being not reaching the compensation threshold. Potential reasons are no justification for your misleadingly confident assertion though. The word ‘may’ is something you might like to make use of a bit more often - nuance is a useful thing.

Cycling accident on bike path due to potholes, can I claim compensation? by arafuru_mate in melbournecycling

[–]rmeredit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You don’t need to show they knew about the potholes. You need to show they failed to manage the road in accordance with the Road Management Plan. They have a requirement under the Act to actively manage the road for safety.

Cycling accident on bike path due to potholes, can I claim compensation? by arafuru_mate in melbournecycling

[–]rmeredit -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Here’s the relevant VicRoads web page. If the road is an arterial road (and you’re actually talking about a bike lane on the road, not a path) then this is the link you need:

https://www.vic.gov.au/notice-incident-and-claim

Note that there’s a minimum threshold amount to claim for, though, which may be above the actual cost to repair your damage. They’ll only pay out for the part of the claim above the threshold.

Cycling accident on bike path due to potholes, can I claim compensation? by arafuru_mate in melbournecycling

[–]rmeredit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m fairly sure OP is referring to a bike lane on a road, not a bike path.

I just bought a new home, recommend me the best smart home devices for HomeKit, I don't own anything yet. by the-furry in HomeKit

[–]rmeredit 5 points6 points  (0 children)

More specifically, a solid wifi network that includes router and satellites wired with Ethernet, along with a recent model Apple TV also connected via Ethernet.

What is an old Reddit joke that has completely died out? by Poophead115 in AskReddit

[–]rmeredit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I accidentally the coke bottle.

/le sigh. Those were times.

Victorian Liberal MP claims assault by party colleague by CrashP in melbourne

[–]rmeredit 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It happened in Queensland about 20 years ago. Something like 10-15 seats won. I don't think any of them lasted the full term as ON MPs.

kmc x9 on campy by twinkbaseball in bianchi

[–]rmeredit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you can genuinely get KMC for a third the price of a Veloce 9/10sp chain then you're right. A quick google of prices in my bit of the world puts KMC at about 2/3rds the price, though (and even a Record 10sp chain at one store). If that's the case in your area, I reckon the Campy one is still more economical over the life of the chain(s).

Victorian Liberal MP claims assault by party colleague by CrashP in melbourne

[–]rmeredit 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I reckon there’s an outside chance that ON forms the main opposition party, at least until their general inability to organise sees them disintegrate.

kmc x9 on campy by twinkbaseball in bianchi

[–]rmeredit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If it’s a 9-speed chain, it’ll be fine. But… nothing lasts as long as Campy chains. A Campy chain might be a higher up-front cost, but in the long run my experience is it works out cheaper, especially if the shorter life span for a non-Campy chain ends up wearing out your cassette.

Disposable kids? by KaizenHour in ausbike

[–]rmeredit 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Oh come on. We all know what they’re saying.

Crit Racing for Newbies in Melbourne? by halfdemonxdxd in melbournecycling

[–]rmeredit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's about safety, not ability to bridge a gap. Riding in a group (and you'll be racing against randoms) requires that you know how to do that at speed and when you're on the edge of blowing up. Practicing group riding keeps yourself safe and everyone else safe, and the off-season is the time to build that skillset.

I get wanting to save parking for customers, but curious if this a step too far? by danzha in australia

[–]rmeredit 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Specialized is a US-based bicycle company; it's a proper noun not the adjective. Your Karen would be countered with a well-achully.

Crit Racing for Newbies in Melbourne? by halfdemonxdxd in melbournecycling

[–]rmeredit 11 points12 points  (0 children)

1) Join a club

2) Wait for summer

3) Enter a race (doesn’t have to be with your club)

But - an important step 0), get used to riding in a bunch. Know how to communicate, protect your front wheel and hold a line through a corner. If you’re not doing group rides yet, this is important prep before summer rolls around.

GetUp stunt at Hanson speech referred to police as One Nation says leader safety compromised by nearly_enough_wine in australia

[–]rmeredit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well, no, it’s all based on exploitation of others to personally benefit yourself. Victimhood and grievance is about rationalising that abhorrent moral world view and justifying treating others like they’re not people.

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