r/melbournecycling

Hi everyone!

I'm pretty new to mountain biking and just starting to get into it, so I thought I'd ask here for some advice or suggestions.

I'm looking to pick up a used bike and would really appreciate any recommendations on what I should be looking for, or if anyone has something suitable they might be thinking of selling.

Budget: A$350–500 (ideally closer to A$350)

I'd mainly be using it for things like:

Daily commuting

Gravel paths

Beginner MTB trails

Any tips, suggestions, or leads would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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 it and cycled off before he could do anything. The train driver came on the intercom “Did that guy just steal your bike? That’s rough”.
I guess you gotta keep an eye on your bike everywhere…

I had a cycling accident on the bike path along Point Nepean Road near St Johns Wood Road Beach (Mornington Peninsula) caused by potholes on the bike road. The potholes were large, deep, and numerous, covering the whole of the bike path surface. I have photos and documentation of the hazard.

My situation: • Bike path on a state road, unsure if VicRoads or Mornington Peninsula Shire is responsible for maintenance • Only have RACV roadside assistance insurance, no personal injury cover • Damage: rear Ultegra Di2 derailleur snapped, rear tyre punctured, and left shifter scratched

My questions:

1. Who do I submit the claim to – VicRoads or the Shire?
2. Does TAC apply at all here, or only for motor vehicle accidents?
3. Are there time limits I need to be aware of?
4. Can I claim for property damage (bike parts) even without personal injury cover?

Happy to hear from anyone who has been through something similar. TIA.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Has anyone bought a folding bike for taking on buses and general commuting. I was looking at the Leitner Aria, which fits specifically into PTV's very tight regulations on bikes on buses and trams, but as a 180cm + tall person, would I be too tall? There is also the Libelle, which I am very interested in, but does not fit those requirements. If anyone has any experience with these bikes on pt, please let me know.

Folding bike requirements: https://transport.vic.gov.au/plan-a-journey/travel-tips-and-resources/bringing-items-on-public-transport/bicycles-and-public-transport

Got double swooped by a rageful magpie lark on Park St in Brunswick this morning.

I think it got me last year too. Ragebirds

Ideally trying to train from Melbourne and train back. Curious if anyone has something worked out. Maybe train out to Warragul and train back from Traralgon?

Longer routes or those that cover only parts of the GSRT also welcome!

Hey all, getting back into it again after finally saving enough to replace my stolen bike - 2 in 2 years!

Obviously no lock is going to stop a determined thief forever, but looking for something that's going to make the hardest target/increase the chances a thief is caught in the act and stopped.

Ideally seeking something that can secure the frame as well as the wheels (thieves around my area will just take the wheels if they can't get the whole thing, the mongrels), but open to anything as long as it's hard to break open.

Price doesn't matter for the right product.

Cheers!

For the first time, I rode my electric bike and work pannier bag to the bike cage at Dandenong Station with the intention to leave it there for the day. The bike is worth around $1,300 new - low-end but in good condition with a few scratches. I arrived there at roughly 9.15am.

I waited for the door to close after entering, but a man rushed toward the cage as if he was trying to get in too. When the door shut and he noticed I was watching him, he walked away. I could be wrong, but it felt like he may have been waiting to target someone. He was roughly 6ft tall with a very large build, broad frame, and looked noticeably heavyset.

I also noticed that the bikes already stored there seemed to be mostly cheap supermarket-style bikes, and several were missing seats.

In the end, I decided not to leave my bike there.

What would you have done in that situation? And what could be done to improve security at the bike cage?

P.S. Post was reviewed and edited with AI.

Closed just down from Royal Park station. Good luck finding a reasonable detour.

Hey all,

I have a road bike, but looking to purchase a TT bike for Triathlon / Ironman.

They always say you should test out the fit of a bike before buying one, well I’m looking to try some TT fits with a professional fitter. That way I can make sure I’m not buying a bike that doesn’t fit me (made that mistake before).

Does anyone have any recommendations for locations?

I recently had the wheel stolen off of my Tokyo bike and I have been searching for a replacement. It takes a 650c wheel that I haven't been able to find in stock anywhere. Does anyone have any advice on somewhere that might have them available.

Hi all,

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Im looking for a physio led bike fit recommendations. I am currently dealing with a hip impingement issue and need someone who can help me solve the issue. I've been cycling for many years and take it fairly seriously.

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At this point I have identified baseline (Gemma) and South Melbourne Physio (Andrew Kantor) as fairly suitable candidates although I am leaning towards SMP as they seem little more experienced particularly with hip impingement issues.

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Can anyone share some experiences and or recommendations that can help me?

Heya,

I would like to do a bike fit so I can get an understanding of what the correct geometry is for my anatomy so that I don't hurt myself on longer rides. I am short at 157cm, but I have come to realise that I have a shorter torso and longer legs which makes the proportions hard to fit, and I'm trying to figure out what is right for me and riding my XS bike and I think I have reached the limitations of what I can DIY. I have noticed some knee soreness on rides over 20km, and I've bought a couple of different seats second hand to try out that I can swap in.

The issue here is that I own a hybrid and don't wish to upgrade or change to a dropbar or do anything competitive, I'm just a regular flat bar hybrid rider. Most of the bike fitters that people recommend just from their general vibe (the site or instagram) seem like they are geared towards people who are drop bar owners and/or intending to race for speed/competitiveness etc. Is there anyone that you guys might be able to recommend that is good for someone like me? I am inner north Melb but happy to travel (as long as you can get there by train +- bike lol). Thanks!