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29er Performance Mountain Bike $349, Kids Matching Trailer $149, Repair Stand $39.99, Hydration Backpack $29.99 @ ALDI 24/9

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29er Performance Mountain Bike $349, Kids Matching Trailer $149, Repair Stand $39.99, Hydration Backpack $29.99 @ ALDI 24/9
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  • Shimano 27 Speed Drive train.
  • Suntour XCM forks with hydraulic lock out.
  • Tektro disc brakes.
  • Internal cables.
  • Double walled 29" alloys.
  • Alloy handlebars,stem and seat post.
  • Available in medium or large frames.

Kids Bike Trailer $149

  • 2 in 1 bike trailer and jogger.
  • 5 point safety harness.
  • rolling top,flyscreen and rain shield.
  • converts easily to a twin jogger pram.
  • Australian Standards Compliant.

Repair Bike Stand $39.99

  • Height 110-190cm.
  • 360° Rotation.
  • Magnetic tool tray.
  • Can be wall mounted.
  • Capacity 30kg.

Hydration Backpack $29.99

  • 2 Litre Bladder BPA free.
  • Padded straps for comfort.
  • Rain cover and helmet storage.
Sports & Outdoors 29er Bicycle

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  • kwchaz on 13/09/2016 - 10:49
    +3

    Got a pic of the catalogue in question?

  • carmar on 13/09/2016 - 10:54

    Can't find it in the catalogues for September 14 or September 17.

    EDIT: OK, September 24. Not on their website, yet.

  • ausbob71 on 13/09/2016 - 11:08
    +1

    Is the frame steel or aluminium?

    • Mikinoz on 13/09/2016 - 11:13
      +1

      Aluminium

  • dannyhc on 13/09/2016 - 11:19
    +1

    How much does this weigh?

  • aussman on 13/09/2016 - 11:20
    -5

    What's the rrp?

    • bargaino on 13/09/2016 - 11:41
      +7

      RRP is meaningless usually, and especially for a house-branded item.

      The spec's on this are impressive for the low price, but you'd want to test-ride it to be sure.

      It might be prudent to go to Reid Cycles or similar, and get a slightly lower-spec'd bike for the same price, and be sure it fits.

      https://www.reidcycles.com.au/x-trail-29er.html

      • BlinkyBill on 13/09/2016 - 13:13
        +5

        Aldi 60 day money back no questions asked. Buy it and "test-ride" it for 59 days.

  • mr626 on 13/09/2016 - 11:30
    +8

    I can't find the review of this exact bike on the Flow website (mentioned in the Aldi advert) but I did find the review of the 27.5" version, here:

    http://flowmountainbike.com/features/350-bike-in-a-box/

    That one is made by the same manufacturer as the one that makes Polygon bikes (good quality, high bang-for-buck mountain bikes). Assuming this 29" one is made by the same people, you are getting a good quality bike for the price.

    The TL:DR- this is an entry level 'proper' mountain bike that is going to be miles ahead of anything you'd pickup in Target / Big W etc.

  • Grok on 13/09/2016 - 11:43

    Are 29inch tires more expensive or harder to get?

    • ezzaf on 13/09/2016 - 12:02
      +4

      Not really, it's actually becoming the opposite and 26" tires are hard to get.

      After all it is in the industries interests to support the new standard and drop the old one, as it forces everyone to replace their existing gear to match the new standard.

      • Euphemistic on 13/09/2016 - 13:54
        +1

        but now everyone is moving towards 27.5" tyres. Who knows what is giong to happen in the long term, but 29er tyres should be around for a while.

        • WatchNerd on 17/09/2016 - 16:18

          Upvote for tyres.

  • Ozimodo on 13/09/2016 - 11:47

    Similar to this https://www.reidcycles.com.au/x-trail-29er.html

    Reid include assembly and 12 months free servicing

    • ezzaf on 13/09/2016 - 12:10
      +7

      They are similar-ish, but the Aldi bike is a noticeable step up in terms of components:

      Better gears, with 3x9 rather than 3x8 to choose from.
      Better fork, with stiffer 30mm stanchions.
      Tektro vs Promax brakes. Tektro aren't great, but I'd rate them over the promax.
      At the risk of venturing into speculation, I'd expect a better built frame with nicer geometry from the Aldi bike too, giving it a nicer ride.

      If you're just going to ride it on bike paths, they'd perform similarly. But if you actually want to take it on singletrack or anything challenging the Aldi bike would be more capable.

  • jv on 13/09/2016 - 11:51
    -6

    It looks like it's just normal price…

    • Raynes on 13/09/2016 - 12:00
      +2

      omg why is this an issue? What the normal price is for an item is irrelevant.

      If this was listed as $99 would you still complain that it is just the normal price?

      • jv on 13/09/2016 - 12:09
        +3

        omg why is this an issue?

        Who said it's an issue?

        • ozstig on 13/09/2016 - 12:51
          +3

          Does it come with pedals?

        • jv on 13/09/2016 - 13:04

          @ozstig:

          Does it come with pedals?

          Apparently…

  • nubzy on 13/09/2016 - 11:55
    +2

    Have been wanting a MTB for a while, if it turns out to be good, seems like a great deal.

    • freddofrog42 on 13/09/2016 - 12:15

      Looks like a really good deal. It's got the basics sorted which is the best you can hope for at this price.

      The thing you have to remember with MTB-ing is that off road riding is hard on you but even harder on the various components.

      To be honest, the best way is to start with a basic bike like this and see if you enjoy the sport or not.

      If you do, then you will be soon be buying upgrades to consumables such as "mechs, shifters, forks" and so on. Or indeed another bike.

      If you don't, you've not lost too much money and can continue to ply the river paths etc forever. The perfect pub bike.

      • jv on 13/09/2016 - 13:08
        +2

        The perfect pub bike.

        10 penalty units (around $1,400) or two months’ imprisonment in Victoria…

        In NSW, $2,200 and/or 9 months imprisonment. You could also lose your licence for up to 12 months.

        • wosdam on 13/09/2016 - 13:13

          You don't get Random breath tested on a bike. Because licensing doesn't apply. A .05 or zero or whatever limit doesn't apply. Infact a breath test would be irrelivent. To fine you while riding a push bike you would have to be visibly magget.

        • jv on 13/09/2016 - 13:20
          +3

          @wosdam:

          You don't get Random breath tested on a bike.

          You can in Victoria…

          The fines I posted above are for bicycles

          Infact a breath test would be irrelivent.

          You would in fact lose your car licence (if you have one)

        • jv on 13/09/2016 - 13:24
          +3

          @wosdam:

          A .05 or zero or whatever limit doesn't apply.

          It would also void an insurance you may have, so any damage to vehicles or property, and you'd be screwed…

        • wosdam on 13/09/2016 - 16:46
          +1

          @jv:

          What I was saying is that the line isn't .05 for biycles. It is acting drunk. Thats the purpose of the term "under the influence"

        • wosdam on 13/09/2016 - 16:54
          +1

          @jv:

          Wrong and wrong.

          "These rules do mean the Police can’t breath test you and if charged you wouldn’t lose any demerit points."

          https://www.reidcycles.com.au/blog/2015/02/laws-on-cycling-d…

        • trongy on 17/09/2016 - 10:43

          @jv:

          You can in Victoria…

          The ROAD SAFETY ACT 1986refers to testing drivers or occupants of a motor vehicle. It also says that the police can breath test you if the suspect you of being a driver or occupant of a motor vehicle up to three hours after an accident has occurred.

          I suppose if you were riding your bike after a motor vehicle accident the police could breath test you, but I don' see any legal cause to breath tests cyclists in general. What am I missing?

        • jv on 17/09/2016 - 11:31

          @trongy:

          Police in Victoria can charge riders if they suspect them of being drunk.

          Penalty: Depending on how intoxicated the cyclist is, he or she can be charged with being drunk while in charge of a carriage, which attracts a maximum penalty of two months jail and a $1134.20 fine. They could also receive an on the spot fine of $57.

        • trongy on 17/09/2016 - 12:42
          +1

          @jv:

          I am aware that cyclists can be charged for riding while drunk in Victoria. That law does not provide for breath testing. The police would have to provide other evidence that you were drunk. There's also no penaly provision for loss of driver's license from this charge.

          The Reid Cycles blog article that others have linked is a better summary of the relevant laws than what you are posting.

          I'm not suggesting that people should ride while under the influence of alcohol.

        • ozhunter68 on 26/09/2016 - 11:04

          Your on the money ( correct figures at that ) there JV :-)

  • hippyhippy on 13/09/2016 - 12:16
    +1

    How tall u gotta be to ride this?

    • ozmu on 13/09/2016 - 12:47
      +1

      This bike seems to be available only in medium and large frames. The medium frame would be difficult ride for someone under 170 cms I reckon.

      • kwchaz on 13/09/2016 - 13:22
        +1

        Polygon M frames are appropriate for 170-180cm, L for 180-190cm.

        If you're like me and exactly at 170cm, you gotta meassure your wing span and if that's longer than your height then go for the larger size, else go for the S (which is clearly not available here).

        EDIT: Just checked, my wing span's just under 170cm. :(

  • nomoneynoproblems on 13/09/2016 - 12:56
    +3

    I got this last year when it was on sale. It's a very good bike for the price if not the best bang for buck mtb you can get. If you decide to get it, get on quick. I went down to my local aldi on the dot as it opened and they were sold out. I took a risk and drive down to another one that was less well known and was able to snag one.

    • wtfnodeal on 13/09/2016 - 15:14

      How much did you pay for it?

    • TZK on 13/09/2016 - 15:24
      +1

      I rushed to get one last year and could only get a large frame, wished id got the medium frame. About 3 weeks after purchase it seemed another round of the bikes were showing up at some stores who discounted them to $300 and had both frame sizes and colours.

      Some stores will sell out, others wont be able to get rid of them.

      • nubzy on 13/09/2016 - 16:07
        +1

        yeah I was reading the reviews on the older Aldi bike and someone said they scored one for $250 a while after they were released. not sure whether to jump in or wait and try my luck for a bargain.

      • whitepa on 20/09/2016 - 09:38

        How tall are you? I am 175cm (and my partner is 177cm) so it seems the medium would do the trick?

        • TZK on 20/09/2016 - 17:47
          +1

          Im 178cms, so right on the borderline of a medium or large frame. Im not a big bloke and im only really using the bike as a weekend rider, so a medium would of been preferred.

        • whitepa on 21/09/2016 - 16:07
          +1

          @TZK: 2 mediums then. Thanks.

  • stumo on 13/09/2016 - 13:20

    Just to give yous an idea, a proper offroad brand name 29er a few years old are going for $300 on eBay. TBH my $300 giant talon 0 29er 2013 vintage isn't much better spec than this bike. The geometry and weight of the talon is very good though, that might make a slight difference.

  • somewhat on 13/09/2016 - 14:10

    Anyone knows where I can get a XL size helmet? No luck after checking a few local stores.

  • gonesellin on 13/09/2016 - 19:55

    Looks great as the foundations for a ebike conversion

    • bargaino on 13/09/2016 - 19:58

      Why? I'd have thought you would want a steel frame (easier to modify) and a more upright-seated geometry for a motorised bicycle.

      • gonesellin on 14/09/2016 - 00:48
        +1

        It's cheap. Disc brakes. It's a '29er'. A Bafang BBS01 would fit nicely. Why do you have to modify anything? They just bolt on and cable for everything else.

        • melb-ourne on 14/09/2016 - 14:22

          Nah don't waste ur time on a bbs01 for 29er… get a bbs02 or the biggest bbs03(?) much more fun!!

  • S242 on 15/09/2016 - 08:14

    Do you know if they will be selling other bike related things such as a bike stand?

    • nocure on 15/09/2016 - 08:22
      +1

      There will be other bike related items, I will get a pic for you soon.

      • S242 on 15/09/2016 - 12:15
        +1

        Great! Thanks I was looking out for the stand.

        • wtfnodeal on 15/09/2016 - 14:37

          kmart also has simlar kind of stand for $40 if there isn't an Aldi near where you live.

        • S242 on 15/09/2016 - 17:51

          @wtfnodeal:
          Couldn't find it on their website… care to provide a link?

        • wtfnodeal on 15/09/2016 - 22:21

          @S242: cant find online anymore. Try your luck in store.

        • drwau on 04/10/2016 - 13:13
          +1

          Hi S242 I was in Dandenong aldi today 4/10/2016 and they had 6 of the road bikes 2 x medium 4 x large priced at $299
          aldi Dandenong is in the market area.

        • S242 on 05/10/2016 - 15:00

          @drwau:
          Went to check today and no roadies left :( should have tried to get down there yesterday… but 3 of the mountain bikes still available. 2 L and 1M for anyone out there still searching for mountain bikes.

        • drwau on 06/10/2016 - 09:51

          ok very strange 6 bikes going in 1 day after they have been sitting there. they where right down the bottom end of the store piled up on their side. If i did not find I would have asked the satff as they take stock off show and put it in the store room. So strange 6 bikes going in 1 day.@S242:

        • S242 on 06/10/2016 - 16:17

          @drwau:
          299 is a very good price down from 399… if they didn't sell then it was probably moved to stores that sell better? I did ask a staff and floor stock is all the bikes they had. Unless that particular staff member just couldn't be bothered checking properly.

        • drwau on 11/10/2016 - 13:48
          +1

          @S242: was in aldi dandenong market not the one in the shopping centre and they still have 6 road bikes i will try and add a pic. down at the end of the store to the ;eft of the fresh fruit stacked on their side.

        • S242 on 11/10/2016 - 17:44

          @drwau: Please do if you can. If verified I will try get down there tomorrow. Have been looking for quite a while now but no luck so far, perhaps I was mistaken and they are still available. Would be good to get one for some spring riding.

        • drwau on 11/10/2016 - 18:18
          +1

          @S242: cannot work out how to add a picture but if you enable direct messaging here can send their

  • VenomHades on 15/09/2016 - 21:39

    Is this bike already built? or do you have to build it?

    • wtfnodeal on 15/09/2016 - 22:20
      +1

      Likely to be 90% assembled. You just need to put the handle bar, front wheel and pedals on and minor tuning and adjustments.

    • trongy on 17/09/2016 - 10:57
      +1

      For a boxed bike like this, you normally have to:
      * Rotate the handlebar 90° and tighten
      * Screw in the pedals

      Sometimes there's an Allen key and/or small spanner in the box to do these tasks.

  • fastnbulbous on 18/09/2016 - 13:12

    Any pictures of the kids trailer?

  • bauser99 on 19/09/2016 - 16:11
    +1

    The review is now out at the Flow's website: http://flowmountainbike.com/tests/flows-first-bite-performan…

  • AMLagonda on 20/09/2016 - 02:07

    Is the large and medium like Mens and ladies bike term?

    • bauser99 on 20/09/2016 - 15:16
      +1

      Nope it refers to frame size, so it's based on height rather than sex…

  • nubzy on 20/09/2016 - 15:36

    Looking forward to getting one of these on Saturday, hope there is not a big rush at my local store.

    • bauser99 on 20/09/2016 - 16:55
      +3

      Let's put iPhone 7 launch to shame :)

  • [Deactivated] on 23/09/2016 - 22:13

    Just purchased the $399 "Road bike" advertised in July at my local Aldi for $299. They were sold out on launch date but for some reason turned up again two months later for $299. Pretty good deal on a decent road bike I think
    I haven't put it together yet. Anyone that has one care to comment what they think of it?

    • S242 on 25/09/2016 - 00:43

      Which Aldi? Anymore in stock?

      • WatchNerd on 25/09/2016 - 11:48
        +2

        Someone just tried to post a deal for road bikes at Aldi Baulkam Hills in Sydney $249, but it was removed because only 6 were in stock.

        • S242 on 25/09/2016 - 23:26
          +1

          Was hoping for stock in Victoria melb south easten suburbs stores. Have been keeping eyes peeled but no such luck so far.

        • WatchNerd on 27/09/2016 - 10:19

          @S242: Maybe get one of those cheap flights to Sydney and buy one then ride it back to to Melbourne.

      • drwau on 04/10/2016 - 13:16
        +1

        Hi S242 I was in Dandenong aldi today 4/10/2016 and they had 6 of the road bikes 2 x medium 4 x large priced at $299
        aldi Dandenong is in the market area.

  • nubzy on 23/09/2016 - 23:22
    +1

    Going to Aldi nice and early tomorrow to get one of these $350 mountain bikes. Hope it is as good as it is cracked up to be, and that I don't find it marked down to $250 a few months later.

  • fishandchips on 24/09/2016 - 12:55
    +1

    Went to aldi Joondalup, the bikes were gone in 10 minutes.
    Not sure they have any left in the warehouse.
    Finish assembled, fit front wheel, handle, padel, seat.
    Look good, I am beginner.

  • nubzy on 24/09/2016 - 20:33
    +2

    Bought the bike and it is awesome. Really happy with it for $350, huge upgrade from 15 year old bike. Only two mediums left at my local store this afternoon, large were the most popular. They didn't have any black/red ones though, only black/white. One random saw me carrying the bike and asked how much it was and whether it was any good, told him about the Flow review and he ran straight in to Aldi to buy one haha.

  • [Deactivated] on 24/09/2016 - 20:39
    +1

    The bike shop industry is full of BS. The warranty for the Aldi bikes is with bicycles online. Im guessing thats who the importer is
    They sell a similar bike for $899 as a starting price
    https://www.bicyclesonline.com.au/2016-polygon-siskiu-6.0-29…

    Now the bike snobs will tell you that the $899 bike will be significantly better than this $349 bike which has the same frame and wheels. Dont believe them. If they can supply it to aldi and sell it at retail for $349 and still make a profit my guess would be that the wholesale price of this bike from China will be less than $200 AUD.

    So it seems a markup of 400% is normal for bike shops

    • bauser99 on 25/09/2016 - 10:41
      +2

      Can't really compare the Aldi bike with the Polygon Siskiu 6.0…

      • Aldi has Suntour XCM fork, Polygon has Suntour XCR (better fork) with Remote Lock Out
      • Aldi has Shimano Acera / Altus gears, Polygon has Shimano Deore 20 Speed (much better gears)
      • Aldi has Tektro mechanical disc brakes, Polygon has Shimano BR-M355 Hydraulic Disc Brakes (much better breaks)
      • Aldi is 15.18kg, Polygon is 13.2kg

      The Aldi bike is a good deal but really cannot compare with the Polygon Siskiu 6.0, a more direct comparison would be the Polygon Xtrada 5.0 that retails for $699 (although the Xtrada is a 27.5 inch but has better components compare to Aldi) - obviously still double the price so cannot deny the Aldi is quite a bargain at $349!

  • gaz3342 on 25/09/2016 - 11:13
    +2

    There are two mediums left in St Kilda Aldi if anyone is still after one. I bought the last large yesterday, put it together in about half an hour and am pleased as punch with it.

  • ozhunter68 on 26/09/2016 - 13:30

    Any personal mini reviews for this bike from fellow OzB users?

    • nubzy on 26/09/2016 - 13:54
      +2

      Awesome for the price. I just wanted a good bike for fire trails and this is perfect. Huge upgrade from a 15 year old brand name bike. All quality components on this bike and easily upgradable. Suspension is great, and love the way you can lock it and adjust it to suit conditions you are in. Heaps of gears and a very comfortable and smooth ride. Definitely worth getting one (if there are any left!) if you want a good quality bike for half the price of a similar one from a bike shop.now I need to find some people to ride with.

      • ozhunter68 on 26/09/2016 - 14:09

        Sounds great, just my style at this stage. Will see if there are any mediums left in my area.

    • metiuse5 on 26/09/2016 - 14:45
      +2

      Hydro lockout on forks is good coming from an XCM mechanical lockout on one of my 7 bikes (I have Suntour Hydro lockout on 3 of my other bikes thankfully). 3/4 closing of lockout acts like heavy damping :)
      I found the spring rate (min preload) ok for my usage, riding on road/bike paths/over gutters/grass. Uphill, I have to lockout forks to stop pogo'ng. If jumping, then the spring on this bike might be too soft.

      Gear changing can be a little slow on the rear sometimes, compared to Alivo delraileurs on my other bikes. Rear derailleur jockey/guide wheel is spaced further from cassette than on my other MTBs, but maybe due to running a 34T largest gear (usually around 28T on my other Hybrid/MTBs).

      Might be able to squeeze a 2.5" tyre in the front and 2.35" on the rear with enough clearance to frame/forks. Not sure how rim will handle 2.5" tyre with outside rim width being 24mm (unsure on inner width). Front forks have 20mm clearance to top of tyre, and have 70-77mm wide for tyre to go between. Rear has just 12mm clearance top of tyre to top frame section, and 65-75mm wide frame for tyre to go between.
      Seatpost frame tubing is bent in middle to accomodate the 29er wheels.

      Mainly bought this bike for comfort on road/bike paths, as I have a dual suspension 26" for single track offroading, but expect to use this for some fire trails as well. Checked that I could fit a rear pannier rack ok thanks to the appropriate screw holes on the frame.

      Brakes feel good. One of the better mechanical brakes I have used.

      I had to tune the gearing (reduce tension on cable for front derailleur so it shifts down from 3 to 2 easily, and wind out stop screw for 8th gear on rear derailleur to ensure smooth feel).
      Handlebar stem was upside down (road mode), so inverted stem to change to MTB mode (slightly higher).
      Adjusted brake caliper position slightly so they were not rubbing rotor.

      Wheels are pretty true.

      Tallest gearing is high enough for pedalling down hills on road without much effort.

      I am 176cm in height, and the frame size (medium) suits me. Enough clearance from my privates hitting the top tube frame at standstill with both feet flat on the ground.

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