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29er Mountain Bike $349, Kids Trailer $149, Stand $39.99, Hydration Backpack $29.99, Tool Kit $39.99, Bike Pump $12.99 @ ALDI

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29er Mountain Bike $349, Kids Trailer $149, Stand $39.99, Hydration Backpack $29.99, Tool Kit $39.99, Bike Pump $12.99 @ ALDI
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nocure on 29/08/2018 - 11:47 aldi.com.au (10609 clicks)
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29er Mountain Bike

  • Shimano 18 Speed Drive train.
  • Suntour XCM forks with hydraulic lock out.
  • Tektro disc brakes.
  • Internal cables.
  • Alloy handlebars,stem and seat post.
  • Available in medium or large frames.
  • Rack Mounts for Panniers

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.
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    • Willy Bargin on 31/08/2018 - 21:19

      I am 181 cm . 100kg , I got the large and wish i got the Med , Great bike tho ,

      ps wait 2 week , and find a store that has them , they were selling for $249 in alot of store because they couldn't get rid of them .

  • dan76n on 29/08/2018 - 21:14
    +1

    I have this bike from 2 years ago.
    Clocked up 790km so far.

    I’m planning an upgrade this year but it’s held up pretty good for the Ks it’s done.
    Most of my riding has been Stromlo, Bruce ridge and Majura.
    Apart from a few buckles it’s held up really well. Buckles aren’t hard to fix either.

    If you are wanting to get into MTB riding then this is a great start out bike.

  • miller0 on 29/08/2018 - 21:27

    Does anyone have this stand from previous years? If so, would it be OK on a carbon frame bike?

    • Willy Bargin on 31/08/2018 - 21:24
      +1

      yea, just don't over tighten it,( i don't think you could even over tightness it, the plastic might break )

      I use mine on the Top tube and don't even bother closing it, it balances quite well.

  • two_shirts on 29/08/2018 - 23:03

    Bought one of these 2 years ago for an e-bike conversion (BBSHD). Done over 6,000km. Quality is excellent for the price except for the tyres which I upgraded after an early flat.

  • noddypiper on 30/08/2018 - 08:56

    does anyone know if the storage shed would fit 4 bikes if you had 2 facing left and 2 facing right because of handle bars?

  • Grey Wolf on 30/08/2018 - 11:26
    +5

    As an owner of both the Aldi Premium 29er (2017) and Flight Trail 1 from Rebel I would like to add my twopence worth…

    The Flight Trail 1 is not your typical Rebel bike – it has the same frame as on an XDC Boss – very lightweight with smooth welds. It also has a complete Alivio group set – that’s the gears, brakes, cranks, etc. Shimao Alivio is better than Tourney, Altus and Acera – the entry-level components from Shimano. All the other components however look cheap – handlebars, rims, tyres and I would recommend replacing at least the thin 2.0m tyres if you plan to use it on the trails. The forks also are nothing special – SunTour XCM – still not bad for a bike for $400.

    I bought my Trail 1 a few months ago and much less than the $400 Rebel now have it at. At the time I tried to buy another but was told they were out of stock. It seems as though they have found some more and are trying to get close to their worth. Still a good deal but not such a bargain if you have to pay the hefty delivery charge.

    The Premium 29er is made by Polygon and good quality but with slightly cheaper components than the Flight Trail 1. Nonetheless they are still a level or two better than the components fitted to the major manufactures bikes in the $400-$500 range. The fork is the same as on the Flight Trail 1 – Suntour XCM which is OK and certainly not the cheapest around. The Aldi bike has the more modern 9x2 gearing – this is compared to the 9x3 of the Flight Trail 1. Nonetheless with the same 9 speed rear cassette, the Flight Trail 1 is just as suitable for trail use and the large front chainring does give you more gears for when you are on the road.

    If I was going to upgrade anything on the Premium 29, I would change the brakes from cable to hydraulic. The basic Shimano M395 hydraulic brakes cost around $90 and would be far more suitable to trail use.

    I would say both bikes are currently being sold at around 75%-80% of their worth so both are excellent deals. If trying to decide between the two I would say the biggest difference is wheel size and whether you prefer the more manoeuvrable 27.5 wheels or the better rolling 29ers.

    • tranter on 30/08/2018 - 12:04

      Great write-up and comparison, thank you!

      Do you have any idea of the actual weight of each bike? Somebody said the Aldi bike is about 15kg. Is there much difference in weight between the two?

      • WatchNerd on 30/08/2018 - 12:38
        +1

        If you are buying this to mainly ride on roads & paths the better & cheaper option is to buy a hybrid bike with no shocks as it will be much lighter & faster. I bought a Trek hybrid on Gumtree 2nd hand for $200.

        • prxy on 30/08/2018 - 13:50

          Both bikes have lockouts on the forks so not really an issue.

          If you aren't in a hurry the rebel bike has been discounted about 3 times that I know of (and have purchased) in the $100-$250 range depending on delivery.

          I've also seen quite a few of the Aldi bike on clearance between $200-$250.

        • WatchNerd on 30/08/2018 - 13:55

          You missed the point, I was referring to the extra weight that the shocks add. That seems to be something that tranter is concerned about.

        • prxy on 30/08/2018 - 13:59

          @WatchNerd:
          I don't think the shocks add that much to the weight especially re the flight trail as it's a very light bike and you retain it's off road ability just in case.

          I mentioned the lockout in case tranter was concerned about the shocks needlessly absorbing effort on the road.

        • wtfnodeal on 30/08/2018 - 23:44

          @prxy: these shocks are heavy! Trust me.

  • Grey Wolf on 30/08/2018 - 14:08

    I really don't think there is much difference in weight between the two bikes. Both weigh somewhere between 14 and 15kg I would guess which is about average for an alloy hardtail bike. The Rebel bike is probably a little lighter due to the higher spec components and smaller wheels.

  • Grey Wolf on 30/08/2018 - 14:18

    If you want to know the full specifications and see the assembly instruction videos for the Aldi Premium 29er go to

    https://www.bicyclesonline.com.au/2018-boa-trail-29er-mounta…

    It's the same bike but called the Boa! And costs more!! They are obviously doing a deal with Aldi.

  • jlapr1 on 30/08/2018 - 22:34

    Anyone with experience on how this bike compares to something like the Norco Storm?

    • Grey Wolf on 31/08/2018 - 09:21
      +1

      Just checked the price at my local bike shop - Norco Storm is $649. the RRP is $749

      Main differences/similarities are:
      Fork - same
      Brakes - Norco better as they are hydraulic
      Shifters - same
      Derailleurs - Premium 29er better front and rear (higher quality Shimano)
      Drivetrain - Premium 29er has the more modern 2x9 (Norco is 3x9)
      Tyres - Same size but Norco has the better WTB tyres

      That's about it from what I can see. As I said in an earlier post, I would recommend upgrading the brakes on the Premium 29er which would cost around $90.

      If you are happy to buy a bike in a box and have some simple mechanical skills then it is a "no-brainer" which to go for.

      • jlapr1 on 31/08/2018 - 17:19
        +1

        Thanks for the reply, probably the main thing I’d be worried about is the size. I’m only 165cm (5’6) and 29” wheels might seem a bit cumbersome

        • blaast on 01/09/2018 - 09:43

          I bought my 13 year old daughter the medium size.
          She is now about 165cm and finds it fine to ride.

  • GregMonarch on 31/08/2018 - 00:48

    Anyone own one of those carts?

    How do you convert the bike trailer into the cart? I'm looking at the bar you unclip at the bike rear wheel - do you have to tilt the trailer right back - or lift it to waist height before that bar will fold under and out of the way? And where is the front wheel of the cart stored when the cart is connected to the bike?

    I want to use it for groceries. Already have the other version that doesn't convert. But this type would be good to unclip and fill with groceries in the store. Rather than finding somewhere I can lock up both the bike and cart that isn't in people's walkway, and I won't have to load/unload twice from trolley to cart. I could just take it into the store instead - and won't get outside will a trolley of groceries to find the car has been stolen either.

    • tranter on 31/08/2018 - 07:22

      I don't know all the answers but surely it's easier and quicker to use a trolley rather than trying to unhitch, convert and then re-hitch a trailer full of groceries. If you're worried about it being stolen then I wouldn't park your bike outside either.

      At my local Aldi the checkout aisles are probably not even wide enough for the cart to fit through. Not all Aldi's are like that though.

  • noddypiper on 01/09/2018 - 07:15

    Looking for a bike for my wife, how would the Aldi one compare to this one for $299 rrp $899.
    Not sure about the rrp but looks ok https://www.cyclingdeal.com.au/buy/reebok-fusion-26inch-ladi…

    • wtfnodeal on 01/09/2018 - 08:37

      This has better forks and internal cabling frame but that has better drivetrain (deore > alivio) and $50 cheaper.
      Edit: yeah definitely ignore the stupid RRP$899.

  • Grey Wolf on 01/09/2018 - 10:49

    It has 26" wheels! You cannot compare with the Aldi bike however if your wife is under 170cm tall, the Aldi medium frame bike with 29" wheels would be too large for her.

  • Grey Wolf on 01/09/2018 - 10:54

    The Aldi medium size bike has a 17.5" frame and with the 29" wheels I feel you need to be at least 170cm tall (or be short but with long legs) otherwise it could be dangerous to ride. It is the standover height which is important with mountain bikes - you need to be able to easily straddle the frame with both feet flat on the ground.

  • fraserjmc on 01/09/2018 - 11:09

    Grey Wolf (Or anyone else for that matter)

    Any chance you could provide a comparison between the Aldi Bike and the Merida Mission Nine (https://www.99bikes.com.au/bike18-merida-mission-nine-1-20in…)

    As far as I can see aside from price:

    Mission Nine - Hydraulic Shimano Brakes(no internal cable routing)

  • Grey Wolf on 01/09/2018 - 12:30
    +2

    Ok, Aldi bike v Merida Mission Nine

    Fork - Merida has Rock Shox = much better but having said that, still the same 100mm of travel
    Brakes - Merida better with Shimano hydraulic
    Derailleurs - Merida has the better rear mech - Alivio one level better than Acera (maybe a bit lighter and better made).
    Shifers - same - yay for Aldi!
    Tyres - Merida better with Maxxis Ikon

    The only thing the Aldi bike wins on (apart from price) is the more modern 2x9 drivetrain although for road use the 3x9 is better. The disadvantage with 3 chain wheels at the front is more duplicate gears and not as good a chain line as the 2x9 of the Aldi bike. Internal cabling is arguably better on the Aldi bike but although it does look nicer, people like myself who work a lot on their bikes, can find it a bit of a pain.

    The Merida is the winner but really it's an unfair comparison given that it costs almost 3 times the price of the Aldi bike! I wouldn't even say it is worth even twice as much in terms of spec!! How much value you place on buying a bike already fully assembled and the ongoing support of your local bike dealer is something you need to decide on yourself.

    • fraserjmc on 01/09/2018 - 13:18

      Mate you are a legend! Thanks for taking time out of your day to help me with my homework. I see you are a Brissie boy too, might catch you on a track around here soon :)

    • fraserjmc on 01/09/2018 - 13:21

      Oh and to add the last bit of context - I would be getting the Merida at a $750 price point if I go with that. I think the superior componentry, ready assembled and ongoing service will sway me to the Merida. The aldi might be a good one to get the Misso !

      • beerbudget on 04/09/2018 - 06:00

        I've been following this thread and had pretty much made up my mind on the aldi bike. Until I picked up an as new Merida Mission 9 for $400 at my local cashies yesterday. Pretty happy with it.

    • Euphemistic on 02/09/2018 - 11:17

      The only thing the Aldi bike wins on (apart from price) is the more modern 2x9 drivetrain although for road use the 3x9 is better. The disadvantage with 3 chain wheels at the front is more duplicate gears and not as good a chain line as the 2x9 of the Aldi bike.

      Many MTB riders would argue that the triple is a much better solution for off road riding than the double. It enables you to use the middle ring for general riding using the range of the cassette and also requires less rear shifts when changing chainrings because the triple is closer ratio than the double. Ultimately though I prefer a single front ring for most terrain.

  • Grey Wolf on 01/09/2018 - 13:29

    No worries - yeah, Ironbark gully is my home!

    I can't argue with your reasoning and for $750 the Merida is a pretty good deal. Good luck with it mate!

    • jlapr1 on 02/09/2018 - 10:47
      +1

      Hi Grey Wolf, would also love your opinion on the comparison between this and the Polygon Premier 4.0.
      https://www.bicyclesonline.com.au/2018-polygon-premier-4.0-m…

      Seems to me the ALDI wins on hydraulic lockout of the forks, but polygon has hydraulic brakes. But I’m not too sure about the other components.

      Would love to know your thoughts, taking into account ALDI bike + $90 hydraulic breaks would be about $440

  • Grey Wolf on 03/09/2018 - 16:26

    The bikes are almost identical to each other – made by the same manufacturer and supported by bicyclesonline. The forks are the same on both too!

    As mentioned, the entry-level Shimano hydraulic brakes are valued at around $90 (you can however get then for around $60-$70 on eBay) but you would have to add a bit more to this if you plan to have them fitted by a bike mechanic. They are easy to fit yourself though but if you want them internally routed, the job would be a little trickier.

    The Polygon has got a Shimano crankset compared to the cheaper Suntour on the Aldi bike. I have had no problems with the Suntour crankset myself and feel it looks a lot nicer.

    Apart from the brakes and crankset I cannot see any other major differences other than the gears, it is whether you prefer a 2x9 or 3x8 groupset. I personally prefer a 9-speed rear cassette and feel 18 gears is more than adequate but then I don’t ride on the road much.

    Bicyclesonline sell the Aldi bike and call it the Boa. They currently have ex demo slightly damaged ones for sale for $425 (I doubt they will sell many of these whilst Aldi have their bike special on). I am pretty sure these will be Aldi-sold bikes which customers have returned to Aldi within 2 months of buying (Aldi have a great returns policy).

    I have had some experience with the support from bicyclesonline and it has been very good – they provide the same help and advice for the Aldi bikes as they do for the Polygon brand.

    I hope this helps.

  • Grey Wolf on 03/09/2018 - 17:10

    Just to add to my previous comment. Yes there is a hefty price difference between two very similar bikes sold by the same company - albeit one being sold through Aldi. One reason for some of the price difference could be the "Pro Build" which bicyclesonline value at $99. This is where the bikes bought directly from bicyclesonline are unpacked by a mechanic and fully assembled and adjusted - e.g. tuned. The bike is then packaged back into the box for shipping. This is a good thing as it should mean that once received by the customer and the handlebar, front wheel and pedals are fitted, the bike should be ready for riding with smooth gear changing etc.

    I would be very interested to know if the bikes sent to the Aldi stores receive the same "Pro Build" treatment.

  • ChatGPT-4 on 04/09/2018 - 15:24
    +2

    Can anyone comment on the anticipated l stock levels at each store for each size and colour?

    • guvna on 08/09/2018 - 09:16

      At my local Was only 4 (maybe 5 if someone was super quick) and all were large black/red.

    • wingzee on 08/09/2018 - 09:28

      Bought 2x Medium at North Kellyville - they only have 6 in stock (displayed) with 3x Large and 3x Medium, all in Blue.

      Anyone wanna swap Medium Red to Blue? Lol

      • iSamurai on 08/09/2018 - 19:22

        it looks like medium is blue and large is red. at least this was in the store I saw.

        • tranter on 08/09/2018 - 19:38

          At my local Aldi red and blue (teal) are available in both frame sizes.

          There were 16 bikes still there late this afternoon. Must have been about 20 bikes this morning (4 pallets).

  • jlapr1 on 08/09/2018 - 09:07

    Grabbed one this morning, 2 Med 2 Large at my local store

  • skeptik on 08/09/2018 - 09:10

    LIDCOMBE originally 6 i believe. Now only 3 left of LARGE in BLUE.

    NORTH STRATHFIELD likely had none left as i overheard them calling in to put one aside.

    I managed a blue medium. Colour is not unique to size. Box larger than i expected only just fitting my citroen albeit with internal shelving present. Was worried I'd need to strap to roof or rip up the box.

  • benderz on 08/09/2018 - 10:09

    Loads of stock at Casey Central, both medium and large in red.

    Does anyone have any recommendations where to buy gear? Helmet, pedals and fluro lycra?

    I have ordered from chain reaction years ago but don't know if they are still decent.

  • jlapr1 on 08/09/2018 - 10:35

    Just opened my box and found there’s no user manual. I can put it together but would be nice to see the manufacturers instructions. Anyone else get a user manual in theirs?

    • benderz on 08/09/2018 - 11:58
      +1

      Mine was in the pedal box.

  • v8james on 08/09/2018 - 10:35

    Just fits across the backseat of the commodore

    • tranter on 08/09/2018 - 16:55

      Username checks out

  • Autonomic on 08/09/2018 - 17:35

    Edit : figured it out

  • User2049 on 08/09/2018 - 18:09

    Did anyone have trouble screwing in the right pedal? The left screwed in fine but the right pedal won't.

    • nocure on 08/09/2018 - 18:10
      +2

      left hand thread maybe

    • User2049 on 08/09/2018 - 18:13

      They gave me 2 left pedals

      • OldBugger on 08/09/2018 - 19:17

        So both pedals screw into the left side? Were they both marked left? I wonder how to go about getting aldi to swap a part over?

        • User2049 on 08/09/2018 - 19:25

          both pedals screw into the left side but they were labelled left and right

        • OldBugger on 08/09/2018 - 20:04

          Bugger. Let us know how you get on with resolving it

        • ccsvchost on 09/09/2018 - 00:38

          @Uskompuf: Try screwing the other one anticlockwise instead of clockwise. Worked for me

        • User2049 on 10/09/2018 - 08:04

          @OldBugger:
          Went instore and they swapped them over

  • iSamurai on 08/09/2018 - 19:21

    got mine at Kenmore QLD today. about 10 boxes of each size (M and L). two guys wheeled out two boxes while I got to the store in the morning. Pretty popular but orderly day - other stuff were getting snapped up quickly too - bike pump, WD40 sprays, bike racks, kids trailer, repair kits and lights.

    I started to put together the bike this arvo. A torque wrench is recommended and "Fibre Grip" paste at all the contact points, though hairspray or hair gel does the trick too.

  • ChatGPT-4 on 08/09/2018 - 19:57
    +1

    I’m 1.86m so grabbed a large and am really happy with it. Took 10mns to unbox/unwrap (packaged really well) and about 20min to put the bike together. Bike is fantastic for the price point and rides really well for an entry level MTB. Thanks OP!

  • BargainKen on 09/09/2018 - 17:18
    +2

    Did anyone find the gears need adjusting when assembling the bike?

    • jlapr1 on 09/09/2018 - 18:36

      Yes l, haven’t tuned mine yet, but found both brakes need adjusting, and front derailer rubbing on chain. Haven’t checked rear yet.
      There’s a good forum over at bicycles.net.au
      People on there also found loose spokes which required tightening. May be worth a look.

    • zeto87 on 09/09/2018 - 18:45

      I noticed the gears on mine seems to take a while to click into place (especially noticable with the left gear).

  • Smile2005 on 09/09/2018 - 21:34

    any suggestion for a slick tires for bike path commuting? Thanks

    • miller0 on 10/09/2018 - 09:46

      For which bike?

      • Smile2005 on 10/09/2018 - 21:01

        I mean for this Aldi bike… I got one last Sat and wondering if I should change the tyres to ride this on the road. Thank you.

  • miller0 on 10/09/2018 - 09:47
    +4

    Bought the floor pump on the weekend - awesome. For $13, I was seriously impressed.
    Sturdy construction, steel/alloy base. Super easy to inflate.
    Definitely recommend.

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