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Alzori on 16/11/2021 - 17:48 shop.aldi.com.au (8640 clicks)
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Another Black Wednesday deal from ALDI. Catalogue photo

  • 250W 36V motor (looks like a mid drive motor, nicer for control in MTB setting! Also integrated into the frame)
  • hydraulic disc brakes (basically a necessity for this kind of bike, so that's good)
  • dropper seat post
  • 27.5" Schwalbe tyres
  • Shimano gears
  • Suntour XCM32 fork

Battery integrated into the down tube which is nice, and I can see it locks with a key.

Single speed 1x drivetrain - seems like the rear cassette doesn't have heaps of range but the motor should power you through all of your climbs.

Seems like pretty solid value.

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  • mybrains on 16/11/2021 - 20:31
    -3

    thats a nice looking bike but a hub model, not mid drive

    • [Deactivated] on 16/11/2021 - 21:16

      It IS a mid drive.

      • Sharp on 16/11/2021 - 21:29

        MOTOR: 250 WATT, BRUSHLESS GEARED REAR HUB MOTOR

        • [Deactivated] on 16/11/2021 - 21:49
          -1

          Weird, I dont know where you are reading that. In that link, I cant even find the word hub if I search for it. It says -Mid drive 250w motor with dynamic torque sensing - power when you need it for technical climbing

          • Sharp on 16/11/2021 - 21:56
            +3

            @[Deactivated]: We're talking about the dirodi bike linked by David Astonpp above.

    • mybrains on 21/11/2021 - 21:03

      Dirodi bike I was talking about

  • abuch47 on 16/11/2021 - 21:00

    Where's the best place to get a bafang (or other) motor and battery for my 2018 aldi 29er?

    • [Deactivated] on 16/11/2021 - 21:20
      +1

      I got mine from ebay on some deal. I think I paid around 1200 bux (dont remember). Got 750W model with 17.5AH 48V battery. My only regret is that the battery is a little too big. Its like tying a water melon to the cycle. But has awesome range. If you are going for a smaller battery make sure it can deliver 750W. Or get a 500W 36V model and run it on a 10S lipo battery from hobbyking - the lightest you can build. I got a 750W as I live in a very hilly area.

      • abuch47 on 16/11/2021 - 21:24

        Cheers, I'd have spent about the same as this then all up with the bike costing $350 new, $200 cheap dropper, $100 knobbly Maxxis, $30 seat and a battpack at $1kish not including services and pretty much have comparable parts. Same fork, cheap gearing although mine is 2x9, dropper depth weight would be similar as well but at least the battery could be moved onto another frame.

        • [Deactivated] on 16/11/2021 - 21:41
          +1

          Thats not the only points. Its how you can program the controller. You can configure about 15 different parameters by connecting to a computer. Most ebikes have assist level one giving little assitance and only upto little speed (say 10KM/H). Assist level two, with a little more power and upto a little more speed(Say 15KM/H) and so on. If I want very little assistance upto 25KM/H, I simple cant.

          In my case, I can configure very little assitance upto 50KM/H if I want to. This was one of the reason I built it myself. Other reasons are, more power for hilly areas. The abilty to fix and buy just the spare parts I need from aliexpress in the future. With ALDI like cycles, if shit hits the fan next year, its useless. Nobody will fix it and cant find spare parts etc.

          • EstateBikes on 17/11/2021 - 18:36

            @[Deactivated]: Hi John.

            I'm from Estate bikes. We carry a full range of spare parts, and work with a range of service agents and local bike shops to take care of any warranty issues. Spare parts will be available for years into the future. This bike is designed to last.

            • grassyass on 18/11/2021 - 16:28

              @EstateBikes: hi @estatebikes Where would one buy the spares? cannot see purchase options on website.

              • EstateBikes on 23/11/2021 - 09:59

                @grassyass: Hi - Spare parts are available from our customer service team - phone or email for enquiries and pricing.

                • thoimasole on 04/12/2021 - 20:00

                  @EstateBikes: Really- enquired about batteries and the response was no parts yet.

    • ziggy1312 on 16/11/2021 - 22:09
      +1

      I just purchased from Cap Rouge https://caprouge.com.au/ a tongshen 500w 48v 15ah kit for $1250 ish depending on options Very fast post to Brisbane ordered friday and delivered Monday. Owner is responsive to questions via email

      • davidng4534 on 17/11/2021 - 20:34

        hope the battery has 3 years warranty bcos its probably got crapy Chinese cells inside, these break often. if not, drop in capacity after a year or two.

        • ziggy1312 on 19/11/2021 - 16:16

          Panasonic 21650's

    • datsuzei on 16/11/2021 - 22:29
      +2

      I had an awesome bafang in Phuphuket.

  • GrueHunter on 16/11/2021 - 21:04
    +1

    Get Aldi Estate MTB for $469

    Throw in Bafang BBSHD 1000W mid drive with 20aH 48V battery for around $1700

    If you're ever pulled over tell them it's this street legal 250W bike

  • gimli on 16/11/2021 - 21:06

    Does this work with non-electric mountains?

  • ozbagends on 16/11/2021 - 21:09

    every aldi bike is now from estate

    • abuch47 on 16/11/2021 - 21:26

      Bit of a drop off was hoping polygon would return and knock it out of the park. Estate if you are reading our list of demands are a amazing value dualie for under $1k

      • EstateBikes on 17/11/2021 - 18:48
        +3

        Hey Abuch.

        We'd love to offer a crazy value duallie for under $1k. To get it under $1k though with the kind of suspension performance we'd be looking for is very hard to achieve. Keep in mind many high quality forks alone sell for well over $1k, and rear shocks $600+. Our ethos with all our bikes is provide the best bike we can to get beginners into the sport and give a great riding experience. Essentials for us with the e-mtb were mid motor, good geometry and handling (720mm wide bars, 45mm stem, contemporary reach and HA numbers), a decent wheelset (26mm internal width rims) and good tyres, reliable and usable gears (narrow wide chainring, shimano rear mech, 11-34 cassette), and a reliable and decent fork (15mm boost through axle, hydraulic damping. We use coil because we don't expect buyers to own a shock pump, and reliability is much better.). Also vital was a dropper post. The pics from the photo shoot show the bike riding at Mt Narra in Sydney, on that trail, which we have ridden many times as our testing ground. It's not a basic trail, with some proper rocks and steep and drops, and yeah it beats you up on a hardtail but the bike can handle it. The mid motor has 80nm of torque, and you'll find compares to much more expensive bikes. Estate bikes is managed by real riders, and we take product development seriously. We honestly believe this bike will make buyers really happy, and we hope it gets more people into the sport.

        • abuch47 on 17/11/2021 - 22:29

          I considered this product for sure but don't really need the luxury of elec. What I do need is a dualie so I will keep an eye out for your next offering.

        • krelain on 21/11/2021 - 16:13

          Hi Estate Bikes. I'm looking through the website and can't find anything about a spare battery. Could you please let us know if a spare battery is available and also if there is a fast charger as well. Many thanks for giving us a good deal. I'm sure the Merida and Cube bikes only offer motors with around 40nm whereas yours does 80nm. Keep up the good work!

          • EstateBikes on 23/11/2021 - 11:00
            +1

            @krelain: Hi Krelain, Spare batteries are available, priced at $269ea. Note we expect batteries to last 8+ years of regular use.

  • [Deactivated] on 16/11/2021 - 21:23

    Nice price for a torque sensing system. No mention on battery size, assist levels, thumb throttle?

    • Orpheon on 16/11/2021 - 22:02

      Probably no thumb throttle, these euro-based pedal assists are entirely throttle-free.

  • Im broke on 16/11/2021 - 21:28
    -3

    A 250w motor is not enough for anything. Pointless

    • [Deactivated] on 16/11/2021 - 21:46

      I think these are basically commuter bikes and not really a mountain ride worty bikes, hence the 250 watts limit. If you stay in a non-hilly area, with a mid mount motor leveraging the gearing system, 250w is decent.

      But I kinda agree with you. I ride a 750W and I feel atleast 500W should be made legal.

  • jqsportsau on 16/11/2021 - 22:07

    there is no where can find the battery capacity and motor brand, which are the most important characters.
    also most of parts brand too.
    big doubt.

    • ziggy1312 on 16/11/2021 - 22:11

      Manual says 250w 10Ah 36V - controller appears to be a tongshen - so would think it is that since the controllers are usually proprietary.

  • OSienna on 16/11/2021 - 22:29
    +2

    Comparing this on paper, to the NCM Milano and Milan Plus from Leon Cycle in the same price range, it only seems to have one good thing going for it: mid-drive motor (of unknown origin and specs).

    Advantages of the NCM offerings over the Aldi "Estate":

    • Comes fully assembled with free delivery usually
    • You know exactly what you're getting (components are clearly listed)
    • Higher capacity batteries 13Ah/16Ah (vs 10Ah)
    • 48V vs 36V = more torque
    • Milanos can be had in 26" and 28" sizes to suit your height
    • NCM is a well-known manufacturer of "decent value" eBikes based out of Germany
    • Occasional NCM 10% off promos puts the Aldi bike smack bang in the middle of the two Milano models
    • If you purchase one from a local bike shop you'll likely get better after-sales support than from Aldi (plus, you can test-ride them before buying)

    The fact that the Aldi is a "MTB" and the NCM is a step-through city bike is neither here nor there. Components-wise, they're both very similar and it's really just a styling choice rather than functionality. I doubt a serious mountain biker would consider using the Aldi for some proper trail riding.

    I looked into converting a fold-up bike using a mid-drive conversion kit. Something decent would have set me back $1,500 for the privilege. Budget offerings from Kogan and JB led me to believe that electric bikes were really affordable now - boy, was I wrong!

    • Binchicken22 on 17/11/2021 - 08:43
      +1

      Yes bit mid drive motor over hub drive is a huge difference, playing that off like it's some minor difference and they are basically the same is way off the mark. Mid drive bikes sell for a lot more than hub drive.

      You may as well get a $1179 (used to be $999 pre covid) Valk ebike that's basically the same as those Leon cycles ones.

      https://www.mytopia.com.au/valk-maxxis-velo-shimano-36v-250w…

      • OSienna on 17/11/2021 - 09:06

        While I do agree that mid-drives are a huge plus, I'm not sure it's enough to outweigh all the disadvantages if you're comparing it to others in a similar price range. I've been looking into buying an ebike for the past 6 months and as a newbie to all of this, there is a lot more to consider other than where the motor is positioned.

        Mid-drives have a lot of pros, and some cons too. I found this article helpful in deciding.

        • Binchicken22 on 17/11/2021 - 10:10
          +1

          Really the only legitimate "disadvantage" they list for the mid drives is that is puts more wear on the drivetrain. Which yes I'm sure that's true, but ultimately you'll be doing a lot of kms before you wear out your chain and sprockets, all of which can be easily bought and replaced quite cheaply.

          • OSienna on 17/11/2021 - 10:28

            @Binchicken22: I agree also but what I was really trying to convey is that: while being a mid-drive is a massive plus, the other disadvantages of the Aldi bike make it a far less attractive proposition

    • davidng4534 on 17/11/2021 - 20:52

      like everything, if you put effort in to learning how to do things /make things then the cost reduces more, my last ebike build total was under $600, basic commuter to get you to work and back in any weather. bike is used but good frame. 1000w hub wheel china cheapo. battery is lifepo4, which will outlast any of those cheapo lithium 18650s. whats missing here, is e-braking from the cheap controller, which saves on replacing brake pads often and gives extra 15%+ battery.

      if you dont have time, then i do agree , that leon cycle shop has good looking bikes at good prices.

  • tunzafun001 on 16/11/2021 - 23:26
    +1

    It's amazing how expensive these electric motors are.

    A car alternator from a wrecker is about $50, sprocket from a compressor or old dirt bike. Series up a few 18650's. Still need a controller etc.

    Check out YouTube vids. Look for a yellow bike. Crazy Indians going 80km/h on it!

    Not sure if the average police officer could ascertain the wattage, and I guess you would say it's just a generator to power your lights and charge your phone while riding (doing 80km/h might give it away).

  • [Deactivated] on 17/11/2021 - 01:20

    Cheaper and a 29er

    Spend more and get a real bike, only 13 KGs BUT this is only for people who want to spend more and get something a ton better.

    • Orpheon on 17/11/2021 - 03:00
      +3

      a real bike

      Looks good, but it's a Kickstarter campaign - I'll believe it when people start getting the actual product shipped to them.

    • atlas on 17/11/2021 - 11:23
      +1

      40nm torque and single gear are not great

    • Orpheon on 17/11/2021 - 16:15

      Good find!

  • Grazz989 on 17/11/2021 - 03:57

    A lot of mixed opinions here.

    Is anyone interested in offering some alternative suggestions? Specifically for a city bike with a throttle button and enough power/battery capacity to make it worth it (250W is a joke).

    There's a hell of a lot of random used stuff on FB marketplace at low prices, but I imagine there's a lot of trash out there and even the name brand stuff might be ridden into the ground?

    • atlas on 17/11/2021 - 08:45

      I can recommend this Melbourne company for commuting: https://vyronelectricbikes.com.au/product/cumulus-step-throu…

      They also have a MTB version: https://vyronelectricbikes.com.au/product/eclipse-mtb-electr…

    • 28kb on 17/11/2021 - 12:29

      I have been considering giant talon e3 https://www.bikeexchange.com.au/a/electric-mountain-bikes/gi… However it is 3.2k which is the cheapest mid drive entry level (decent branded).

      Would like to get peoples thoughts on how the giant compares to this

    • Alzori on 24/11/2021 - 09:15

      250W is what's legal for most of the country to ride without a licence and continue to use on bike paths, so it's what you're going to see.

      Higher power motors mean that legally speaking they need to be registered as a motorbike, you need a motorbike licence to ride them, and you can't ride them on bike paths. (You could use them on private property, but lots of mountain bike trail systems impose limits of 250W on e-bikes if they allow them in order to minimise damage to the trails).

  • Captain Hindsight on 17/11/2021 - 07:48
    +1

    I wanted more of a city bike and was really interested in the Cowboy but not available in Australia and not cheap.

    So I recently got the Leitner Ultimate at $1599, an aluminium hybrid weighing in at around 17kg with battery hidden inside the frame. Super happy with it and seems to compare favourably to much more expensive models. New model though and hard to get atm.

    No throttle but I believe throttle bikes are illegal where I live in NSW.

    • evanssm2jp on 17/11/2021 - 08:41
      +1

      I think that's the lightest of the full size ebikes I've seen - the battery is a little small at 10ah. Not a mid drive but looks good..

      • abuch47 on 17/11/2021 - 10:15

        specialized turbo vado for commute or turbo levo for trails

      • Captain Hindsight on 17/11/2021 - 12:39
        +1

        Yeah that’s what I thought, very light. I did one test when I got it and managed 75km on one charge with motor on middle setting which was at the top end of its specs.

    • tdw on 17/11/2021 - 13:54

      i don't know if that's a new model but whenever stock arrives it gets sold out very quickly.

      only downside with that one is you have to charge the battery while it's on the bike. could be a problem if you don't have an outlet outside or you don't have space inside.

      most bike mechanics around here have never heard of Leitner, and a lot of bike shops won't touch it because "it's not what they sell."

      • Captain Hindsight on 17/11/2021 - 13:59

        yes is a new model. reviews on their bikes a strong and specs seem to beat anything is same price band.

        Being in Sydney a concern for me as they are Melbourne based but they assured me they have 3rd party locations in Sydney that can do service.

        • tdw on 17/11/2021 - 14:04

          their specs for the money was what sold me (along with the throttle and speed unlock feature) and i got the Tirol road-freighted all the way over to Perth instead of getting an overpriced offering from one of the many electric bike shops here. unfortunately no affiliated bike mechanics here, just a bunch of "ambassadors." their after-sales service is great, and best of all they sell replacement batteries for all their bikes.

  • Big Lenny on 17/11/2021 - 09:13

    guys what would be your recommendation for best electric bike in the $2k price range? looking for something to commute around the city, get groceries etc

    saw someone recommend the dirodi and urtopia above

    • OSienna on 17/11/2021 - 10:19
      +1

      Hard to make a recommendation without knowing where your priorities lie and what your situation is. Here are some important factors that will impact your decision making:

      • Where you live and the laws and regulations for eBikes that need to be complied with
      • The terrain and distance of where you will typically ride e.g. lots of hills, flat, off-road
      • Whether you need to carry stuff e.g. included accessories like racks and panniers
      • Your height and weight will determine frame size and style if you want a good fit
      • Where you will store and charge the bike i.e. weight will be an issue if you have to lug it up stairs, having a removable battery helps
      • Are you mechanically-minded and can you fix/maintain your own bike? If not, then buying from a LBS will be useful
      • Big Lenny on 17/11/2021 - 11:23

        essentially will be living in the city and the bike will be used in place of a car essentially. want to get around, pick up groceries. in syd so e bikes are everywhere and legal as far as im aware
        about 6 foot tall and under 90kg
        weight of bike is not a huge dealbreaker, can carry it around if needed

        • evanssm2jp on 17/11/2021 - 11:54

          I bought a used NCM Prague simply because it was cheap but I notice a lot of the ubereats riders, etc. use the NCM bikes - I picked up a spare used battery for $80 from gumtree.. Reviews on the NCM stuff have generally been positive other than not being hackable to an illegal state (adding a throttle/exceeding the 25km/h pedal assist limit, etc.) so easily or without extra cost.. I'm sure others would have better ideas for new stuff but I'd consider the cost/availability of buying a replacement battery for example into the future as many are proprietary as far as I know..

          • ShoeyAU on 17/11/2021 - 13:22

            @evanssm2jp: One of the downside of the eBike being a car replacement is, ironically, parking. I ride mine to work (with a lock up bike room) , and to do takeaway pick ups from restaurants. But I am a bit edgy about leaving it for half a day out of sight. This was circulated in the bike forums/fb groups: https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/19718076.brazen-thieves-f… (granted its the UK, but this stuff can happen anywhere).

            • 28kb on 17/11/2021 - 13:46
              +1

              @ShoeyAU: Another reason why the Aldi bike won't cause as much anxiety i suppose..1.7k is a lot different to $4k, and wouldnt attract as much attention

              • ShoeyAU on 17/11/2021 - 14:00

                @28kb: agreed - or the NCMs also, they kinda blend in to the street furniture these days…

            • tdw on 17/11/2021 - 14:00
              +1

              @ShoeyAU: happens at the train station bike shelters here, too, according to some transit guards i had a chat with.
              you get on a train with an ebike or escooter and all the eshays within a 50m radius are (profanity) staring at your bike and sizing you up. had one ask me "how fast it goes" then wanted a test ride.

        • OSienna on 17/11/2021 - 12:17
          +1

          I recommend you visit your local bike shop and have a test ride before making a purchase. $2K is a rather significant investment and you want to make sure you get the right bike for your own needs

        • davidng4534 on 17/11/2021 - 21:10

          have you considered a cargo ebike, some are quite compact and narrow and can be quite safe to ride, i don't like the super wide ones as you dont really need to carry 4 kids ever!
          most weigh 40+kg but some are 30kg-ish… theysurely can replace a city car. and usually they have a second battery slot to go the distance. get yourself a $200 square chain link good brand chain lock , i usually use a long D shackle solid lock with a chain lock, you don't have to be 100% secure, just more secure than the other bikes near by.

  • browser on 17/11/2021 - 09:22

    I always wonder do they get a lot of returns on bicycles? May be they can partner with a LBS to assemble and fine tune.

    Possibly a win-win-win situation.

    • EstateBikes on 17/11/2021 - 19:02

      Hi Browser,

      Where we can we do engage local bike shops to look after any warranty issues. Of course some bike shops don't like to work on bikes they don't sell, and can get pretty upset at Aldi prices, but most have been cooperative - particularly the independants where the owner of the shop is in the shop. We do find our customer service can get busy helping people adjust cables, and their is an onus on the buyer to watch the video at least and decide if they are confident to do the final assembly. We value local bike shops, and recommend with bikes like our e-mtb that owners do get a service when required, like any other bike. It's the best way to keep it riding well.

      • browser on 17/11/2021 - 19:49

        I don't think ALDI is a threat to LBS, they only sell bikes a couple of time a year. More often than not they don't have bikes when you are looking for one.

        By partnering with ALDI, LBS get new customers into the door, and potentially generate new sales (accessories, bike care products and tools), and future services, etc.

        May be try new LBS, they too are probably looking for opportunities. There's one I know (no affiliation), https://trooperlubicycles.com.au/, it's a motorbike business expanding into cycling market.

  • dealmaker on 17/11/2021 - 11:32

    Add more and get an offroad motor bike? Perhaps get used one? No license requirements for offroading far as I know.

    • browser on 17/11/2021 - 11:58

      Only in private properties (or commercial tracks, which are essentially private).

      If you want to ride on public lands, off road or not, both license and registration are required.

      Some trail bikes are not road registerable, so they are limited to private/farm use only.

  • 28kb on 17/11/2021 - 12:30

    Anyone have thoughts on how this Giant Talon E+ 3 comapres, it is $3.2k though

    https://www.bikeexchange.com.au/a/electric-mountain-bikes/gi….

    Would people take the giant onto the trails?

    • browser on 17/11/2021 - 13:59

      Go for Giant for sure, or see what Merida has on offer.

  • 28kb on 17/11/2021 - 13:14

    $50 shipping to melbourne

  • Justin9mm on 17/11/2021 - 15:43

    I really don't know anything about ebikes. I'm a motorcycle rider and I'm sitting here thinking, for $1800, you can easily get a cheap brand motorbike. I know this is a different purpose but it sounds like ebikes in general are too expensive. Seems to be priced on popularity and convenience.

    I know it would depend on weight of the rider, use and terrain but how long or how many kms would you get out of a charge approximately?

    • tdw on 17/11/2021 - 15:55
      +1

      does that $1800 include rego and insurance? or licensing for those who don't already have a motorcycle licence?

      don't need to worry about all that with an ebike. yes, they're expensive but unless you're happy to pay for a battery, motor and controller to retrofit to your own pushbike, that's a cost you'll have to have to take on.

      • Justin9mm on 17/11/2021 - 16:04

        No but ebike manufacturers don't factor that in when making an ebike. I'm only talking about manufacturing costs. The amount of cost and tech that goes into a motorcycle is much more. That's just my 2 cents, I don't care either way, ebikes and motorcycles are not for the same thing. I'm just calling it out that these manufacturers especially branded ones are making serious bank!

        • tdw on 17/11/2021 - 16:30
          +1

          of course they don't because people looking to get an ebike aren't looking at so-called $1800 motorcycles. yes, ebikes are expensive compared to non electric bikes because batteries are expensive. unfortunately, battery tech still has a long way to go as they're heavy, have limited range and take a while to charge. and low quality batteries are dangerous.

          obviously you'll be paying more these days due to supply and demand issues but buying a higher end ebike means you'll get better reputation from a trusted manufacturer, better warranty and after-sales service network, better components from the frame and drivetrain to the electrics, as well as better integrating to make it look more like a traditional pushbike.

          spend some time reading this thread and you'll see many comments calling out the low-quality/unknown components on this aldi bike. if you're going to commute many kms daily on an ebike, you really are better off spending more with a well-known manufacturer.

          • Grazz989 on 18/11/2021 - 11:12
            -1

            @tdw: There's no way in hell that the price of the battery boosts the total cost to that of a proper motorbike.

            I have no doubt that ebike manufacturers are taking advantage of less competition in a smaller market … plus taking advantage of lower consumer side costs (rego/insurance/licence etc) - not that that's a legit reason to raise prices.

    • Orpheon on 17/11/2021 - 16:01
      +3

      Motorcycle rider here as well.

      The overpriced rego and insurance kills the frugal approach to motorcycling - albeit it's still cheaper than my car expenses. The advantage of e-bikes is partly to do with skirting the limits of what can get away without required rego, while maximising the speed of travel, as well as no direct emissions.

      In my honest opinion though, cycling on the roads is vastly more (5-7 times) dangerous than motorcycling purely due to:
      * Inability to match vehicle speeds + acceleration
      * Little to no lane 'presence', cars can simply merge into your lane and not give a (profanity). Motorbikes suffer from that as well but no where near the same extent.
      * Riders wear no body armour,
      * No abrasion resistance (lycra offers ~0.5-1.0 sec of abrasion resistance at 50kmph before getting to skin, you might as well be wearing glad wrap.
      * Piss weak head protection with the open face helmet against what is essentially metal freight containers travelling 20-50kmph faster on the same lane.

      If I'm dropping that much for a bicycle, it'll be for off-road no doubt.

      • davidng4534 on 17/11/2021 - 21:39

        i remember many months back, a driver took out 4 cyclists, as the sun was in his eye, the road was on a slight angle and it was just bad timing to do a quick U turn, if anything is to change they need to have real education added to the driving tests, where there are multiple times one can instantly fail the test for not looking out for cyclists, staying 1m away just doesnt mean sheet… until then the governments opinion on cyclists are that they are not worth protecting. e.g only 10% of deaths are cyclists (and in small font: cyclists make up 0.5% of the road users) :p

    • davidng4534 on 17/11/2021 - 21:29
      +1

      maybe it's time to learn about ebikes, combustible engines will be only affordable for fans in the future :p components are so cheap now you don't really need to learn much about electronics other than whats on youtube.
      unless your wasting 2hrs of your life every day in traffic to work and home, an ebike will replace your motorbike easy. but if daily comute expenses, rego etc. are no concern then i do understand the great feeling of riding a motorbike.

      in terms of battery capacity, its a crazy calculation with lots of variables. if you have a cheap 1000w heavy hub motor and a cheap inefficient bike and a cheap 48v 15ah battery, you can go about 30km without pedalling on fairly even roads.
      if you have a good mid drive motor on a great bike with a great 48v real 15ah battery, maybe you could get 60km without pedalling. but it all depends on so many factors. with pedalling and electronic brakes, you could expect to double the distance. but that's just my short years of experience.

      • Justin9mm on 18/11/2021 - 08:15

        I ride a motorbike because I commute to work to Melbourne CBD and I need to use the freeway so an ebike is not going to work. Free parking right out the front doors of work and half the time it takes to travel into work not stuck in traffic in a car, that's why I ride a motorbike. Petrol for the week even with the high petrol prices is around $12-$15 per week. A train fare would cost me about $140 per month which I save on a motorbike but I have rego and insurance etc. So it probably evens out in the end. It's more convenience of not having to deal with the train which is always late, gets cancelled, dirty people, packed in like sardines, waiting in the cold on the platform! There is nothing good about catching the train into work for me, I hate it lol.

  • Orpheon on 17/11/2021 - 16:14

    Estate E-Mountain Bike Assembly Video.

    Looks pretty sturdy, was hoping to see him ride it. Is it normal for trail bikes to not have rear / seat suspension? Would have thought that'd make a world of difference.

    Credit to @conradl for finding it, his comment got buried in the last page.

    • EstateBikes on 17/11/2021 - 19:08

      Hi Orpheon.

      There is some short video clips of the bike being ridden on a popular Sydney trail on our website, and the photos are also from the same session. We think the bike rides well, and can handle some pretty serious trails if your skill level is up to it.

      • Sharp on 17/11/2021 - 20:58

        While you're here can you give us the motor's specs? Aldo does it have a thumb throttle?

        • EstateBikes on 18/11/2021 - 00:01

          Hi Sharp, the motor is a 36V, 250w, with 80nm of torque. The bike uses a 10AH 36V battery integrated into the frame.

          • Grazz989 on 18/11/2021 - 11:14

            @EstateBikes: No throttle?

          • evanssm2jp on 18/11/2021 - 11:40

            @EstateBikes: What brand are the motors used? Same for the controller/display used?
            How much to additional/replacement batteries cost and are the specific to the bike/model? i.e. will it be possible to buy replacement in say 4-5 years time?

          • rmb3218 on 19/11/2021 - 13:23

            @EstateBikes: Hi, can you get a larger capacity battery?

            • EstateBikes on 23/11/2021 - 11:04

              @rmb3218: We just have the one battery size. Using this battery on our city bike we have seen riders get 70km of real world range on the road. A 25km mountain bike ride is a pretty big ride (2 hours for most people) and this is a conservative range estimate for our e-mtb.

      • 28kb on 17/11/2021 - 21:11

        I dont see any video clips on your website of the bicycle being ridden, also can you detail what the material the frame is made from?

        • EstateBikes on 17/11/2021 - 23:34
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          The frame is Heat Treated 6061 Aluminium. The main page has video clips in the upper part. They may take a moment to load and scroll through the main images.

          • 28kb on 17/11/2021 - 23:39

            @EstateBikes: Thanks worked on mobile web, is the handle bars steel?

            • EstateBikes on 18/11/2021 - 00:00
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              @28kb: Alloy bars, 720mm wide, 30mm rise. They are bolted to a 45mm length alloy stem.

  • dreamscene on 17/11/2021 - 20:22

    Uber Eat workers will pounce on this deal. Asphalt roads and jumping curbs is all this bike can handle.

  • Mickp10 on 18/11/2021 - 07:18

    We have three Kristall e5 250w hub motor bikes. These are relatively cheap for an ebike. We bought these due to a deal too good not to give ebikes a try. We won't go back to non ebikes.

    They are not bikes you would do jumps and fast single tracks on, due to them probably breaking something. But, we have ridden 100's of kilometers on them on rail trails, fire trails and roads.

    The bikes have meant multiple fitness levels can ride 40km together (e.g my 70yo mum with us).

    For our riding a step through bike would be the way to go. Especially for our mum, who has trouble swinging her leg over the frame (she tilts the bike to make it easier).

    The Shimano Tourney 8 gears work, but no where as smooth as our Trek hybrid Acera gears.

    I have changed/added /upgraded to:
    - zoom hb100 brakes
    - mudguards
    - Schwalbe Marathon e Plus tyres.
    - rear luggage carrier

    I am going to upgrade our Giant mtb to a mid drive (thinking CYC conversion kit).

    I find hub motors do not give you the fine control needed in slippery conditions. Also, rear tyre changing on hub motor bikes are painful due to the weight of the hub.

    Make sure whatever hub motor bike you purchase have electrical connectors that unplug to make changing tyres and LCD screens easier. Also, buy an Aldi bike work stand when they come on special to make working on the bike easier.

    • OSienna on 18/11/2021 - 09:17

      Have you considered inner tubes like these for your hub tyres to make the job easier?

      • Mickp10 on 18/11/2021 - 17:29

        Thanks OSienna. Those tubes are an excellent idea.

  • fitr on 18/11/2021 - 11:16
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    I thought 1799 is a normal price for ebike but not cheap. Should ALDI do better ?

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