Excerpt from the upcoming Aldi catalogue.
Other special buys include gardening and kids fashion.
Electric Bike $999, Stand $34.99, Helmet $19.99, Pump $12.99, Petrol Chainsaw $99.99 @ ALDI
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Taegukgi on 03/04/2022 - 07:31 aldi.com.au (19494 clicks)
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Thanks - the Kmart one looks more convenient with USB charging
Size runs abit small. Get the larger one if in doubt
the light uses a CR1632 button cell battery. Once it runs out it will be inconvenient to replace (unless they have since upgraded to USB, but it looks like the one I have)
I have the aldi lights and they charge via USB.
Can recommend, they do the job and do it well.Was referring to the helmet light
@ShoeyAU: Glanced over the comments, didn't realise the helmet had a light!
Thx for the correction 👍
I've had a few sets - very bright but not visible from the side.
These (and the flatter style lights they have) have very poor shockproofing - my youngest has written off three front lights in three minor collisions.@sam buster: Down voted for what reason?
I was replying to the comment about the light set on sale the same day - not the comment about the helmet light.
The Fire Pit look sick! Ready for the marshmallows
Powder coated steel bowl, will last 2 years at best. This is the sort of stuff that when it rusts and needs to be thrown out I think, 'how did I fall for this garbage again?'
Mines lasted a few years, the bowl is finally starting to show rust. I guess if it totally rusts out I can get a replacement? Are the cheap Bunnings equivalents any better though?
I drilled a hole in mine so water doesn't pool inside it.
Yeah, good job on the water drain hole. Yeah, I'm not saying Bunnings equivalents are any better, I'm saying I really dislike the fact that we put up with products that last 2-3 years instead of going for longer lasting or even perhaps recycled products. I really like a repurposed stainless steel washing machine barrel as a fire pit. Can often be picked up from your local resource recovery Centre for cheap and lasts for a decade at least. Doesn't look as nice but I'm sure you could build a nice housing with some old bricks or similar of you wanted something pretty.
Yeah I Swiss cheesed the base of mine too so water from rain can drain. Hasn't rusted out after a couple years, so far so good
Nice fire pit
Just because it has rust doesn't mean it needs to be thrown out
Depends how much material they used in making it, no? If it’s made as cheap as possible the rust could be a big problem
@Loracks: Not really.
Thin steel with rust looks the same as thick steel with rust.If it is thin steel then the rust might mean you end up with holes in the steel faster.
But that's only a problem if it causes to much hot ash to fall out.
Petrol Chainsaw
A friendly reminder that if you buy this and a first time user watch a heap of YouTube videos on how to operate safely.
A chainsaw in untrained hands is a friggin killing machine.
You also need plenty of additional safety gear.
Also, chainsaws are a very high maintenance tool.
Yeah, YouTube chainsaw fails and be horrified. Chainsaws, or the misuse of chainsaws, can cause terrible injuries very easily.
Never operate a chainsaw before you got full gear on
Sexy gear? Lingerie?
Standard chainsaw gear that I wear includes arseless chaps. I'll let you imagine whatever underwear you fancy.
Never operate a chainsaw before you got full gear on
Whatever you chose always wear a reflective safety vest.
Yellow vest saves lives.
You also need plenty of additional safety gear.
Steel toe shoes, gloves, eye protection, hearing protection and chainsaw resistant clothing.
Add a helmet of you have access to one because of the kickback from the videos I've seen.
A reciprocating saw can be a good safer alternative, though it obviously can't cut something as thick as a chainsaw can.
I'm in the SES and so many of the jobs that we used to do with a chainsaw we now do with a recip saw. Much quieter (handy at night) and the servicing is just charging the battery and brushing off the tool. Chainsaws are fun (any time we get a chainsaw job we have far more people respond) but they're a pain in the arse to service once finished with them.
Why can I imagine chainsaw massacre on a silent electric bike? :P
But you'd want to go with an electric chainsaw to commit a more environmentally responsible massacre
Very ethical sir
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Wait, what?
Guessing they mean been vaxed is classed as a "lab experiment"
Anti vaxxer
Hi SlavOz!
Enjoy your life as a lab test.
Ta. So far so good.
I’ve never had to prove my vaccination status to visit an Aldi store
Then why are you complaining?
Stop complaining about made up things.
Because it's easier to accept breaches of human rights if you treat the victims as subhuman. Tyrants thrive when attitudes like yours prevail.
When have you ever been required to share your vaccination status to go into a supermarket?
I’ll wait…
@RexHavoc: Why would I do that? You’re the one making a false claim that you need a vax certificate to enter a supermarket.
@RexHavoc: You didn’t ask a question, you nuff.
And what’s your obsession with Andrews? Or us he always lived rent free in your head.
Seriously, you look stupid coming on a supermarket post and complaining about vaccine mandates - they have no effect of supermarket customers.
Aldi bike pump has lasted me nearly 2 years now. Was even good enough to seat my tubeless tyres.
Not bad for the $15 i spent back then.It's a good pump. Do note, they seem to sell out fast. I once went the day after and they were out. Got one several months later when they were available again. If you want a cheap but decent pump, get there on the day it's out.
My only gripe is that it is not rated for 100psi (ie road bike tyres). It might work, but I have been only using it on my MTB
A lot of road cyclists are using 25c or 28c tyres these days and they work better at lower pressures.
Any special technique or pump properties that let you seat tubeless? I am convinced by other forums that you need the pricey special pumps that charge a container so you can release a massive volume at once to seat them
I'm using GP5000 STR. I basically had the entire bead in the middle to help trap as much air as possible and pumped away.
First tyre was quick, second took me around a minute.I've seen GCN and Shane Miller on Youtube have success without a compressor or tank pump and thought I'd give it a try before getting the compressor setup.
Is the bike any good?
In spite of me detesting Aldi products I wondered this… Then I remembered all the crap I quickly regretted buying there, the other awful crap there I didn't buy after close inspection, and how I now boycott their middle aisles. i.e. It's just not worth the risk. Better getting a "mid drive" anyway (I think it's called).
The bike lights are VERY good though, especially for $24.99.
Good to know. I prefer something that uses AA or AAA cells if I can get it. My current lights use AAA cells but are just Aliexpress rubbish.
Curious, what do you like about them? Brightness, installation, battery time…?
I'm in the market for some lights and tossing up between waiting for these or spending ~$60 for a half decent branded set for my short commute
@jetblack: Personally I avoid lights that rely on a rubber strap for mounting - it seems to be the common weak point based on the experience of family members and the broken lights that I see on the roadside and bike paths while out riding.
The rear light in this deal seems to come with and optional rigid bracket for mounting under the seat which I like.
Why I like AA lights:
- They last longer between charges
- If I notice I need to charge the batteries is usually when I'm riding home in the evening. When I get home I'm tired and hungry. With the AA front light, I can swap out with a fresh pair of eneloops in less than a minute and put back on the bike. If I had to leave my light on a charger overnight, there's a good chance I would ride off without it in the morning.
Oof, take a look at those forks.
This is a kmart bike worth 150 bucks at best. You're almost better off actually buying a cheap kmart bike and adding a $500 bolt-on ebike kit. It won't look nearly as sleek, but at least when the bike components all give out after only a few thousand kms, you can unbolt the ebike kit and put it on a new cheap kmart bike.
What bolt-on ebike kit do you recommend?
I got a Dillinger offroad kit during COVID round 1, still going strong on an upcycled MTB from the tip.
Developed a small bug where the speedo dropped out (hub was otherwise completely fine, still responded to controls - literally just the speed didn't display) - they sent me a whole new hub!
Will prob upgrade to a mid drive soon.
Now is $999.
Or change the fork when it breaks
This would be the more expensive route, because you'll be at the dentist changing your front teeth at the same time
I very much doubt the forks are the only thing that will quickly break, and I also very much doubt you'd find a set that fits.
or just buy a quality bike in the beginning and save your time, money, hassle and landfill
Oof, take a look at those forks.
What's wrong with them?
Very thin stanchions, obviously cheap stamped/die-drawn lowers.
Thhe forks aren't the primary issue, but a bike with very cheap low quality suspension forks are very good indication that all the components and likely even the frame itself is low quality.
The implication that anyone buying an aldi bike is trying to get thousands of km's of use out of the thing 😂
The Aldi Mountain bike and road bike were the shit. Rebranded polygon bikes for half the price of online.
Its also a weird design choice where they opted to customize the frame with an integrated battery, but not disc brake mounts.
Hi CJ - how you doing? As a representative & product developer for Estate bikes, I feel qualified to comment. Our city bike uses an Aluminium frame, with an integrated battery. Research showed not many people are keen on an e-bike aesthetic that have a battery that sits on a rack or bolted on to a regular frame tube. We also supply the bike 85% assembled, with an easy to follow video on how to assemble the remaining 15%. We recognize that most people don't have the tools, skills or desire to build their own e bike using various parts. The City bike is an easy choice to get people out and riding with a minimum of knowledge or effort. We use standard components throughout to enable easy servicing by local bike shops. 700c wheels, Shimano 7 speed gears, mechanical V brakes as we know pads are always available. We considered using disks, not for a performance but for marketing reasons, but ensuring availability of pads anywhere is a challenge, and hydraulic brakes add a level of servicing and reliability that most buyers at this level don't want to deal with. The fork uses steel stanchions, alloy lowers, and a coil spring, It's designed to take the edge off potholes and add a bit of comfort for the rider. They're a proven product with literally millions sold. Our design goals with the city bike were to build the most reliable, good looking, easy to ride e-bike to enable a very broad range of people to get out and enjoying cycling.
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Had the brakes even been a mechanical disc, it would tip the scales into a 'value for money' territory whereas the V-brakes makes it feel dated. Given the frame is already customized to accommodate an integrated battery, I feel it is a missed opportunity to not install disc brake mounts. Even cable discs mean an upgrade path to hydraulics is possible. Flat bar disc brake kits from the likes of TRP are relatively cheap these days and so ubiquitous that its expected even from general public buyers. At this price point, as a potential buyer I would have compared this to an NCM Prague which costs $400 more but has more modern specs & is a brand that is proven by thousands of uber/deliveroo riders. So if the specs were more equal this bike would have been a no brainer in its favor.
How much torque does this bike have?
Hi deme, The motor has 41.5Nm of torque. It's an XAD hub motor, rated at the AU certified limit of 250 watts, and capable of 328 watts momentarily.
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With Aldi's 60 day return policy, you can give this bike a test ride and almost 2 months of free transport before making up your mind on if it's worth keeping or returning to get your money back!
No, not at all.
I don't need a bike so I wouldn't do this myself but their policy allows you to return a product within 60 days if you are unhappy with it.
Personally speaking if I needed a good bike I would go to a specialist bike shop and have a demo before buying.
For $1000, I would recommend looking around for a decent second hand bike.
Used/ secondhand reputable brand ebike prices surprisingly hold up quite well. I think overall prices on used bikes are higher than before COVID due to new bikes are getting more expensive these days.
Following a company's own policy is fraud? LOL.
How is it fraud?
Be on the look out in 60 days for marked down ebikes that have been returned (for no other reason then someone was exploiting the returns policy).
You can already do this at 99bikes, and deal with a proper bike shop. Did this when getting ebikes for my wife and I - very handy for trying different models.
I'm surprised 99 Bikes and other LBS would ever let you try before you buy - normally only huge corporations can absorb high returns of brand new bikes. I'm assuming they were lending you demonstrators?
Check their websites. Brand new bikes, but you obviously can't damage them. We changed a 5k ebike twice no issues.
You lose inflation in meantime
Imgur link dead, just me?
I have this bike (bought it for $500 on clearance) I also have the Kogan fortis (paid around $700). I find the kogan one a bit better with it's disk breakes and better suspesion and a few extra addons like lights and bottle holder. Seating position is more relaxed on the aldi one though.
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Helmet with light looks decent