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Similar here...got dud sim on last $10/14GB deal. The store said to follow a certain procedure to solve, yet the online optus support said…

Same here...got dud sim on last $10/14GB online deal. To solve, the store said to follow a certain procedure, as they could not simply give…

[@greenpossum](/comment/4296858/redir): hehe, was going to post that discussion link, but you beat me to it. I bought two, so will activate…

Bought one today from WW, and mine says activate within 30 days, yet expiry is Feb 2018. Receipt says card activation could take up to 24…

I picked one medium up at Aldi Clontarf, SE Qld for $199 on Sat 3/12. They had 4 left, 2 x med & 2 x large. Not sure on stock now (I was…

I bought the Aldi 18W LED tube for $20 and it's 1700 lumens is slightly brighter (confirmed with camera) than my existing 36 W fluoro tube…

18W according to this page. Title mentions 8W, but details mention 18W. Given the 1700 lumens, and Luminous efficacy of 94 lumen/wattage,…

Edit: "and wind out stop screw for 8th gear on rear derailleur" -> should read 9th gear.

The previous Aldi DS 2600 26" MTB that I returned was in much a similar condition as I had bought it. I took pics of it before…

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…

After tuning this Aldi 29er, I am 90% sure this is a keeper as it is a good bike for the money. Feels more like a $500 bike. Second keeper…

In the Coles catalogue, it only shows (and labelled as) the Mobile starter pack for $10. And you can't change it to data sim plan to make…

As netsurfer suggested, I tried the Optus mobile sim in the modem last night. Would not work (normally even brand new optus broadband sims…

Thanks. Ah, just spotted Fred Nerk's comment further up, and only three options when activating, so assume I will not be able to switch it…

Looked at suggested link on inside of kit => optus.com.au/prepaidplans : Ultimate plan - $30 = incl 3GB + 1GB bonus which ends 30/10/2016 +…

I also bought the $30 Prepaid mobile sim starter kit for $10 (has expiry of 01 Feb 2018). Can this $30 Prepaid mobile sim be used as mobile…

This morning, I bough the Optus E5573 4G modem (has expiry of 1/May/2018 on sim and modem box) for $24.50 at Coles . They had stock :)…

To attach light to bike, use rubber rings to hold light on handlebar. For helmet, attach supplied platic cradle with velcro strap to…

[@Telios](/comment/2284346/redir): My 500 Lumen light in flash mode, goes to 100% brightness (or close to it). As I overtake a lot of…

After 50 mins of riding on flash mode + 10mins on full, the battery is down to 75%, so estimate to get about 4 hours total with my…

Cycling shoes (white velcro version) are good and a keeper. I would not call them Premium as they are titled. The soles are not as stiff as…

Crane mtb might be a keeper, after an initial 2 min test ride on the road. Was expecting the bike to have a terrible ride, but was happy…

Saw the charging led go from red to green after 10mins of charging. Sorry, didn't look at foam on the helmet cradle. I use mine on the…

One trick on my 3 yo Bikemate light/battery, was I had to power on the charger first, before connecting it to the battery, and then a…

The white (velcro)SPD compatible bike shoes seem ok for the price, but do not have as stiffer sole as the Shimano ($130) ones I have, and…

Bought the DS 26" mtb bike. Yet to assemble. No size specified (will measure it tonight...hopefully around 19"). Some componentry seems an…

The charging LED on the recharge pack/plug indicates red=charging and green=fully charged. Tested the light in the office during the day,…

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