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REID Aquila Road Bike $399.99 (Save $150) - Free Delivery @ Reid Cycles

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FLASH SALE

Take $150 off the Reid Aquila Shimano STI Road Bike, one week only Ends July 26th.

Was $549.99, now only $399.99.

This light, responsive racer is equipped with quality Shimano STI gearing and is a must have for anyone considering road riding, looking for an ultra-fast commuter, entering triathlons or simply looking to improve their fitness.

Check it out: https://www.reidcycles.com.au/aquila-sti-road-bike.html

Reid Cycles is Australian owned and all bikes are designed by our expert bike builders. Our mission is to provide the best value bikes in Australia.

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  • Pop the price in the title :)

  • +2

    Trying to compete with Aldi?

      • +10

        These are not like Aldi bikes. Aldi bikes are junk - these ones are well made, with name brand components.

        Any credibility you had had just gone out the window.

        http://www.bicycles.net.au/2016/07/review-aldi-crane-road-bi…

        I suppose Shimano is no longer a name brand component?

        • +13

          Hey wow, that bike looks quite comparable! Well, I was wrong.

        • The only advantage Reid has over the Aldi bike is the pre-assembly and possibly fitting. But that being said, if you're planning to become a keen cyclist then it's probably a good idea to google around on the basics of bicycle maintenance and fitting. I rode a poorly assembled bicycle (loose brake cables, over tighten cranks) that I purchased from Lawrencia Cycles (Hawthorn) for 8 months before upgrading the gears.

        • +3

          @blitz:

          Given the cycling community has some of the snobbiest and arrogant people you could meet, it brought me great pleasure seeing it handed to you over your disdain for a supermarket bike. Thank you for admitting you were wrong. Hugs.

    • +5

      That Aldi supermarket bike was a solid deal, but there are many advantages of buying direct from an Australian owned cycling business that designs, manufactures and sells direct to customers.

      Reid provides:

      • Australia's best bike warranty; a lifetime warranty on the frame & forks, 2 years on parts.
      • Free servicing for 12 months on any bike.
      • Bikes designed in Australia by experts who ride - they're considered and well built.
      • Customer service & expert advice pre-purchase. Get the right bike for you.
      • After sales support. Every call is answered by a cycling expert who can provide advice.

      Essentially we do our best to provide great bikes at an awesome price, and ensure people are supported to ensure they're happy with their purchase and continue to enjoy riding long after buying a bike.

  • +3

    Don't forget, a further $10 by joining their mailing list.

    • +1

      Why would I want to pay a further $10.00?

    • also 4 percent cashrewards

  • +2

    What is the full weight please?

  • Did a test ride on one of these last week - very nice bike

    Op - any chance of throwing in a helmet etc. for Oz Bargainers ???

    • +2

      Sorry DiGiT02, we're down to the bare bones on this one.

      • You should wear a helmet to avoid this type of injury…

  • -1

    Which one goes faster? This bike or Impreza WRX STI?

  • Would it be too much to ask one of our ozbargain bike specialists about which is the best bike, Reid or Aldi's? Ignorance is not a bliss :(

    • A friend bought a Reid road bike last year and it's still going strong but I personally found the geometry to be awful . If your considering either , go have a sit on one and see which you feel more comfortable on . Buying a bike blindly on specs seems a bit crazy to me .

      • Edit , Specs are important but feeling safe and comfortable are more important IMHO .

      • I have a reid ospry elite…I reckon that they are good value for money. Got free lights, lock, pump, etc bundled in when I purchase them few years ago, and got test rides, sized up, etc. Deal was posted on OZB as well.

        Most beginners will not know what size suits them, or ended up buying a M size Aldi bike when they require a S or L.

    • +3

      The aldi has a carbon fork and a more complete groupset so specs wise it's a better bike.
      Fit is also important though, and the reid has more sizing options. Better a well fitting bike then a poor fit that has better components

      • and a more complete groupset

        The Reid bike has "Tourney A070" vs Claris on ALDI.
        - that word "tourney" is a worry, as seen on K-mart bikes. Is it just a rebadged 2300 group, or a lower-quality version ?

        The aldi has a carbon fork

        The only advantage of that is a small weight saving, at the expense of durability.
        Carbon forks became fashionable because alloy is a poor choice, and steel was unfashionable due to alum alloy becoming better for frames.

        (The bit about shock absorption / springyness is an urban legend that refuses to die.)

        • Tourney is lower on the rungs than claris (2300 group became claris when 2400 came around) and is usually whats on a bike that advertises "shimano components". Reid threw a few claris components in there, better than nothing.

          Carbon fork is to reduce road buzz when running high psi tires. Link to evidence it doesn't do this?

        • @hellbound:
          "road buzz" is not a scientific term. You might as well ask me to disprove God :)
          But you can google plenty of pointless arguments on this topic on the 'net.
          Any useful argument will get technical - young's modulus, etc.
          Most people argue based on personal experience only, and comparing forks and bikes that vary in many other factors.

  • Will REID build my Aldi Bike?

    • Will REID build my Aldi Bike?

      Will Aldi build your REID Bike?

      • hhm

        no comments.

    • Yes. $65

      • +1

        If you are in Melbourne, go to this bike shop:

        http://www.pistabikes.com.au/

        he would be happy to assemble your bike for $20

        • +2

          Or come to The Bike Shed and learn how to build your bike and service it.
          You just need to join.
          Membership Family 15$ ,if you are employed 10$ ,or you are a student 5$ ,per year.
          www.Thebikeshed.org.au

        • Thanks guys I'm amazed at your helpful advice.

  • Anyone bought one? Would like to get your thoughts on the bike. Ta

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