From the upcoming Aldi catalogue. Sale starts November 6.
29" Premium Mountain Bike $469 (Kid's $179), Bike Lock $9.99, Bike Gloves $11.99 @ ALDI
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I have the Polygon T8 already. But the Aldi bike used to be made by polygon and was great value and spec. I just want a dirt jump bike now and here is a good excuse.
How is the t8?
Considering a dualie and just can't go past polygons value
damn a T8… still saving my penies for mine!!!
Hi CJ,
I've compared the Polygon Cascade 3, which is on sale at $599. $120 more than the Estate Bike at Aldi.
Drivetrain. Polygon has the very entry level Shimano Tourney 7 speed rear, and 3 rings up front. Estate has 1x9 Altus. About 3 generations newer Shimano technology.
Geometry. Polygon Cascade has a 69' head angle, and the medium frame has a 402mm reach. Standard Geometry for the year 2000. The Estate has a 66' Head Angle and 450mm reach on the medium.
Bars: Polygon has 680mm wide STEEL handlebars, Estate has 720mm wide aluminium bars.
Cassette: The Polygon has a 14-28T cassette. The Estate has an 11-36T cassette.
Wheels; The Polygon is a 27.5 wheeled bike, the Estate is a 29er.
Forks. Suntour XCE 100mm travel vs Zoom VAXA 100mm travel. Suntour has no lockout.
Honestly, you seem like you have some knowledge about MTB's, would you really recommend the Polygon to a friend over the Estate MTB at Aldi?
Drivetrain. Polygon has the very entry level Shimano Tourney 7 speed rear, and 3 rings up front. Estate has 1x9 Altus. About 3 generations newer Shimano technology
I know for a fact that Shimano do not make the Altus groupset in a 1x9, are you only using the rear Derailleur and cassette, and sourcing a different crankset? I also know just by looking those aren't Altus crank arms, so unless you somehow got shimano to make you a set of custom crank arms, that is not a full Altus groupset.
Geometry. Polygon Cascade has a 69' head angle, and the medium frame has a 402mm reach. Standard Geometry for the year 2000. The Estate has a 66' Head Angle and 450mm reach on the medium.
Yeah, it has a HTA that is perfectly suited for cross country riding. You know what else has a 69 degree Head Tube Angle? The The 17,000 dollar Trek Supercaliber that has been praised as one of the best innovations in Cross Country of the 2020s. How's that for "standard for the year 2000"?
You know, if your bike was a hardcore hardtail or trail bike, I'd almost see your point. Long low and slack is the word of the day. But you know what else those 66 and under head angle bikes have? 130+ mm of travel, some up to 160. That's how they get their slack head angle. Meanwhile you're running 100mm which basically means you've put a massive angle on that head without any of the benefits of a longer fork.
Cassette: The Polygon has a 14-28T cassette. The Estate has an 11-36T cassette
With a triple ring on the front? I'd choose the Polygon any day of the week. You're gonna have way more reach in both the top and bottom end and top end. Your bike on the other hand has a gearset designed for a 3x married to a single I'm guessing 34 tooth chainring? Yeah good luck lugging that up hills all day.
Forks. Suntour XCE 100mm travel vs Zoom VAXA 100mm travel. Suntour has no lockout.
They're both crap forks, jog on.
Honestly, you seem like you have some knowledge about MTB's, would you really recommend the Polygon to a friend over the Estate MTB at Aldi?
Every day of the week. Every day of the week. The Polygon knows what it wants to be, a beginner XC bike with a decent groupset (not just a derailleur), Geometry that puts it squarely in line with other XC bikes, and no pretense to being better than it is. You on the other hand just tried to sell me a beginners XC bike that is trying to also seem like a hardcore hardtail, with a geometry that doesn't lend itself to either being a good trail bike, or a good XC bike.
Based on frankly disrespectful attitude and sarcasm, I would only not recommend the Aldi bike, but I wouldn't recommend any Estate bikes. How dare you. If someone asked me if they should spend 400 dollars on the Aldi bike, I'd tell them to wait half a year and buy a Polygon Premier 4 for less than 300 dollars more.
@TheRealCJ: Hi CJ,
Sorry I offended you. I was asking your opinion and you are clear you'd recommend the Polygon. That's OK.
Please note, the Estate 29er is not a cross country race bike. It is a trail bike, designed to provide fun and comfortable handling on a variety of trails, from fire roads to more technical singletrack and everything in between, as is found in most parts of Australia. We wanted to create a reliable, low maintenance and good handling bike to get beginners into the sport, at an unbeatable value.
In another post you noted our typical benchmarks for this kind of bike - Specialized Rockhopper 29 is a good example. Note it has very similar geometry, 1x9 drivetrain, 100mm fork etc. The Specialized is over $1100 though, which is a barrier for a lot of people.
We are very hopeful that buyers of the Aldi Estate 29er will enjoy riding the bike!
@TheRealCJ: Your entire post is is filled with false and misleading information. Aldi has not even released the specs of this year's release of the bike. You obviously have an agenda and a rotten, un-called for attitude. Jog on… Lol
@Nedward: They have released the "specs", they even talk about them here, and I'm calling foul. Because they aren't being fully truthful about them. Here's the only information on their website:
*LARGE SIZE ALUMINIUM FRAME WITH INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING & CONTEMPORARY GEOMETRY
*29" SUSPENSION FORK WITH 100MM TRAVEL AND ALLOY LOWERS
*ALUMINIUM RISER BAR 720 MM WIDE
*SHIMANO 9 SPEED GEARS
*ALUMINIUM NARROW WIDE CHAINRING
*SEALED BOTTOM BRACKET
*MECHANICAL DISC BRAKES WITH 180 MM ROTORS
*DOUBLE WALL 29" ALUMINIUM RIMS
*29" x 2.25" TYRES
*ALUMINIUM FLAT PEDALS
*31.8 MM ALUMINIUM SEAT POSTNow, we know the "Shimano 9-speed gears" are an Altus, which means that the crankset with the single chainring is not Shimano, because the Altus groupset only comes in 3x and 2x. That means anyone who looks at this assuming that the whole groupset is Shimano Altus are being lied to by omission
The brakes don't have a brand, and those rotors are definitely also none of the ones shimano include in the Altus groupset, so I doubt that they are. It's hard to tell from the pictures but my guess is they are unbranded.
We know the fork, so I'll give them that. But nothing else appears to be components from a reputable brand like last years Aldi bike that had a full Deore drivetrain and Tektro brakes.
The fact of the matter is, I can't find any specs beyond the ones I posted above, and the additional comments about the drivetrain that Estate itself told us. There's no geometry numbers on the website, no model numbers, no detailed parts list. You could argue that it's not necessary, but I think it is, especially if I'm going to recommend this bike to someone looking to buy it.
I have no agenda but wanting some truth and making sure people don't get conned into buying a sub-par bike. The only reason I mentioned polygon is because they made last year's aldi bike, and I don't know if you are paying any attention but I thoroughly endorsed last year's model. If estate had been fully truthful to me I would not have been so angry.
@TheRealCJ: just to clarify - i have last years aldi bike and it does NOT have full deore drivetrain.
derailleur and cassette are deore but the crank and chainring are welded together with a square taper bb.
@markjl: That's equally disappointing, honestly. And that is something I think should be included in any discussion about it.
Hard no now.
Not even a medium-density no?
No memory foam here.
Just ordered today a dirt jumper, the Canyon Stitch 360 Pro. Will hopefully arrive Jan 22. I’ll hopefully convince the missus it was for her.
N + 1
Send it.
These bikes are good for bargain hunters that will never actually use it
Don't forget to check stock delays first: https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys/special-buys-product…
Everything interesting this week has been delayed.
Fair enough everyone piling on about the component spec, but fair play to Aldi and their partner: it's really hard to get components these days. I broke a Tourney crank in August, Shimano has assured my LBS they'll have have stock of the replacement higher-spec crank by March '22 (so I'm running a Suntour crank until then, I guess).
Yeah good point about that. Will take a while for supply chain issues to be sorted so the lowerspec makes sense in this environment.
Also gotta take profit on low grade components while ya can am I right?
Supply "chain" issues… I see what you did there.
I’ve gone to Aliexpress to find Chinese equivalents. Zrace, and sensah empire are two cheap alternatives (many which are cheaper than shimano 105 for the same weight)
S-ride could be another option, too. But how do you reckon it'd go down with the public if Aldi was to put a "Premium 29er" on sale with those sort of components?
I won't claim to have exhaustively scoured the various forums, but I keep an eye on Trybo and Trace Velo on YouTube; it appears that weights are often quite competitive, but longevity rarely is.
if your after an electric bike, Australia Post are offloading their yellow electric push bikes to auction houses across the country. Picked up two in great condition with 2020 date stamped 20ah batteries for $180 each at Pickles
Got a link to where you can get them from
Was about to ask lol
Couldn't find anything. Any tips on where and what to search for?
I just called up and asked if they had any, wasn't online. Pickles and Manheim have them in stock in WA, they said they are being offloaded Australia wide though
Power ped electric push bike is what it's called on the invoice
Has anyone tried calling Pickles or Manheim regarding these Aust Post electric bikes?
I called up one Pickles branch in Sydney, and I was told they don't have them at all.Nope, it sounded like an odd request to make on the phone so i didn't give it a try :)
none around at the moment it seems..
Been waiting for the mountain bike to come again as the last one was fantastic value with Deore drivetrain and hydraulic brakes , but as others have said this looks like a downgrade in specs at a higher price,
Looks like a 1X, if so, the cogs look very small for a 1X, and therefore very limited gear range.
Crank set looks cheap, and cylindrical head tube (instead of tapered) is also super cheap.
Nah, I'd say it's almost certainly a shimano Tourney 2x7 drivetrain,Edit: I finally was able to look at the full res catalogue, and you're right, it's a 1x9, but the catalogue specifically mentions a Shimano Deraileur and nothing else. So I'm guessing it's a Tourney mech with a no-name cassette and crankset.
Yeah, a large cassette with clutch derailleur would cost too much.
Estate replied, and it's an Altus derailleur with what I still assume is a no-name crankset.
1x drivetrains are preferrable on most mountain bikes. You dont need 27 gears it's not a road bike. less prone to failure as well.
I don't know how you can see the quality of the welds from the picture but if it's anything like last year's model (and from the details on their website it appears to be virtually identical aside from a bash plate protecting the chain ring)
I've been abusing the absolute shit out of last year's bike, crashed it many times and even sent it down thredbo gravity trails and it's held up to everything i've put it through. Sure its not the same as a $2000 dual suspension bike but for an entry level hardtail, I can confidently say you will have a hard time finding anything better.
yes 1x is preferred but should be at least 10 speed. a 36t chainring will be very difficult to climb with. i have the 10 speed and i would seriously struggle without that 10th gear.
Hi Mark,
The Estate 29er has a 32 tooth chainring, with an 11-36 cassette the low gear is pretty leg friendly.
so you'd recommend this bike for entry level and bang for buck? How does it compare to spending slightly more and getting something off polygon?
https://www.bicyclesonline.com.au/2021-polygon-cascade-2-27.…
Waited so long for this deal to come around again to be so disappointed, might as well wait for some good 2nd hand deals from FB marketplace now.
Which polygon bike would this compare to?
The link in the catalogue is to Estate Bikes, not Polygon.
The link is not yet up, so we don't have specs, but it looks lower speced than the previous Aldi deals
https://www.estatebikes.com/product-page/mtn-29er/Information is up now. Would you still recommend this bike for a beginner/semi-fit guy? good value for money? or better to get something off polygon range and pay a couple hundred more?
Depends where you want to ride it. This is fine for riding on the street or smooth gravel trails.
If you want to head into real mountain bike terrain, I suggest paying more to at least get hydraulic disc brakes.
Note that Covid caused disruptions in the global supply chain for bike components so everything is more expensive and/or short supply right now, including second hand bikes.
We don't know the exact specs on this one or if it's made by Polygon yet. Polygon don't seem to currently sell a bike comparable to the previous model with 1x10 Deore and Tektro hydraulic brakes.
It would be great if people who upvoted this deal on the assumption this would be another polygon bike could review their votes after the link goes live and proper specs are posted.
I'm furious, estate bikes replied to one of my comments trying to big itself up, and just showed how little care they actually put into their bikes.
They told me that a 69 degree HTA is "standard for the year 2000" and that a 66 degree HTA is better on what is very obviously a 100mm travel XC bike. Seriously, a 66 degree head angle on a hardtail cross country bike!
They tried to tell me that they have an 1x9 Altus drivetrain when shimano currently only make the Altus crankset in a 3x and 2x, so unless they decided to tear off a chainring, those are not Altus cranks.
I was prepared to give the Aldi bike this year a bit of slack (although not enough to ruin the geometry, hem hem) because of the global components shortage, but after that I honestly don't even trust the manufacturer to make a halfway decent mountain bike.
And here I was thinking they'd have a polygon dualie for under a grand.
Will i be better of getting
2021 Polygon Cascade 3 - 27.5 inch Mountain Bike
https://www.bicyclesonline.com.au/2021-polygon-cascade-3-27.…For $569 + delivery.
Aldi will be 469$ + assembly.
neither. look online for a 2nd hand 2020 aldi 29er MTB, better components all round.
any sort of offroad riding youd rather a 1x for simplicity and the hydraulic disc brakes were better as was the forks and gearset
neither. look online for a 2nd hand 2020 aldi 29er MTB, better components all round.
They don't exist, I've been looking for one since they were first sold.
Agree. Couldn't find anything..
@alastor: I have seen them for sale in my city a few times without even looking. this is the only one I could find across scummy/marketplace.
honestly you are far better off just setting up an alert for polygon and getting a 2nd hand one of the D series. I often see entry level dualies for sale <$800 but never research the components enough because I am not looking.
Honestly you're better off looking for a 5-6 year old bike second hand, you should be able to find one at a pretty decent price, and then you'll start with a good, if slightly older, bike, and then either decide to get a more expensive modern bike or start upgrading the components on the one you already have.
Unless it's taken some major damage, a bike isn't going to break down like a car and become completely unridable.
I am really at the point where I need a dualie and so wished this was aldis year for a bargain polygon I have a mate in management who alerts me early but doesnt understand I dont want a POS foldable elecbike. I also reached out to all the usual reviewers but they were as much in the dark us us consumers.
I picked up a used Aldi bike that was very cheap but in excellent condition. The sellers rarely label them as Aldi or Polygon, so you'll have to be browsing to find them.
Hi Alastor,
I work for Estate bikes. Consider me biased. I did this comparison after previous comments, and I'll note the following;
Drivetrain. Polygon has the entry level Shimano Tourney 7 speed rear, and 3 rings up front. Estate has 1x9 Altus. About 3 generations newer Shimano technology.
Geometry. Polygon Cascade has a 69' head angle, and the medium frame has a 402mm reach. The Estate has a 66' Head Angle and 450mm reach on the medium, which is where geometry has evolved to over the past 15 years, for better handling off road.
Bars: Polygon has 680mm wide STEEL handlebars, Estate has 720mm wide aluminium bars.
Cassette: The Polygon has a 14-28T cassette. The Estate has an 11-36T cassette.
Wheels; The Polygon is a 27.5 wheeled bike, the Estate is a 29er.
Forks. Suntour XCE 100mm travel vs Zoom VAXA 100mm travel. Suntour has no lockout.
I think you'll find the Estate bike at Aldi is unbeatable value, and is specifically designed to get new riders into the sport without breaking the bank. It will be great on fire road trails, and hold it's own if you progress to more technical singletrack.
good question. what are you going to do? none of the replies really clarified the better value for money.
I have the one from 2 years ago with the Deore drivetrain 1 x 10 and Tektro Hydraulic brakes.
It's…okay. Quite heavy and personally the lack of a second chainring at the front makes for a worse experience overall for my riding circumstances.
I like to ride on bike paths and roadways a fair bit and you find that your maximum speed is a lot slower than bikes with a larger chainring on the front.
If you only ride up mountains, it's a good design.I have an older 2x9 and would much prefer the 1x10 for what I bought it for. That said after 3 years the mechanic said the components are not good enough for XC anymore and I should only use it for fire trail, paths where yes the gearing helps yet I am still left for dust by others with thinner tyres and 3 chainrings.
Check out the comments above yours, a rep from estate bikes just tried to feed to me some bs about their bike that got me so angry I tore right into them.
A rep is here too above, you might have missed that
I'm looking for a new bike for my 6y old … was intending on getting the BYK 350.
Can anyone comment on whether the kids bike is a worthwhile comparison?
Anyone know how they compare to a Kmart bike like this one?
https://www.kmart.com.au/product/70cm-large-alloy-flat-bar-b…
this is a mountain bike with front suspension where as the kmart is a 'road' bike.
https://www.estatebikes.com/product-page/jnr-mtn
Kids bike has been updated. Still not sure what the age group its for
Going by Giant 24" bikes they are for Kids Ages 7-12?
Pic for reference from site
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1a256c_34eb958244c74f8a91…So has the mountain bike. Looks very ordinary. Specs arent very detailed however
- unknown spec rear derailleur
- generic front crank
- shitty cable operated discs
But i wonder what else can you get at this price point?
Agree, usually a dead giveaway when they don't even name the component specs.
If you zoom in, you can see Altus on the derailleur.
Surprisingly it does come with a narrow wide chainring, but the crankset looks cheap.
Not sure what cassette it comes with, typical 9 speed is 11-32T, hard work going up hills. :D
Hey Browser,
The bike comes with an 11-36T cassette, and a 32T front narrow wide ring. So not so bad for climbing, and the 29" wheels roll over obstacles that bit better than a 27.5 wheeled bike. The crankset uses 170mm aluminium arms and a sealed bottom bracket. We expect good longevity.
The frameset is certainly worthy of upgrades in the future too, with it's contemporary 66' head angle and 450mm reach. The bike also uses aluminium 7200mm wide riser bars, and a 45mm length stem. We want even beginner riders to have a positive experience in the dirt.
I certainly don't know of any comparable new MTB on sale in Australia near this price point of $479.
@EstateBikes: Looks like you have started selling this on your website as well. but for 999$. Are you planning on doing something special for Ozbargain community?
Hi guys, can someone tells me how this ALDI bike compare to Fluid Nitro $499 and Reid MTB Sport Disc $480?
https://www.anacondastores.com/cycling/bikes/fluid-nitro-men…
https://www.reidcycles.com.au/collections/mountain-bikes/pro…
The specs looks very similar to my untrained eye.
I will be riding mostly parks, gravel and maybe very easy trail, won't be trying hard at my age of 40, will just be aiming to finish a ride without injury. The 1x9 great won't limit me much as I don't ride fast.
I want to get a bike at sub $500, won't get second hand unless it is near brand new, as I am not good at repair and maintenance, I asked 99bikes and they told be a basic tune up cost $75, so second hand won't be good for me unless it is near new. Don't want to get more expensive bike as sub $500 should suit my purpose.
With the ALDI estate bike, I understand the refund policy for ALDI, but how does the repair under warranty work for someone lives in Sydney North shore? I went to estate bike website and I couldn't even find an address.
Thanks.
Check decathlon site as well if you are thinking Reid, fluid Bikes range. Under $500 they are 2-3 options and they offer bike service and warranty too.
Good idea, they do heavy discount once or twice a year too
They are pretty similar, the Aldi bike seems slightly higher spec.
Aldi bike has 1x9 drive train whereas those are 3x8, so Aldi will be more efficient and simpler, but others will have wider gearing range
Aldi bike has 29 inch wheels whereas those are both 27.5 inchAny bike that you buy online will need some assembling, but is nothing to be scared of and worth learning some basic bike skills - there are plenty of youtube videos. You don't want to be the guy or girl or who has to take their bike to the bike shop and pay $70 to fix a flat or adjust brakes or a derailleur.
so Aldi bike is the way to go if i was looking in the $500-700 price range?
Hi, Regarding repairs and maintenance for Estate Bikes, we carry a full range of spare parts, and have a service network in place for warranty repairs. Our customer service number is 1300 112 534. Note we also have an instructional video on the estatebikes.com website to take you through putting the bike together. They are 85% assembled and just need finishing off, which most people can do. We supply the necessary tools in the box.
It would be good if I could order a 29er online (or in store) to avoid the sh%# fight in store on the 6th.
i don't think they are going to sell bike online, the price they are showing on website feels like some kind of marketing gimmick.
This will probably be a sh#@ fight on the 6th so is there a similar bike I can buy online within cooee of the price here?
I like the basic design of this bike, I don’t want any more gears or anything. A basic good bike
Thanks.
Can anyone provide a comparison between this bike and valk ebike (https://www.mytopia.com.au/valk-emtb-maxxis-shimano-velo-36v…)
Ignoring the fact that valk is an ebike but from the base components itself? Trying to understand whether it's worth it for me to get the aldi and then mod it myself to an ebike or just get valks ebike
I still have the bike from last year with the 1x10 deore. I still use it as my main (only) mountain bike for the trails. I have upgraded to a dropper post, tyres and upgraded the brakes.
Still goes hard…
This new model is a huge downgrade:
- 1x9…. no-name vs 1x10 deore
- mechanical disk brakes vs hydraulic
- Fork is worseI guess the question is - what is there in this price range that is comparable?
Its not no-name its Altus which is quite fine and better than what you get on most $5-600 bikes
I'm a shorter guy. Is there a height chart for the M size?
Also, Is there any standout bike less than $600 I should consider? As in, a clear winner over this bike? I haven't owned a bike in 20years 😂 don't need anything fancy, just a daily driver.
Something that does away with the front suspension - in my opinion there is not much point having entry level suspension - it just adds weight and the cost of it factored in could be better off going into other components.
Hard to get <$600 but just from a quick search this Merida looks alright at $661 (with Gold membership in 99bikes, which costs $35 tho) - https://www.99bikes.com.au/merida21-speeder-20-anthracite-bl…
- better brand, already assembled and includes a first service
- easier to get after sales support than Aldi
- Hydraulic discs
- Acera shifters & RD : the ALDI probably wins a bit with the Altus 1x9, but triples are good to start out because of the wide range
Otherwise other flat bar offerings by Reid, etc mentioned above are good.
Can't say its a clear winner - the Aldi is cheaper and slightly better with the gearing setup, but mechanical discs is a let down.
Keen to hear any other opinions on this one too. I'm in same boat.
You going to buy this bike?
In my opinion for a average person who wants to ride around the local footpaths and with the kids, the bike is probably ok value at that price point.
People are just not happy as they expected the same bike from the last couple of years at the same price. Things have changed and that deal will probably not come back for a long time to come.
i guess there are lot of other options like others have mentioned for average person for riding on local footpaths. Decathalon for instance.
I think the Decathlon one which is a bit more is just as ordinary as this one.
However you need to take in to account assembly, service from the bike shop if buying from Reid, Decathlon etc.If I was in the market to buy a bike in the future, I would wait a few months and buy one second hand now that lockdown is over in some states and people will be offloading their lockdown bikes.
I own 2 Decathlon bikes - my opinion is, for the lower end bikes Decathlon is so so (mediocre components much of a likeness to other similar priced offerings), but at least you get the warranty & a workshop to easily fix any issues, and their paid servicing is cheaper than LBS like for like (although they do service non Decathlon bikes, at least in Tempe).
Their higher end range I found is good value - sometimes the whole bike goes for less than the cost of the groupset (i.e. the CF900 and Triban RC520 on sale)
I got the previous iteration of this, the Polygon-rebranded ones, and it is overall heavy but has good components for the price I got it for $399 - but sold it off when my son didn't want to use it much. This is totally different now, and costs $70 more
Looks like some kind of issue, or Estate Bikes website is **** there contact us page does not exist. so good luck with warranty if you end up buying this bike.
Looks like bicycleonline has reduced price on polygon Cascade 2 for 493.
https://www.bicyclesonline.com.au/2021-polygon-cascade-2-27.…
Is it equivalent to aldi bike?
For the bike experts here how does this compare to polygon heist x2. I know they are in different categories but after a mountain or hybrid as mainly using on bike tracks, both sealed and gravel.
https://www.bicyclesonline.com.au/2022-polygon-heist-x2-hybr…
Hi, I know the components aren't as good as the model last year.
My teen son is after a mountain bike just for some trails and light biking.How does this look for the price, is it still a good deal with the lesser components for the price?
Also, do this below mean that some stores in NSW won't have them or no stores will have stock?29" Premium Mountain Bike Medium: new on sale date to be confirmed (selected stores)
29" Premium Mountain Bike Large: new on sale date to be confirmed (selected stores)Thanks
For Victoria it doesnt say Selected stores, it just says date to be confirmed, so looks like Victoria no store will have any stock.
Lame :(
can anybody suggest comparable bikes in features (not price) that can be purchased today?
For instance what Polygon model is a match to this 29er?Reason I ask is that looks like many are keen, but stock is not going to keep up (and I hate waiting in queues for hours to only find out there is none left)
You should check out Polygon, they do good work and have a direct sell model, in fact they made the previous premium aldi mtb. You'll probably pay 100 or 150 over what you'd pay at aldi, but you'd still be getting a great value bike.