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29er Mountain Bike, 10 Speed $499.00 @ ALDI

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29er Mountain Bike, 10 Speed $499.00 @ ALDI
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WatchNerd on 18/10/2023 - 09:28 aldi.com.au (4872 clicks)
Last edited 23/10/2023 - 22:52 by 1 other user

On Sale Sat 28 October - Mountain Bike & Outdoor Activities

Premium Hardtail Mountain Bike - Large or Medium
With 29” wheels for on or off road riding
Contemporary geometry and 720mm wide handlebars puts
You in control when the going gets rough
Low maintenance mechanical disc brakes with 180mm rotors
Shimano gears and durable components throughout

  • Large size aluminium frame with internal cable routing & contemporary geometry
  • 29" suspension fork with 100mm trave and alloy lowers
  • Aluminium riser bar 720mm wide
  • Shimano 10 speed gears
  • Aluminium narrow wide chainring
  • Sealed bottom bracket
  • Mechanical disc brakes with 180mm rotors
  • Double wall 29" aluminium rims
  • 29" x 2.25" tyres
  • Aluminium flat pedals
  • 27.2mm aluminium seat post
  • 1 Year Warranty

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  • NotReallyaMoneySaver on 18/10/2023 - 09:31
    +1

    https://www.anacondastores.com/cycling/bikes/mountain-bikes/…

    Wouldn't this bike be better at the discounted price? You can frequently get it at $600 but they must have changed it to $800 recently.

    • UberIsCool on 18/10/2023 - 09:42

      What about this one? https://www.anacondastores.com/cycling/bikes/fluid-nitro-men…

      It’s $349

      • NotReallyaMoneySaver on 18/10/2023 - 09:44

        I was finding a 2nd hand bike and I frequently saw that specific bike. They were charging more for 2nd hand than for brand new. Also the one I mentioned, has slightly better specs for $100 more if you are able to get the bike for $600.

        • UberIsCool on 18/10/2023 - 09:45

          The one i commented on is $349

          • NotReallyaMoneySaver on 18/10/2023 - 09:51

            @UberIsCool: I know. I saw the Fluid Nitro frequently on Facebook Marketplace and Gumtree selling more for 2nd hand than brand new.

            • gfjh567gh3 on 18/10/2023 - 11:19

              @NotReallyaMoneySaver: I was thinking of getting a pushie to ride to the shops. Couldn't believe there weren't any cheap ones on fb/gt. You're right, you may as well go to Anaconda and buy new

      • bargaino on 18/10/2023 - 09:55
        +4

        The fluid is a great price if you can find stock anywhere.
        But the ALDI has significantly better components.

        • UberIsCool on 18/10/2023 - 10:58
          -8

          10 speed at Aldi vs 24 speed though

          • Nedward on 18/10/2023 - 11:00
            +8

            @UberIsCool: More gears does not equal better quality when it comes to bicycles. Mountain bikes especially are not geared for high speeds.

          • rickdwp on 18/10/2023 - 11:10

            @UberIsCool: You don't need 24 speeds though, most people, most of the time 10 will be fine. Gears become a marketing feature more then anything at some point in time.

          • bargaino on 18/10/2023 - 11:28
            +3

            @UberIsCool: You make that sound like a good thing :-)
            1x10 vs 3x8.

    • rickdwp on 18/10/2023 - 11:11
      +4

      The fake 'Reg Price' from Anaconda is so annoying. Shit shouldn't be legal

    • poohduck on 18/10/2023 - 12:57
      +1

      8x vs 10x, 160mm vs 180mm, 700mm vs 720mm, 27.5 vs 29.

      The biggest factor here is the anaconda bike is a 3 x 8x (24speed). It looks like the 29er is a 10x. The 3x front derailer is a pia for most riders who just don't understand it, and it's more complex. Most reasonable bikes have been 1x for years now. That alone would make me choose the aldi bike.

      Bigger disc brakes on the 29er are probably equivalent to the smaller brakes on the 27.5.

  • UberIsCool on 18/10/2023 - 09:40
    +1

    Anyone bought something like this form Aldi? Will it die just after a year?

    • Eugklng on 18/10/2023 - 09:49
      +5

      I'm not sure if they use the same parts in this model but I bought one like at least 5 yrs ago and use it for commute to work. Done at least 20k km on it at least and only had to change the usual consumable like brake pads, chains, tyres and 1 cassette.

      Only problem I have with this bike is the weight, its really heavy!

      • zealmax on 18/10/2023 - 10:13
        +10

        I have the 9 speed one from 4 or 5 years ago. Weight is around 14KG. Riding a heavy bike made me lose weight. My weight loss offsets the weight of the bike.

      • UberIsCool on 18/10/2023 - 10:56
        -4

        20km in 5 years? Your commute must be short!

      • Nedward on 18/10/2023 - 11:03
        +2

        Those were quality bikes made by Polygon, I have one too. Unfortunately they are no longer being sold at Aldi.

    • NotReallyaMoneySaver on 18/10/2023 - 09:50
      +3

      You're better of getting something from 99 bikes from that price range. You'd get a better piece of mind with specs from actually known brands

      • fdawg on 18/10/2023 - 09:55
        +2

        Or second hand. Heaps of people buy decent hardtails, catch the bug and then want a dual suspension mtb.

        • NotReallyaMoneySaver on 18/10/2023 - 09:58
          +3

          Second hand is worth it if you know what you are doing and know if the bike is in good quality or not. I bought mine first hand because I like the peace of mind of warranties. I also got my bike for an absolute steal, getting it half price.

        • browser on 18/10/2023 - 10:11

          Only if you know how to do basic maintenance, adjusting derailleurs, changing brake pads, etc.

          Otherwise just buy a new one for peace of mind, most if not all bike shops would tune the bike for free in the first year.

    • nubzy on 18/10/2023 - 10:25
      +3

      I bought a 29er like 5 years ago from Aldi and it has been great. I think it was $349.

      It had good reviews from MTB community and I believe it was also sold by a reputable bike shop for double the price under a different brand.

      • abuch47 on 18/10/2023 - 17:20
        +1

        They used to be polygon (Indonesian made) excellent value (also sold by bicycles online) now they are fluid and a bit lesser. That said I know people who snapped the frame doing small jumps and mine is always having small maintenance issues despite’s being very well maintained by myself and a mech. Dropper post its set for anything.

    • billadm on 18/10/2023 - 11:03

      this form Aldi? Will it die just after a year?

      Why wouldn't it die after one year something similar from another store?

    • kanu666 on 18/10/2023 - 11:55

      They used to have quality components for cheap and likely (heard rumors in previous years discussions) every year changing for cheaper lower quality ones. This used to be a good thing about 5 years ago, but you won't know about this year model until you get it

    • poohduck on 18/10/2023 - 12:59
      +1

      the best bikes will die if they're not maintained. Cheap bikes tend to end up on the scrap heap because the people who buy them don't know much about bikes and don't really care.

    • two_shirts on 18/10/2023 - 18:01

      I bought what I assume was an earlier iteration for $399 in about 2016. Converted it to an e-bike with a Befang BBSHD kit. Done about 12k km including hammering on mountain bike trails with issues whatsoever. Frame and parts all quality brands.

  • bargaino on 18/10/2023 - 09:45
    +1

    Note they sell 2 sizes, medium and large.
    Not much detail given. Still the 11-42 cassette and made by Polygon?

    A lot of people will probably buy this as their main bike, using on road. And they will find the top gear is very slow with that small single chain-ring.
    2020 model review: https://www.ambmag.com.au/gallery/we-test-the-aldi-premium-2…

    • Punkboy on 18/10/2023 - 10:14

      Pretty sure the last lot of Aldi bikes were no longer Polygon.

    • Volution on 18/10/2023 - 10:30

      I have the polygon version and so far it's good value for the quality components. Can't complain for casual use.

    • poohduck on 18/10/2023 - 13:02

      most bikes are geared too high for most people. Pushing big wheels and wide tires - you'd only get into top gear on a decline. I think you'd be wanting more lower gears if there are hills around, especially on a 29er.

  • perfectlydark on 18/10/2023 - 09:47
    +1

    fine for a beater/commuter, probably wouldnt trust on any serious downhill and not if you want to get more into cycling. will feel like a lump of concrete on the road

    • poohduck on 18/10/2023 - 13:04

      This would be a great commuter. I wouldn't trust anything on a serious downhill unless I was sure of my maintenance; it's really that simple most of the time.

  • xkwizt on 18/10/2023 - 10:05
    +4

    Bang for buck, good starting bike, don't go too hard downhill on super rough terrain or huge jumps.

  • Naigrabzo on 18/10/2023 - 10:14

    Weight might be a conseration for some.

  • GarryBriggs on 18/10/2023 - 10:18

    Does anyone know wether the basketball hoop at Aldi any good

  • cryptos on 18/10/2023 - 10:22
    +3

    Looks like the specs are down on the one I brought pre covid; made a great donor ebike, had hydraulic brakes back then, this one is mechanical..

  • erasimos on 18/10/2023 - 10:28
    +13

    These Estate bikes are distributed by Tempo. They are no way in the same class as the Polygon versions they sold a few years ago. Having said that I did buy one when they were clearing them out for my son as he was getting too big for his current bike.

    While the big chain stores like Rebel and Anaconda's bikes are better than the department store bikes and now most of the Aldi bikes they only approach value at their discount price.
    Its also best to have them set up so factor that into the cost. Expect squeaky brakes and misaligned gears. I lost a rear derailleur on a Fluid bike because it went into the wheel. Thankfully I got it on clearance and even with the cost of a new derailleur it was still good value and a slight upgrade.

    • Nedward on 18/10/2023 - 10:37

      +1 for good info.

    • billadm on 18/10/2023 - 11:09
      -1

      Expect squeaky brakes and misaligned gears

      This could happen to any bike you buy in a box so if you're not that kind of shopper, I advice you buy from a retail bicycle shop and pay $$$ for the service.

      • poohduck on 18/10/2023 - 13:05

        of course, everything needs maintenance. This isn't the fault of cheap bikes; it's the fault of the people who buy cheap bikes.

        • boozed on 23/10/2023 - 15:48

          Correction: It's the fault of people who sell cheap bikes

    • evgpek on 20/10/2023 - 09:17

      I’ve owned this bike for two years and have invested $450 in repairs thus far. Despite the maintenance, I still enjoy using it. Fortunately, I managed to claim reimbursement for some of the repairs directly from Tempo by providing receipts. The issues mainly involved a too-short brake cable and some necessary mechanical adjustments.

  • Cluster on 18/10/2023 - 10:39

    The problem with buying an ALDI bike is where are you going to get spare parts from if something breaks? Go to a dedicated bike store and get a bike there instead.

    • dreamstation on 18/10/2023 - 10:42
      +1

      Keep local bike shops going too. Unfortunately the last shop in my town closed down last year.

    • pizzaguy on 18/10/2023 - 10:46
      +6

      Spare parts for a generic bike? You just go to a bike store and get the parts.

      When you buy a pizza base from Bakers Delight you don't say it's hard to find compatibile toppings.

      • erasimos on 18/10/2023 - 11:03
        +2

        Yeah except for maybe the derailer hanger.

        Took a couple of months to find a compatible one as there are a couple of thousand designs.

        Almost went to an engineering place to have one fabricated.

        • Calvin27 on 18/10/2023 - 14:02

          In fairness even big brand bikes can be hard to buy hangers for. Best bet is ebay or aliexpress.

    • Boodek on 18/10/2023 - 10:50
      +2

      There is nothing that is going to break/wear out that you can't get from your local bike shop or somewhere like Cyclingdeal.

    • billadm on 18/10/2023 - 11:13
      +1

      where are you going to get spare parts from if something breaks

      They're generic spare parts you can find anywhere just do your homework and research.
      But I assume that you need to buy from a retail store and you still get generic (brand) spare parts and pay 50% more for the same items.

    • poohduck on 18/10/2023 - 13:05

      any bike store, kmart, ebay, amazon, online bike stores etc. It's all off the shelf stuff

  • kurdoxan on 18/10/2023 - 10:41

    how is this compared to Trek Marlin 5 or 6?

    • sheikyerbouti on 18/10/2023 - 10:48
      +6

      Crap. The Trek marlin will be a better buy in every way.

    • poohduck on 18/10/2023 - 16:25

      The aldi bike is better. The marlin 5 is a 3 x 7 gear setup; that alone is enough to look elsewhere. The rest of it looks comparable (cheap). The marlin looks more comparable to the anaconda bike.

  • sheikyerbouti on 18/10/2023 - 10:53
    +10

    You are much better off spending the extra $20-40 and getting a Merida or Silverback MTB from 99 Bikes. Anacond'as home brand Fluid bikes are also crap, so heavy with super basic components.

    Lighter frame
    Better components
    Shop service network - easy for warranty
    Brand name reliability.

    27.5" $539 https://www.99bikes.com.au/merida21-big-seven-10-md-race-red…
    26" $519 https://www.99bikes.com.au/merida21-matts-6-5-v-black-green
    29" $538 https://www.99bikes.com.au/22silverback-stride-29-hd-teal-bl… <- has HYDRAULIC disc brakes

    Also, MTBs are shit for commuting to work on the road. You need a road bike for this. On a MTB half your energy is wasted in friction and fork compression (if the forks don't lock) rather than on motion. The Aldi bikes don't specify if the forks can be locked or not.

    If you want a basic commuter bike to ride to work or around town, not on trails, look at something like this for the same price: Merida Speeder 10 for $399 https://www.99bikes.com.au/merida21-speeder-10-v-matt-black-…

    • billadm on 18/10/2023 - 11:25
      -2

      29" $538 https://www.99bikes.com.au/22silverback-stride-29-hd-teal-bl

      has HYDRAULIC disc brakes

      I don't comment on the other bikes you suggested because they are not 29" but the Aldi bike has Tektro dual-piston hydraulic brakes.

      lighter frame

      Are you able to define lighter with numbers?

      better components

      How better, feeling or value for money?

      easy for warranty

      Same goes for Aldi.

      Brand name reliability

      Where does it say 99 Bikes is a better brand than Aldi?

      • Punkboy on 18/10/2023 - 12:09
        +3

        Aldi Description states:
        Mechanical disc brakes with 180mm rotors

        • billadm on 18/10/2023 - 13:25

          My bad, I read the review from @bargaino link which relates to a 2020 model: https://www.ambmag.com.au/gallery/we-test-the-aldi-premium-2…

          But if the bike has a good value for the money, I wouldn't mind the mechanical disc brakes.
          In case of failures it's just a matter of replacing a cable and you save a lot of money and time.
          With hydraulic brakes if you're that kind of DIY, you need to buy more expensive parts and tools and replace the oil at intervals.
          Or you send the bike to the mechanic and good luck, it'll be more expensive to service.

          • PukeyLuke on 18/10/2023 - 15:06
            +1

            @billadm: I bought this bike after reading the ambmag article a couple of years ago and am really happy with the bike.
            The bike had also been dramatically reduced in price down to $299 at my local ALDI store, so I couldn't resist.
            It's been a great bike, I love the brakes, the size is perfect for me, I'm 188cm 6ft 2in.
            The only issue is there's no free service or warranty repair, it's either repair it yourself or return it for a refund.

            • WatchNerd on 18/10/2023 - 15:28

              @PukeyLuke: Lots of instructional vids on Youtube, so easy to learn. I used to pick up old bikes thrown out in hard rubbish clean ups to practice on.

              I even learnt how to fix a heavily buckled wheel.

            • billadm on 18/10/2023 - 15:37

              @PukeyLuke:

              there's no free service or warranty repair

              Under the Australian Consumer Laws you have the right to warranty and regarding the free (one) service that is something not compulsory, so do you want the cake and cherries on the top?

              • PukeyLuke on 18/10/2023 - 21:13

                @billadm: I understand that warranty is a right under Australian Consumer Law, but my point is that ALDI doesn't have the facilities to repair your ALDI bike but they offer a refund under warranty (yes by law). Whereas a bike shop will usually offer a free service, yes it's not compulsory but I don't think I've ever bought a bike for myself or a family member without being offered a free service as part of buying a new bike.

                • billadm on 18/10/2023 - 22:27

                  @PukeyLuke:

                  ALDI offer a refund under warranty

                  a bike shop will usually offer a free service

                  Good, good, you give more value to a one off cheap service while they can't fix your faulty bike versus the refund of your full money and you move on LOL

          • neofelis on 23/10/2023 - 07:17
            -1

            @billadm: It's a simple bleed kit… They're very common and cheap.

      • poohduck on 18/10/2023 - 13:08

        triple chainset - no thankyou. The aldi one is looking better by this alone. Even worse, it's a 3x7

      • Tiggrrrrr on 18/10/2023 - 14:42
        +2

        The brand is Silverback not 99Bikes, they are the Retailer. The Aldi bike contains no information on what brand the frame or components are.

        e.g. Front fork:
        99 Bikes (Silverback) - Vaxa 860S AMS 29" Coil, 100mm, Hydraulic Lockout, QR
        ALDI - 29" suspension fork with 100mm travel and alloy lowers
        Brakes:
        Tektro Hydraulic Disc Brakes, 160/160mm rotors, vs
        Mechanical disc brakes with 180mm rotors
        Rear Derailleur:
        MICROshift RD M21L 1/7, vs
        …

        If you haven't heard of Silverback, they are German based. Annie Last rode a Silverback (Superspeed SBC carbon hardtail) to victory at the UCI Mountain World Cup at Lenzerheide in 2017 (finishing 7th across the whole competition). No riders were using bicycle brands purchased from Aldi.

        • poohduck on 18/10/2023 - 18:17

          at this price level it has nothing to do with the higher end models from the same brand. It's probably not even made by silverback. There's only so much you can do to that price - the gearing setup is the biggest downer for silverback, fluid, trek bikes in this price range; the aldi is the only one with a 1x10, the others are 3x7 or 3x8.

          • neofelis on 23/10/2023 - 07:18
            +1

            @poohduck: Why do you want a 1x10? The chain stays are rubbish anyway so it defeats the purpose.
            The derailure has no clutch so why is 1x10 important? Your chain will drop off anyway..
            It's a poor gear ratio. Anyone would go 1x11 or 1x12.

            There is quite a big gap in 1x10.

            The missing detail is what is the chainring? 10-36? 10-42? This makes a massive difference from utter garbage to garbage.

            • Blacklite on 15/11/2023 - 16:08

              @neofelis: 1x10 means one chainring and 10 cogs on the back. It has nothing to do with gear ratio's.

              10-36 or 10-42 aren't numbers that refer to the chainring. They refer to the range of the rear gear cassette.

              How to spot someone that doesn't know what they are talking about….

        • billadm on 18/10/2023 - 22:29

          No riders were using bicycle brands purchased from Aldi

          No riders were using bicycle brands purchased from Mercedes LOL

    • Keg227 on 18/10/2023 - 11:37
      +1

      I can confirm that the Aldi suspension forks are lockable. At least on their previous model

      • poohduck on 18/10/2023 - 13:10
        -4

        that is really a useless feature

        • Tiggrrrrr on 18/10/2023 - 14:47

          Surely that depends on usage case? If you are mainly riding on pavement/road, then it can be useful. However, for this usage case not sure why you wouldn't just use a road bike.

          • poohduck on 18/10/2023 - 18:22
            +1

            @Tiggrrrrr: No, I can't imagine when it would be useful. These are only 100mm, which is pretty firm already. If you ride at all on pavement or road or both then you know it's still pretty bumpy most places. If they were soft, there might be an argument; cheap bikes tend to be hard to bottom out; I would be surprised if you could - they err on the side of caution. I use an old fluid momentum for urban use. It was the bike I learned to ride down steps on - tough as nails. I like it because it's heavy and cheap - which is why it's my urban bike.

            • Tiggrrrrr on 18/10/2023 - 20:16

              @poohduck: Fair enough, I don't use mine. But I'm the opposite, I like my bike light to haul my fat arse around. I don't tend to ride down stairs or off road these days (except when I cut through someone's front lawn). Don't want to break my hip.

              • poohduck on 18/10/2023 - 20:35
                +1

                @Tiggrrrrr: the thing is that it has suspension forks - they're there already. There's no point disabling them - they will still weigh the same. This is a reasonably heavy bike I imagine, much like mine (around 12 - 14kg?) I imagine you might have a hybrid - a lighter build, skinnier tires etc. Personally I like an mtb for urban duty - bigger tires are harder to push, but more forgiving on rough stuff and your butt. A cheap mtb is also less of a target for theft. Mine is well maintained and has a seat dropper (for going down stairs etc), otherwise it still looks cheap, although I think a knowing person would see the changes I've made and that it is well maintained.

                • Tiggrrrrr on 18/10/2023 - 20:48
                  +1

                  @poohduck: "A cheap mtb is also less of a target for theft"

                  Yeah I must admit I generally only park it at home in the brick shed or in the bike lockup at work.

                  Its just under 12kg, so I don't know if that qualifies as light, but is 1.7kg lighter than my previous bike, so that's a win I guess. Oh, and yes, much thinner tyres.

    • UberIsCool on 18/10/2023 - 11:38

      20% back with AMEX also

  • commoncents on 18/10/2023 - 11:14
    +1

    I can say as someone who bought this bike DONT DO IT! it was the worst thing I have ever purchased. Literally broke about a week after and they would not replace it, only repairs. So it went to the bike shop 3 times and cost them $400, when all I asked for was a refund. Even after all the repairs (new bottom bracket, gearing adjustments, brake adjustments, metal found floating in the rim that kept deflating the tyres) it was still terrible.

    • billadm on 18/10/2023 - 11:30

      broke about a week after

      If it was a major failure, it was your right for a full refund, maybe you didn't manage well your consumer rights.
      By the way, this bike is a different and improved version compared to the previous ones.

      • Tiggrrrrr on 18/10/2023 - 14:50
        +1

        "By the way, this bike is a different and improved version compared to the previous ones."

        Do you have a source for this? Seems like a good price for my Nephew, but would be nice to know what the components are.

        • billadm on 18/10/2023 - 16:39

          would be nice to know what the components are

          I would check Aldi's return policy.

      • commoncents on 18/10/2023 - 16:20

        Thats exactly what they said when I bought this one, new and improved. you would be better off with a kmart bike. I did speak with Aldi and the bike company who handles any repairs, they wanted the opportunity to repair it, which at the time seems reasonable and you don't exactly know that its going to be a huge cost and a big repair, until they start. So I asked for a refund upfront to make it easier, they wanted to repair, I agreed.. my bad. Its just not a well put together bike, feels very cheap. I would be surprised if there are any diffrences this year, but go for it! I'll wait with the popcorn

        • billadm on 18/10/2023 - 19:21
          -2

          they wanted to repair, I agreed.. my bad

          Don't blame Aldi if you don't know the difference between warranty and merchant's return policy.

      • poohduck on 18/10/2023 - 18:24

        consumer rights don't really mean anything in Australia. It's really up to the business.

        • billadm on 18/10/2023 - 19:24

          consumer rights don't really mean anything in Australia

          There are too many croocks that doesn't mean that there is no consumer rights.

          It's really up to the business

          100% wrong, it's up to you to pursue a matter or let it go.

          • poohduck on 18/10/2023 - 19:27

            @billadm: exactly - it's up to you or of course the business. Consumer rights aren't going to help you.

            • billadm on 18/10/2023 - 19:46

              @poohduck:

              it's up to you or of course the business

              100% wrong, it's a case by case issue and you start by looking at the payment method.
              The business will try to scam you but again if you let it go, don't blame the business but yourself.

    • UberIsCool on 18/10/2023 - 12:03
      +1

      Hence my comment above about if it’ll last yet people seem sure it will. Don’t want to buy something like this not from a bike store or somewhere that won’t give a full refund without interrogation

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