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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 (4912 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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  • Cleremy on 18/10/2023 - 11:14

    I managed to finally get one in 2020 if memory serves (had to line up early), you get a lot of bike for the money. However I didn't think about how a larger bike would be more difficult to fit in a car. So a 26 incher may be better if you put your bike in your car regularly.

    • WatchNerd on 18/10/2023 - 11:28
      +1

      Aren't the wheels quick release though?

      • Cleremy on 20/10/2023 - 19:36
        +1

        Yes. I have experimented with taking off the back wheel as well as the front a number of times, but found the back wheel difficult to get back on easily, and now the rear brake pads rub. Maybe I just need more practice but it still wasn't convenient enough that I'd do it on a regular basis.

  • Keg227 on 18/10/2023 - 11:30
    +1

    I bought the one from 2018. Has been a decent hardtail with some fairly high intensity use including doing a 50km MTB comp on it! Has held up quite well. Only changes I've made were upgrading the brakes to Shimano brakes. Gears are both simple and good quality Shimano 1x10 so it's extremely easy to use. The biggest improvements that could have been made is the weight - definitely could be a lighter. High gears do leave a bit to be desired as it maxes out on speed relatively quickly due to the nature of the 1x10 gears so if you're doing any commuting on a regular basis, I wouldn't recommend it but if you're looking to do some actual mountain biking in line with it's intended purpose it will get the job done. That being said I do think the deal from a few years ago was a lot better I think it was around $300 and the amount of bike you got for the money was well worth it

    • umexcuseme on 18/10/2023 - 12:03

      definitely could be a lighter.

      With cheap hardtails they're either going to be heavy and durable or light and flimsy. Heavy is good anyway, just makes for a better workout.

      • poohduck on 18/10/2023 - 13:12
        +1

        anything cheap isn't going to be light. With bikes, the more you pay the less you get (re weight)

    • m0tyrider on 18/10/2023 - 13:14

      I have a 2019 Giant Talon 3 29er - how would you say they compare?

      I just commute on my bike and ride on bike path's - been thinking about a different bike as I do more commuting/long distance.

        • Punkboy on 18/10/2023 - 17:24

          Doesnt look very Gotham

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

          NYC, US dollars - I imagine shipping would cost another $500?

      • trongy on 19/10/2023 - 08:42

        I would say they are fairly similar. I would give a slight edge to the Giant.

        I don't see any point in buying a second bike that's the same as the first. Either upgrade the Giant to make it more suitable for the type of riding you do. (e.g. faster tyres if you don't ride it off road) or save up for a next level bike.

  • Tradey on 18/10/2023 - 18:43
    +2

    Another far better $500 bike here:

    https://www.progearbikes.com.au/products/breakout-dr-hardtai…

    • poohduck on 18/10/2023 - 18:55
      +1

      it's better than the other non aldi postings. It really looks much the same give and take, 1x10 on the aldi vs 1x9 (advantage aldi). Hydraulic vs cable brakes (advantage progear). But then the progear has 160mm rotors compared to 180mm rotors on the aldi - that's a big difference. 160mm rotors on a 29er is…concerning? It would be fine if you ride in a flat area or a light person (< 60kg) - I doubt you'd ever lock the wheels up trying to stop. I had 160mm rotors on a cheap 26" mtb (anaconda fluid) that I use for urban duties - even on that I swapped the front out for a 180mm rotor and caliper bracket to suit. 29" is going to be much worse.

  • rel on 18/10/2023 - 20:55
    +2

    If you are a big guy size XL or XXL then this is probably a better option from a real bike company for only $100 more:
    https://www.specialized.com/au/en/rockhopper-29/p/199589?col…

  • neofelis on 18/10/2023 - 21:33

    I'll put everything into prospective.. for anything even entry level you'll pay $340 for a 1 X 11 deore setup with new hub and $300 on deore brakes.
    You'll pay $700 for SLX and close to $900 for XT 4 pots.
    For anything decent you'll pay $600-$800 on brakes.

    A front fork would be close to $900 now..

    That excludes, frame, tyres, pedals, tubeless setup etc…

    That's what these bikes are worth. Take it even on an easy trail and see how you go with stopping. Bet you'll crap your pants lol

    Even a Maxxis tyre would be $90 each. So ask yourself, what is this bike REALLY worth?

    Look at a commencal meta ht or ragley mmmbop and you'll see the huge difference…
    What do people look for in hardtails in 2023?
    64 head tube angle or lower and 425mm chain stay length.

  • requium94 on 19/10/2023 - 14:11

    Hey my friend wants to know if these support people who are morbidly obese

    • poohduck on 23/10/2023 - 13:24

      the biggest issue would be seat comfort. More weight is more pressure on your sit bones - I would be looking for an after market seat no matter what you get. With seats don't fall into the wider is better trap - a seat should be wide enough for the width between your sit bones. I would look for an mtb that has 36 spokes on the back wheel. Larger tires will mean more protection for the rim, and a bit more comfort for your but. Front suspension on cheap mtb are usually pretty stiff, so they should be OK. You want big brake rotors - look for at least 180mm front and rear. I just did a count of the spokes on the front wheel of the aldi bike, it looks as though it has 36 spokes. If you didn't want to spend much for a more purpose built bike (ideal would be 27.5" wheels with 36 spokes; smaller is stronger. Also 180mm rotors on smaller wheels = more braking force) this would be in the ballpark. Just look for a seat to suit you - that will take some research.

  • bauser99 on 02/11/2023 - 15:22

    Anyone bought this and can share first impressions?

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