New Aldi "Premium" Mountain Bike?
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New Aldi "Premium" Mountain Bike?
Postby Brotality » Mon Nov 11, 2013 7:32 pm
Just saw this offer at Aldi https://www.aldi.com.au/en/special-buys ... tain-bike/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
and didn't think of anyone better to ask than you guys.
It certainly looks cool and cheap as hell. I'm guessing they are using the worst shifters available but is the frame worth anything?
I currently have a Giant Talon 2014 which cured my "upgrade-itis" for the time being, but I think I still have a mild case of "collection-itis"
I appreciate all opinions!
thanks guys!
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Re: New Aldi "Premium" Mountain Bike?
Postby mitzikatzi » Mon Nov 11, 2013 7:58 pm
Yes. Ring up a scrap metal merchant and ask what about 4kg of aluminum alloy is worth.Brotality wrote:....snip...is the frame worth anything? ....snip
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Re: New Aldi "Premium" Mountain Bike?
Postby bychosis » Mon Nov 11, 2013 8:11 pm
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Re: New Aldi "Premium" Mountain Bike?
Postby RonK » Mon Nov 11, 2013 8:20 pm
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Re: New Aldi
Postby systema83 » Tue Nov 12, 2013 3:25 pm
Let me guess, "Premium Shinmano Black Fork Mountain Bike"?RonK wrote:How long before Jennay is reselling them?
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Re: New Aldi "Premium" Mountain Bike?
Postby lucky7 » Tue Nov 12, 2013 9:46 pm
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Re: New Aldi "Premium" Mountain Bike?
Postby Brotality » Tue Nov 12, 2013 11:14 pm
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Re: New Aldi "Premium" Mountain Bike?
Postby bychosis » Wed Nov 13, 2013 6:15 am
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Re: New Aldi "Premium" Mountain Bike?
Postby timbo » Fri Nov 15, 2013 1:13 pm
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Re: New Aldi "Premium" Mountain Bike?
Postby Jondalar » Fri Nov 15, 2013 4:34 pm
How could an alloy frame MTB end up weighing 18kg, mine is only just over 11kgtimbo wrote:And it weighs only 18kg, as well.
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Re: New Aldi "Premium" Mountain Bike?
Postby Mulger bill » Fri Nov 15, 2013 8:41 pm
Because everything else on that frame is made from crucible steel and barely reycled coke bottles.Jondalar wrote:How could an alloy frame MTB end up weighing 18kg, mine is only just over 11kgtimbo wrote:And it weighs only 18kg, as well.
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Re: New Aldi "Premium" Mountain Bike?
Postby trailgumby » Fri Nov 15, 2013 9:04 pm
A kickstand. You'd think after paying almost $(mumble mumble) they'd have at least given me that. I think I'm going to complain.
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Re: New Aldi "Premium" Mountain Bike?
Postby ironhanglider » Fri Nov 15, 2013 9:42 pm
Cheers,
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Re: New Aldi "Premium" Mountain Bike?
Postby ldrcycles » Fri Nov 15, 2013 10:00 pm
+1, if I had the cash i'd be grabbing one of those with both hands.ironhanglider wrote:The Cruiser is better value, and lighter.
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Re: New Aldi "Premium" Mountain Bike?
Postby Mulger bill » Sat Nov 16, 2013 6:03 pm
I'm sure there's a couple hiding deep in one of the gloomier recesses of my shed or cellar, free if you post a pictrailgumby wrote:I knew there was something my Scalpel 29r was missing.
A kickstand.
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Re: New Aldi "Premium" Mountain Bike?
Postby AUbicycles » Sat Nov 16, 2013 10:01 pm
Do does it mean that their $12.99 helmets are to be avoided? They are AUS?NZ compliant
I think the repair stands have been discussed here before ($34.99)
I am a fan of Aldi, their recent TV ad is fanastic. I guess the thing about Aldi is you pick and chose, if you want a decent bike that you will actually ride, don't buy from a supermarket.
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Re: New Aldi "Premium" Mountain Bike?
Postby m@ » Sun Nov 17, 2013 7:33 am
Helmets look fine; if I hadn't just bought a Kali I'd've probably grabbed one as a "crashable" mtb helmet.
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