So was it stripped down of the $349 bike and you`d get the frame only.Comedian wrote:There is a $79 one today!
The $79 one should have gone to Aldi Specials thread.
Postby Bunged Knee » Wed Mar 14, 2018 5:05 pm
So was it stripped down of the $349 bike and you`d get the frame only.Comedian wrote:There is a $79 one today!
Postby Comedian » Wed Mar 14, 2018 9:18 pm
If they fall over it takes two people to lift them.bychosis wrote:and it's probably 22% the value of the $349 one!Comedian wrote:There is a $79 one today!
Postby tez001 » Wed Aug 29, 2018 1:46 pm
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Postby bychosis » Thu Sep 13, 2018 1:01 pm
The Aldi bike is a much better proposition, probably twice the value of the BigW bike for components alone. The rear suspension on a budget bike(being generous) is not up to MTB riding and isn’t necessary on the roads.BarryK wrote:Hi guys,
New on this forum. I considered that Aldi bike -- it is at the Mundaring store here in WA. However, decided on one from BigW
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Anyway, thought I would post this, for anyone shopping around for a mountain bike in this price range. It has one-up on the Aldi, with the rear suspension, at least that's a plus point for me. Um, the Diamondback
Postby Mububban » Thu Sep 13, 2018 1:34 pm
Good luck, hope you like it. It does look pretty sweet. But read the customer review comments on the Big W link you shared, if you hit some proper off road trails it might not last you very long. If it's for general suburban riding though it should be perfectly fineBarryK wrote:Hi guys,
New on this forum. I considered that Aldi bike -- it is at the Mundaring store here in WA. However, decided on one from BigW instead, bought it today.
Diamondback Mason, 27.5 inch wheels, disc brakes front and back, alloy frame, alloy rims, dual suspension, $329.
https://www.bigw.com.au/product/diamond ... e/p/45182/
Postby foo on patrol » Fri Sep 14, 2018 1:20 pm
I had one for 12mths and am more than happy with it. Only replaced the seat on it and tightened thsome spokes after a few rides and also readjusted the BB.gsxrboy wrote:A lad popped into work yesty with the Aldi 29er. I gave it a quick look over and adjusted some stuff for him. New for $349 I don't think you can beat it, it's pretty good all things considered. It won't scare YT but for *his* intended usage, it's more than good enough. If it ends up being a gateway bike, even better.
Most importantly, it's got another person (hopefully) active and on a bike.
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Postby Duck! » Sun Sep 08, 2019 8:25 pm
blizzard wrote:Weirdly my parents are interested in the Aldi Bike for light off road and bike path use. Seems like it would be a good bike just question on size. They are around 170cm tall, the review from AMB suggests that 170cm is the changeover from M to L size - what size would you suggest for them, the frame they are on the upper end of or the frame they are on the lower end in terms of sizing? Keep in mind neither have ridden bikes in 20 years.
There is usually some crossover in rider height range between sizes to allow for differences in leg/torso proportions; for example two riders 170cm tall, but one has long legs for their height, while the other is shorter in the legs & longer in the torso... The rider with longer legs will likely fit better on the medium frame, as the shorter top tube will fit better with their reach. The rider with shorter legs will somewhat paradoxically fit better on the large frame, as the longer frame will better suit their greater reach.bychosis wrote:Typically for off road use you aim for the smaller size when there is an option. It allows for better standover clearance and easier handling.
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