Oh no, more tempting. Fortunately when I went to my local they were still full price. There were still four left and I wondered if Aldi had missed the market a bit by providing an admittedly good value bike at a price point beyond the everyday Aldi shopper.AUbicycles wrote:Delivery of 7 new bikes to Aldi warriewood with a $50 price drop.
Madness for $349 ... So if you have been holding out, check the stores now.
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Re: $399 ALDI Road Bike - Crane
Postby AUbicycles » Tue Aug 09, 2016 10:35 pm
July - Tour de France month was good, however perhaps more suitable for higher level gear because the enthusiasts are more often than not, riders anyway.
If there was an oversupply - perhaps it is about timing and and the warmer spring and summer months are more appealing for new bike buyers.
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Re: $399 ALDI Road Bike - Crane
Postby ironhanglider » Wed Aug 10, 2016 9:51 pm
What tipped me over in the end is that it does have lugs in the fork to fit a front guard, although it will require some careful work to get the guard between the top of the fork where it is quite narrow.
I'm thinking that it'll become my main commuter in time, although that will involve a front hub substitution to let me fit the dynamo lights. I couldn't run it long term with mismatched wheels.
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Re: $399 ALDI Road Bike - Crane
Postby Ross » Sat Aug 13, 2016 8:37 pm
The red one is the large 56cm, the blue is the smaller 54cm.
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Re: $399 ALDI Road Bike - Crane
Postby ironhanglider » Sun Aug 14, 2016 8:10 pm
I'll try and post a pic, but I've got to do some paid work first.
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Re: $399 ALDI Road Bike - Crane
Postby AUbicycles » Sun Aug 14, 2016 8:40 pm
Spotted a 12 year old on what I think was a Aldi Crane.... on the footpath about to tackle a monster downhill on a frame that is way way too large.
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Re: $399 ALDI Road Bike - Crane
Postby hayden94103 » Tue Aug 16, 2016 9:22 am
Do you know of any other stores that may still have this in stock? Called up a few this morning to no avail. My other bike has been trashed and would be keen to pick up a cheaper one in the mean time!
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Re: $399 ALDI Road Bike - Crane
Postby uart » Wed Aug 17, 2016 9:54 pm
I think Aldi sometimes move unsold stock around to stores that sold well on a particular special buy. Just shopping tonight at Aldi Mt Hutton (Lake Macquarie) and I noticed that another 4 bikes had turned up there. Two large and 2 mediums if anyone is interested.AUbicycles wrote:Hi hayden94103 - I don't know and can only suggest trying to call ALDI and see if they can provide info.
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Postby AUbicycles » Sat Sep 10, 2016 8:46 pm
The bike was in good knick - quality of the build and paint was good.
One criticism of the handlebars is the lack of markings to find the center point. We measured with a tape measure - marking would make it far easier.
For the setup, the brakes (brake pads) were completely out of whack so needed to be setup, alignment, toe-in and space.
And the gears - front and back needed to be tuned. On the front it was a bit tricky and we had to pull a bit of cable through because the derailleur on the big chain ring was still rubbing and the barrel adjust didn't cut it.
On the rear cassette, it was tuning the limit screws and a little bit of barrel adjuster.
On the whole, my advice was sound, new buyers will easily get stuck and disappointed unless they already plan on going to a bike shop (+$100 - $200 depending) or have a friend who can help.
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Re: $399 ALDI Road Bike - Crane
Postby KrigerOZ » Sun Sep 11, 2016 10:21 pm
Anyone who is still looking for a bike, there two M and L at Prahran, VIC.
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Postby AUbicycles » Sun Sep 11, 2016 10:35 pm
This however shouldn't be necessary - though - the shifting up or down on the front is a BIG effort - a big crunching double-click which is easier off the bike stand and on the road.
I don't think these gears are designed for trimming - so adjusting (tightening) the gear cable should help it sit better. It is a bit fiddly.
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Re: $399 ALDI Road Bike - Crane
Postby ironhanglider » Sun Sep 11, 2016 11:03 pm
The middle click is the trim position and is normal for the left shifter. Its role is precisely as you described, to avoid the noise of chain rub in the Big-Big combinations.KrigerOZ wrote:For the front derailleur when changing between gears, I thought that it should be two clicks going up or down, but then I find that it is not enough, I still get rubbing chain noise. And after some more time playing I realised that there is middle or half a click/shift which does help in my situation to avoid the chain noise. Is that middle click is normal for the front derailleur?
Anyone who is still looking for a bike, there two M and L at Prahran, VIC.
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Re: $399 ALDI Road Bike - Crane
Postby ironhanglider » Tue Sep 13, 2016 9:26 pm
The heavier bike with 50-34 vs a lighter bike with 53-39. I suspect that my choice for the day will come down to the weather conditions and whether the mudguards and rack will be worth lugging around.
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Re: $399 ALDI Road Bike - Crane
Postby kukamunga » Thu Sep 15, 2016 6:46 pm
http://flowmountainbike.com/features/350-bike-in-a-box/
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Re: $399 ALDI Road Bike - Crane
Postby Natcy » Sun Sep 25, 2016 11:30 pm
Thanks,
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Re: $399 ALDI Road Bike - Crane
Postby Arbuckle23 » Mon Sep 26, 2016 6:14 pm
Have you found an Aldi with some left?Natcy wrote:Hi guys, I'll buy this bike soon. Thanks, Nat
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Re: $399 ALDI Road Bike - Crane
Postby ironhanglider » Tue Sep 27, 2016 8:00 pm
I've just jettisoned the rear tyre of the road bike at 1590km. I could get more life out of it, but it had survived 1000km before the first puncture, and 500km before the next. Since my bike is a commuter I don't want to be fixing flats when I have to go places. So it is time for the 28mm Rubena Flash.
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Re: $399 ALDI Road Bike - Crane
Postby Arbuckle23 » Wed Sep 28, 2016 9:46 am
Keen to see the clearance.
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Re: $399 ALDI Road Bike - Crane
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So sad
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