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Mens Electric Bicycle - ALDI Australia

Special buy Sat 17th April $999.



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Good luck getting spares down the track.



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Plenty of Shimano, batteries etc are available !

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Low quality running gear and frame. Who would buy Caliper brakes these days?

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Could be a good buy but 25-30Km on a 7.5Amp battery, to me would be on flat roads/tracks.

Would prefer to have a 10Amp or better still (and have) a 13Amp battery.

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Previous Aldi electric bikes have been ok quality wise, we have a couple in town that are used every day to "commute" every day between shops and residences, in one case 8km out of town up a reasonable hill.
The oldest one is about five years old and still going well despite the owners total lack of bike knowledge and maintenance. Someone else usually adjusts brakes etc occasionally and the local bike shop has fitted a new chain but otherwise both have been trouble free.

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I bought my wife an Aldi, folding, electric bike. I chose it because it was cheap and maybe my wife's riding to work was just a trend. Three years later it's still running well and getting her to and from work, 18 kms from home. 

 

I've bought a few very good things from Aldi and their follow up service is very good. 



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Dont think because its a budget price ? Its rubbish ! I have bought many things off Aldi. Cannot say anything bad ! Their replacement policy caught me by surprise . Said my coffee machine had a little corrosion. They said .. Here take this new one to replace it !! Didnt work with empty ice cream box though ! lol

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Aldi do have low-cost specials and some are very good value. I have been wondering if the latest electric bike is ok - $999 is lot to invest in finding out! I think I'll pass this one up. Some of their tools and TVs have been very good buys. And their $99 annual phone SIM is great!

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For around $300 you can but front wheel , battery, charger and control unit . Online !!

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 Negative coments again spare parts from Aldi are always  OK

 

 



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Bloody no alls again



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The 2 negative comments have been shot to bits Hydeeho. A quality product always wins out.



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Weight is probably the biggest factor, more weight, more energy is required to move it.

The Aldi bikes are 29kg, add 71kg for the rider and you are at 100kg, working range dependent upon the rider size and any luggage could be anywhere from 80kg to 120kg. The Aldi battery is probably the weakest part at 270Wh of stored energy, which is when it is relatively new and fully charged.

Working on 80% of the stored power to be available means you have around 216Wh of usable energy. Continuous riding using around 50% of the motor capacity, which is 250W, will see you out of battery power in around 2 hours of riding.

Pedal harder and you will see a longer powered time frame or distance covered, but it won't be too much more.

If you had a single battery with 560Wh capacity, things change completely, having a spare 560Wh battery can be handy for a long trip. Three of my friends belong to a bicycle touring club, they suggest 500Wh is the sweet spot for a battery as it combines enough stored power versus weight you have to carry. That said, one of them now has a 700Wh battery or thereabouts; apparently the bees knees at the moment.



-- Edited by Optimark on Wednesday 28th of April 2021 10:17:15 AM

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Aus-Kiwi wrote:

For around $300 you can but front wheel , battery, charger and control unit . Online !!

 Where? I need one for my push bike. 



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Lightinbike Store
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www.ebay.com.au/itm/273591641878

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I read an article a few years ago. For the average person who rides on the road or bike path front drive is better. If you are doing off-road rear drive is better.

Probably worth doing some homework before parting with hard earned money!



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Homework is definitely recommended.
Once done, you will find the consensus of opinion is Centre drive is considered the best option.
Rear wheel is next because at least you get the use of the gears.
Front wheel last.

Jim



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Found front drive less issue fitting . Im only using it to travel good tracks etc . If I was to go real bush it would be totally different and heaps more expensive! Just keep an eye on speed ! Keep peddling so doesnt draw attention to rangers etc .

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Thanks. 

 

I'll do some more research. The problem is that not many people have electrified recumbent bikes. 



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Stuff the electric bike. At our age a decent mobility scooter is probably better long term!

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/video/news/video-1488647/Moment-jet-powered-mobility-scooter-whizzes-racetrack.html



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Buzz the best way to electrify a recumbent is with a bottom bracket drive like a Bafang www.ebay.com.au/itm/182987809419
A couple of locals here have done it and they work well

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