ALDI 29" Premium Adult Mountain Bike (2016-2020)

(Written Feb 2022 about the 2022 model) I grabbed one in 2022 for $349 with cable disc brakes and the 2 x whatever driveline. I am mid 40s and got into proper riding around 2000. I know the value of good gear but bought this as a fitness bike with low expectations. It's better than expected. The shock is a pogostick (I weigh 100kg) but would be useful I suspect if you're under 85kg. Preload did nothing but it locks out fine. The discs work ok at my weight but I know the same dollars worth of v-brakes would have been more effective.... fi...

Bought the bike based on previous reviews, but the 2021 model is cheap and nasty. Had the bike since November and have only been able to ride 4 times because of faults. Firstly it had metal shavings in the rim and a fork screw that someone had left in there too, causing a flat on the second ride. It also sounded like the crank arms were about to snap off. Bike shop had to re position the back wheel as it was rubbing and re-do the gearing set up. The supplier paid for that. 2 min down the road after picking it up the noise in the crank became ...

Having read so many good thngs about the Aldi MTB I grabbed an Estate out of the aisle when they surprisingly became available again but when I unpacked quickly became aware this was not the 'Premium MTB' of years prior. How was I to know? There was very little detail abouut the bike itself on the box so who would really know. Maybe I should have inspected more closely for the word 'Premium' on the box,
It was the same price so I thought it must be the one but this has a very cheap derailleur setup, cheap forks and no hydraulic brakes.
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I bought this bike Apr ‘20. It has a serious issue with the back wheel making it unridable. I contacted Crane (Bicycles Online- Frenchs Forest) and dealt with staff who say it is a service issue and not a problem with the product. The rear wheel is far out of ‘True’ and is moving about on the rear axle on the lateral axis so that the rear wheel/tire rubs on the frame. Customer support has claimed it is my responsibility to have the bike serviced despite having only ridden it about 100km. (A few 6km round trips to work). The above mentioned tri...

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Superb bike had it for few years now.. cannot fault it ...top specs...as good as if not much better than more expensive bikes
Wished we.d bought the total
Can.t say enough good things ..no bad words to say
Just brilliantstock

Pros:
1. Great frame, especially for the price, surprisingly light and rigid. Really nice embossed labelling (althought I would prefer forest green to black as a colour)
2. Hydraulic brakes (2020 version) are smooth and responsive, and can pull the bike up really quickly on sealed road.
3. The tyres are also surprisingly good for the overall price. I have bought other cheapy in-a-box MTBs and worn flat spots within the first couple of months, but I've had this bike for six months and there is little obvious sign of wear with almost daily use.
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Bought this $449 bike in latest sale and it has been fantastic. I was weary buying a bike from Aldi but it has not missed a beat. Many friends turned up their noses and refuse to lower themselves but others with a broader mind tell me it beats their Cannondale, Trek and Giant bikes. 1 x 10 Deore gear system, solid 100mm shocks with hydraulic brakes can't be found like this on a 'brand' bike under $1200. I have ridden it 50+ km on many times and it has remained smooth and sleek. Enjoy

Packed well. Quick and easy to assemble. Impressed with the quality build throughout. Wheel balance was perfect. Gears was set up perfectly and perform fast and smooth. Comfortable seat. Very low first gear for fast take off or climbing step hills or inclines without the need to dismount. The disc breaks pull up fast and appear to improve with use. Reach down and lock the forks for road cruising. Effortlessly Got up to 35km on the flat (phone speedo app). Crank and peddling good. Fantastic on Light off road dirt trails with the front adjustabl...

I have taken this down Kalamunda trails in Perth quite a few times now and am absolutely loving the bike.
For $450 it is an absolute steal.

My only complaint is the single bolt seat post clamp doesn't hold over rocks and constantly tilted up no matter how much I tighten it. I bought a replacement dual bolt seat post for $50.

The 1x crank, internal cable routing, Deore derailleur and hydraulic brakes are fantastic and simply can't be beat at this price.

A gift from my wife's sister for helping with some handyman work has turned into an obsession. I love this bike but must admit I've made some 'small' changes.

Firstly new wheels and tyres. This began with me wanting some chunkier rubber, discovering the appeal (at least to me) of adding skinwall to an all-black frame, and in turn realising I'd have to widen the wheels to get those big tyres to sit properly. This led to a search for the widest, lightest, best value compatible rims which I eventually found. Cost? $824 for the wheelset incl hub a...

The clutch deore dereulor is awesome for jumping and keeping the chain tight. Suspension is reasonable with a tweet to suit each rider. I have risen it down a few trails now and it runs beautiful. Hydraulic brakes are amazing especially for fine control through jump sections. Highly recommend.

I have had several expensive Giant mountain bikes and this one cost a fraction of the price. It rides much better than the others, I love it and would thoroughly recommend it

Bought from Aldi for my wife. This 2020 model is (IMO) better quality in its mix of components and quality of finish as any bike you will find below $750 - (except this at $749 https://www.bicyclesonline.com.au/2020-bicycles-online-premium-mountain-bike ). That link is to a retailer that I previously bought my own bike from that after much research had a bike in each spec at least $150 but mostly around $200+ better than major established brands like Giant etc. They are the same supplier of what appears to be the same bike in that link. So happ...

Took mine to have the gears properly set up and the bike mechanic was glowing in his praise of the 2020 version. He said that if they were to sell a “name brand” with the same specs you wouldn’t get much change out of $1000!

To be honest, I expected a little bit of bike “snobbery” but he was really impressed with it and had even recommended them to a few friends who were looking at getting into MTB riding. Definitely a case of getting more than you pay for.

Have had this bike 1 week and yet to fully test it's off-road ability. (Although attached stickers tell me it is not for downhill riding or jumps!). I am 83cm tall and weigh 87kg so purchased the larger 48cm version.
My long term dirt ride has been an old 26" Raleigh non suspension bike which i have flogged around on the roughest trails taking it to the younger set with their more modern suspended equipment. I always reckoned the lighter bike with greater maneuverability made up for the lack of suspension. By necessity I have learnt to ride lo...