Comments on: Sneering at the supermarket bike http://treadly.net/2008/11/10/sneering-at-the-supermarket-bike/ Work is just something I do between bike rides Fri, 04 May 2012 07:22:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Treadly and Me http://treadly.net/2008/11/10/sneering-at-the-supermarket-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-16494 Treadly and Me Sat, 17 Sep 2011 00:29:06 +0000 http://treadly.net/2008/11/10/sneering-at-the-supermarket-bike/#comment-16494 <p>I think Aldi has been sourcing its folding bike from a different manufacturer since 2010. The 2011 folding bike model doesn't look much like a Dahon to me.</p> I think Aldi has been sourcing its folding bike from a different manufacturer since 2010. The 2011 folding bike model doesn’t look much like a Dahon to me.

]]> By: cubbieberry http://treadly.net/2008/11/10/sneering-at-the-supermarket-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-16457 cubbieberry Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:49:32 +0000 http://treadly.net/2008/11/10/sneering-at-the-supermarket-bike/#comment-16457 <p>Your post from 2008 is still relevant after 3years..</p> <p>It's now September 2011 and once again, ALDI is selling the folding bike</p> <p>..just $149! (o_0)</p> <p>I got a Dahon Ciao D5 and wasn't cheap. Am grabbing this ALDI bike straightaway!</p> <p>ps are you on Twitter too?</p> Your post from 2008 is still relevant after 3years..

It’s now September 2011 and once again, ALDI is selling the folding bike

..just $149! (o_0)

I got a Dahon Ciao D5 and wasn’t cheap. Am grabbing this ALDI bike straightaway!

ps are you on Twitter too?

]]> By: Galvo Man http://treadly.net/2008/11/10/sneering-at-the-supermarket-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-2523 Galvo Man Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:37:49 +0000 http://treadly.net/2008/11/10/sneering-at-the-supermarket-bike/#comment-2523 <p>I've found this website through googling for info on the Aldi Foldable Bike in the "from thurs 15 oct ..." (2009) catalog.</p> <p>(Hope Chriss could get one this time)</p> <p>I THINK it's the same bike with a taller model sitting on it & therefore the seat & handlebars are adjusted higher. 32mm is fairly wide to carry on buses or trams which is what I would want a folding bike for, so I probably won't buy one. (Still tempted). However I guess for a car boot it would be good. (If I get a motor vehicle it will be a van or ute so foldability not necessary).</p> <p>I'm interested in all sorts of ultra-light vehicles, not just human-powered or two-wheeled. It might be a good idea for cycling advocates/activists to talk about human-powered vehicles rather than bicycles. Recumbant trikes & quikes?, with a suspension at least on the seat,might be more practical for the obese that most need to get more low-impact exercise & their users face most of the same issues. I bought some skate buds to use as portable transportation but discovered keeping your feet an appropriate distance apart takes a lot of effort. The helmet takes up more space than the buds. A folding helmet would be good.</p> I’ve found this website through googling for info on the Aldi Foldable Bike in the “from thurs 15 oct …” (2009) catalog.

(Hope Chriss could get one this time)

I THINK it’s the same bike with a taller model sitting on it & therefore the seat & handlebars are adjusted higher. 32mm is fairly wide to carry on buses or trams which is what I would want a folding bike for, so I probably won’t buy one. (Still tempted). However I guess for a car boot it would be good. (If I get a motor vehicle it will be a van or ute so foldability not necessary).

I’m interested in all sorts of ultra-light vehicles, not just human-powered or two-wheeled. It might be a good idea for cycling advocates/activists to talk about human-powered vehicles rather than bicycles. Recumbant trikes & quikes?, with a suspension at least on the seat,might be more practical for the obese that most need to get more low-impact exercise & their users face most of the same issues. I bought some skate buds to use as portable transportation but discovered keeping your feet an appropriate distance apart takes a lot of effort. The helmet takes up more space than the buds. A folding helmet would be good.

]]> By: hielke http://treadly.net/2008/11/10/sneering-at-the-supermarket-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-1457 hielke Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:16:13 +0000 http://treadly.net/2008/11/10/sneering-at-the-supermarket-bike/#comment-1457 <p>I remember the scene at Aldi in the CBD (franklin street). I forgot what I wanted to get, but I was there and waited with a small group shortly before nine. Naturally I was curious about the bike because it seemed such good value. I think they must had 5 or so bikes and they were gone in no time. Then I found one box standing on the floor but when I went in to have a look at the picture and read the specs to see how much Shimano really was on there this lady went crazy. I had to quickly tell her I only wanted a look and wasn't interested in buying one. Weird experience.</p> I remember the scene at Aldi in the CBD (franklin street). I forgot what I wanted to get, but I was there and waited with a small group shortly before nine. Naturally I was curious about the bike because it seemed such good value. I think they must had 5 or so bikes and they were gone in no time. Then I found one box standing on the floor but when I went in to have a look at the picture and read the specs to see how much Shimano really was on there this lady went crazy. I had to quickly tell her I only wanted a look and wasn’t interested in buying one. Weird experience.

]]> By: Surly Dave http://treadly.net/2008/11/10/sneering-at-the-supermarket-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-1460 Surly Dave Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:36:14 +0000 http://treadly.net/2008/11/10/sneering-at-the-supermarket-bike/#comment-1460 <p>I meant to post when you first mentioned the folder, but the little folder I bought in Beijing is a Dahon, and I really love it. It's only a five speed and I've resisted the urge to trick it out yet, but I keep it at work and use it whenever I have to run errands. It fits in the boot of the car like a treat and only cost $250 or so from memory, which usually serves me incorrectly! About half the bikes in Beijing were folders, they're very practical for some people.</p> I meant to post when you first mentioned the folder, but the little folder I bought in Beijing is a Dahon, and I really love it. It’s only a five speed and I’ve resisted the urge to trick it out yet, but I keep it at work and use it whenever I have to run errands. It fits in the boot of the car like a treat and only cost $250 or so from memory, which usually serves me incorrectly! About half the bikes in Beijing were folders, they’re very practical for some people.

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