Aldi's new electric bike: 949 euros filled with "Shimano"

Pros and cons of electric hiking bicycles

Aldi will launch new electric bicycles from May. Prophete's electric mountain bikes are equipped with 8-speed Shimano gears and disc brakes, and the price is only 949 euros. In the electric bike check, we tell you what you should pay attention to when offering this discount.

Did you miss Aldi's latest electric bike discount (Prophete Alu-City-Bike 999 Euro)? There may be some remaining items, but if you go empty-handed, you do n’t have to be really disappointed. Because in the spring of 2020, Aldi will once again have a good offer for electric bicycles. And it looks new even better for you. We tell you what to expect.

Officially, the Prophet's hiking electric bike did not appear on the Aldi manual or Aldi delivery website. At this point, you can already see the quote. Therefore, eBike has both men's and women's models. The only technical difference is the middle lever, which lowers on women's bicycles. Therefore, the frame size varies between 50 and 52 cm.

Aldi's electric mountain bike: technical equipment

Both bikes use 28-inch wheels. Tire size is not uncommon in electronic touring bicycles, mainly to ensure smooth driving. Most electric bicycles used in cities have smaller bicycles.

The manufacturer specifies the battery range as "maximum 120 kilometers". Of course, this largely depends on your demand for the engine and the level of support you choose. Sure, you can use the key to remove the battery from the bicycle and then charge it in the living room. For some electric bicycles, this is not possible, you must always bring the entire electric bicycle into the slot. If you live in a loft apartment and there is no socket in the basement, this is not good.

The real highlight of this price: Shimano's disc brakes

The real highlight of an electric bike for less than 1,000 Euros is the built-in disc brake-and Shimano's disc brake. The Japanese brand manufacturer also provided an 8-speed gearbox. Unfortunately, this is a simple derailleur (Shimano Acera), we hope to have more gears. Even though the Prophete bike has an engine, the eight gears of the station wagon are still tight.

We have not been able to test Prophete electric bicycles in this form. But it may also be advantageous to use m ore detailed circuits on the mountain. Because the manufacturer relies on the electric motor in the rear wheel (250 watts, supporting up to 25 km / h). We believe that this location is not optimal.

On the one hand, the rear wheel motors feel natural, but they usually have to deal with the heat problems on the mountain and related performance degradation. During the summer tour, with proper luggage on the saddle, I climbed the 8-block mountain for a long time-we do n’t want to swear, but it may be difficult.

We recognize these advantages and disadvantages

We don't have all the technical data for Prophete electric bicycles. Therefore, our evaluation is based solely on the data provided and the prospectus images. However, positive, negative or neutral ratings can be made on the following points:

• Frame: Male and female versions
• Preferential price: 949 Euros-this price seems to be fair to the price offered. Aldi's suggested retail price is 1,399 Euros.
• Brakes: Shimano hydraulic disc brakes-very good!
• Motor: legally compliant rear-wheel drive, power 250 watts, chain drive
• Range: 120 km, removable battery
• Accessories: Mudguards, lighting, luggage rack
• Shifting: Shimano's 8-speed transmission
• Suspension: suspension fork, no rear suspension, no suspension seatpost
• Warranty: 10 years warranty

Prophete electric bikes from Aldi: price and availability

The electric bike you are discussing is available from AldiSüd / Aldi will be delivered between 9 and 30 May 2020 at a price of 949 euros. You have a 60-day return right, and no shipping. Electric bicycles are pre-assembled by freight forwarders. All you have to do is attach some small things, such as pedals. Once Aldi releases more information about this electric bike offer, we will update this article accordingly.

You can find things you should usually consider when buying an electric bike in our large video buying guide. The answer to the question of how much a good electric bicycle should actually cost is also interesting. If you want to know if, how and where you can ride an electric bicycle in the era of corona, please see here.

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