Becomeaudible1 yeah and just opening the central hinge, on mine (a dawes jack 2011 but quite the same to do that) i hold the saddle to push it, and with my left hand i hold the handlebar to keep it shut (i removed the magnets and fit some standard bags) and, worth noting, i roll it balancing it on just the rear wheel on the ground. And yeah, works a treat (and i'm 6'2"). Looks like it's the way to go with pretty much any other bike. Cheers
Thank you very much for reviewing this bicycle . Just bought 2 of them on sale in Ireland . 149 euro reduced from 350 . Yet 2 cycle it . But can hopefully cycle back from pub after 3/4 pints every now and then in my town Galway . Easy to set up and folds neat for boot of car when ever needed
@@GadgetMart .Good bikes for the price . Really enjoy them . Funny have to buy a proper pump today . For one of them . Air goes down a small bit every few weeks . Thank you from salthill Galway Ireland.
Finally someone who actually rides the bike and doesn't just show it without riding it, because I wanted to know for myself how fast you can go with it. Thanks for the video and greetings from Germany
Just went to the post office and back on the bike, brilliant, couldn’t ask for better, the traffic was horrendous through the town but I just flew past it all, it’s saved me time, petrol and was a nice little exercise workout. Thoroughly enjoyed.
Thank you for taking the time to review this bike. No, its not a Brompton and no it's not the lightest or probably the best built, but if it gets someone out of their car and off their backside to do some exercise, then why not. Aldi is the perfect place to offer these kind of bikes, it might make some 'middle aged' shopper think about getting out on a bike again, any bike... (Brompton owner).
Make a video where you build a bike for the same price with purchases made from either the second hand market and/bike co-ops. That would be interesting!!
You comment about not having little push wheels (like a Brompton) is a bit unfair, if you need to push the bike when folded just leave the handle bars in the vertical position. Works ok for me!
Guess what? This was back on sale at Aldi for just £199, so if your hits on this video are suddenly flying up, now you know why. Mine came without pump, bag, etc. - just the bike, lights, bell and rear rack. I've had it about a week, been on a couple of 10k runs through Surrey - it probably isn't gonna get me up Whitedown Lane but it's not a bad little ride. I agree it's a bit weak in 7th, 6th is a bit sloppy and I get a bit of knocking. Steering very direct like you said, took a bit of getting used to coming from a full suspension 27 gear Trek MTB but it seems like a decent deal for the money. Great review, convinced me to buy!
I managed to get this from ebay, reconditioned/as new for £134, was a little bit disappointed with the weight (it’s my first folding bike), and mine didn’t have a pump included, but I took it for a spin around the block and it was alright, it will definitely save me time going to/from the tube station (a 17 minute brisk walk), I’ve bought two strong bike locks which I hope will be a sufficient deterrent for a thief. I think I’ll have to take it with me on the tube when I work night shifts, I’m just hoping that it won’t be too burdensome carrying it when changing from one line to another. But for £134 how can I complain.
@@every1sangels it’s definitely saving me time when I work on day shifts because I can leave it locked up at the tube station during the day, but it’s not saving me time on night shifts because I had to take it to with me, and I can’t run up the escalators with it, and sometimes the tube gets very packed, but overall I’m glad I bought it
I bought one to convert to electric with a YosePower kit, it all worked perfectly. I’ve removed the kit now and I’m planning to do The Way of The Roses on it.
Great review Dave. Did you actually use the pump though? It’s utter shite! Also of the two we got, both needed every brake block aligning, all 4 wheels truing, And both shifters indexing. So non-mechanical folks should budget another £20 for their LBS to do the bizzo. Also there’s the storage bag you forgot. One of ours had failed zip stitching, and one of the tubes punctured immediately due to the rim tape having sharp edges - so Aldi gave us £60 back! Don’t be afraid to call about issues to get cash back, as they don’t do warranty or parts work so it’s either return or refund. The manual says they are supported via Moore Large, who are probs the importer.
Brompton is really in a different sector being a much more compact bike when folded, this would be more a competitor for Dahon, Bickerton and Tern models.
bonzobanana1 True enough. Aldi to Brompton is as Chinarello to Pinarello ....but anyway good to see a decent, accessibly-priced folding bike out there.
Hack to avoid spreading grease to other peoples clothes while commuting: add a pannier to the right side. Also, keep the saddle extended while folded and push the bike instead of carrying it. Pro tip: put a backpack into your pannier, this way you don't have to lug around your pannier bag when your bike is locked up and also you can extend cour carrying capacity when needed.
David, I wonder if you find out the cause of the knocking? It would be great if you might be kind enough to reply, thanks for a great video and taking the time to post!
Perhaps, if the seat or the handlebars were left extended after folding the bike, the seat/handlebars would serve as a pusher for rolling the folded bike around.
Reminds me of Zizzo folding bikes that are popular on Amazon in the states. Has even the same issue with the handling bars moving when a lot of pressure is applied.
For £375 you can get a Carrera intercity folding bike at Halfords. It's the best budget folder I've ever rode. And I've owned a Dahon and a Tern. And the Carrera is my favourite bike.
I saw a guy on something similar the other day, smaller wheels but.he was flying along. It might've been an bike. You'd think you could make that bike in the UK for that price or £50 more. I'd like it if it has a hub gear like alpine. It does fit the brief as you say, light, gears, transportable, cheap.
New bike arrived 2 days ago. Couple of very minor issues with the bike. It is an ORUS folding bike, widely sold on the internet. Instructions are very poor as others have noted. The packaging was only just adequate.Though I am a regular cyclist, I am no mechanic so I am looking for instructions as to how to make it ready for the road and to fold it up neatly! It will do the job I bought it for, taking on and off trains to get into the country rather than risking my life on the A6 out of Stockport! Would I buy it again, no, I think I would use my local bike shop, where the bike would come ready for the road and I could take it back for advice/servicing etc. It is not a bad bike by any means (as the clip above demonstrates) and I could end up liking it!
Looks okay, all the folding bikes tend to creak a bit. I had a cheap Emelle single speed folding bike off amazon years ago for £100 and that was actually pretty good. The only thing I would worry about would be wheel strength and bottom bracket but these can be improved or replaced when needed.. I would upgrade tires to schwable and get the wheels trued but other than than it will last years. I got a cheap apollo bike for £89 from Halfords 15 years ago and that is still going great eating up 25 miles a day, the truth is you don't need to spend loads on a bike at all. Maintenance is everything though.
That would depend on your needs. If you want a precision folder to cruise at 20mph. No cheap bike is gonna do. You will need something like a Tern verge X20 or X11. And they are expensive bikes. If you are happy going at 12 miles an hour then sure a cheap bike will suffice.
I paid £180 on eBay £20 off with special offer coupon...so I bought two £360. Normal price £199 on eBay saving £100 on aldi's price + another £40 of special offer coupon. Same bike called orus.
My experience has been mixed with foldies. The cheap ones stink. I had a Tern Node D7i which was great but the hub gearing makes it a massive pain in the arse to repair and/or service. My Teen Eclipse P20, two days in, is unbelievably fast and right now a great bicycle.
These 20" folding bikes are often misunderstood. Riding fast is exactly their weakest point. But in my country you can bring them with you on trains at no cost when folded. Perfect for commuting. Btw I bought mine secon hand, barely used for 100 GBP. 😊 Well worth it.
Not as compact as a Brompton but not bad if you’re tight on budget. After trying this, I realised why Brompton is much much more expensive. If you have the budget for a Brompton, I suggest go for it because it’s worth it. This one isn’t so bad but you might have countless frustrations if you’re comparing it with Brompton.
Unexpected. I have a Dahon Mu LT 11 which is a really highend version of that style of bike. Also a Tyrell CSI, which is like in between that bike and a full road bike, and also a Canyon Grail. I actually really like riding the Dahon. Its fast up to about 30km and feels very solid. My only issue with folding bikes are the creaks. No matter what I do I can't stop the folding bits from creaking. That and also the tiny wheel size doesnt deal with the roads where I live, that is what pushed me to a grail lol.
Hi, with slightly different models but same here, but after 10 years i'm kinda back to enjoy small folders just for the pleasure of them, and that because small wheels have good acceleration from stop to fast, and some areo pros altogether (less front area against the wind, etc.) They have a niche of their own :) about bumpy roads, i'm in italy and i use a gravel as my main roadie hehe. But on the 20"-er, well i use some 1.75"ish tyres and they work pretty well, even when fully inflated ( = 4 bar not more or i'd fear damaging the simple double-chamber rims, pretty similar to this one in the video here). Cheers :)
Olive oil will stop any creaking I kid you not..tried grease and chain lube on my folder handle bar stem. No good. Put olive oil on it. Creaking gone for good. That was 8 months ago.
I have just bought this bike. After having to wait for new pump I was ready to go but feeling nervous about taking it out. Not tetchy at all but if I hold the front wheel still, the handlebars move from side to side, worried if I hit something this could be dangerous, should it be like this?
Have you checked the bolt under the handlebars is tight enough? Fold the handlebars down, and you'll see a vertical hex-key bolt underneath - make sure it's tightly fastened and the handlebars shouldn't rotate without the wheel.
Worth checking your local Halfords some I believe still have stock of the Carrera Intercity and Transit, the Intercity is £375 and the Transit is £325 both are higher quality folding bikes. The intercity is freehub based so has much faster high gearing, 11T vs 14T I think and of course much stronger as a freehub and the Transit has a 3 speed Nexus which limits the gear range but suits a folding bike very well. These Aldi bikes would be closer to £200 before the pandemic. It's clearly a generic bike from one of the big Chinese manufacturer's like fuji-ta. The Classic logos look to be actual stickers rather than transfers. Still with all that said an excellent and fair review but I just can't get my head around this pandemic pricing. What is the maximum rider weight? It can be quite low on some folding bikes and considering some people want to use them to collect shopping etc that is important info I feel. For me the only issue with the bike is the low grade freewheel based drivetrain which limits an already low geared bike because of the small wheels to and even slower high gear because freewheels start at 14T or at least high quality Shimano units do. If you want a higher top speed you can possibly swop the freewheel for a model with 11T but it may not last as long and probably a better option for lighter weaker riders as they are only made by lower grade brands like DNP. However on these smaller wheels with lower gearing I think they tend to last a bit longer so might be an ok option. Alternatively just buy a 20" wheel with a freehub and fit a 7 speed cassette. Taylor's wheels in Germany do them fairly cheap and will pretty much turn this cheap folding bike into a decent model with snappy shifting, higher strength and faster top speeds.
@@glennoc8585 Definitely the preferred option they suit folding bikes much better, derailleurs are both easily damaged and constantly exposed to dirt and water etc because of their closeness to the ground and the folding when used on a folding bike. The older classic folding bikes like Dawes Kingpin and Raleigh Twenty and all its derivatives were all hub based or single speed they didn't even consider using derailleurs it seems because it seemed poor engineering. Sometimes the bike industry seems to go backwards.
@@bonzobanana1 On a commuter bike like this the old technology like a Raleigh chopper 3 speed hub would do the job haha. IF they make a folding commuter with a light battery and motor then put a gates belt drive to the hub i'll buy one for a trip to the supermarket etc bike.
@@bonzobanana1 +1 Kingpin. I have rebuilt my [£35] onto 20" BMX alloy rims. Also built my own 36spoke SA 3sp because Kingpins went down to 28spoke and it weakened the wheel. tooSavvy ;-)
Hi, that was really helpful. Have just ordered one, wish I had watched this first! But for £259, reduced, its a second bike for travelling on trains etc.
@@KaalaGharba I have not received it yet. But it will be about 7 days. From what I have read the accessories are poor quality but the bike itself looks of good quality. I get mine Tuesday. Will update then.
@@anthonyfaulkner432 Thank you for the answer.. My friend just ordered of of these from ALDI... I ordered another from ebay Basis Compact Model.... For 165£ ...being an amateur I just want to try things and see how it goes.... Thank you again. Have a nice day
Hi mate, a couple things/specs/tips worth noting: funny that youtube has suggested me this video cos i can tell it's actually a bike i see in italy, probably made in a (good) factory near mine actually! Labelled ORUS and also "Discovery" (not to e confused with other "Discovery" bikes oj amazon etc.) - just for the record As "Orus" it goes from 179 euro in some big stores/discounted, to 400 and even 500 around Europe, ebay (uk too)... (i'll link your (good) video to my friends who own one) - it doesnt have an upwards extendable head stem (but you seem to be ok with it and anyway it's easy to upgrade, and alsi, this can actually prove more stable/stiff than a two-tubes one) - i would have taken note of what sprocket cassette (freeewheel i think) it has in the rear. Can't make it out from anyone yet. I will check in a big store. However it looks like a classic 14-28. The first thing i'd do is upgrade with a .sunrace 13-34, an even better upgrade would be 11-34 (even if thar might mean finding only cassettes so having to replace the hub - but if you're jotnin a very hilly area, no real need to). The front crankset looks good to me, anywhere near 48 teeth is good. 52-3 would be best, but let's be honest, these are still city bikes, not roadies. - i'd be curious about the hubs, if they roll well, but frim your test ride i'd say so - the bike looks like it has a decently long wheelbase, so good stability and nearer to a standard bike feel, and that'd be worth noting too. Strong front hinge - same I think i'll get one and if anything, will be good value for money for the spares - but i'm positive i'll have good fun on it as whole bike first :) Cheers!
Oh and about comparisons with Bromptons: everyone mentions the specs and components (which, on the other hand, on these 20ers are pretty much like bigger city bikes so easy to source and upgrade...), but i would first always remember that this is alloy so not rust at all, pros and cons sure, but pros as well. While living in the uk i did spot more than one brommie partially or even totally rusted. Which won't happen to this alloy frame even if you dump it in the rain forever. And, different stiffness, different design and fold too, etc.etc. (i mean, some will still favour the bromptons, but some won't - i won't)
If you have a look on the Tredz website there’s a folding bike called the Freespirit Ruck 20w 2020. It’s £380 - pretty sure it’s exactly the same bike!!!
I have just brought mine. Looks good and enjoyed your video. I have a question I am having trouble putting on the peddles? Don't feel they are on properly or safe?
@@davidarthur I have the same issue. Never having maintained a bike before, I don't know whether the pedals are screwed in sufficiently tight. There are a few mm of the screw part still visible, but I couldn't get them tighter with the only spanner I own. What size spanner should be used?
I had a cheap 6 speed folding bike it was good. But it got dirty fast because the drive train is so low to he road. I had to clean it fully and lube it once a week. If you are looking for a folder get a 3 speed internally gear hub its way way easier to maintain and clean.
Hey great video, I've not had the best start with this bike. I've needed to order a replacement pump as the one you get with it is really poor. Also the handle bar rotated during my first ride. Does anybody have any tips to stop that happening? This seems to be a huge safety issue.
Hi Claire, that is a worry - I found that happening with mine too. If you flip the handlebars over there's a bolt inside which you can tighten and this seemed to help on my bike
My one kept folding back down cos of the safety lock wouldn't stay in place and wouldn't lock into place :/ I think I have solved it. But who knows til I bike ride it tomorrow.
grt bike. i m here in cntrl florida usa. th lectric bikes ar no good> battery fires & hi cost etc > yer aldi looks grt .> we hav 7 bikes in our by th sea carport
I picked one up second hand, it had an Orus sticker on it, i peeled it off expecting it to say Classic but instead it said Crivit. same bike just rebranded 3 times.
Hi there I'm in 2 minds whether to get this bike I can pick 1 up for £100 in good condition. But the only thing that concerns me is that clicking noise on your video. Any comment would help thanks.
For the brakes you can rotate the handlebars around to put the brake levers in a better angle. Just undo the stem centre bolt. The main hinge is stiff on my bike too and hasn't got any better so far
Just bought this bike for £50 second hand, its OK wouldn't have paid full price. Pedals are strange, gears fail often and build quality is generally poor but does the job
Raise the seat back up when it’s still folded then you can wheel the bike while using the seat as a handle. Works pretty well.
Thanks for that tip, I’ll try that, it’s a little bit of a walk from one underground tube station to the other, which was a slight concern for me
I just tried that, works a treat, thanks
Never thought about that or tried it out.
Some work well with the handlebar raised and used for steering. It can give better control over the seat. Not sure this works for the particular bike
Becomeaudible1 yeah and just opening the central hinge, on mine (a dawes jack 2011 but quite the same to do that) i hold the saddle to push it, and with my left hand i hold the handlebar to keep it shut (i removed the magnets and fit some standard bags) and, worth noting, i roll it balancing it on just the rear wheel on the ground.
And yeah, works a treat (and i'm 6'2"). Looks like it's the way to go with pretty much any other bike. Cheers
Thank you very much for reviewing this bicycle . Just bought 2 of them on sale in Ireland . 149 euro reduced from 350 . Yet 2 cycle it . But can hopefully cycle back from pub after 3/4 pints every now and then in my town Galway . Easy to set up and folds neat for boot of car when ever needed
How did you find the bikes? We have just done the same thing 😂🍻
@@GadgetMart .Good bikes for the price . Really enjoy them . Funny have to buy a proper pump today . For one of them . Air goes down a small bit every few weeks . Thank you from salthill Galway Ireland.
Finally someone who actually rides the bike and doesn't just show it without riding it, because I wanted to know for myself how fast you can go with it. Thanks for the video and greetings from Germany
Just went to the post office and back on the bike, brilliant, couldn’t ask for better, the traffic was horrendous through the town but I just flew past it all, it’s saved me time, petrol and was a nice little exercise workout. Thoroughly enjoyed.
Yes. It's good enough for many everyday purposes.
Thank you for taking the time to review this bike. No, its not a Brompton and no it's not the lightest or probably the best built, but if it gets someone out of their car and off their backside to do some exercise, then why not. Aldi is the perfect place to offer these kind of bikes, it might make some 'middle aged' shopper think about getting out on a bike again, any bike... (Brompton owner).
Make a video where you build a bike for the same price with purchases made from either the second hand market and/bike co-ops. That would be interesting!!
It looks good, especially for the price. A Danon has similar quality, but it's still more expensive
You comment about not having little push wheels (like a Brompton) is a bit unfair, if you need to push the bike when folded just leave the handle bars in the vertical position. Works ok for me!
I’ll try that but I’m 6ft 2” so not sure if I’ll have to hunch for that
That's how Dahon manuals instruct wheeling the bike folded, which this bike is of really similar design to.
Guess what? This was back on sale at Aldi for just £199, so if your hits on this video are suddenly flying up, now you know why. Mine came without pump, bag, etc. - just the bike, lights, bell and rear rack. I've had it about a week, been on a couple of 10k runs through Surrey - it probably isn't gonna get me up Whitedown Lane but it's not a bad little ride. I agree it's a bit weak in 7th, 6th is a bit sloppy and I get a bit of knocking. Steering very direct like you said, took a bit of getting used to coming from a full suspension 27 gear Trek MTB but it seems like a decent deal for the money. Great review, convinced me to buy!
Nice tour of Cirencester, lol. Good value it seems. cheers. Would be good to see you do some reviews of other folding bikes and not just Brompton.
I managed to get this from ebay, reconditioned/as new for £134, was a little bit disappointed with the weight (it’s my first folding bike), and mine didn’t have a pump included, but I took it for a spin around the block and it was alright, it will definitely save me time going to/from the tube station (a 17 minute brisk walk), I’ve bought two strong bike locks which I hope will be a sufficient deterrent for a thief. I think I’ll have to take it with me on the tube when I work night shifts, I’m just hoping that it won’t be too burdensome carrying it when changing from one line to another. But for £134 how can I complain.
I struggle the 10 minute walk with it to bus station. It much easier to ride there and then fold it.
@@every1sangels it’s definitely saving me time when I work on day shifts because I can leave it locked up at the tube station during the day, but it’s not saving me time on night shifts because I had to take it to with me, and I can’t run up the escalators with it, and sometimes the tube gets very packed, but overall I’m glad I bought it
Just bought one, your information for folding really helpful, thanks 👍
I bought one to convert to electric with a YosePower kit, it all worked perfectly. I’ve removed the kit now and I’m planning to do The Way of The Roses on it.
£200 at the moment (Sep 2021), so if it was a good buy at £300... very tempting. Nice review, thanks.
Great review Dave. Did you actually use the pump though? It’s utter shite! Also of the two we got, both needed every brake block aligning, all 4 wheels truing, And both shifters indexing. So non-mechanical folks should budget another £20 for their LBS to do the bizzo. Also there’s the storage bag you forgot. One of ours had failed zip stitching, and one of the tubes punctured immediately due to the rim tape having sharp edges - so Aldi gave us £60 back! Don’t be afraid to call about issues to get cash back, as they don’t do warranty or parts work so it’s either return or refund. The manual says they are supported via Moore Large, who are probs the importer.
Thanks for sharing Mike, this was very helpful.
Thank you Mike , will keep looking for something else
@@veganvocalist4782 look at the Carrera intercity from Halfords .
The pump with it is absolutely shite I agree. I have tried to pump them up with other bike pumps but failed so far.
What a bargain. The Brompton brigade will be crying in their lattes at this upstart competitor.
Brompton is really in a different sector being a much more compact bike when folded, this would be more a competitor for Dahon, Bickerton and Tern models.
bonzobanana1 True enough. Aldi to Brompton is as Chinarello to Pinarello ....but anyway good to see a decent, accessibly-priced folding bike out there.
Brompton you get parts easily a proper warranty more gear option and I.believe a made in the UK sticker.
You also have the carrera intercity, very good folder.
@@bonzobanana1 yeah but the price to performance ratio ain't ain't great lol
Hack to avoid spreading grease to other peoples clothes while commuting: add a pannier to the right side. Also, keep the saddle extended while folded and push the bike instead of carrying it. Pro tip: put a backpack into your pannier, this way you don't have to lug around your pannier bag when your bike is locked up and also you can extend cour carrying capacity when needed.
Really useful review, did you ascertain what was causing the knocking?
Just brought one with same klunking noise... Any ideas?
@@frederick864 think it is the folding mechanism part at the front.
I like how excited you sound about this! :D
Cheap and in stock... I hope they sell loads of these!
Nice review, only surprise was the speed of turning blind corners in the under road tunnel. Lucky no pedestrians or elderly pedestrians.
me too, especially at the speed you were going; surely that is for pedestrians only anyways
David, I wonder if you find out the cause of the knocking? It would be great if you might be kind enough to reply, thanks for a great video and taking the time to post!
I imagine like everything else in the number 1 discount supermarket here in the UK it will be amazing value!. Well done aldi
Perhaps, if the seat or the handlebars were left extended after folding the bike, the seat/handlebars would serve as a pusher for rolling the folded bike around.
Nice trip round Cirencester...
Aldi have this on sale now for £249.99, think I'll buy one right now before they sell out.
Reminds me of Zizzo folding bikes that are popular on Amazon in the states. Has even the same issue with the handling bars moving when a lot of pressure is applied.
I have a similiar bike from Halfords. Stuck a SWYTCH battery and motor replaces front wheel and its a folding e-scooter now :D
Also sold as A Raleigh Evo 2, its a cracking bike.
For £375 you can get a Carrera intercity folding bike at Halfords. It's the best budget folder I've ever rode. And I've owned a Dahon and a Tern. And the Carrera is my favourite bike.
I saw a guy on something similar the other day, smaller wheels but.he was flying along. It might've been an bike. You'd think you could make that bike in the UK for that price or £50 more. I'd like it if it has a hub gear like alpine. It does fit the brief as you say, light, gears, transportable, cheap.
New bike arrived 2 days ago. Couple of very minor issues with the bike.
It is an ORUS folding bike, widely sold on the internet. Instructions are very poor as others have noted. The packaging was only just adequate.Though I am a regular cyclist, I am no mechanic so I am looking for instructions as to how to make it ready for the road and to fold it up neatly!
It will do the job I bought it for, taking on and off trains to get into the country rather than risking my life on the A6 out of Stockport!
Would I buy it again, no, I think I would use my local bike shop, where the bike would come ready for the road and I could take it back for advice/servicing etc.
It is not a bad bike by any means (as the clip above demonstrates) and I could end up liking it!
Thank you for the review, very helpful
Looks okay, all the folding bikes tend to creak a bit. I had a cheap Emelle single speed folding bike off amazon years ago for £100 and that was actually pretty good. The only thing I would worry about would be wheel strength and bottom bracket but these can be improved or replaced when needed..
I would upgrade tires to schwable and get the wheels trued but other than than it will last years. I got a cheap apollo bike for £89 from Halfords 15 years ago and that is still going great eating up 25 miles a day, the truth is you don't need to spend loads on a bike at all. Maintenance is everything though.
That would depend on your needs. If you want a precision folder to cruise at 20mph. No cheap bike is gonna do. You will need something like a Tern verge X20 or X11. And they are expensive bikes. If you are happy going at 12 miles an hour then sure a cheap bike will suffice.
@@fender1000100 Yeah, this is true but there are some cheaper aluminium bikes out now that are faster and more focused on performance.
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I paid £180 on eBay £20 off with special offer coupon...so I bought two £360. Normal price £199 on eBay saving £100 on aldi's price + another £40 of special offer coupon. Same bike called orus.
I've got a carera intercity 8 speed folding bicycle 13.6kg for £375 from halfords a week later it went up to £400
Just bought a folding bike last week and im never going back to the larger framed standard bikes..its a Carrera 8 speed , £400 . So fast and light ..
Get some bmx wheels on there with some nice tan walls and you have yourself a winner 🚴🏼😂
Just buy another bike
Looks like Cirencester to me! Love that place
Thank you , it needs to be low maintenance as not mechanical minded and the local bike shop is closed so I have to factor that in
Raleigh evo 2, cracking little bike
Similar to a cheaper Tern or Dahon. For the price don't expect a Brompton or Bike Friday.
Great review subbed! The quality audio really helps, can I ask what camera and mic you were using Thanks Tony
My experience has been mixed with foldies. The cheap ones stink. I had a Tern Node D7i which was great but the hub gearing makes it a massive pain in the arse to repair and/or service. My Teen Eclipse P20, two days in, is unbelievably fast and right now a great bicycle.
I bought it last year. It does the job for me. I wonder if I can attach an easy wheel to it to carry it around easier as it's too heavy to carry.
How many kg can this bike take ?
These 20" folding bikes are often misunderstood. Riding fast is exactly their weakest point. But in my country you can bring them with you on trains at no cost when folded. Perfect for commuting.
Btw I bought mine secon hand, barely used for 100 GBP. 😊 Well worth it.
Can you chose when to use the battery or not and is there levels of assistance provided.
Not as compact as a Brompton but not bad if you’re tight on budget. After trying this, I realised why Brompton is much much more expensive. If you have the budget for a Brompton, I suggest go for it because it’s worth it. This one isn’t so bad but you might have countless frustrations if you’re comparing it with Brompton.
Fantastic video mate
Unexpected. I have a Dahon Mu LT 11 which is a really highend version of that style of bike. Also a Tyrell CSI, which is like in between that bike and a full road bike, and also a Canyon Grail. I actually really like riding the Dahon. Its fast up to about 30km and feels very solid. My only issue with folding bikes are the creaks. No matter what I do I can't stop the folding bits from creaking. That and also the tiny wheel size doesnt deal with the roads where I live, that is what pushed me to a grail lol.
Hi, with slightly different models but same here, but after 10 years i'm kinda back to enjoy small folders just for the pleasure of them, and that because small wheels have good acceleration from stop to fast, and some areo
pros altogether (less front area against the wind, etc.)
They have a niche of their own :) about bumpy roads, i'm in italy and i use a gravel as my main roadie hehe. But on the 20"-er, well i use some 1.75"ish tyres and they work pretty well, even when fully inflated ( = 4 bar not more or i'd fear damaging the simple double-chamber rims, pretty similar to this one in the video here).
Cheers :)
Olive oil will stop any creaking I kid you not..tried grease and chain lube on my folder handle bar stem. No good. Put olive oil on it. Creaking gone for good. That was 8 months ago.
Was curious how folding bikes hold up in the areas I’ll be riding in and you’re literally doing it in cirencester so that answers that question
I have just bought this bike. After having to wait for new pump I was ready to go but feeling nervous about taking it out.
Not tetchy at all but if I hold the front wheel still, the handlebars move from side to side, worried if I hit something this could be dangerous, should it be like this?
Have you checked the bolt under the handlebars is tight enough? Fold the handlebars down, and you'll see a vertical hex-key bolt underneath - make sure it's tightly fastened and the handlebars shouldn't rotate without the wheel.
I have a secondhand (rather old) folding Raleigh. I love it but it's sooo heavy!
Worth checking your local Halfords some I believe still have stock of the Carrera Intercity and Transit, the Intercity is £375 and the Transit is £325 both are higher quality folding bikes. The intercity is freehub based so has much faster high gearing, 11T vs 14T I think and of course much stronger as a freehub and the Transit has a 3 speed Nexus which limits the gear range but suits a folding bike very well. These Aldi bikes would be closer to £200 before the pandemic. It's clearly a generic bike from one of the big Chinese manufacturer's like fuji-ta. The Classic logos look to be actual stickers rather than transfers. Still with all that said an excellent and fair review but I just can't get my head around this pandemic pricing. What is the maximum rider weight? It can be quite low on some folding bikes and considering some people want to use them to collect shopping etc that is important info I feel. For me the only issue with the bike is the low grade freewheel based drivetrain which limits an already low geared bike because of the small wheels to and even slower high gear because freewheels start at 14T or at least high quality Shimano units do. If you want a higher top speed you can possibly swop the freewheel for a model with 11T but it may not last as long and probably a better option for lighter weaker riders as they are only made by lower grade brands like DNP. However on these smaller wheels with lower gearing I think they tend to last a bit longer so might be an ok option. Alternatively just buy a 20" wheel with a freehub and fit a 7 speed cassette. Taylor's wheels in Germany do them fairly cheap and will pretty much turn this cheap folding bike into a decent model with snappy shifting, higher strength and faster top speeds.
I'd prefer a hub gearbox.
@@glennoc8585 Definitely the preferred option they suit folding bikes much better, derailleurs are both easily damaged and constantly exposed to dirt and water etc because of their closeness to the ground and the folding when used on a folding bike. The older classic folding bikes like Dawes Kingpin and Raleigh Twenty and all its derivatives were all hub based or single speed they didn't even consider using derailleurs it seems because it seemed poor engineering. Sometimes the bike industry seems to go backwards.
@@bonzobanana1 On a commuter bike like this the old technology like a Raleigh chopper 3 speed hub would do the job haha. IF they make a folding commuter with a light battery and motor then put a gates belt drive to the hub i'll buy one for a trip to the supermarket etc bike.
@@bonzobanana1 +1 Kingpin. I have rebuilt my [£35] onto 20" BMX alloy rims. Also built my own 36spoke SA 3sp because Kingpins went down to 28spoke and it weakened the wheel.
tooSavvy ;-)
Hi, that was really helpful. Have just ordered one, wish I had watched this first! But for £259, reduced, its a second bike for travelling on trains etc.
Iam planning to buy the same bike, have you got all the accessories mentioned??? how many days it took to get the delivery?? Thank you in advance
@@KaalaGharba I have not received it yet. But it will be about 7 days. From what I have read the accessories are poor quality but the bike itself looks of good quality. I get mine Tuesday. Will update then.
@@anthonyfaulkner432 Thank you for the answer.. My friend just ordered of of these from ALDI... I ordered another from ebay Basis Compact Model.... For 165£ ...being an amateur I just want to try things and see how it goes.... Thank you again. Have a nice day
driving a folding bike on these type of regular ways instead of steeps way more joyful
Hi mate, a couple things/specs/tips worth
noting: funny that youtube has suggested me this video cos i can tell it's actually a bike i see in italy, probably made in a (good) factory near mine actually! Labelled ORUS and also "Discovery" (not to e confused with other "Discovery" bikes oj amazon etc.) - just for the record
As "Orus" it goes from 179 euro in some big stores/discounted, to 400 and even 500 around Europe, ebay (uk too)...
(i'll link your (good) video to my friends who own one)
- it doesnt have an upwards extendable head stem (but you seem to be ok with it and anyway it's easy to upgrade, and alsi, this can actually prove more stable/stiff than a two-tubes one)
- i would have taken note of what sprocket cassette (freeewheel i think) it has in the rear. Can't make it out from anyone yet. I will check in a big store. However it looks like a classic 14-28. The first thing i'd do is upgrade with a .sunrace 13-34, an even better upgrade would be 11-34 (even if thar might mean finding only cassettes so having to replace the hub - but if you're jotnin a very hilly area, no real need to). The front crankset looks good to me, anywhere near 48 teeth is good. 52-3 would be best, but let's be honest, these are still city bikes, not roadies.
- i'd be curious about the hubs, if they roll well, but frim your test ride i'd say so
- the bike looks like it has a decently long wheelbase, so good stability and nearer to a standard bike feel, and that'd be worth noting too. Strong front hinge - same
I think i'll get one and if anything, will be good value for money for the spares - but i'm positive i'll have good fun on it as whole bike first :)
Cheers!
Oh and about comparisons with Bromptons: everyone mentions the specs and components (which, on the other hand, on these 20ers are pretty much like bigger city bikes so easy to source and upgrade...),
but i would first always remember that this is alloy so not rust at all, pros and cons sure, but pros as well. While living in the uk i did spot more than one brommie partially or even totally rusted. Which won't happen to this alloy frame even if you dump it in the rain forever.
And, different stiffness, different design and fold too, etc.etc. (i mean, some will still favour the bromptons, but some won't - i won't)
I like the coca cola font!
describing a bell 02:54 and showing a hinge... ;-)
Just for info today (11/09/21) Aldi have reduced the price to £125 plus £10 delivery - just bought one :)
What is the maximum user weight? Many thanks
No freehub soundcheck? 😢😊
looks good value for a folder.
I’ll say it.
America needs better bikes like these.
For most commutes, these are perfectly fine
Hi thinking of getting one. Can you advise? It’s only for short distance. Good video
Hi,great video just received mine today (£125)x2 and I can't seem to align the stem and the handlebars they are offset.any ideas? Thanks in advance
How safe is handlebar catch and what’s gearing like for hills?
If you have a look on the Tredz website there’s a folding bike called the Freespirit Ruck 20w 2020. It’s £380 - pretty sure it’s exactly the same bike!!!
Yep bought it recent, good solid bike, folding a little difficult at first
I just need a small non folding bike
I have just brought mine. Looks good and enjoyed your video. I have a question I am having trouble putting on the peddles? Don't feel they are on properly or safe?
I didn’t have any trouble. What’s the problem exactly?
@@davidarthur I have the same issue. Never having maintained a bike before, I don't know whether the pedals are screwed in sufficiently tight. There are a few mm of the screw part still visible, but I couldn't get them tighter with the only spanner I own. What size spanner should be used?
@Alien On a Bike Many thanks!
I had a cheap 6 speed folding bike it was good. But it got dirty fast because the drive train is so low to he road. I had to clean it fully and lube it once a week.
If you are looking for a folder get a 3 speed internally gear hub its way way easier to maintain and clean.
hi david this might sound like a daft question but how do you pump the tyres with the pump you get given with the bike?
Hey great video, I've not had the best start with this bike. I've needed to order a replacement pump as the one you get with it is really poor. Also the handle bar rotated during my first ride. Does anybody have any tips to stop that happening? This seems to be a huge safety issue.
Hi Claire, that is a worry - I found that happening with mine too. If you flip the handlebars over there's a bolt inside which you can tighten and this seemed to help on my bike
@@davidarthur thank you I'll.gibe that a try
My one kept folding back down cos of the safety lock wouldn't stay in place and wouldn't lock into place :/ I think I have solved it. But who knows til I bike ride it tomorrow.
grt bike. i m here in cntrl florida usa. th lectric bikes ar no good> battery fires & hi cost etc > yer aldi looks grt .> we hav 7 bikes in our by th sea carport
I'm looking to buy one.
Aldi don't know if/ when it will be available.
Any suggestions?
I'm wondering what's under the classic frame stickers, looks like an Orus, that is sold on Amazon.
I picked one up second hand, it had an Orus sticker on it, i peeled it off expecting it to say Classic but instead it said Crivit. same bike just rebranded 3 times.
Hi there I'm in 2 minds whether to get this bike I can pick 1 up for £100 in good condition. But the only thing that concerns me is that clicking noise on your video. Any comment would help thanks.
14:45 Just bought one of these second hand and I can only get it half unfolded and its stuck!
What is the maximum height a person can be on the bike please? You look pretty tall in the video.
Good looking bike :) Still a bit expensive for me!
can baby seat be added to this bicycle?
Mine is very stiff to fold up any suggestions and how do you use your brakes when they are situated under the handle bar xx
For the brakes you can rotate the handlebars around to put the brake levers in a better angle. Just undo the stem centre bolt. The main hinge is stiff on my bike too and hasn't got any better so far
No Deep section wheels 😞
Does anyone know the max psi of the tyres? Thanks in advance
Hi David , May I ask how tall you are , as i am considering buying one of these , but am quite tall .
Thank you for this video. I think I’ll pay a bit more and get a Dahon personally.
Brompton is by far more expensive.
Does is fit in a bag?
Have you thought of adding MTB SPD's to a folding commuting bike?
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Don't get too excited. It's no longer available. Like most things Aldi and Lidl do, it's a short run and that's it.
Hi! I just bought this bike but I can't seem to fold the top bit...its also very wobbly any tips?
Unscrew it when unlatching and it should fall
My chain keeps slipping off. Any suggestions welcome(other than to keep putting it back on).
How tall are you? Thanks!
How is it half a year on?
Tour de Cirencester.
Can you recommend?
Just bought this bike for £50 second hand, its OK wouldn't have paid full price. Pedals are strange, gears fail often and build quality is generally poor but does the job
Try wearing mens leggings for riding they are more comfortable than shorts. Great review.
Can you tell me how many teeth on the front sprocket please?
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