Aluminum trekking e-bikes for 1,149 euros – is it worth buying?

As every year, Aldi is launching new pedelecs around this time. It will be that time again in the coming week. Then two aluminum trekking e-bikes for men and women with 28-inch tires will be offered for 1,149 euros. GIGA has looked at the equipment and tells you how good the offer really is.

Aldi sells two aluminum trekking e-bikes for 1,149 euros each

If you want to buy a new pedelec right now, you have to dig deep into your pocket. The demand in times of Corona does not stop. More and more people are getting this electrified vehicle in order to be able to drive further distances in their own area and thus to explore new places. But not everyone wants to spend 3,000 euros and more on a premium e-bike. This is exactly where Aldi comes into play. From May 20, 2021, two aluminum trekking e-bikes from Prophete will be sold there for 1,149 euros each. Not in the branches, but delivers via Aldi. Orders can be placed there from 8:00 a.m. on that day.

The The equipment of the aluminum trekking e-bikes from Prophete is solid. The battery should be sufficient for a range of up to 120 km. Of course tested in eco mode. From my own experience, I can say that a realistic range of a good 60 km can be expected if you are not driving in eco mode. The engine has enough power to handle most normal routes and easy hills. The rear-wheel motor could quickly reach its limits in mountainous regions.

There is also one Aluminum frame, Shimano 8-speed gears and Shimano disc brakes. This also brings you to a good stop. The battery is removable and can be charged anywhere. With The Aldi e-bike is not light at 25 kg. There is no choice of frame size. For women there is 50 cm, for men 52 cm. So you shouldn’t be too small or too big. Otherwise everything is on the pedelec that you need. Three year guarantee Aldi promises, with exactly two years on the battery and 10 years on the frame.

Traveling with a bicycle trailer and e-bike:

Who is it worth buying an aluminum trekking e-bike from Aldi?

The offer from Aldi is absolutely fine. You basically get the equipment that you pay for. For € 1,149, you can hardly expect more. The pedelec is suitable for everyone who wants to ride an electrified bike every now and then. If you commute regularly and plan long bike tours, you should buy a more expensive branded product. This e-bike is designed for normal everyday use. If you want to find out more about e-bikes, you can take a look at our pedelec purchase advice.