Aldi Cycle Day

[mr_cellophane]

Sunday this week for a change. So much for a lie in.

http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/offers_week28Sunday11.htm

Brake pads were good last time and I need to get some disks for my grinder.

 

[soulful dog]

I replaced my cheap brake pads with a pair of Kool Stop pads and they have lasted a lot longer.... at £12.99 not sure they'll last 4 times as long though, so might give them a try. Also, I see their bike computer this year is a bit more expensive (& includes a heart monitor), but the one I bought last year has just recently stopped working. I liked it while it worked but disappointed it didn't last longer (I only had it on the bike for about 6 months), so I've splashed out and replaced it with a Sigma computer. Fingers crossed it lasts a bit longer....

 

[Holdsworth]

Got this in their email newsletter this morning. I am considering the glasses, the blurb states tha they come with different lenses so maybe I can pick up a pair of clear ones for night riding. The cycle computer caught my eye, I am in need on one and wireless one should be ideal if it works alright, a 3 year guarantee should hopefully see me through any mechanical problems. Could get a set of brake pads for when it comes to replace the canti ones on my tourer, worth a punt at that price.

 

[Goobs]

Glasses for me again (scratched the old ones that I had for 2 years)

Does anyone know if the bike carrier for car is any good ?

 

[Tyke]

I had two of the same computers with NR in the past they both failed after about 2 years but that's not bad for the price.

 

[ohnovino]

I bought one of those computers and ended up returning it. It kept freezing and wouldn't respond to button presses.

I'll probably give the brake pads a go, though.

 

[Cletus Van Damme]

Did the computer have cadence on it? Just does not say but I expect it not to at that price as it already has a heart rate monitor.

 

[ohnovino]

Did the computer have cadence on it?

Nope. If you're after a cheap computer with cadence, there's this wired Raleigh model on eBay for £13.78 delivered.

 

[Cletus Van Damme]

Ok cheers mate

 

[Sheffield_Tiger]

The glasses are not bad

The cycle carriers are crap - BUT only as crap as any other strap-on carrier. I f you don't want the expense of a towbar or roof bars then the Aldi is as good as any other

 

[NormanD]

Some brake pads for me and a couple of tins of GT-85

 

[Furkz]

where would one actually spray GT-85?

 

[PompeyBill]

Am off down Aldi later today (handily it's just beside the local Asda, where I need to go anyway) and will pick up some of those glasses. Would finish off my cycling gear quite nicely, and make it look as though I am an expert cycler, and not the chubby beginner I actually am

 

[al-fresco]

Am off down Aldi later today (handily it's just beside the local Asda, where I need to go anyway) and will pick up some of those glasses. Would finish off my cycling gear quite nicely, and make it look as though I am an expert cycler, and not the chubby beginner I actually am

Sadly, the acquisition of cycling gear never finishes

 

[Cubist]

where would one actually spray GT-85?

It's a vital part of any cyclist's toolkit IMO! GT85 is a light lube that dries to leave a PTFE (Teflon) protective layer. It contains a solvent which means it's also good to use wet as a light cleaner.

I use it to spray onto the cassette when I've cleaned it to get rid of any remaining water. I use it to lubricate the jockey wheels and sprung sections of the mechs. I also use it sprayed direct onto a really gritty chain and wiped off before employing the "Mickle Method".

My MTB is matt black anodised, and a wipe down of the frame tubing with GT85 makes it look and smell wonderful. It leaves a semi-gloss finish on cable outers and brake hoses.

I also use a squirt on the saddle clamp, the Seatclamp QR, the brake lever pivots, and the straw gets into the shifters to drive out any moisture after a wet ride or hose wash. I also spray it onto the pedal mechanisms

In fact, apart from the brakes and rotors every metal surface on the bike will benefit.