Angelfishsolo
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Looks like Aldi is restocking to sell more cycling clothing and accessories from 18th September. Prices look great and usually the product quality is better than the price would suggest.
Aldi - Cycling Gear Restock
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The trousers don't fit the models but it is very very cheap. Look at those shoes.. LOL
The trousers don't fit the models but it is very very cheap. Look at those shoes.. LOL
ACS
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- Just below the snow line
wlc1 said:
Cycling a sport for the rich and elite or a sport for all?
Perhaps some cyclist who contribute to this forum can only afford shoes like those available from Aldi / Lidi ?
Personally I am not able to afford the prices asked for by my local LBS and less enlightened members of our fraternity may giggle at me behind my back because I am not wearing the latest 'Gucci' gear when I have a go at a local TT. Surely the fact I am there taking part is far more important than how expensive my kit has cost.
I will be purchasing a pair and next time somone stomps past you he may be wearing the shoes you find so amusing......
Soltydog
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I bought a few bits when i first started out & they are good value for money. Not always the best fit but ideal for starting out & I have some aldi gear in my locker at work for back up, when i get in soaked.
The socks are certainly worth having & IMO are better than Endura ones at a higher price. But some of the gloves last time, but not used them yet
The socks are certainly worth having & IMO are better than Endura ones at a higher price. But some of the gloves last time, but not used them yet
Dayvo
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LLB said:
Was that the children's sizes, LLB!
Angelfishsolo
A Velocipedian
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- Cwmbach, South Wales
Well said. I currently survive on State Benefits and can not afford even entry level Branded Clothing even my bike is Circa 1990's.
I remember this happening when I was a County Standard Runner. Designer shoes, tracksuits, vests, shorts, the whole nine yards. At the end of the day when you are on the track or road nobody can actually see what you are wearing and you are judged by performance and not kit.
satans budgie said:
Angelfishsolo said:Well said. I currently survive on State Benefits and can not afford even entry level Branded Clothing even my bike is Circa 1990's.
I remember this happening when I was a County Standard Runner. Designer shoes, tracksuits, vests, shorts, the whole nine yards. At the end of the day when you are on the track or road nobody can actually see what you are wearing and you are judged by performance and not kit.
You are right that the ability and fitness of the person riding the bike makes much more of a difference than their clothing. Some people love to buy all the latest gear but you shouldn't worry if you can't afford it.
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the aldi stuff is popular in my cycling club, so any worries about snobbery should be set aside. the shoes look a lot more than £20 worth of kit. it's over 3 years since aldi last did shoes, and the club members who bought them swear by them.
even my £25 pair of cycling shorts were comfortable for 80 miles of the wild wales challenge, so i now know that spending a packet on more expensive shorts is pointless, when most riding i do is lower milage than that.
even my £25 pair of cycling shorts were comfortable for 80 miles of the wild wales challenge, so i now know that spending a packet on more expensive shorts is pointless, when most riding i do is lower milage than that.
Auntie Helen
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Anyone know if the waterproof jacket and overtrousers are any good? We were just about to order some Altura stuff for my husband but the Aldi stuff looks good and there's an Aldi 5 miles away so we can be there first thing Thursday... if people think they're worth it.
I bought a sailing jacket from Lidl 2 years ago and it's been brilliant on the boat so I'm certainly not averse to Lidl/Aldi stuff but sometimes it doesn't live up to the marketing.
I bought a sailing jacket from Lidl 2 years ago and it's been brilliant on the boat so I'm certainly not averse to Lidl/Aldi stuff but sometimes it doesn't live up to the marketing.
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- the post-brexit wasteland
the waterproof jacket is quite good, although i must confess i've only used it on a few occasions. i think of it more as a stash in the pocket jacket than a winter weather jacket.
Wobbly Wheels
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I'm not proud, so I'll certainly be checking to see if my local Aldi has them on the day.
Definately can't afford anything too expensive.
Definately can't afford anything too expensive.