Aldi - Cycling Gear Restock

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Cat

New Member
Location
Essex
I bought the Light weight Cycle Jacket from Aldi's, only cost me something like £7.00 tho not the price that’s marked up on their website, and its the same jacket.....

The zip broke on first time wearing it, but other than that, i used to it wash the boat, being waterproof and all, it was pretty good, since the wind was blowing the jet wash water over me it must have lasted a good couple of hours before the water came through, then only took about 10 - 15 mins to dry completely in the coast wind, I was pretty impressed.

Only wore it once at the moment.

I'm lucky enough that my work has bought my cycle stuff, so it aint cost me a penny, wish they would buy me the Tacx VR too (http://tacxvr.be/)

A while back i bought the fingerless cycle gloves and they are brilliant, i even fell off the bike skidded across the floor, my hands were fine and the gloves survived it and still looked like new ;)
 

yenrod

Guest
satans budgie 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......

As much I did spend 145 quid on a pair of shoes recent believe me I spent years with no cash and getting months out of stuff ie transmissions etc...

Cycling clothes generally last a good while.

I dont own that much and even washing stuff - it lasts a while.

Ive done my time of riding and seeing people with fantastic stuff - performances come from position not the latest gear.
 

Alembicbassman

Confused.com
Bumholes :biggrin:

Just spent £54 on some new shoes.

Will get a waterproof though

Most of my other stuff came from Decathlon, their BTwin stuff is pretty cheap but good quality.
 

wlc1

New Member
Location
Surrey
satans budgie I'm not knocking it mate I'm just saying you get what you pay for.

Worth splashing out a few extra quid for something that'll last longer IMHO.

You buy what you want and if you can't afford much more then a great bet.
 

TheDoctor

Noble and true, with a heart of steel
Moderator
Location
The TerrorVortex
All the Aldi / Lidl cycle gear I've bought has been perfectly good and a bargain for the price. Those shoes look every bit as good as the pair I got half-price for £30 a year ago.
 

Scoosh

Velocouchiste
Moderator
Location
Edinburgh
About 4 years ago, when I was getting into cycling, I bought Lidl/Aldi stuff as a low-cost trial of whether I really was going to do this cycling malarky and whether the jackets, padded shorts, shoes etc really made a difference to my cycling enjoyment.

Yes, I am really doing this cycling malarky.
Yes, the right clothing really does make a difference.

I reckon the ALDI stuff is slightly better than Lidl but both are great for low cost clothing and kit. Besides, if it's rubbish - well it's not that much 'wasted' (though I appreciate that even Lidl/Aldi prices are steep for some :wacko:). If you can afford higher prices - go for it. I did chat to one guy who had a very nice Specialized short-sleeved top. He did a lot of cycling and reckoned that, before they wore out, the shirts began to smell too much, so had to be chucked out. ;) I could buy 3 Lidl shirts for his 1 Spesh :biggrin:
There's no doubt that the fit, wicking etc is better on the nore expensive brands, so you gets what you pays for. :wacko:
 

Mortiroloboy

New Member
scoosh said:
About 4 years ago, when I was getting into cycling, I bought Lidl/Aldi stuff as a low-cost trial of whether I really was going to do this cycling malarky and whether the jackets, padded shorts, shoes etc really made a difference to my cycling enjoyment.

Yes, I am really doing this cycling malarky.
Yes, the right clothing really does make a difference.

I reckon the ALDI stuff is slightly better than Lidl but both are great for low cost clothing and kit. Besides, if it's rubbish - well it's not that much 'wasted' (though I appreciate that even Lidl/Aldi prices are steep for some :biggrin:). If you can afford higher prices - go for it. I did chat to one guy who had a very nice Specialized short-sleeved top. He did a lot of cycling and reckoned that, before they wore out, the shirts began to smell too much, so had to be chucked out. :biggrin: I could buy 3 Lidl shirts for his 1 Spesh :smile:
There's no doubt that the fit, wicking etc is better on the nore expensive brands, so you gets what you pays for. :smile:


I think that's why Lever Brothers invented Persil, was it not?!
 

Priscilla Parsley

New Member
Location
Manchester
Yeah!

Got some stuff tonight in Old Trafford Aldi, I asked if they were bringing out the stock tonight and he went and got the whole rack, I got 1st dibs but there were other cycling types hovering too. Got top jacket and waterproof reflective jacket, cheap as chips!
 

Downward

Guru
Location
West Midlands
Priscilla Parsley said:
Got some stuff tonight in Old Trafford Aldi, I asked if they were bringing out the stock tonight and he went and got the whole rack, I got 1st dibs but there were other cycling types hovering too. Got top jacket and waterproof reflective jacket, cheap as chips!

Did thay heva everything in all sizes ?
Our one only seems to have obscure sizes
 

wlc1

New Member
Location
Surrey
Well yes it is bigjim, pay more for a car and get a better car, pay more for a bike and get a better bike, pay more for a watch and get a better watch, pay more for bike kit and .... well, need I go on ?

I agree it is rather person dependant but on the whole, I'm afraid, the more it costs you the better quality and fit and I find it lasts longer.

Just my experiences though.

I'm not knocking cheap kit at all, I'd rather people could afford it and get out on their bikes but don't kid yourself that cheap is always best.
 
I'd advise anyone buying the winter jacket to try it on before they leave the store.

I bought one of these and the yellow rain jacket both in the same size and found that there is a massive difference in size between the two...the yellow one is fine but the winter jacket was tight enough to prevent breathing !

It's going back tomorrow and I'll have to do without as I'm a fat bast@rd XL. :biggrin:
 

xroads

New Member
Aldi kit is much better than Lidl.
Still have a pair of winter longs + winter jersey from 2 years ago. Good quality stuff. Hoping to get a few more pairs tomorrow.
 
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Angelfishsolo

A Velocipedian
wlc1 said:
Well yes it is bigjim, pay more for a car and get a better car, pay more for a bike and get a better bike, pay more for a watch and get a better watch, pay more for bike kit and .... well, need I go on ?

That is just not true. So many times you pay for the marque, label, badge, etc rather than quality. I agree that on occasions items which are too cheep are false econemy but keep in mind Aldi / Lidl stuff is already being sold for half the RRP.

Then again you may be someone who equates better to popular and/or flash.
 
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