Aldi - Cycling Gear Restock

[PaulB]

Just returned from my expedition to Aldi. I kid you not, it was like walking into a real life episode of the Jeremy Kyle show! There was an aggressive beggar outside with two pit-bull type dogs telling people how much he wanted them to give him! Then once inside, I heard the drama unfold (the volume the conversation was at made it impossible not to feel intimately aqcuainted with the main characters) of some girl's mis-carriage to one of several candidates as potential father-to-be.

To the good stuff, I got two pairs of an overshoe/winter hat combo, two long-sleeve cycling jerseys, a pair of fair-quality padded long riding pants for winter (all the above from Crane Cycles) and two pairs of winter socks. How much? Go on, have a guess? The same price as a Kop ticket for the visit of Pey Esh Vey Eindhoven actually. Not bad, eh?

 

[ChrisKH]

I was half expecting to see BTFB at the Pitsea branch but I was first there. Shoes actually look ok (8,9 & 10 in stock) but were too wide for me (slim foot). Got some bibs, socks and a winter cycling jersey all in black. Lightweight raincoat looked ok as well but didn't fit me right, so it will have to be an Altura version for me then.

 

[punkypossum]

Raided our local store at 9 this morning, first person in, but even then they only seemed to have one item of everything in my size, grabbed the only pair of ladies trousers (3/4 length on me, but hey, I'm used to that), also 2 long sleeved jerseys, the winter jacket, 2 pairs of gloves and the overshoes/cap combo. All seems to fit ok, although I have noticed that all the sizes seem to come out tighter than last time (and no, I haven't got bigger!)

By the time I left the store about 9.15, most of the gear had already gone!

 

[ELL]

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.

Have to agree especially when it comes to clothing. You pay for the name not the quality. Think I will have to have a look in Aldi soon and see what they have got

 

[LLB]

Am not able to get to mine for another couple of hours, was after some troosers

 

[HelenD123]

I just got the overshoes. The winter jackets look good but I really don't need one.

 

[saddlesoar]

Have also been to Aldi.

A bit disapointed with the jacket described as breathable. I almost passed out when I tried it on from the heat it retained when I was standing still!

Did get some trousers though, and a 204 piece drill bit set!

 

[Auntie Helen]

We just spent nearly £90 on stuff! Included

The padded jackets for both of us
Waterproof coat for him
2 pairs gloves for me, 1 pair for him
Overshoes and hat for him
Bib trousers for him
Waterproof overtrousers for him
Socks for me

£90 may be a lot of money but we seem to have got a lot of kit for it. Of course it's not rainy now so we can't try it out in anger yet but it's a great deal cheaper than the Altura stuff I bought last week although clearly thinner material.

 

[Over The Hill]

Just come back with :

Wet kit
Lightweight waterproof jacket and overtrousers

Warm kit
Long sleeve top (red- dont get black people!)
Long cycle trousers
Thermal undies top and bottom
Socks x2 pairs
Overshoes and hat combo set (well overshoes should be in the wet kit section)

Not bad at £66 for the lot - all seemed a bargain and quality looks ok but time will tell.

Shopped in Reading branch (the one near the train station in town) at lunch time today. I think it was all in stock but selling fast. Six cyclists in there while I was looking.
If you get the thermal undies watch out as they have a size on them with a tiny sticker. I thought they must be one size as could not find the a size. Luckily by chance I picked up the right size in both!

 

[fossyant]

Just got waterproof overtrousers as I've shrunk rather a lot since last years purchase and a pair of winter socks - we'll see how these are but they look better than the decathlon ones I've got.

The shoes looked good for £20, the winter jackets - good feel to them...

The store also got out locks, computers, glasses that were left over from last time.

Plenty of everything in my local store - and that was 6.30pm

 

[LLB]

Managed to get some winter long troosers (Or is that short troosers )

I've been after some for a while so well pleased to have them now

 

[yenrod]

I went and checked them out.

They are only SPD compatible.

 

[yenrod]

Did see these though - BUT they only had womens versions: juh reckon it'd be sad if I got one (in massive - as womens sizes are usualy small) as they do look ok yet like ive mentioned womens fit !

Would be it 'right'

 

[fossyant]

I ended up with a womens one last year - they aren't women specific, other than the arms were not long enough .... ended up with a Decathlon Rock Rider waterproof - £20 and ideal for commuting - still waterproof after a whole winter and summer !!

 

[yenrod]

I ended up with a womens one last year - they aren't women specific, other than the arms were not long enough .... ended up with a Decathlon Rock Rider waterproof - £20 and ideal for commuting - still waterproof after a whole winter and summer !!

Might go and try them on...