Aldi winter cycling gear..

[Wester]

£20 for the tool kit what would be the RRP price for the same tool kit

 

[Arjimlad]

It looks similar to the £30 kits you see on Amazon, as per earlier reply on this thread. Not a bad kit to start out with. I have most of the tools already, bought here & there over the years. The allure of a new set all in a neat box will not overcome my willpower though !

 

[BrianEvesham]

Just looked at the catalogue and disappointed about the shoes. They don't do size 7 !Not fair! Shoe sizes are from 8 to 10.

Shame I would have tried these if 11 was available.
I notice the socks go up to 11 though !

 

[albion]

I have mentioned the toolkit before.

If you need only 2 of those items, go for it.
It is all middle to high quality, and may become a whole bike education in the one package.

 

[bobones]

Reason why I am looking at the Aldi one as it stores two bikes, which will store both bikes efficiently by the looks of it. Can it double as a workstand then?

Yes, you can use it as a workstand to do most jobs, but the main disadvantages are that it will trap the rear brake cable and you wont be able to walk around the bike if it's up against a well. However, it's good enough for adjusting derailleurs, wiping down bike and chain, lubing etc.

 

[paulw1969]

mmmm the winter gear looks interesting.......going to check it out when the sale starts.

 

[fossyant]

Certainly get the kit if you don't have anything. It takes years to build one up fully. If the tools last a few years then it's good. I have 20 plus years of tools etc and only recently have enough for everything on my bikes(I think). There is always another tool needed.

 

[paulw1969]

The baselayers are excellent. The rest is poor fitting cr@p.

are these ok for the more (cough)rotund individual? I'm looking to wear these as a base layer under my normal lycra longs

 

[potsy]

I've compiled my shopping list, hopefully get there early before it goes.
1 Winter jacket
2 winter shirts
1 pair gloves
2 pairs winter socks

Possibles-
Set of the micro lights
Winter cycling trousers? (any reviews?)

Triathlon suit (joke)

Will be staying up after my night shift to get there at opening time

 

[Kiwiavenger]

would the lights be ok for a Be Seen light set? i have my seeing set but want a flasher if i can!

http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/special_buys3_26725.htm

 

[Arjimlad]

would the lights be ok for a Be Seen light set? i have my seeing set but want a flasher if i can!

http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/special_buys3_26725.htm

I have these, the rear light is very good and the front light is pretty good for a Be Seen light as well. 3x aaa can be awkward to recharge in a charger which only takes batteries in multiples of 2 but if you have six rechargeables ...

 

[Arjimlad]

BTW in Commuting Mr Cellophane has kindly pointed out that if you buy the Daily Mirror tomorrow it has a £5 off voucher for Aldi shops over £35.00.

 

[Kiwiavenger]

BTW in Commuting Mr Cellophane has kindly pointed out that if you buy the Daily Mirror tomorrow it has a £5 off voucher for Aldi shops over £35.00.

saw that but if i do buy it wont be that much! may look at the tops and waterproof bottoms (sweaty gear drys faster than sodden wet gear i find!!!) i have rear lights that take 3 AAA's so not too bad really charging at works makes it even cheaper!

 

[Wester]

Will every Aldi store have all these cycling gear and acesseries it would be very annoying to be there early and find out they do not have what you are after in that particuliar store

 

[DCLane]

I'm looking at:

- Winter trousers - need a pair but in Small
- Poss. the tri suit

Others are a maybe