Another Aldi cycling event coming up - 26Sep

[burndust]

well i bought the allen keys last time and there crap

 

[fossyant]

The basic tool kit is fine.

The merino wool says 100% so I will check them out, otherwise the compression base.

 

[Andrew_Culture]

I'm going to 'risk' a winter jacket, I was about to scrape together the funds for a Castelli so fifteen quid seems worth a pop even if it turns out to be cack.

The MTB shoes look worth a punt too.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

I'm going to 'risk' a winter jacket, I was about to scrape together the funds for a Castelli so fifteen quid seems worth a pop even if it turns out to be cack.

The MTB shoes look worth a punt too.

Those shoes, annoyingly, only go up to size 10.

 

[fossyant]

Ive not bought the winter jackets as always had there softshell jackets. Worth a punt though at those prices.

 

[Andrew_Culture]

Those shoes, annoyingly, only go up to size 10.

Oh well, balls to that then.

 

[400bhp]

Ive not bought the winter jackets as always had there softshell jackets. Worth a punt though at those prices.

They are the same?

 

[fossyant]

Ah. Design had changed since last time. Cheers

 

[MrGrumpy]

I'm going to 'risk' a winter jacket, I was about to scrape together the funds for a Castelli so fifteen quid seems worth a pop even if it turns out to be cack.

The MTB shoes look worth a punt too.

The soft shell jackets are not bad, I have two just now which are a bit worn out. They are decent enough for commuting ?

 

[Andrew_Culture]

The soft shell jackets are not bad, I have two just now which are a bit worn out. They are decent enough for commuting ?

I'm looking for something better than the Lidl condom I wear on long winter rides

 

[Stonechat]

i'm wondering if the base layers which re 100% Merino are Machine washable, the other Merino which is a blend say machine washable

 

[cyberknight]

I'm looking for something better than the Lidl condom I wear on long winter rides

Well that made me laugh
I will be looking at getting a couple of the long sleeve jerseys and maybe a winter jacket , as it happens i have the day off as i have a tradesman around that day to knock a wall down and put up a fence , his prices were competitive enough to make it worth paying him for the work so i can also pop down to aldi when it opens.

 

[crazyjoe101]

I'm thinking about picking up the 100% merino top/bottoms, winter jersey and the gloves. Not sure if I'll go for the (thicker?) merino shirt too though...

 

[uphillstruggler]

Going to get the Winter top this year. I quite like the look of the gloves as well. Has anyone tried the spoke reflectors?

@jazloc - check my profile picture, I reckon they are worth the investment.

 

[Chris Norton]

There are two jackets and I'm torn between the two. The winter jacket and the waterproof one. How "water resistant" is the winter jacket? I would think that the waterproof on a long ride would get a bit sweaty.

I need a pair of tights and waterproof trousers for work so these should work a treat.