Another Aldi cycling event coming up - 26Sep

[Arjimlad]

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.

I used the winter jacket all last winter and it was pretty water resistant. Even doing 10 miles to work in the pouring rain I was not wet.

 

[Andrew_Culture]

I'm not at work, so I will be staging a dawn raid

Nobody around my way is arsed about fitness (despite living in sacky trackies) so there's never much competition for theses bike stuff sales.

 

[potsy]

Gah. Got a meeting first thing so won't be able to do a dawn raid. Only need socks and base layers though !

I won't be able to get in before 3pm so am hoping they still have the few items I'm after, the socks tend to still be there for a few days.

 

[fossyant]

Our local one always has tonnes of stock left, same with the one near work ! Lunch trip then after work if the 1st visit isn't a success.

 

[Deleted member 20519]

I went into Aldi about an hour after it opened and most of the kit was already sold including the Winter jackets. Going to be waiting outside at 8am this time around.

 

[ceejayh]

If anyone has had Aldi gear before, i.e. tops and winter tights, what is the sizing like? If I'm a medium in 'normal' clothes, should I be going up a size?

 

[Hacienda71]

If anyone has had Aldi gear before, i.e. tops and winter tights, what is the sizing like? If I'm a medium in 'normal' clothes, should I be going up a size?

Variable. I find the long sleeved jerseys have had very long arms and bodies in the past while the softshell jackets are a little on the short side on the arms. You can try the jackets but not so easy with the tops....

 

[Deleted member 20519]

Buy two return one?

 

[ShipHill]

I bought one last year, the cone spanners were useless soft metal which went in the bin after first attempt at using them (replaced with quality Park tools).

If the cone spanners are made out of aluminium foil, the rest of the kit probably ain't much better I suspect. Oh well.
Thanks Brian

 

[icky]

I got compression tops last year and can't fault them, gonna have a look at a jacket for the winter months

 

[da_murphster]

So aldi windproof (I assume this would be their 'rain jacket') for £19.99

Or Turbulent Windshell Jacket from Dare2b for roughly the same price?

http://www.chelstondirect.com/mens-dare2b-turbulent-windshell-jacket.html

 

[crazyjoe101]

Variable. I find the long sleeved jerseys have had very long arms and bodies in the past while the softshell jackets are a little on the short side on the arms. You can try the jackets but not so easy with the tops....

I just stick 'em on over my 1st layer, and if they're slightly tight then good. If it's not working then I just have to casually whip off my top...

 

[Nick Stone]

If the cone spanners are made out of aluminium foil, the rest of the kit probably ain't much better I suspect. Oh well.
Thanks Brian

I bought the kit, it's ok keep for the car if I go anywhere with bikes, saves lugging the big box of gubbins everywhere. Emergency tweak or help a mate out they are fine, constant and continued use, not sure.

If you were thinking as only tools, to use constantly maybe not but foe the odd job and sorting occasional problems out they are five.

I know they don't get great press but halfords do cheap tools on line, I've bought a few bits and good value and quick delivery to a local store.

 

[puffinbilly]

If anyone has had Aldi gear before, i.e. tops and winter tights, what is the sizing like? If I'm a medium in 'normal' clothes, should I be going up a size?

I found the size was small - I went for a large in everything (I'm normally a medium) but winter jacket, merino top, waterproof were all bought as large.

I think the Aldi winter sale is far more popular in my neck of the woods than any of the other sales - last year by 10am most jackets, waterproofs had gone. Have to mention their merino top - the merino blend one last year was excellent, wore it that often just wish I'd bought two.

 

[Deleted member 20519]

I had a little think and I've decided to go for the following gear:

Winter cycling jacket - £16
Winter cycling gloves - £5
Bicycle spoke reflectors - £5
Front and Rear LED Bicycle light set - £7
Arm warmers - £7
Leg warmers - £7
Overshoes - £7

Not a bad haul for a little over £50. I had good experiences with the leg warmers, arm warmers, lights and gloves that I bought last year so here's hoping that the overshoes, spoke reflectors and the jacket are of the same good quality.