Another Aldi cycling event coming up - 26Sep

[NEO]

Hi guys I'm a store manager for aldi we normally have two cycle events each year one summer and one winter but this year we did the commuter event for the first time and it was a great success so it will be done each year now. Be quick though the winter cycling stuff sells out really quick and different stores get different amounts of stock allocated depending how busy a store it is. Happy shopping guys

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

I just know, no matter how hard I try, I'm going to get confused and get Aldi and Lidl mixed up again

 

[Arjimlad]

NB if you are thinking of spending over £40 in Aldi tomorrow, according to Twitter, buy the Daily Mirror first and get a voucher for £5 off.. I think they did this last year as well..
Bargain! Get @DailyMirror this Thursday for £5 Off at @AldiUK (£40+ spend) deals.money.co.uk/deal/131041-5-… via @moneycouk

 

[Arjimlad]

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'm a 42" chest, 5`11" tall and 34 inch waist. On the jackets and tops, I find medium is a snug fit, large is baggy. Not sure about tights. Hope this helps.

 

[NEO]

We do the £5 off voucher most months. The last Thursday of each month.

 

[fossyant]

Must remember to get the mirror. I have a feeling I will have to cut my meeting short tomorrow to get back for a quick dash to Aldi at lunch

 

[Arjimlad]

We do the £5 off voucher most months. The last Thursday of each month.

Sorry if I am responsible for all your CycleChat customers biffing the profits, by using the vouchers! I'll get barred !

 

[NEO]

Haha no worries it generates so much more business the vouchers it's all good

Sorry if I am responsible for all your CycleChat customers biffing the profits, by using the vouchers! I'll get barred !

a no

 

[da_murphster]

Can anyone tell me what is not worth buying?

What do arm/leg warmers do that the winter jacket / base layers don't?

Is the tool kit adequate and well priced?

Whats the difference between the winter jacket / winter shirt and rain jacket?

Would anything do the job of a windproof well or will they all not be breathable enough? The rain jacket?

Just worked out it would be £140 if I bought a selection of everything!

 

[ceejayh]

I'm a 42" chest, 5`11" tall and 34 inch waist. On the jackets and tops, I find medium is a snug fit, large is baggy. Not sure about tights. Hope this helps.

It does thanks. You're an inch bigger than me in all directions there (ooo matron!!!) so I reckon a 'Medium' in the tops should be fine for me.

 

[Deleted member 20519]

Can anyone tell me what is not worth buying?

What do arm/leg warmers do that the winter jacket / base layers don't?

Is the tool kit adequate and well priced?

Whats the difference between the winter jacket / winter shirt and rain jacket?

Would anything do the job of a windproof well or will they all not be breathable enough? The rain jacket?

Just worked out it would be £140 if I bought a selection of everything!

By using arm/leg warmers, you have the option of putting them on or taking them off when you're on a ride. With the base layer, you're stuck so if you get too hot then there isn't anything you can do.

I haven't used the tool kit so I can't comment.

I haven't used the winter jackets yet so I can't comment.

I bought the rain jacket last year, it was a boil in the bag jacket so it'll keep you dry from the rain but you'll be drenched from your own sweat.

 

[Arjimlad]

It does thanks. You're an inch bigger than me in all directions there (ooo matron!!!) so I reckon a 'Medium' in the tops should be fine for me.

It does thanks. You're an inch bigger than me in all directions there (ooo matron!!!) so I reckon a 'Medium' in the tops should be fine for me.

I bought a medium zip-off sleeve jacket from Aldi earlier in the year and that's fine.

I got both medium and large winter jackets last year, and the large was the better fit bearing in mind I'd have a thicker top underneath. Medium should be fine for you.

 

[JoeyB]

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).

Yeah the spanners are naff...I bent mine at first time of asking too, which just happened to be at the weekend when I was fettling with my MTB. The other tools were spot on mind.

 

[fatblokish]

Current Aldi Deals
Aldi £5 off £40 (in 50p paper)Get in-store voucher in newspaper on Thursday[/paste:font]
26 Sep only
Buy the Daily Mirror or the Daily Record in Scotland (both 50p), on Thu 26 Sep and get a voucher for £5 off £40 to use in-store at Aldi until Thu 3 Oct.

 

[annedonnelly]

Can anyone tell me what is not worth buying?

What do arm/leg warmers do that the winter jacket / base layers don't?

Is the tool kit adequate and well priced?

Whats the difference between the winter jacket / winter shirt and rain jacket?

Would anything do the job of a windproof well or will they all not be breathable enough? The rain jacket?

Just worked out it would be £140 if I bought a selection of everything!

I bought the front & rear light set last year. I like the rear one - nice flashing pattern and bright for the price. The fastening straps on the front light were impossible to use. I'd be amazed if anyone got them fastened securely. I taped the light on with electrician's tape.