The Lusso tops look good but I've taken a punt on a blue Aldi one. It's main function will be to sit under the saddle for those times when I'm caught out by the weather whilst out for a few hours, which has happened enough times for me to remember vividly. Bought the blue one in a medium as the large was just a bit floppy but the blue snug but OK. I imagine I will look like an inflated condom whilst wearing it but hey ho.
Another Aldi offer from 1 May
- Thread starter kiwifruit
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- Location
- London
Yes they are curious. I think I was a bit between sizes. Do report back on how it is to ride in. Some Aldi stuff is getting seriously good I think - at one time it maybe looked a bit plasticky.
Arjimlad
Tights of Cydonia
- Location
- South Glos
The £5 light set seems good. It conforms to German bike light standards & the front light feels well made - says Blaupunkt on it but I have not managed to get radio 2 yet. Not sure about how long the rear light bracket would last over a bumpy road.
Hacienda71
Mancunian in self imposed exile in leafy Cheshire
- Location
- Wilmslow, Cheshire
I do like the Aldi sports glasses. At £1.99 they are pretty good quality, reasonably stylish and you can afford to break or lose them and not worry too much about the cost.
NorthernDave
Never used Über Member
- Location
- The real Northern Powerhouse
I expect they'll be strewn across the display
Yes, and best not to get into the vagaries of italian sizing. Or women's vanity clothes sizing. I'd never order clothes online unless a repeat item. Go ahead dave and try on in the shop. I've stripped to top base layer/vest before (i always cycle to aldi anyway) but wouldn't go as far as their shorts lazyblokeLucky perhaps that i don't like their shorts.
Yep, it was more like a jumble sale than a shop display, but I found one to try on (L) and liked it so much I bought it. They only had yellow left in my size, although that's probably not a bad thing given the amount of myopic drivers around here.
Fortunately, I don't need any shorts at the moment!
- Location
- London
Ah you lucky folks who don't need prescription inserts - cycling glasses can often be picked up for next to nowt.
- Location
- London
Wore the gilet today. Yes it's not as good as the castelli but generally excellent for a tenner. Perfectly functional. Love how it packs so small.
glenn forger
Guest
And they're wrap-arounds, good if you get wind tears. They're the best cycling item from Aldi. Shoes aren't good, gloves are great but too small. The panniers look ok for £14.99
potsy
Rambler
- Location
- My Armchair
Went yesterday and picked up a Co2 inflator and pack of cartridges, never used it before so am going to read the instructions on something for the first time in years 
I finally used it today. It began to rain not long after I'd set off so I stopped and put it on until I reached the top of the first climb on the hill circuit I was doing by which time the rain had stopped. I could already feel some moisture build up so it's breathable but not super breathable but I didn't expect that. It rained again a bit later but I didn't stop until I'd reached the top of my final hill and at that point put it back on to keep me warm as it was all downhill back, which it did really well, I'd normally have been a bit chilled when wet.
As far as I'm concerned it's perfect for the job of being there when I wouldn't normally have a waterproof with me and keeping me warm when wet rather than keeping me dry. Very windproof, easy to take on and off, compact size, always available, not super breathable but good enough.
- Location
- London
Sounds good. Thanks for feedback - will be useful for folk
