Another Aldi offer from 1 May

[Nelson_Longflap]

The mitts are the only ones I've ever had that developed a nasty smell

The long fingered gloves have been fine, and lasted very well. (Very useful this "spring".)

I like the seat packs with the twin zips, containing a basic toolkit.

The long sleeved soft shell jersey has been really good. Warm, light shower-proof, good zip.

I wouldn't buy another of the light rain jackets though. Poor quality zip on mine. And the mini pump I bought for emergency use only was a waste of (not very much) money. ( But I haven't yet found a mini-pump I do like.)

 

[united4ever]

Got some shorts today for 8 quid. So much more comfy than the muddy fox ones I have. I know muddy fox are really budget end too of course. Tempted to nip back for another pair before they all go. Some of the long sleeved jackets were in too but close to 20 quid iirc. There was a dare 2 be in Evans recently for 25 quid in the clearance section so I am thinking the aldi one is not an absolute bargain.

 

[danbhardy]

I bought one of their bike workshop stands last week! Admittedly it's still in the box but we have to start somewhere lol

 

[Scot on a bike]

My local ALDI still has a Garmin Edge 20 for £49.99 - debating wether to pick one up or not

 

[Blue Hills]

When it says that an item is available online does that mean online AND in store?

A lollipop lady I pass on my commute has admired some of my Aldi jackets and I promised to let her know when the next cycling special came around. I don't want to send her off on a wild goose chase if the stuff isn't in the store.

Has she admired your cycling undershorts? I think they are doing those in this week's offer

 

[Blue Hills]

Got some shorts today for 8 quid. So much more comfy than the muddy fox ones I have. I know muddy fox are really budget end too of course. Tempted to nip back for another pair before they all go. Some of the long sleeved jackets were in too but close to 20 quid iirc. There was a dare 2 be in Evans recently for 25 quid in the clearance section so I am thinking the aldi one is not an absolute bargain.

Will check out the shorts later today. On your second point, i can't help thinking that some of the more expensive "performance" branded stuff might price itself out of buyers if it's not really good for other stuff is of course quite often heavily discounted.

 

[annedonnelly]

Has she admired your cycling undershorts? I think they are doing those in this week's offer

She might if I actually wore any

It's the jackets she's interested in.

 

[fossyant]

Socks, co2 inflator and co2 bottles.

 

[Apollonius]

My local ALDI still has a Garmin Edge 20 for £49.99 - debating wether to pick one up or not

A gift at that price. Offers so much more than the old style magnet-driven "cycle-computer". I love the fact it will tell you where you have been because I still delight in wandering off down roads I have never been down before. As a kid I used to go off and get lost up on the North Downs by taking the smallest road at every junction. I also love to see my totals tick up on Strava.

 

[Thursday guy]

A gift at that price. Offers so much more than the old style magnet-driven "cycle-computer". I love the fact it will tell you where you have been because I still delight in wandering off down roads I have never been down before. As a kid I used to go off and get lost up on the North Downs by taking the smallest road at every junction. I also love to see my totals tick up on Strava.

Out of curiousity, how does it measure speed and distance then if it doesn't rely on a magnet on the wheel spoke?

Gps?

 

[Apollonius]

Out of curiousity, how does it measure speed and distance then if it doesn't rely on a magnet on the wheel spoke?

Gps?

Indeed, it is GPS. And very accurate and reliable it is too.

 

[Crackle]

Did anyone buy one of those ultralight jackets? They look quite interesting due to their pack size. I could just keep one under my saddle but they don't look very breathable.

 

[Blue Hills]

Did anyone buy one of those ultralight jackets? They look quite interesting due to their pack size. I could just keep one under my saddle but they don't look very breathable.

Didn't buy one - would have bought one if i hadn't just bought 2 lusso tops (i recommended in the bargain thread) that serve the same purpose. I did try one on as well. I thought it pretty good quality. A curious garment though - the black one was a sort of semi transparent mesh - somewhat kinky looking. I bought a gilet which also seems very good. Has a good strong YKK zip. Haven't worn it yet. Like the jacket it folds into a very small dinky pocket.

 

[vickster]

@Accy cyclist bought a jacket

 

[Blue Hills]

I do hope he's wearing something under it or i'll have my impression that accrington is kink central confirmed.