Anyone get owt from Aldi's cycling special?

[MontyVeda]

The pannier rucksack looked interesting so called into have a look (normally i'm too busy working there to stop and look at the specials, and then they're gone). At £13 I reckon the rucksack is worth punt for the rare occasion when a bike ride involves a lengthy walk at the destination and I've packed a picnic.

Also got a pair of neoprene gloves, a couple of pairs of Merino socks (overrated) and some waterproof over trousers, which are going back on Tuesday. As with all over trousers, they far too short in the leg (a mere 30", pah!).

Already got a set of their lights so left those well alone, but what did you lot get, and do you rate it?

 

[Oldhippy]

Had a quick look but nothing of interest. I was hoping for one of the maintenance stands.

 

[cm2mackem]

Yellow winter gloves same as the decathlon 500 series but £6 and long sleeved merino base layer £17, generously sized

 

[Venod]

A pair of Bib Tights, 8 cans of GT85, tried the tights on, then went back for a second pair.

 

[Blue Hills]

A pair of Bib Tights, 8 cans of GT85, tried the tights on, then went back for a second pair.

what's the pad like though?
If I use bibs its on a long full day ride so bibs with a poor/middling pad are a waste of time.
8 cans! - are you sniffing it?

 

[Venod]

what's the pad like though?

Seems reasonably for a cheap pair of tights, don't know how it would be for all day rides, doesn't look as good as my OnOne shorts pads.

8 cans! - are you sniffing it?

Not yet, just stocking up, I do use a lot.

 

[RoubaixCube]

8 cans! - are you sniffing it?

GT-85 is good for use both on and off the bike. A bit like WD-40 but cheaper at £1.99 for 400ml. (WD-40 is like £5 for 450ml)

 

[bikingdad90]

Our local had a dozen turbo trainers in for £44.99/pop. Looked to have a resistance control so could be worth a punt if we all get locked down again.

 

[bruce1530]

Are the neoprene gloves any good? Saw them, but thought “that looks sweaty..."

 

[Andy_R]

Are the neoprene gloves any good? Saw them, but thought “that looks sweaty..."

They will be VERY sweaty. Neoprene doesn't breathe at all.

 

[C R]

Are the tights good to wear on their own, or are they meant to be worn under shorts?

 

[Blue Hills]

Are the tights good to wear on their own, or are they meant to be worn under shorts?

Worn UNDER shorts?
A la john major?

 

[C R]

Worn UNDER shorts?
A la john major?

Sorry, the John Major reference evades me. The tights I have at the moment are thin, so not good to wear on their own, I wear shorts on top, not sure how else to explain.

 

[Blue Hills]

Sorry, the John Major reference evades me. The tights I have at the moment are thin, so not good to wear on their own, I wear shorts on top, not sure how else to explain.

Do a google image search on john major underpants. Steve bell.

 

[MontyVeda]

Are the neoprene gloves any good? Saw them, but thought “that looks sweaty..."

I'll report back in January.