Aldi Cycling Kit

Littigator

http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/offers_week38thursday08.htm?WT.z_src=main

Is the Aldi bargain stuff as good as the Lidl stuff when it comes up, anyone know?

Special on this Thursday!!!

dirk_van_gently

I've had no complaints with their kit, just watch the sizing.

t84

I plan to get some stuff, as I'm just starting out

fonty1978

Won't be the best quality kit in the world, but i'm still going to get some booties and gloves as i have been spending a fortune recently on the more upmarket stuff.

A - W

fonty1978 wrote:

Won't be the best quality kit in the world,

The stuff I have bought from Aldi has been equal to a lot more expensive stuff.
I think we have done the quality argument too many times though.

Beeblebrox

Produced from virtual slave labour out in the far east, though.

mrchrispy

had 2 gillets and the zips went on them both in a matter of days.
avoid as they are cack

duckson

Is the actual sizing in inches mentioned on the garments? S/M/L etc can mean anything from one manufacturer to another!

Also do Aldi tend to put this stuff out the evening before its advertised for sale? Its just that i wont be able to get to Aldi in the morning and ikt might be all gone, well the common sizes! :?

Lif30057840

Beeblebrox wrote:

Produced from virtual slave labour out in the far east, though.

well if the slaves are computer generated thats not so bad then :P

i got a gillet mrcrispy and its still going strong so maybe u were just unlucky

feel

mrchrispy wrote:

had 2 gillets and the zips went on them both in a matter of days.
avoid as they are cack

I've said it before and will probs say it again, Aldi are very good about accepting returns just hang onto your receipt. If it breaks, falls apart or is the wrong size they will refund or exchange. Personally have had no problems with longevity but have returned some clothes due to fit. In fact recently bought the same things in two sizes and just kept the best fitting one.

singlespeedexplosif

jerseys, gilets good.
shorts abysmal.
the less said about their jackets the better.

acr

Dear me, so theres me standing outside Aldi at 9am this morning, with 15 or so cyclists who had the same idea. Anyway, doors open, and.......stampede!

Anyway, managed to get some waterproof stuff and pants. Just a bit taken aback by the popularity and general chaos around the cycling stuff. Mind you its not the best quality, but it'll do. And it beats getting fleeced for proper stuff in the bike shop.

Littigator

So do people reckon there'll be any left by luncthime, if I'm going to bother cycling from the West End to New Cross in my lunchbreak?

c12345

got mine.
About 8-10 cyclists there at 9am this morning. Plenty of stock though. I'm proper pleased with the thermals and long sleave tops. Jacket doesn't fit me as well, but seems good quality. Gloves a bargin.

I've yet to check out my overshoes/skullcap/bikelock/trousers.....

duckson

The Mrs went for me and got all the stuff i'd asked for (1 item of everyhting they are selling expect the shoes) so hopefully it'll fit...said it wasnt to busy and the ALDI worker said they had loads more clothing in than they usually get, this is Bamber Bridge near Preston.

aclucas

A couple of friends and I went in at lunchtime to Southampton and they seemed to have most of the stuff we wanted. Missing large and bigger yellow jackets (the shoulders were tight) for a friend. No shoes smaller than an 8, and they seemed to be on the large size for the number anyway, so I couldn't find those. Otherwise, seems nice stuff.

Littigator

Well a brief lunchtime meander to Aldi in New Cross (14 mile round trip) and I got me a winter jacket, shirt, trous, x6 socks gloves and thermals all for £69, about the same as a pair of Assos shorts!

doog442

3 of us invaded Weymouth Aldi this am.. Got the yellow so called rain jacket for my running, some gloves and a long sleeved shirt.£24 the lot. The fit on the jacket and shirt is good, shirt feels warm with a kinda of fleece layer inside..will do for the commute

biondino

Hey you guys, if any of you are close to (but not exactly) 6 foot tall with a 38 inch chest, and your warm winter Aldi jacket/top is brilliant but doesn't quite fit you (but would fit me), PM me and I'll make you a good offer!

NGale

Unfortutanly I will miss the Aldi sale this time round as I don't get paid until next week (nuts!) and I doubt there will be anything left by then.

But I did get a pair of cycle trousers in the Lidl sale back along and I am most impressed. the padding isn't fantastic (when compared with the cycle shorts I paid out for) but early this morning while riding to work they kept me nice and toasty without making me sweat like a hog

ansbaradigeidfran

I just picked up a jacket and gloves this afternoon. I'm exceedingly happy with the fit of the medium rain jackets: normally if something is long enough for my arms then it's like a tent around my middle, but not this one. Surely cyclists aren't actually lanky like me?! Gloves are a little loose on the wrists, but they only had two pairs of XL left. I'll see if the Llandudno branch has anything smaller tomorrow.

For reference (in case anyone happens to be near me) the Aldi at Bangor had loads of the trousers, and a fair supply of socks and winter jackets this afternoon. Only five or so of the neon rain jackets. Oh, and a mountain of bike locks!

downfader

aclucas wrote:

A couple of friends and I went in at lunchtime to Southampton and they seemed to have most of the stuff we wanted. Missing large and bigger yellow jackets (the shoulders were tight) for a friend. No shoes smaller than an 8, and they seemed to be on the large size for the number anyway, so I couldn't find those. Otherwise, seems nice stuff.

Glad I didnt bother by the sounds of it then. I'm over 6 foot with very wide shoulders. Its also rare for me to find trousers that fit properly. For some reason thesedays clothes are made for fatties

STEFANOS4784

[/quote]Glad I didnt bother by the sounds of it then. I'm over 6 foot with very wide shoulders. Its also rare for me to find trousers that fit properly.quote]


I agree, my shoulder size often hinders the options available when it comes to buying trousers :!:

Sorry just bored an skint on Fri night

andy83

stuff seems really good

got two pairs of gloves as spares for my altura, cycling winter top (fits fine) waterproof trousers, great value going back for more, and scull cap and feet protecters all for under £30 not bad at all

giltkid

Managed to find a jacket that fits (most seemed to be cut with Andrew Marr as the model, five foot long arms and the torso of a wasp) and some gloves. Barring naff branding on the gloves ('biking' indeed - like I'm 6?) they're really quite nice and very cheap.

ansbaradigeidfran

giltkid wrote:

five foot long arms and the torso of a wasp

Yes, I fit that description
Don't fret: trousers in my size aren't scheduled to be sold in this country until the Tuesday after Armageddon...

father_jack

Any places in Staffs area with size 11 shoes? Local place had size 10's but too tight.

Specialized Needs

Father Jack wrote:

Any places in Staffs area with size 11 shoes? Local place had size 10's but too tight.

I think they only offered up to size 10 (I'm an 11, so looked). Perhaps someone else will confirm (or contradict)?

Stuart

father_jack

ah you're right just checked aldi site. My feet aren't that big either. I was wearing thick socks but even so felt tighter than my shimano toruing shoes which I was wearing at the time.

andy83

anyone know any stores in birmingham area with large trousers or jackets available, didnt have enough cash first time i went and missed out now

wiffachip

flashing LED arm/ankle bands at ALDI at the moment, 4 quid for a pack of 4