winter clothing

windypants

Can anyone recommend Aldi for winter cycling clothes?

softlad

some of the stuff is reasonable and some of it is just rubbish. I have a couple of the compression base layers and I reckon they are really good. A mate of mine has one of the winter tops, which he rates. The fleece bib tights - on the other hand - seem like fair quality but the cut is absolutely terrible, which means they are effectively useless...

EdHarris

I've no experience of Aldi or Lidl, but if you want good quality, long-lasting clothing that will keep you warm that won' break the bank try dhb from wiggle.co.uk. My Merston long sleeve jersey keeps me toasty (together with a base layer) on all but the coldest of days and has been faithful for a year whilst still looking good. It cost £30.

If you've a Decathlon store near by you could also try in there as they've some good clothing too.

Gav888

Been looking at the Aldi stuff myself but popped into the local shop last weekend, and they had nothing in stock? Is Lidl part of the same company as I would be interested in buy something this weekend???

Also, eBay seems to have alot of 'cheap' clothing for winter use, but knowing if they are any good or not is a problem as you cannot find many reviews.

Im only after something that keeps me warm and windproof, im not fussed about waterproof as I wont be out in the rain.

There are some more answers to your question here - http://www.cyclechat.co.uk/forums/archi ... -2334.html

Also, have a look at this - http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/a ... here-15249

thedaffodilfish

I have the overshoes and skull cap from Aldi - fine for £5. The overshoes are windproof only, but they don't make any claims to be waterproof.

I also have the longsleeve winter jersey which was £20. It's quite a good fit, has windproof fabric on the front, but isn't terribly breathable. For £20 It's great but I don't exactly expect much from it. It does me for commuting.

I agree with the dhb comments above. The most expensive kit I have is the £44 winter jersey - I think it's great. Combined with merino baselayer I usually don't need any other layers. The dhb winter tights and 3/4 bibs are also excellent.

The only issue with Aldi kit is (other than you get what you pay for) that they advertise the "eekly specials" about a month in advance on their website. Things like the cycling stuff get snapped up quickly, so you really have to be there first thing to get a decent browse.

giant_man

It's like anything really. You get what you pay for. I have some Aldi kit and it does the job. Period. Nothing less and nothing more.

ugo.santalucia

windypants wrote:

Can anyone recommend Aldi for winter cycling clothes?

Bought a winter jacket two years ago, it's a Crane sport, paid 7 pounds and it's done 2 winters brilliantly, warm enough if you couple it with other layers.
Zips are not great quality, but overall did the same job as an Assos 851, I suspect

2tired2ride

I use my ALDI winter jacket and glove 6-7 days a week at the moment and I think it's pretty good. the gloves could be warmer but for like £3 or something I can put up with it. I also have the longsleve jersey which is fine, and the MTB SPD shoes which are great, I think they are actually very good for £20. The only thing which isn't so good are the bib tights which don't fit me, so if anyone wants they they can have them for £7 posted?