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jameses

ineedalager wrote:

The Gilet was huge I would say there M 38-40 is a large and it's made of really thick wind proof material that also looks waterproof not something that could be folded and put in your pocket. So It went back for a refund. If you want a Gilet that's thicker than most Jerseys and will wear it for the hole ride again it's a bargain at £7.99

+1 I normally take a medium, but even the small is a tad larger than I would like! Length and chest is okay, but it's a bit loose around the waist (I am quite skinny). And it is a bit bulky - I have a Scott windstopper jacket that feels about half the weight! But it also retailed at 10x the price . Not a bad piece of kit for the money, though, good for a shortish ride on a chilly day.

Not sure about the gloves - padding is okay (until it compresses!), good fit but the stitching doesn't look like it will last. If I get 6 months out of them, I'll be happy.

Glasses are better than expected - well, they fit my narrow head at least, which is rare! 8)

whojanicanackerov

I didn`t think much of the gilet the front panel is just pvc backed material and it doesn`t fold down very small.

Mellow vèlo

Saw this and bought a gilet today. Taking it back tomorrow.
It's a size small but is pretty big (I guess every ones different tho so can't blame them)
But it's going back becuase it takes five minutes to zip up/un zip. Really crap zip/design and catches all the time.
The gloves looked good for cheap gloves and the saddle bag looks alright.
Might exchange it for a base layer as they look alright.

Mike39496

Mellow vèlo wrote:

Saw this and bought a gilet today. Taking it back tomorrow.
It's a size small but is pretty big (I guess every ones different tho so can't blame them)
But it's going back becuase it takes five minutes to zip up/un zip. Really crap zip/design and catches all the time.
The gloves looked good for cheap gloves and the saddle bag looks alright.
Might exchange it for a base layer as they look alright.

I picked up one of the baselayers, they seem pretty good. I go for a medium in Castelli and a medium in these fits too.

Mellow vèlo

Cheers. Hopefully they have small instock.

Stone Glider

Plenty of stock in Northampton, the base layers are good and the mitts are fine but in some larey colours :? The glasses looked stylish, the prices, of everything, do tend to take the breath away.

DF33

I bought 3 sets of the glasses for general riding. I'll just keep adding a new bit when something breaks / gets lost till less than 1 set left. Under £25 for 3 sets isn't bad and should last a year or two

essjaydee

I picked up a S/S baselayer

Fit is good and quality seems good too.

rob21

i had a look at the light set,the front light is really big.
no way would i have it on my bike
i bought some shorts size large and yes they are large but still fit my lard ass
the silverline pad is good.i may go back and get the 3/4 length shorts today..

mar_k

Bought a set of the sun glasses with the changeable lenses, really impressed with them so far

Flexisurfer

I got the glasses, really impressed for the price and I got the pump to leave at work.

awhitu2

I bought some of the cheaper energy bars recently at Lidl and they were the best I have had. Unfortunately I have eaten the last and forgot to note down the name. Now my local branch has sold out.

They bars were soft and had what looked like a chocolate coating. Any ideas what they might have been please? Would love to order some more from somewhere.

Cheers
Errol

davidof

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=17515403#p17515403]cycladianpirate[/url] wrote:

Am I right in thinking that, generally speaking, Lidl clothing comes up much bigger than branded stuff?

It is designed for Germans not Italians. So if you are a medium kind of guy don't get XL but erm... medium. When they give EU sizing it seems pretty good. Got the missus a 42 bike jersey and it was right on the money.