Aldi Cycling deals start today (Thurs 26th Sept)

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  • gethinceri
    gethinceri Posts: 1,671
    @vedder, I have the small legwarmers on now and my ankles are 21cms. They would probably fit up to 25cms.
    Got the arm warmers too, lovely job.
  • matt_cartlidge
    matt_cartlidge Posts: 44
    Long sleeve winter jersey is great as is the merino base layer. Not sure on the toolkit may yet take it back and get the planet x one for £35. Got the arm warmers and socks last time and am pleased with them. Also got the cr3032 batteries for my heart rate strap £1.20 for 3.
  • vedder
    vedder Posts: 2
    @gethinceri,cheers for the reply.are they loose on your ankles or snug
  • EasyToAssemble
    EasyToAssemble Posts: 8
    I managed to grab quite a bit on the Thursday, including a winter jersey and softshell jacket. I was after something in hi-viz yellow for the commute, but the fire-engine devil-red colours were the next best thing :twisted:. I reckon the fit is pretty decent, albeit coming up somewhat on the short side. I also managed to find some winter tights, though I needed to return the first pair as the stitching was broken (which might not bode well for longeivity :roll: ). The bonus was finding packs of coin-cell and AAA batteries at knockdown prices, which will serve the lights for a while.

    I was disappointed to find that my store isn't carrying the merino baselayers, but did find some regular ones. I suppose it depends on available display space. They did have some triathlon suits. Has anyone tried these out?

    As a newbie-on-a-budget commuting to work, Aldi (and Lidl + TKMaxx) are proving to be a financial godsend with their cycling ranges. Just gotta get there on the first day to grab it quick enough!.
  • gethinceri
    gethinceri Posts: 1,671
    @Vedder, they are loose on my super skinny ankles, but only as I had them on so they ended above the malleolus (ankle bone), i had my socks over them so there was no flapping.
    I could fit my index finger in the flappy bit without sock i reckon. Calf and thigh fit were perfect, I have skinny 36cm calves and 56cm thighs, 82cm inside leg.
  • Rob Somerset
    Rob Somerset Posts: 127
    I bought the jacket at a bargain 15 quid. Its better than my current one that I paid nearly £70 for. Its a lightweight soft feel material that is totally windproof on the front facing panels. The back is a much thinner material, to let the heat out. Totally recommend it. Probably needs to be below 6 of 7 deg C to use it. The gilets were also nicely made, having vented side panels. The winter gloves are also good. Rob
    Hills do make I sweat a lot
  • chris_bass
    chris_bass Posts: 4,913
    Rob Somerset wrote:
    I bought the jacket at a bargain 15 quid. Its better than my current one that I paid nearly £70 for. Its a lightweight soft feel material that is totally windproof on the front facing panels. The back is a much thinner material, to let the heat out. Totally recommend it. Probably needs to be below 6 of 7 deg C to use it. The gilets were also nicely made, having vented side panels. The winter gloves are also good. Rob

    + 1 I managed to get a small too which fits me really well (and at 6ft2 gotta wonder how long the arms are on the extra large!?) not tried it yet dueto it being way to warm but will be good for the winter.
    www.conjunctivitis.com - a site for sore eyes
  • markhewitt1978
    markhewitt1978 Posts: 7,614
    Never tried arm warmers before but they were perfect on the Hell of Hexham yesterday. Kept me nice and warm over the tops when it was freezing, but took them off after the last feed station as it was warmer in the valley.
  • diamonddog
    diamonddog Posts: 3,426
    edited September 2013
    Rob Somerset wrote:
    I bought the jacket at a bargain 15 quid. Its better than my current one that I paid nearly £70 for. Its a lightweight soft feel material that is totally windproof on the front facing panels. The back is a much thinner material, to let the heat out. Totally recommend it. Probably needs to be below 6 of 7 deg C to use it. The gilets were also nicely made, having vented side panels. The winter gloves are also good. Rob

    Used mine last year at -4 with just a base layer under it and was toasty plus I am renally skinny.
  • cookeeemonster
    cookeeemonster Posts: 1,991
    Am I literally the only person who when trying on the merino base layer at home thought it was itchy and scratchy as hell?

    Going back, horrible!!! sorry but it means someone else can have it as they're in such great demand!
  • diamonddog
    diamonddog Posts: 3,426
    CookeeeMonster wrote:
    Am I literally the only person who when trying on the merino base layer at home thought it was itchy and scratchy as hell?

    Going back, horrible!!! sorry but it means someone else can have it as they're in such great demand!

    When it's really cold I use base layers that I use for winter scuba diving, man made fibres, really fast wicking and dry in a very short time if they get wet.
  • shortcuts
    shortcuts Posts: 366
    diamonddog wrote:
    CookeeeMonster wrote:
    Am I literally the only person who when trying on the merino base layer at home thought it was itchy and scratchy as hell?

    Going back, horrible!!! sorry but it means someone else can have it as they're in such great demand!

    When it's really cold I use base layers that I use for winter scuba diving, man made fibres, really fast wicking and dry in a very short time if they get wet.
    You wear a Wooly Bear :o Extreme :lol:
  • diamonddog
    diamonddog Posts: 3,426
    shortcuts wrote:
    diamonddog wrote:
    CookeeeMonster wrote:
    Am I literally the only person who when trying on the merino base layer at home thought it was itchy and scratchy as hell?

    Going back, horrible!!! sorry but it means someone else can have it as they're in such great demand!

    When it's really cold I use base layers that I use for winter scuba diving, man made fibres, really fast wicking and dry in a very short time if they get wet.
    You wear a Wooly Bear :o Extreme :lol:
    Chill cheater under Extreme for really slow winter rides:lol:
  • johnny25
    johnny25 Posts: 344
    Lidl have some base layers for sale on the cheap tomorrow (3rd). Not strictly for cycling, but at £9.99 worth a look. I bought the short sleeve one earlier in the year. Very impressed.

    http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/SID-B937E ... il&id=6214

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