Yeah, the thin ones aren't the best, but what do you expect from something that folds down into a tiny pouch? The soft-shell jackets are pretty good, though. Got one last year and it's been superb.
I know, it was pennies too. Husband has the soft shell from last year and it looks good. The ladies one last year was white, so a tad impractical. Pink is much better, so I might have to invest in one
I was a fatty, then I took up cycling and can now eat cake guilt free!
"Triples are for girls" My Husband, 2010. (Evidently not for this girl though!)
I bought the 'tool bag' pouch 2 years ago; it comes with a little mini tool thingy. A seriously good buy I'd recommend to anyone. I also had padded shorts which were excellent. Prolly buy the compression layer this time if I can find a big enough one.
I'd go for one of those track pumps, especially as a work back up.
I've had my £5 Lidl track pump now for a few months and used it every few days to top-up the air in my tyres - it's not missed a beat. For £5 you can't grumble, the pump is cheaper than a rebuild kit for the more expensive units out there that loads of users still report failures of within 12 months. I'd just bin it and grab another cheapy if/when it goes.
Does anyone know what the saddle pouches are like and what the size differences are? I'm really keen to carry in all my clothes for the week on a Monday and then ditch the rucksack for 4 days of the week and use this to carry a spare tube, levers, patches, glue, wallet and keys in. I'd then frame mount my SKS hand pump and no longer have a sweaty back now the weather is picking up!
Panniers for me are overkill as I don't carry much on me.
Ribble Stealth/SRAM Force
2007 Specialized Allez (Double) FCN - 3
I'd go for one of those track pumps, especially as a work back up.
I've had my £5 Lidl track pump now for a few months and used it every few days to top-up the air in my tyres - it's not missed a beat. For £5 you can't grumble, the pump is cheaper than a rebuild kit for the more expensive units out there that loads of users still report failures of within 12 months. I'd just bin it and grab another cheapy if/when it goes.
Does anyone know what the saddle pouches are like and what the size differences are? I'm really keen to carry in all my clothes for the week on a Monday and then ditch the rucksack for 4 days of the week and use this to carry a spare tube, levers, patches, glue, wallet and keys in. I'd then frame mount my SKS hand pump and no longer have a sweaty back now the weather is picking up!
Panniers for me are overkill as I don't carry much on me.
I bought the Lidl version of the toolkit, and could get a tube into it, so I think you should be ok. Will go for the cheapo pump. It'll only get used occasionally, touch wood.
Bought myself the red SS jersey and three pairs of socks (you can never have enough socks). The Jersey is a pretty good fit, quite long, which is good for me, with decent grippers around the bottom - it will definitely get used a fair bit. Good to see that Aldi have stuck to using the YKK zips, so much better than the cheap ones.
The socks are socks; they look fine.
Also got a soft-shell jacket for the bloke I sit next to at work. It's the same as the one from last year, looks really good and excellent value.
I got a puncture just before OKR Aldi, so did a quick fix, and bought a track pump along with the rest of the stuff (2 shorts, 2 tops, 2 gloves and under seat pack). The track pump is pretty rubbish. It connects OK, but took a few tries to get off the presta valve when I needed to remove it. A good bit of pressure lost while doing it, and decided it was easier to leave it by the side of the store rather than carry it with me. A bloke who had just come out took it off my hands.
The rest of stuff seems usual quality. Softshell looked nice, but I have enough of them. The underseat pack is pretty big, so will easily hold some tools, wallet, a mini pump and a tube, maybe 2.
Bike/Train commuter: Brompton S2L - "Machete"
12mile each way commuter: '11 Boardman CX with guards and rack
For fun: '11 Wilier La Triestina
SS: '07 Kona Smoke with yellow bits
Going to go at lunch time to see what's left. Thinking of getting the SS and some socks for the old man and myself. Don't think I'll bother with the jersey, got enough of those!
I was a fatty, then I took up cycling and can now eat cake guilt free!
"Triples are for girls" My Husband, 2010. (Evidently not for this girl though!)
Doesn't apply these days. Besides, you keep going on about how cheaply you've bought this and that off ebay; can't have it both ways. Better to look at the gear before pronouncing on it?
I'll head out this evening. Maybe get yet more socks as they really are faultless imo. Seat pack for mates bike that I renovated and hopefully jerseys for me. Have two stores nearby so hopefully plenty left (there usually is!).
:oops: Now I'm an aldi fan & I hate to say this- I think they are loosing the touch, bought 2 pair of shorts this morn. medium & large - both going back. The bottom of the leg seem to have been made too big (or I'm getting smaller). Last years were a great fit & so I'll continue to use them & look for cheap bib shorts, which I really wanted. The track pumps are not worth bothering with in my opinion as they are so frustrating to use, invest in a "named" pump & you won't regret it. No padded underpants this time around & they were really good ,so all in all a disappointing morning for me.
I have one of the track pumps from a couple of years ago. It works fine for the MTB (40psi), but I've been discovering recently that it isn't really up to road bike pressures (100+ psi).
I have one of the track pumps from a couple of years ago. It works fine for the MTB (40psi), but I've been discovering recently that it isn't really up to road bike pressures (100+ psi).
Seconded
Samivel
Black Allez, FCN 5, will always try to say hello.
Normal commute - Eltham, Greenwich, London Bridge
Been and was able to actually buy some stuff, even though I could have got trampled in the lunchtime rush! Was funny seeing so many nicely spoken and well dressed people around the cycling stuff, lol!
Bought the pink SS, though I would say it is more of a thicker top rather than a SS. Still will be good for cold mornings. Also got a bike lock £1.99, black gloves £3.49 and 3 pairs of socks £2.99 each. Should be OK for the commute.
I was a fatty, then I took up cycling and can now eat cake guilt free!
"Triples are for girls" My Husband, 2010. (Evidently not for this girl though!)
I have one of the track pumps from a couple of years ago. It works fine for the MTB (40psi), but I've been discovering recently that it isn't really up to road bike pressures (100+ psi).
Got the pump last year...just about managed to get it up to 60psi and then gave up. Don't bother.
A bike lock for £2 :shock: you're not planning on actually locking your bike and leaving it with that are you :?
and WTF sort of meat is this on their main page ????
"Meat Special Buy" er no thanks
Rule #5 // Harden The censored Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
Dont know about the Aldi track pump but I have the lidl one and its worked brilliantly for years, much better than the expensive one I bought at Evans..
I think I'll give the Meat Special Buy a miss thanks.
I haven't been to Aldi, but the Lidl track pump works fine for me. There is a rush of air out of the valve when it is removed from the inner tube but this is from the connecting tube rather than from the inner tube. I also got the pressure up to 120 psi with no problem.
As the pumps come from different companies, I understand that I'm comparing apples and oranges.
I've realised that I don't need anything so I've resisted the urge to go just to see what is available.
FCN 3: Raleigh Record Ace fixie-to be resurrected sometime in the future
FCN 4: Planet X Schmaffenschmack 2- workhorse
FCN 9: B Twin Vitamin - winter commuter/loan bike for trainees
A bike lock for £2 :shock: you're not planning on actually locking your bike and leaving it with that are you :?
I've got a posh one for leaving outside shops and stuff. Just thought it might do OK for when the bikes are on the back of the car and we nip into somewhere. Deterrent more than security. When commuting, my bike sits in the downstairs loo in the office
I was a fatty, then I took up cycling and can now eat cake guilt free!
"Triples are for girls" My Husband, 2010. (Evidently not for this girl though!)
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"Triples are for girls" My Husband, 2010. (Evidently not for this girl though!)
"Triples are for girls" My Husband, 2010. (Evidently not for this girl though!)
Are they typical sizing compare to other shorts and tops?
I'd say they were about what you expect for regular clothing. Certainly not Italian sizing.
I've always found they come up big ! Am normally a medium, but their Medium was a bit too big...small fitted me perfectly
Black Allez, FCN 5, will always try to say hello.
Normal commute - Eltham, Greenwich, London Bridge
Banish unwanted fur - immac a squirrel
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I've had my £5 Lidl track pump now for a few months and used it every few days to top-up the air in my tyres - it's not missed a beat. For £5 you can't grumble, the pump is cheaper than a rebuild kit for the more expensive units out there that loads of users still report failures of within 12 months. I'd just bin it and grab another cheapy if/when it goes.
Does anyone know what the saddle pouches are like and what the size differences are? I'm really keen to carry in all my clothes for the week on a Monday and then ditch the rucksack for 4 days of the week and use this to carry a spare tube, levers, patches, glue, wallet and keys in. I'd then frame mount my SKS hand pump and no longer have a sweaty back now the weather is picking up!
Panniers for me are overkill as I don't carry much on me.
2007 Specialized Allez (Double) FCN - 3
I bought the Lidl version of the toolkit, and could get a tube into it, so I think you should be ok. Will go for the cheapo pump. It'll only get used occasionally, touch wood.
The socks are socks; they look fine.
Also got a soft-shell jacket for the bloke I sit next to at work. It's the same as the one from last year, looks really good and excellent value.
The rest of stuff seems usual quality. Softshell looked nice, but I have enough of them. The underseat pack is pretty big, so will easily hold some tools, wallet, a mini pump and a tube, maybe 2.
12mile each way commuter: '11 Boardman CX with guards and rack
For fun: '11 Wilier La Triestina
SS: '07 Kona Smoke with yellow bits
"Triples are for girls" My Husband, 2010. (Evidently not for this girl though!)
Doesn't apply these days. Besides, you keep going on about how cheaply you've bought this and that off ebay; can't have it both ways. Better to look at the gear before pronouncing on it?
I'll head out this evening. Maybe get yet more socks as they really are faultless imo. Seat pack for mates bike that I renovated and hopefully jerseys for me. Have two stores nearby so hopefully plenty left (there usually is!).
Seconded
Black Allez, FCN 5, will always try to say hello.
Normal commute - Eltham, Greenwich, London Bridge
Bought the pink SS, though I would say it is more of a thicker top rather than a SS. Still will be good for cold mornings. Also got a bike lock £1.99, black gloves £3.49 and 3 pairs of socks £2.99 each. Should be OK for the commute.
"Triples are for girls" My Husband, 2010. (Evidently not for this girl though!)
Got the pump last year...just about managed to get it up to 60psi and then gave up. Don't bother.
and WTF sort of meat is this on their main page ????
"Meat Special Buy" er no thanks
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
I haven't been to Aldi, but the Lidl track pump works fine for me. There is a rush of air out of the valve when it is removed from the inner tube but this is from the connecting tube rather than from the inner tube. I also got the pressure up to 120 psi with no problem.
As the pumps come from different companies, I understand that I'm comparing apples and oranges.
I've realised that I don't need anything so I've resisted the urge to go just to see what is available.
FCN 4: Planet X Schmaffenschmack 2- workhorse
FCN 9: B Twin Vitamin - winter commuter/loan bike for trainees
I'm hungry. I'm always hungry!
I don't understand.
Winter: 2013 Trek Crockett 5
I've got a posh one for leaving outside shops and stuff. Just thought it might do OK for when the bikes are on the back of the car and we nip into somewhere. Deterrent more than security. When commuting, my bike sits in the downstairs loo in the office
"Triples are for girls" My Husband, 2010. (Evidently not for this girl though!)