Aldi cycling stuff 29th September

vektarman

http://www.aldi.ie/ie/html/offers/offers_week39Thursday11.htm?WT.z_src=main

High Nellie

How good is 30% Marino wool on 'Marino' shirt, anybody know?

Hungrycol

I can recommend the gloves.

Kaisr Sose

:pac:

vektarman wrote: »

http://www.aldi.ie/ie/html/offers/offers_week39Thursday11.htm?WT.z_src=main

Always popular. Better sizing than Lidl. The usual scrum for the stuff. Touch, Pause, Engage!

cipo

Anyone know if they have sold the bike stand previously?? Any feedback?? 4 bikes in 1 too many in my apartment....

Thanks

happytramp

Assuming someone is completely unprepared for winter cycling and wants to keep up fitness levels what would you recommend here for around €60-€70. Already have regular cycling shorts/jerseys/rain jacket.

Nwm2

cipo wrote: »

Anyone know if they have sold the bike stand previously?? Any feedback?? 4 bikes in 1 too many in my apartment....

Thanks

I bought a couple last time.

They do the job.

You need to screw the top into the wall for stability, but not strictly necessary.

velo.2010

Cycling jacket looks decent enough, anyone any experience of wearing one. Sturdy, warm? Can't afford to be splashing out on gear thiswinter.

Zorba

Already recommended the socks in another thread well worth the money.

souter

velo.2010 wrote: »

Cycling jacket looks decent enough, anyone any experience of wearing one. Sturdy, warm? Can't afford to be splashing out on gear thiswinter.

Have one, only wore it a couple of times in the depths of the snow last winter. If anything it is too warm - completely waterproof but also completely non breathable.
Also so fluorescent it hurts the eyes.

I don't get much use out of it, but when I do I'm very happy to have it.

studiorat

Sent the link on to the GF. Her bill comes to €230 :eek:

The compression stuff seems ok, have the t-shirt for a while comfy enough.

THe bike stand could be on the cards!

rainbow kirby

Wouldn't mind getting the bike stand myself, just to keep the bike up off the carpet in my apartment...

petronius

used one of their cycling tops as a layer for skiing worked out well.

happytramp

souter wrote: »

If anything it is too warm - completely waterproof but also completely non breathable.
Also so fluorescent it hurts the eyes.

Are talking about the rain jacket or the winter jacket here?

jinkypolly

Last time these came around I bought the gloves, the winter cycling trousers, the cycling rain jacket and the winter cycling shirt.

Just bear in mind the items may not be exactly the same as those in their previous deal, though they do look the same in the pictures.

The gloves I have only used a couple of times, they are very cosy and more suited for very cold weather. A pair will roll up to the size of a tennis ball.

The winter cycling trousers are decent enough though I found the padding slightly large and it didn't exactly follow my contours leading to a small bit of discomfort on longer rides.

The cycling rain jacket will stop the rain getting in but as mentioned previously is not breathable, I wouldn't fancy having to wear this on a long ride. Overall quality seems decent enough, zips and stitching appear adequate. This jacket does not roll up small, the best I can get is a bit bigger than a water bottle.


The winter cycling shirt has to be one of my favourite cycling jerseys and one of the cheapest. Very comfortable, will keep you warm and is breathable. Plenty of length at the back with a kind of sticky elastic trim that will hold it to your shorts and stop it riding up. 4 back pockets one of which is zipped. Front zip is sheathed at the top to prevent irritating your neck. The main stitching is sturdy and of very good quality. Material is 95% polyester and 5% Elastane-Lycra.

Zen0

velo.2010 wrote: »

Cycling jacket looks decent enough, anyone any experience of wearing one. Sturdy, warm? Can't afford to be splashing out on gear thiswinter.

Have the winter cycling jacket from last year. Used it quite a bit through the winter. Front, shoulders and front of sleeves are windproof, water resistant softshell fabric with light fleece backing. Back and part of sleeves more breathable. Worked well in the cold with a long sleeve thermal underneath. Well worth EUR18. Bit too warm for this weather. Might get another one.:)

Also bought one of the long sleeve thermals last year - great bit of kit for the price. This year's looks fancier.

goods

the light set looks alright for 7 bucks

souter

happytramp wrote: »

Are talking about the rain jacket or the winter jacket here?

The rain jacket

thebullkf

re: mudguards.... these clip on

they look it ... also +1 on the socks.

looking for generic cycling shoes meself but i'm bigger than size 10 so that rules out Aldi's ones.:(

Khannie

Anyone have the overshoes? Any good? I need a pair.

Grid.

Is the bike stand a work stand or just for storage??

eddiem74

Are the winter cycling trousers, actually tights? If yes, are they much different to the compression underwear? Which would be better to get ?

Captain Havoc

Khannie wrote: »

Anyone have the overshoes? Any good? I need a pair.

I bougtht a pair last year, I put them on and the zip broke before I even left the carpark.

ccull123

eddiem74 wrote: »

Are the winter cycling trousers, actually tights? If yes, are they much different to the compression underwear? Which would be better to get ?

I was wondering the exact same thing.......Has anyone ever got these or something similar before???

dastardly00

eddiem74 wrote: »

Are the winter cycling trousers, actually tights? If yes, are they much different to the compression underwear? Which would be better to get ?

I was in Aldi at the weekend and I had a look at one of their little catalogues/booklets showing what was in store next week. From the photos, the winter cycling trousers seem to be a bit too baggy to be tights. They looked more like tracksuit bottoms on the model. Although it says they are padded
So my plan is to maybe get the compression underwear and wear them over my normal bib shorts.

Funsterdelux

I'm also looking for generic cycling shoes too, anyone get these ones before?

biko

Just paid 10 euro last week for puncture kit and levers at West Side Cycles Ireland, arrgh
http://www.aldi.ie/ie/html/offers/special_buys3_18470.htm

cuculainn

Are the bike stands any good for maintenance? I.e can you rotate the peddles fully on the stand? also the base looks a bit narrow to be very stable??

Benbecul97

Khannie wrote: »

Anyone have the overshoes? Any good? I need a pair.

Yep, they will keep your feet warm but not dry - but they dont claim to be waterproof. If anything they are a bit loose fitting but you will pay alot more than €9 for a more snug fitting overshoe. All depends on how much you plan to use them and if you suffer from cold feet.

eddiem74 wrote: »

Are the winter cycling trousers, actually tights? If yes, are they much different to the compression underwear? Which would be better to get ?

No, they are trousers. If you are used to wearing bibs then these might not suit. Maybe just get the leg warmers to wear with bibs. You could also wear the compression underwear with the bibs and leg warmers.

Khannie

Captain Havoc wrote: »

I bougtht a pair last year, I put them on and the zip broke before I even left the carpark.

Jaysus. That's bad.

couerdelion

I'm liking the look of the sports travel speaker. I think it would be good to be cycling down the quays blasting out some tunes. It has an FM receiver built in so I should be able to tune in to FM104 for some pop music.

Funsterdelux

couerdelion wrote: »

I'm liking the look of the sports travel speaker. I think it would be good to be cycling down the quays blasting out some tunes. It has an FM receiver built in so I should be able to tune in to FM104 for some pop music.

Is it wireless?

:P

eoin88

Anyone know if the waterproof trousers are worth getting?

Captain Havoc

eoin88 wrote: »

Anyone know if the waterproof trousers are worth getting?

I had them before and they were really good.

eoin88

Thanks Captain Havoc!

velo.2010

Quite a push on TV for this sale. Haven't seen that before for either of the German brands. I suddenly have the morning free so I might get down there after all before the 'good stuff' is gone.

Mr Velo

Anyone know if the cycling underwear (bottoms) could be used for running? I assume so - would doubt there's a chamois pad with them but just wondering.

ToadVine

Anyone know what time Aldi open tomorrow morning?

tech

i think they open @ 8am?

Marcin B

All stores open at 09:00.

puppetmaster

Open at 9 yeh, Has anyone used their full finger Gloves, any opinions?

Deedsie

Any opinions on the 3 stripe Velcro shoes?

reilig

Aldi in Mullingar this morning reminded me of that scene from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory where they are searching for the last golden ticket. The carpark was almost full at 8.58am. There was a queue at the door. When I got in there, there were about 8 ladies surrounding the cage with all the reflective jackets and the winter cycling trousers. A line of men stood back. The ladies were pushing and shoving to try to get more room. The men stood in an orderly queue. Any male that went near was snarled at with a show of teeth They were throwing stuff from one cage to the next in the search for sizes. I didn't think that things were so competative in the world of women's cycling clothing.

I picked up a winter cycling trousers that one had thrown and landed on the ground, my size, perfect! Its exactly what I wanted. It will keep me lovely and snug for the winter cycling. They have a nice padding in them and they fit perfect.

Was going to buy a pair of gloves, but I think I'd prefer mits instead of gloves.
Might go back there later on, but I suspect that most of it will be sold - there was a queue to get into the carpark as I was leaving.

clod71

I got the the yellow rain jacket, the winter jersey, and the trousers... threw in some socks and a pair of leg warmers too.
one guy ahead of me was there with a big box and he filled it up with stuff.. he seemed to be pleased with himself

Plastik

Parnell St. was mental, as usual!

dastardly00

It was pretty mental in the Aldi on the Headford Rd. in Galway. There were about 30 people in a queue outside when the store opened. Most people were after the rain jackets and the jerseys. One particular woman had a trolley and was taking about 10 of every item! She was annoying everyone by taking so much stuff, so people started grabbing stuff out of her trolley whenever she wasn't looking!

langdang

Was calm enough in Childers Road Limerick.
Got a few bits, but the soft shell jacket I was gonna buy had a gammy zip :rolleyes: Keep yer receipts I'd say...

canhascheez

Much movement on the €9.99 racks or will I get one at 6pm?

Fatneck

i had over shoe covers last year....did their job but not that handy for getting on and off, so u end up leaving them on and then the bottoms start to rip. but for 7 or 8 euro u cant go wrong.

oflahero

A reasonably calm herd of wildebeest at the watering hole of Aldi in Nutgrove. Brisk turnover in stock though, the popular sizes are already thin on the ground. Bagged the winter jacket and gloves, seem reasonably decent.

Plenty of pannier racks and other accessories left. The popular stuff is the clothing.

bogmanfan

Pretty busy up on Parnell St. Got a winter jacket and gloves for myself, and winter jersey, jacket and gloves for herself. Not many jackets left at 10am, and couldn't find any men's jerseys in size L.