Aldi bike stuff

[jig-sore]

i bought a pair of their longs last year and they are lasting well, even after sliding down the road in them, they are scuffed a bit, but not ripped.

well worth it at that price

 

[Ben M]

Cheers for the heads up, I think I'll be investing in a HR monitor/watch.

 

[freakybacon]

Agree with all the posts on here- their stuff is acceptable, and that the zips are a bit weak. Will be investing in one of the luminous jackets, a I intend to commute as far into the winter as possible/til I weaken!

 

[Woz!]

I hope the shoes are better than the Lidl ones I bought 2 months ago. Those have basically fallen apart already

 

[ELL]

Tried one of the jackets this morning and got so hot in it had to take it off so they do what they say on the label

 

[Cking]

I have to agree about the zips. My summer jacket's zip is buggered, the rest of the jackets fine. My thicker winter one will be in use soon!!!

Rgds Cking

Edited to add: The over shoes are as much use as a chocolate tea pot!!
The skull cap is briliant. Pity you have to buy them as a pair

 

[J4CKO]

I had the overshoes and cap, the overshoe zips went, bu like you said the cap was ok, I had some of their cycling shoes which were ok (bit big for me but thats my fault), the cleat started moving around and I fixed it with a soldering iron to melt the plastic, I retired them to spare pair duties and bought some Shimano's at £60 which are a lot better.

My verdict is that their kit is good to get you going cheaply but you will need to replace it with better stuff, Decathlon being the next level up in terms of price versus quality and then its LBS wallet assault time, or Wiggle etc for the better brands.

 

[mustapedalafaster]

Just got my High Viz jacket seems to be good for £20 & a nice fit.

I was suprised how quick everything had gone. It was 1830 & only a couple of jackets left & some trousers.

 

[ELL]

I went in today and got cycle cap, bib trousers, gloves, 3 pairs of socks, base layer trousers and top. all seems to be pretty good so far but haven't tested any of it yet.

 

[PBancroft]

DAMMIT. Didn't have chance. Won't be able to get there before Monday now. Grr... I any of you buy the last of the things from the place, I'll be a bit y'know.

 

[Breedon]

i got all mine last night looked like they had just put them out, spent quite a bit more than i was going to but save's me more over the longer term.

 

[garrilla]

I wasn't too impressed with the stuff this time. I did get a Winter Jacket and some of the reflective strips with LEDs.

I did look at the bib tights but they looked all wrong and I thought about getting a spare waterproof coat but the tape inside didn't look great.

Although I don't need them, I did think there might be one or two folks on here who could use the micro fibre Towels that are very small but apperently very good at drying you off.

 

[Woz!]

Had a spend-up (well Mrs Woz did) and got the trousers, winter tops, gloves, skull cap and towels.
Tried it all on and it all fits - the trousers seem particularly good, especially if their claims of breathable and water/wind proof prove true!

 

[TheDoctor]

Wasn't a lot left at lunchtime, but I did get a jersey and some of the LED reflective strips.

 

[Tinuts]

Went in at 10am yesterday and they'd already sold out of some items (Aldi Kingsbury). Two of the waterproof hi-viz jackets went while I was in (and I had a third) so you have to be quick! Bought several things and all fit well so we'll see how they last. I've had a waterproof hiking jacket from Aldi before that has lasted well and my cycling shorts are still going strong after a couple of summers. For the price the clothing seems very good value.