Aldi cycling specials 29 Sept

[united4ever]

bought a pair of mens tights.....happy with all the other crane stuff i have bought.

Was looking for a short sleeve top too but they don't have them so bought this from Halfords:

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/cycling-clothing/jerseys-tops/dare-2b-mens-fuser-jersey

Is Dare2Be stuff any good? better than Aldi Crane gear? I know this is the budget end of the market.

 

[mjr]

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/cycling-clothing/jerseys-tops/dare-2b-mens-fuser-jersey

Is Dare2Be stuff any good? better than Aldi Crane gear? I know this is the budget end of the market.

Dare2b is OK. They're basically Regatta's cycling brand, I think. Better than Crane, similar to or slightly better than Lidl's crivit.

 

[EasyPeez]

I wouldn't wear any of that. I'll take a few tins of GT85 at that price though.

 

[slowmotion]

The merino LJs look worth a punt. Even if they fall apart, nobody can see the holes.

 

[shouldbeinbed]

£5.99 for a merino hat, with free delivery, works for me!

I found the merino base layer they did a couple of events ago to be a very itchy garment, I gave up after a couple of washes and it getting no softer. I'm interested in the beanie too TBH but would advise wearing it round the store for a few minutes before parting with cash for it.

 

[Accy cyclist]

I bought these arm warmers the last time they were out.https://www.aldi.co.uk/cycling-arm-warmers/p/070965059934800
I bought them for about £2.50 when they'd been reduced come the warmer weather. They're long enough and warm enough, but unless you have arms like Arnold Schwarzenegger they're so baggy they'll fall down all the time.

 

[summerdays]

I like their gloves .... Though in the more recently bought pairs the lining sometimes comes out when you take your hand out. But at that price you can afford to have multiple pairs so that you can have spare for if it gets wet or in the wash etc.

 

[mjr]

They're long enough and warm enough, but unless you have arms like Arnold Schwarzenegger they're so baggy they'll fall down all the time.

Nora Batty does road bikes!

 

[Accy cyclist]

Nora Batty does road bikes!

Yes you spend half your ride pulling them up. I've decided i'm not a fan of arm warmers. I'd rather wear a long sleeved jersey and pull the sleeves up if i get too warm on the arms.

 

[jay clock]

socks are excellent for that price
https://www.aldi.co.uk/ergonomic-cycling-socks/p/046628003712800

 

[slowmotion]

I like their gloves .... Though in the more recently bought pairs the lining sometimes comes out when you take your hand out. But at that price you can afford to have multiple pairs so that you can have spare for if it gets wet or in the wash etc.

It drives me crazy when the fingers on gloves turn inside out. Lidl ski gloves do that too.

 

[ColinJ]

I've just ordered a pair of the lobster gloves to see if they keep my fingers warmer than the gloves that I used in recent winters.

 

[Pale Rider]

I've just ordered a pair of the lobster gloves to see if they keep my fingers warmer than the gloves that I used in recent winters.

A mate of mine rates his cheapo lobster gloves, dunno where he got them but they are probably similar to the Aldi ones.

I've adopted the old British Rail saying in relation to locomotives - if one won't do, use two.

So I have a pair of fairly close fitting gloves worn under a slightly bigger pair.

Both pairs were cheap, but the extra pair does make a difference.

 

[david k]

I've just ordered a pair of the lobster gloves to see if they keep my fingers warmer than the gloves that I used in recent winters.

Yeh I thought of buying them, on the outside there are only two spaces, but are there four inside? I wonder if it would feel too weird otherwise?

 

[ColinJ]

Yeh I thought of buying them, on the outside there are only two spaces, but are there four inside? I wonder if it would feel too weird otherwise?

I remember thinking that when I saw a pair reviewed many years ago. I read that the idea is not to restrict the blood flow in the fingers, while still giving protection from the cold so the fingers are in two separate two-finger compartments. More control than one four-finger compartment, but better blood flow than individually enclosed fingers.

The gloves are not going to be despatched until the 29th so they might be out of stock by the time that I get them and have the chance to tell you what they feel like!