Aldi cycling specials 29 Sept

[MrGrumpy]

Last year the sold out of the lights so hope the gamble pays off !

 

[Blue Hills]

The COB LED lights are good for being seen (any make). At least with Aldi ones you can take them back if they fail within 3 years.

yes, guarantees are excellent from Aldi - who else would give you a three year guarantee on a laptop? Never had to test it though.

 

[Blue Hills]

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.

I bought a couple of short sleeve merino base layers from aldi a couple of years ago - I find them excellent.

>>would advise wearing it round the store for a few minutes

Visions of you doing some sort of twist/twirl/pout catwalk amongst the baked beans

 

[jarlrmai]

Waterproof sock sizes were odd, the medium ones were listed as 5-8 but fitted me fine (usu 9) and the size 9's were way too big.

 

[shouldbeinbed]

I bought a couple of short sleeve merino base layers from aldi a couple of years ago - I find them excellent.

>>would advise wearing it round the store for a few minutes

Visions of you doing some sort of twist/twirl/pout catwalk amongst the baked beans

You've seen me shopping before haven't you.

 

[Elybazza61]

Got one of the rear lights and some GT85.

Plenty of everything in the Ely store so will keep an eye and see how things sell;might get some base layers if they get knocked down later.

 

[Metal8]

Got Aldi stuff in the summer and yesterday.
Yes, some stuff isn't brilliant, last lot of track pumps for instance but the clothing I find to be great. Sizes can be odd as I am a S, M or L depending on the garment.

I've got a lightweight rain jacket, mid-layer/summer jacket, the shorts are good and just got the warm long leg tights.
£5.99 Merino wool skull cap is a bargain and very thin and warm as is the £4.99 winter gloves though got the five finger ones even though the lobsters felt nice, not sure about the shape. Why lobster hand gloves?
Best bit is the £12.99 aluminium USB rechargeable LED lights. Loads less dazzling than 'normal' spotlight type LED's AND with proper mounting rather than than the silly rubber bands that force you to rearrange the angle every time you reattach them to your bike. They have rubber bands but then have a click plate mount on them so they can be taken off easily when you leave your bike. Also a clip if you want to attach to a bag/jacket.
Got the front, might get rear as well.
Asked Aldi about lighting regs and replay was:
"Thank you for contacting Aldi Customer Services regarding the aluminium white front bike lights.
I can confirm all of our products do meet the correct regulations to be able to put the items on sale."
Not sure if that helps much

Helmet lights don't fit my or any other helmet by the look of things and are going back.
The two small strap on lights are ace as well at £2.99. Can be seen from the side, not too bright to dazzle and look like named brand ones at three times the price.

I am one of those people who like a bargain but only if it is a true bargain. If I get two or three years out of a £15 Aldi jacket compared to five from a £100 brand then I'm happy. Not so if I had to shell out £15 every 6-12 months but again, I found Aldi stuff when good, it lasts.

I don't work for Aldi by the way

 

[John the Monkey]

Visions of you doing some sort of twist/twirl/pout catwalk amongst the baked beans

 

[Accy cyclist]

I'm going to elbow crutch it down to the local Aldi soon, to have a rummage through the cycling stuff. I bet it's already like a jumble sale! Why is it that when you start to look at the stuff, a totally non cyclist type starts to look too,sticking their arms across your face and picking up stuff you've just looked at? Totally annoying!!

 

[glasgowcyclist]

Asked Aldi about lighting regs and replay was:
"Thank you for contacting Aldi Customer Services regarding the aluminium white front bike lights.
I can confirm all of our products do meet the correct regulations to be able to put the items on sale."

I've already thrown away my packaging but I recall seeing on the pack for the £2.99 light a message along the lines of "Only to be used in conjunction with approved lights and reflectors", so I think they're aware that these aren't compliant with RVLR.

The wording of their reply to you suggests merely that they comply with consumer regs for sale of electrical goods, nothing to do with being road legal.

GC

 

[potsy]

I'm going to elbow crutch it down to the local Aldi soon, to have a rummage through the cycling stuff. I bet it's already like a jumble sale! Why is it that when you start to look at the stuff, a totally non cyclist type starts to look too,sticking their arms across your face and picking up stuff you've just looked at? Totally annoying!!

What exactly is a 'non cyclist type'?

Are we only allowed to look if we bring our cycling proficiency badge as proof?

 

[Metal8]

I've already thrown away my packaging but I recall seeing on the pack for the £2.99 light a message along the lines of "Only to be used in conjunction with approved lights and reflectors", so I think they're aware that these aren't compliant with RVLR.

The wording of their reply to you suggests merely that they comply with consumer regs for sale of electrical goods, nothing to do with being road legal.

That's what I thought as well. Just checking on the packaging and instruction leaflet there is no mention of using them with approved lights or any German K number so nothing at all really.

 

[RobWard]

So what have you bought so far ?

Think I am one of the last big spenders. But I will return when its not so busy.

 

[helston90]

Buff, leg warmers, Muc-off degreaser and GT 85, £18 i think it was in total- although the kids seem to be enjoying the buff so much I may go back and get them one each for Xmas.

 

[DCLane]

Socks - a pair of the merino ones for myself and my youngest and an orange pair for me. That's all.