Aldi offers

[Leaway2]

Bought a pair of fingerless gloves. I wore them this morning. It was a little too cold, but the glove are OK. I will see how long they last, but for £4ish, I wont be too upset.

 

[glenn forger]

Got the shoes and gloves:

https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/specialbuys/sunday-4th-may/product-detail/ps/p/cycling-shoes-3/

 

[MrGrumpy]

took the premium shirt back last night, not the same fit as last years which is a pity. Think I will look for somehting elsewhere

 

[glenn forger]

Action cam, £44:

https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/specialbu...ct-detail/ps/p/action-camcorder-ac-500-touch/

 

[Apollonius]

Bought one of these today. Taped it to my stem as I didn't want to look too much like Tinky Winky (well no more than usual.) Got some pretty good pictures. I think it will need a bigger SD card as it only does about an hour in HD. Might be very useful for those wanting to record habitual close-passes etc. It will loop and over-write. Amazing bargain compared with the Go-Pro. I will experiment further.

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

Picked up a leaflet from Aldi when I was in earlier today - next Cycling "event" is Sunday 29 June 2014. The accompanying picture is for "Garmin-esque" coloured Bibshorts, SS top and gloves.

 

[DCLane]

Update for Aldi stuff on the 29th: https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/specialbuys/coming-soon/cycling/

 

[KneesUp]

And a GPS watch too. Was hoping for the racks to be in because I need one. They seem to do the bike things more regularly now though?

 

[youngoldbloke]

Update for Aldi stuff on the 29th: https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/specialbuys/coming-soon/cycling/

Well ...... certainly won't be buying any of that!
'Track Sport', 'Trade Gears', 'Team Cycles', 'Xpress Credit'. 'RTD Bank'

 

[Archie_tect]

Shorts and shirts have all gone in my local one. Some of the other stuff does look cheap this time. I wouldn't recommend the panniers. I like the look of that Bordo style lock but I really have no idea how good it is, so won't waste 15quid on it.

What's wrong with the panniers Crackle? ....been looking for some decent ones without having to pay a small fortune...

 

[Crackle]

What's wrong with the panniers Crackle? ....been looking for some decent ones without having to pay a small fortune...

Answered better than my view, here, by Vernon.

http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/tour-with-double-or-triple-pannier.158678/#post-3143000

SJS on ebay sell some cheap ones, which I have and have used for a few tours. They're not going to last long but neither pair fell to pieces instantly.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BIKE-CYCL...K_SportGoods_CyclAcces_RL&hash=item4867ab4cd1

 

[fossyant]

What's wrong with the panniers Crackle? ....been looking for some decent ones without having to pay a small fortune...

They aren't great. No quick release nor a lower clip - just velcro. Won't be waterproof either. Possibly for light use, but not the daily grind/heavy use.

 

[fossyant]

Why fake 'Team' stuff - take the badging off.

 

[Archie_tect]

Thanks Fossy and Crackle... the Ortlieb Rear Panniers look like the ones- as Vern said in your link, buy once. Mind, those SJS Cycle ones look like they would be Ok to start off!
Thanks.

 

[fossyant]

Thanks Fossy and Crackle... the Ortlieb Rear Panniers look like the ones- as Vern said in your link, buy once. Mind, those SJS Cycle ones look like they would be Ok to start off!
Thanks.

I use Ortlieb Front Roller classics for the commute bike. Totally waterproof. Bought these as they are the right size for my commute.