Aldi

[alecstilleyedye]

For bike tyres, does a track pump have any advantage over a foot pump?

yes, much better. quicker, easier and no getting your ankle knocked when your foot slips up…

 

[DaveyB1981]

Balls, no bib shorts.

 

[cyberknight]

Balls, no bib shorts.

I cant remember them doing bib shorts , you can get them cheap from decathlon or tenn outdoors.

http://www.tenn-outdoors.co.uk/cycle-clothing/mens/bib-shorts/


As for track pumps , i found the floor pumps cannot get up to road bike tyre pressures and when i bought one i found the arms were made of cheese and bent fairly easily.

 

[biggs682]

thursday aldi it is or if not sat am next week and pick at the remains

 

[PpPete]

Balls, no bib shorts.

yup - shame, because their bib longs and their regular shorts are both excellent.

 

[Cletus Van Damme]

My wife is going to buy some of the things from Aldi. I was wondering do any women have any idea how the sizes S-XL compare to women's sizes? She is a 14 btw. I have only bought the odd thing in Crane's men's gear and the sizing seems pretty generous compared to the usual cycling companies. Not sure about women's stuff though.

 

[Hardrock93]

yes, much better. quicker, easier and no getting your ankle knocked when your foot slips up…

Right, thanks. I couldn't see why the 'straight push' of a track pump would be better than the leverage of a foot pump but I shall now shell out the princely sum of £4.99 on the former!

 

[Rebel Ian]

I found that my local store didn't have all of the items advertised but had other stuff also. I thoroughly recommend the windproof gilet if they have any - my new favourite piece of cycling kit.

 

[cyberknight]

What i really need is a cheap gilet of similar material to the windproof jackets you get rather than a thick one like i got from lidl

 

[Munchkin100]

My wife is going to buy some of the things from Aldi. I was wondering do any women have any idea how the sizes S-XL compare to women's sizes? She is a 14 btw. I have only bought the odd thing in Crane's men's gear and the sizing seems pretty generous compared to the usual cycling companies. Not sure about women's stuff though.

Think it depends on your shape, I am a 14 but top heavy ;-) so last time I went for the large but the medium fitted ok I just went for a bit more comfort. Also got gloves and sunglasses, fantastic value. So I will be heading over for wots left on the Saturday as back to work on Tues

 

[elhumph]

Really like the Aldi cylcing range, but the choice for women is always a little dodgy (for my taste anyway). Pink and white jersey's this year - not great for the woman who prefers black!

Cycle computers are fantastic though and I'll definitely be buying a couple of pairs of the cycling shorts.

 

[Zoiders]

These dry bags

http://uk.aldi.com/uk/html/offers/special_buys3_18649.htm

Are brilliant for the money and properly water tight, they should work well with a trailer or just for chucking wet tri-kit in, I use one for storing my alpkit down jacket in so they will work for sleeping bags as well.

 

[Cletus Van Damme]

Think it depends on your shape, I am a 14 but top heavy ;-) so last time I went for the large but the medium fitted ok I just went for a bit more comfort. Also got gloves and sunglasses, fantastic value. So I will be heading over for wots left on the Saturday as back to work on Tues

Thanks for taking the time to reply Munchkin

 

[Piemaster]

A word of caution on the track pump. First time I used mine it was that tight on a presta valve I ended up damaging the tube and having to replace it. Its been ok subsequently but use a bit of lube when putting it onto the valve. I find spit works well and it is easier once its been on a few times.

 

[johnr]

I love my Aldi winter soft shell and still wear it in this heat - what did I do before back pockets? Will have to bag the current soft shell if it's any good!

My partner has one and likes it a lot