anyone going to aldi tomorrow?
- Thread starter alecstilleyedye
- Start date
Page may contain affiliate links. Please see terms for details.
WindyRob
Veteran
- Location
- On the doorstep to the Southdowns
on my last visit to the Southampton store as i approached the tills the girls on the checkout were talking and it felt like being in France at a Lidl. i thought here we go and prepared standard Brit abroad talk - slowly and loudly they're sure to understand then. when she turned and spoke to me her english was perfect, put me in my place i can tell you....
Windy
Bigtallfatbloke
New Member
...I just passed by my local Aldi...there is already a long queue of sado cyclists outside in tents and sleeping bags discussing the wicking properties of undergarments...I'd get down there asap if I were you
Bigtallfatbloke
New Member
it's very quiet around here this morning...think I'll wander down to Aldi and see whats occuring
I was amused to read this, as this is exactly what happens over here, the home of Aldi. It can get quite viscious at times. Avoid the place at all costs if they are selling children's clothes or inliners.
You also get unfit looking gentlemen who buy up several packets of each product, presumably because they cycle to work everyday and need it ...!!
Bigtallfatbloke
New Member
OK here is the result of the Pitsea jury:
I am now the owner of the winter jacket xl in yellow an dblack and a matching pair of winter gloves xl for a total of £17
The jacket is pretty good quality, nice and warm and a good cut....makes me look slim (ish!) The label inside tells me it is made by an outfit called Cranebike...the xl size fits chest 46-48" 116-121cm. The shell is 90% polyester 10% Elastane. The Back part is 86% Polyamide & 14% Elastane with the mesh being 100% polysester. It has a good sized rear pocket as well with a zipper.
The Cranebike gloves are nice as well.
I couldnt find any jerseys in the shop though and when I asked the bloke said everything they had was out on display so...
The Jackets and trousers are hanging up mid store...the gloves locks and overshoe/cap bundle are at the back in a a huge pile. The wall racks are at the back of the shop as well.
The hi vis rain jackets and w/proof trousers looked ok to me...although somewhay lightweight...but then agin you'd be wearing a jersey under it.
There are more small and medium sizes than large and x large. I only jus tmanged to squeeze into the xl but i thought if I keep riding like I am it will fit perfectly by Christmas!
The locks have a key/not a combination...and are pretty solid for £3
I took a good look at the overshoes which come with a skull cap in a package deal. They seemed ok for the cash...(although not as warm as my nike neoprenes) but the max size is 10-11 and I only found one of those on display ampungst lots of small & mediums.
The winter leggins/tights look to be of good enough quality as well, although I saw no bib tights just the standard waist down tights, and only in plain black. Again s m L & XL are the size options and it's mostly the small & Medium sizes. I couldnt fit into the XL tights, much to the amusement of the old dear in the aisle!
I wanted to buy a second pair of gloves in grey and a lock but my card got rejected (even though it is a visa debit card) so i had to run with the 20 notes I had with me.
There were 3 or 4 other cycle types hanging around...I wouldnt hang around too long if I were you especially if you need a larger size.
p.s. If you get no joy at Pitsea there is a store over in Wickford I think.
I am now the owner of the winter jacket xl in yellow an dblack and a matching pair of winter gloves xl for a total of £17
The jacket is pretty good quality, nice and warm and a good cut....makes me look slim (ish!) The label inside tells me it is made by an outfit called Cranebike...the xl size fits chest 46-48" 116-121cm. The shell is 90% polyester 10% Elastane. The Back part is 86% Polyamide & 14% Elastane with the mesh being 100% polysester. It has a good sized rear pocket as well with a zipper.
The Cranebike gloves are nice as well.
I couldnt find any jerseys in the shop though and when I asked the bloke said everything they had was out on display so...
The Jackets and trousers are hanging up mid store...the gloves locks and overshoe/cap bundle are at the back in a a huge pile. The wall racks are at the back of the shop as well.
The hi vis rain jackets and w/proof trousers looked ok to me...although somewhay lightweight...but then agin you'd be wearing a jersey under it.
There are more small and medium sizes than large and x large. I only jus tmanged to squeeze into the xl but i thought if I keep riding like I am it will fit perfectly by Christmas!
The locks have a key/not a combination...and are pretty solid for £3
I took a good look at the overshoes which come with a skull cap in a package deal. They seemed ok for the cash...(although not as warm as my nike neoprenes) but the max size is 10-11 and I only found one of those on display ampungst lots of small & mediums.
The winter leggins/tights look to be of good enough quality as well, although I saw no bib tights just the standard waist down tights, and only in plain black. Again s m L & XL are the size options and it's mostly the small & Medium sizes. I couldnt fit into the XL tights, much to the amusement of the old dear in the aisle!
I wanted to buy a second pair of gloves in grey and a lock but my card got rejected (even though it is a visa debit card) so i had to run with the 20 notes I had with me.
There were 3 or 4 other cycle types hanging around...I wouldnt hang around too long if I were you especially if you need a larger size.
p.s. If you get no joy at Pitsea there is a store over in Wickford I think.
Panter
Just call me Chris...
- Location
- Sittingbourne, Kent
Just got:
Jersey
Gloves
Winter trousers
Waterproof trousers
overshoes/cap
Waterproof jacket
Only thing I couldn't find were the glasses.
At first glance it all looks to be pretty decent stuff. I didn't intend to get a jersey but they looked really good for the price so I gave in
I got there just after 9:00, there were a few people rummaging but it wasn't chaotic and there was lots of stock there.
Thats the Sittingbourne branch BTW
So, got all the gear now, just need to get good................................
Jersey
Gloves
Winter trousers
Waterproof trousers
overshoes/cap
Waterproof jacket
Only thing I couldn't find were the glasses.
At first glance it all looks to be pretty decent stuff. I didn't intend to get a jersey but they looked really good for the price so I gave in
I got there just after 9:00, there were a few people rummaging but it wasn't chaotic and there was lots of stock there.
Thats the Sittingbourne branch BTW
So, got all the gear now, just need to get good................................
Just got in from one in bristol, got a jersey, waterproof jacket, winter trousers, socks x 2, gloves, cap/overshoes. All seems pretty good for the money, however i bought a medium jersey so assumed medium trousers would probably fit, alas they are a tad too large, but still wearable, especially for the price. Jersey could be a bit tighter in the sleeves as well, but dead chuffed with the jacket and other little bits.
Expected a big ruckus when i went in, but there were only about 5/6 people around the cycling stuff, talked to one guy who said he only came in for a bottle of water and had armfuls of cycling gear now!
Expected a big ruckus when i went in, but there were only about 5/6 people around the cycling stuff, talked to one guy who said he only came in for a bottle of water and had armfuls of cycling gear now!
Well I had to send the wife as I'm at work And by the sounds of it her trip wasn't great. All she got me out of my list of thing was socks and over shoes. She asked about the water proofs and was told they never got any in.
O well at least my feet will be nice and warm
And by the sounds of it her trip wasn't great. All she got me out of my list of thing was socks and over shoes. She asked about the water proofs and was told they never got any in.O well at least my feet will be nice and warm
Frazer said:
The Aldi sizing is crazy, my good lady has just brought me a large rainproof jacket, it's massive and I've a 44" chest. Got some pants, gloves, a couple of chains as well, all cracking value.I went to the Bradford store at 9.15 and it was full of chavgit families bulking up on all the cycling gear for Ebay
I gave up and asked my wife to call in at Shipley on her way to work and that store was very quiet.
