Is it snobby to snub Aldi

[Deleted member 35268]

The Garmin is the cheapest out there

https://www.aldi.co.uk/garmin-edge-810/p/073223081458200

 

[Racing roadkill]

Aldi stuff is reasonably priced, and works. If people want to get all 'Kit knobberish' that's up to them. A fool and their money are easily parted, this is very apparent in the world of knobber cyclists.

 

[Crackle]

The trouble is their stuff lasts too long. I bought a load about 7 years ago when all mine disintegrated at once (There may have been some expansion going on as well but we won't mention that). Some of it didn't work but the rest turned out to be adequate if sometimes odd fitting. Now that their prices have gone up I no longer find it attractive plus I'm still trying to wear the original stuff out! So I won't be buying any more clothes but I'll examine other bits carefully as it is often re-badged stuff from other makers. Lights and things tend to fall into this category.

 

[Deleted member 35268]

I think the kit looks really nice and it does last too. I for one will be stopping by.

 

[Cycleops]

Is Seville Row some knocked off version of Savile Row?

It's where the best marmalade is made.

 

[User6179]

Aldi stuff is reasonably priced, and works. If people want to get all 'Kit knobberish' that's up to them. A fool and their money are easily parted, this is very apparent in the world of knobber cyclists.

Go on the website and look at their stuff , not as cheap as it used to be , if you shop around you can get better for cheaper .

 

[MontyVeda]

I bought a cycling top a few years ago... it was so badly fitted that it went directly into the charity shop bag. I've bought their gloves too... not impressed when the liner comes out with my hand. I had a look at the padded underwear in the last event but the 'padding' wasn't up to much. I can get better padded undies for less on Ebay. I'm not one for cycle specific clothing and have enough lights and lube and tools, so i don't really bother looking at what 'specials' are coming up these days. Aldi is for food, and booze.

 

[Racing roadkill]

Go on the website and look at their stuff , not as cheap as it used to be , if you shop around you can get better for cheaper .

That's true to an extent, some stuff is still cheap enough to warrant a trip to Aldi though ( the Garmin for example).

 

[Jody]

Its like everthing in Aldi and not just promotions, they do some really good stuff and some rubbish. I'm not fussed with anything from this promotion. Bought a windproof top a couple of years ago when it was reduced to less than half price and its been great for the cost.

 

[Dogtrousers]

I bought a CO2 inflator and cartridges really cheap a while ago. So I could be one of the cool cats with a CO2 inflator. But I've never used it. It's done a lot of miles in my saddlebag though.

 

[e-rider]

for anyone on a tight budget many of the items look okay (not sure about the shorts and tights though) and would certainly be better than 'shorts and T-shirt cycling'. For those with deeper pockets I'd look at the more well known 'cheaper' brands in the cycling world such as Endura, Altura, Lusso etc. And of course, those with plenty of spare cash wouldn't dream of going anywhere near Aldi (i.e. Rapha, Assos, Castelli........wearers).

It's very sad when people with plenty of money are so quick to laugh at those with little for buying from Aldi - perhaps everyone should just enjoy cycling and not pass judgement on what brands people wear.

I personally have a cycling wardrobe made up of 'mid-range kit' so I'm very lucky. I don't buy Aldi kit but if I had less money I would certainly consider it.

 

[e-rider]

[QUOTE 4486009, member: 259"]I wear Assos shorts and gloves and I often go to Aldi to buy beer![/QUOTE]
...wouldn't go near Aldi for their cycling kit

 

[Oldbloke]

I get my cycling clothes tailored in Seville Row.

Somebody is taking the unmentionable Jimmy S a bit too far.....

 

[Dogtrousers]

for anyone on a tight budget many of the items look okay (not sure about the shorts and tights though) and would certainly be better than 'shorts and T-shirt cycling'. For those with deeper pockets I'd look at the more well known 'cheaper' brands in the cycling world such as Endura, Altura, Lusso etc. And of course, those with plenty of spare cash wouldn't dream of going anywhere near Aldi (i.e. Rapha, Assos, Castelli........wearers).

It's very sad when people with plenty of money are so quick to laugh at those with little for buying from Aldi - perhaps everyone should just enjoy cycling and not pass judgement on what brands people wear.

I personally have a cycling wardrobe made up of 'mid-range kit' so I'm very lucky. I don't buy Aldi kit but if I had less money I would certainly consider it.

Seriously, some of the stuff is better than "OK". For my purposes I can't see how my long sleeved winter jerseys could be improved on, regardless of cost. Maybe a slightly better pocket. I don't particularly like the look of the tools though, they look a bit disposable.

 

[GuyBoden]

I had a pair of Aldi SPD cycling shoes that lasted just over a week before the sole cracked in two...............