downfader
extimus uero philosophus
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- 'ampsheeeer
When you've left snail-trails you know not to wipe the sweat with that hand, hahaha!
LIDL - Mon 5th Sept
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When you've left snail-trails you know not to wipe the sweat with that hand, hahaha!
Another lidl special this thursday
Rugby compression long sleeve top should make a reasonable base layer for £10, i use a similar aldi version.
- Helps to improve blood flow and reduce muscle fatigue
- Breathable, moisture-wicking, quick-drying, lightweight and comfortable
- With LYCRA[sup]®[/sup] Sport for a perfect fit and extra freedom of movement
- With stand-up collar and stylish embroidered logo
- Sizes: M - XXL
How do the sizes of the Aldi/Lidl stuff compare to others? - I.e if i need an XL normally, will this be the same or one size higher? With Base Layers, how tight do people usually go for them?
Oh and do you guys find all the Aldi/Lidl stores sell the cycling gear or is it only certain stores?
cyberknight
As long as I breathe, I attack.
- Location
- Land of confusion
It is all the stores but they only come in on certain dates and when its gone its gone !
Go a size up on the compression stuff works for meas the aldi ones i have are tight , do what others do and take it out rhe box and have a look
Go a size up on the compression stuff works for meas the aldi ones i have are tight , do what others do and take it out rhe box and have a look
Sheffield_Tiger
Guru
I commute in a crane running top (is Crane lidl or Aldi, I never can remember)
- I also use it now and again for long walks , it has great wicking properties and wish I'd bought a couple more
It's on a par with my Berghaus base layer that cost £20-odd
Sheffield_Tiger
Guru
As a
Even down to buying "L" clothes in any other store, decathlon had me as a 2XL
I hate decathlon...lol
Outside of decathlon I have never ever been a 3XL even in previous incarnations of a pasty-munching chainsmoker
wiggydiggy
Guru
It doesnt come with brackets no, I've just ordered a Carradice bag elsewhere but am tempted to buy this as an alternative.
Anyone bought these before? How do they rate?
phantasmagoriana
Guru
- Location
- Glasgow
I bought the pannier set last time it was on sale - it looks pretty much the same as this one, though there are some minor differences. I can't tell whether the attachment system is the same, however.
On the set I have, there are no catches or bungees - instead, there are a series of velcro fastenings. Difficult to describe, so I've attached a couple of pics (with apologies for the bad phone pic - need to charge my camera battery!).
As you can (hopefully) see, there are 3 velcro fastenings down each side, which strap round the legs of the pannier rack, and there are two more velcro loops at the top of each side which fasten to the top of the rack.
I'm afraid I haven't got on with this attachment system - the whole thing moves around a lot, as the velcro doesn't fasten very tightly. Because of this, the panniers have to be loaded fairly evenly - once I made the mistake of putting my lock in the top bag without anything in the side bags, which made the panniers swing from side to side too much for my liking!
It might be possible to construct a better attachment system, but for now I've gone back to my (even cheaper) SJS panniers (these). The hook and bungee attachment just seems far less hassle, easier to detach from the bike than fiddling around with 10 velcro straps, and when the bungees wear out, they're easily replaceable.
On the set I have, there are no catches or bungees - instead, there are a series of velcro fastenings. Difficult to describe, so I've attached a couple of pics (with apologies for the bad phone pic - need to charge my camera battery!).
As you can (hopefully) see, there are 3 velcro fastenings down each side, which strap round the legs of the pannier rack, and there are two more velcro loops at the top of each side which fasten to the top of the rack.
I'm afraid I haven't got on with this attachment system - the whole thing moves around a lot, as the velcro doesn't fasten very tightly. Because of this, the panniers have to be loaded fairly evenly - once I made the mistake of putting my lock in the top bag without anything in the side bags, which made the panniers swing from side to side too much for my liking!
It might be possible to construct a better attachment system, but for now I've gone back to my (even cheaper) SJS panniers (these). The hook and bungee attachment just seems far less hassle, easier to detach from the bike than fiddling around with 10 velcro straps, and when the bungees wear out, they're easily replaceable.
The Jogger
Legendary Member
- Location
- Spain
I bought the pannier set last time it was on sale - it looks pretty much the same as this one, though there are some minor differences. I can't tell whether the attachment system is the same, however.
On the set I have, there are no catches or bungees - instead, there are a series of velcro fastenings. Difficult to describe, so I've attached a couple of pics (with apologies for the bad phone pic - need to charge my camera battery!).
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As you can (hopefully) see, there are 3 velcro fastenings down each side, which strap round the legs of the pannier rack, and there are two more velcro loops at the top of each side which fasten to the top of the rack.
I'm afraid I haven't got on with this attachment system - the whole thing moves around a lot, as the velcro doesn't fasten very tightly. Because of this, the panniers have to be loaded fairly evenly - once I made the mistake of putting my lock in the top bag without anything in the side bags, which made the panniers swing from side to side too much for my liking!
I bought from Lidl last time the panniers that you have and haven't experienced any of the problems you did, in fact I have found them more secure than my clip on / toggle things. I've used on country roads/lanes and bumpy London streets commuting.
phantasmagoriana
Guru
- Location
- Glasgow
Hmm, maybe I'm attaching them wrongly - quite possible! Do you put the 3 lower velcro clips round just one pannier leg, and do you do anything different with the bottom one? Perhaps I need to tighten them more - I'd like to get more use out of them!
Fab Foodie
hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
- Location
- Kirton, Devon.
Where does the Spice-rack attach?
nilling
Über Member
- Location
- Preston, UK
Socks for me, if I remember 
Picked up a track pump to leave in the office. Tried on the gloves: they're a lot better than my ALDI ones, but I think I'm going to get something thicker for the winter.
They also had the computers in again (£3.99). Don't know why that wasn't advertised, IMHO it's the best offer of the lot.
They also had the computers in again (£3.99). Don't know why that wasn't advertised, IMHO it's the best offer of the lot.
Moby Jones
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Inverclyde
I was there at 8 waiting on the doors opening. I shouldn't have bothered rushing to get there as i was the first person there.
I get some gloves,
2 tops
1 pair of leggings
1 pair of the bib shorts.
they had a good selection of items.
I noticed they had bike hoists amongst other things.
I bought the medium jerseys but i have just had to exchange them for size large.....
I was tempted with the lights but i have just bought some smart ones.
I get some gloves,
2 tops
1 pair of leggings
1 pair of the bib shorts.
they had a good selection of items.
I noticed they had bike hoists amongst other things.
I bought the medium jerseys but i have just had to exchange them for size large.....
I was tempted with the lights but i have just bought some smart ones.
