Heads Up - Aldi Winter Gear Next Thurs (18/9)

copacetic

FYI, Aldi have various winter gear next Thursday.

Jackets, Shirts, waterproofs, underwear, gloves, socks, overshoes and hats.

trek climber

copacetic wrote: »

FYI, Aldi have various winter gear next Thursday.

Jackets, Shirts, waterproofs, underwear, gloves, socks, overshoes and hats.

Anyone know by any chance if there is a store in Meath ?

Wez

Nice, can't see that far into the future on their website, insider tip is it!?

Trek climber: http://aldi.ie/ie/html/store_locator.htm?WT.z_src=main

Had a gander, but I don't know where in Meath the Highlands are! :P

trek climber

Wez wrote: »

Nice, can't see that far into the future on their website, insider tip is it!?

Trek climber: http://aldi.ie/ie/html/store_locator.htm?WT.z_src=main

Had a gander, but I don't know where in Meath the Highlands are! :P

Cheers, nearest one is either Drogheda or Ashbourne

abakan

ill be stocking up so. just bought a light and gloves yesterday and I was gonna get the wet stuff last night to but I think ill hold off for this.

copacetic

Wez wrote: »

Nice, can't see that far into the future on their website, insider tip is it!?

Trek climber: http://aldi.ie/ie/html/store_locator.htm?WT.z_src=main

Had a gander, but I don't know where in Meath the Highlands are! :P

saw the brochure for it. some nice stuff

gman2k

It seems to be advertised quicker in store than their websites....
They're selling shoes this time also - haven't seen that before!
I could do with a spare pair, and some more overshoes.....

Wicklowrider

gman2k wrote: »

It seems to be advertised quicker in store than their websites....
They're selling shoes this time also - haven't seen that before!
I could do with a spare pair, and some more overshoes.....

I bought a pair of shoes in aldi over 2 years ago - don't know what they'll be like this time but the ones I got cost €30 and I've gotten 2 winters commuting and training and this year used them in club races, W200 etc instead of my carnac carbon soled shoes - If I'd known how much i'd like them i'd have bought a few pairs.

kenmc

are they clipless shoes?
edit : yes they are

ednwireland

I hate you lot my nearest aldi is an hours drive away looks like ill be late into work on thursday

branners69

I started commuting at the start of the Summer and love it!

I would love to keep it up over the Winter so what from Aldi would be the most important/useful? I have a budget of around €100 so what should I prioritise?

In case it is important my commute is around 11km and takes 40 mins in the morning and 45-50 mins on the way home!

Cheers,

Branners

seamus

Good deal of cheapo winter stuff:
http://www.aldi.ie/ie/html/offers/offers_week38thursday098.htm

If the winter is anything like the summer, it might be useful to have some dry backup gear for those really bad days. Doubt the gloves would be any use, but I'm sure the overshoes would be good.

A quick google seems to indicate that the gear is good for the price.

http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055375833

Gone off the front page though.

seamus

Doh. Power abuse ahoy!

Seeing as there's a good review of the shoes, I might buy a spare pair of them too...

Damn! I thought I'd nick into the Aldi in Rathmines before work on Thursday but they don't open 'til 9am.

kmick

Damn Id love to buy that generator. It would be totally useless to me but it would come in handy when the apocalypse comes.

kenmc

Myth wrote: »

Damn! I thought I'd nick into the Aldi in Rathmines before work on Thursday but they don't open 'til 9am.

The one in rathmines is crap. it's very small, cramped and hard to get to anything - basically you will get trapped in one section, and be able to take your pick from that basket to your hearts desire, but if you want to get to another basket to pick through that, good luck!

stuf

Myth wrote: »

Damn! I thought I'd nick into the Aldi in Rathmines before work on Thursday but they don't open 'til 9am.

don't you have a dental appointment at 9am on Thursday morning - I know I have

Killgore Trout

Winter Cycle jersies are good - would be too warm for me still at this time of the year. Have two of them and they were constantly used over the winter. I'll be buying more.

The winter jacket is lovley and warm and has a generous pocket that you could fit a raincoat into.

Have the gloves - they're OK - i'll be getting another pair.

The bib trousers weren't great great - the sizing seemed to be on the large side and i gave them away. I wouldn't get another pair.

The cycling jacket was a bit sweaty and doesn't compete with quality brands. Not that i got rained on too much - bit i wasn't convinced of its rainproofing. It had a hood (!) and no lining. However a friend got the previous version of the jacket and his was better - mesh lining etc...

The hat and shoe cover combo were good - I lost the hat after one use but the shoe covers were very handy - keeping my feet warm on long spins before the summer. Not mega quality - but waddia expect for the price - and compare to the outrageous prices some clowns are asking for similar products.

I bought a pair of the shoes a couple of years back and I've been using them for the last 6 months in training and races (triathlons). I will be buying another pair.

The chorizo is good for those shrivelly days - my old one is nearly worn out at this stage so i'll be buying two this time.

For the commuter question - I have a 10 K commute and the winter cycling jersey was grand - it it got real cold i usually used a gilet. The jacket is almost too warm for most days. I wouldn't bother with the shoes for commuting only. You'd probably be better to go more up market with a rain jacket.

fish-head

I think I'll buy a pair of those shoes.

Gavin

Killgore Trout wrote: »

The chorizo is good for those shrivelly days - my old one is nearly worn out at this stage so i'll be buying two this time.

Hahahah nice

Ghost Rider

Me, I just hope there's some cyclamen left:

http://www.aldi.ie/ie/html/offers/58_6974.htm

Verb wrote: »

Hahahah nice

Killgore Trout

Went to Aldi Parnell St.

The Winter cycling jersies were the same as last year - they were flying out the door.
The shoes looked OK - got a pair.
The shoe covers same as last time - were moving.
Winter jackets weren't the same as i described - looked of a similar design - not as large a rear pocket.
Thermal gear looked OK - didn't get it.
The winter cycling trousers were the same - i'd avoid

kenmc

I went to nutgrove
got the socks, thermal and 2 cycling shirts. the waterproof jackets were the same as last years, they flew out. the shoes were really heavy, and the buckle release was tiny, so defo not something for cold winter fingers!

Damn, I'm hoping there's still some stuff there when I'm finished today.

Steeplechase

Went to the Longford branch.

Winter Cycling Trousers - for €13.49, I think they're unbelievable value. Make sure to check the waist size; the large were too big for me, but I didn't think the medium would be long enough (I'm 32/34) - turns out the medium is a perfect fit.

Winter Jacket - seems fine, but definitely not waterproof. Might be better off just wearing a rain jacket over an ordinary jersey (got a winter jersey for €9.49, be mad not to pick one of them up at that price). It's hard to know with the current mild weather if the winter jacket is adequate for a really cold day.

The gloves are fine, bought a pair.

Got the thermal "long-johns", don't know if I'll use them but they're handy to have I suppose.


Jacket, jersey, trousers, gloves and jocks for €63. Can't argue with that.

Deisetrek

Myth wrote: »

Damn, I'm hoping there's still some stuff there when I'm finished today.

Got the gloves and jacket myself, disappointed with the jacket (no lining) , say it's "breathable" , but I doubt it , reckon it will be as sweaty as the one I bought in Lidl last year for half the price , but whatever bought it anyway . Gloves same as ones I bought last year , excellent . Wouldn't kill myself if you don't make it after work Myth.......

16hill16

I got a pair of these shoes 1st thing this morning on the way to work , as I was asleep and more interested in the jersey I didn't pay any attention as to how I'd actually use these. ONLY now have I checked the soles!!!
I've just bought a giant scr 1.5 with shimano ulttegra SL 6620 SPD-SL pedals (as I've decided to enter the 21st century and retire my dawes super galaxy which has toe clips hence the purchase)
Question 1
the shoes have two mounting holes on the soles are they compatible with
my pedals ?
Question 2
If not can they be converted ?

Hungrycol

16hill16 wrote: »

I got a pair of these shoes 1st thing this morning on the way to work , as I was asleep and more interested in the jersey I didn't pay any attention as to how I'd actually use these. ONLY now have I checked the soles!!!
I've just bought a giant scr 1.5 with shimano ulttegra SL 6620 SPD-SL pedals (as I've decided to enter the 21st century and retire my dawes super galaxy which has toe clips hence the purchase)
Question 1
the shoes have two mounting holes on the soles are they compatible with
my pedals ?
Question 2
If not can they be converted ?

I didnt bother going to Aldi in the end. Decided to put the money I would have spent on something else. Here's a link to a similar questions I posted a few days ago. Hope it helps...

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055378957

seamus

16hill16 wrote: »

Question 1
the shoes have two mounting holes on the soles are they compatible with
my pedals ?
Question 2
If not can they be converted ?

It says they're SPD compatible, so I don't think they'll work with your SPD-SL cleats. Coverting them would be a pain and mightn't work at all. It would involve drilling

If they're a size 10 and you've no use for them at all, I'll take them off your hands.

16hill16

Hungry Col Thanks for the link

Seamus
Thanks for the info & offer unfortunately they're size 9
I'll try to exchange them

kenmc

should be able to exchange them no worries. the cashier said to the lad in front of me that if his jackets/shirts etc don't fit just bring them back, they're covered by the 30 day guarantee...

abakan

went into the Rathfarnhan store this evening and everything but the gloves and shoes were sold out!!!!!!!!!

Ill hope that somewhere else isnt as popular with cyclists.

I was told if the jackets and stuff doesn't fit to come back within 2 weeks. Hrm.

Picked up some socks, gloves, and I managed to find the last winter training jacket (which fitted me!) so I'm happy enough. Would have liked some overshoes though, the only sizes left were the tiny ones. If anyone *happens* to find some size 11 overshoes, I'm sure something can be arranged . There were plenty of the shoes still there (Rathmines - didn't feel like going any further), didn't check the sizes though (but they felt heavy).

To top it all off I picked up three bottles of Liebfraumilch. Not on special but it's tasty and at €3.99 a bottle what can you say.

Bambaata

i went at lunchtime. got my bits, got to the counter and WHAM, they dont accept credit cards :-(

Wasted my lunchtime getting there. Hadnt got time to get to an ATM which was miles away anyway

oobydooby

I picked up a fair pile of stuff out in Maynooth. It was still pretty well stocked (about 5pm) The cycling trousers were gone but there were plenty of jerseys, jackets, waterproofs, gloves and overshoes and shoes. Got the thermals as well, love wearing them on cold days. Didn't even consider getting the shoes, but I don't need them so I'll wait for report on if they're any good.

Supercell

Got socks, trousers, gloves and hats/overshoes in Arklow this evening.
Its a pretty quiet store so was no problems getting stuff or trying it on. The jackets were very tight across the shoulders I thought and would be very very sweaty so stayed clear.
Given how busy the Arklow store is (not!!) should be plenty of gear there up for grabs for anyone with an inclination to drive or spin down there.

ednwireland

wouldnt let me buy my 2 bottles of cava cos it was before 10:30am (completely forgot about the new law) seemed to be plenty of gear in letterkenny didnt now there was that many cyclists up here you rarely see them

fletch

Bambaata wrote: »

i went at lunchtime. got my bits, got to the counter and WHAM, they dont accept credit cards :-(

Wasted my lunchtime getting there. Hadnt got time to get to an ATM which was miles away anyway

They do accept laser cards though

seamus

Seemed to still be a good bit of stuff in Tallaght when I went in at 8 last night. Got a winter training jacket, overshoes/cap and a pair of gloves. Most of the wetgear they had though was in smaller sizes. They also didn't seem to have overshoes bigger than 8/9, but I bought them anyway and they fit my size 10's, huzzah!

I bottled out of buying shoes. I've a wedding to save for so I couldn't justify buying a second pair just in case my main pair got wet. I'll see how the overshoes serve me anyway.

Highway_To_Hell

I think every cyclist on the Southside bought the Day-Glo yellow rain jackets. While I was out for a run yesterday evening every second cyclists who passed me had a nice new shiny jacket on.

Bambaata

unfortunately i dont have one. i'll be getting that sorted now anyway! how often do repeat bargains resurface with aldi?

souter

Like a numpty I bought a pair of shoes thinking they might be ok although I'm a size 7. Of course they're not - the only shoes you want to be tight rather than loose, and I don't fancy wearing 2 pairs of socks to use them.
If Aldi don't take them back, anyone interested?

Vélo

I bought one of those Day-Glo Yellow jackets.

Very bright indeed!

jimmycrackcorm

I learned my lesson from trying to buy waterproof trousers previously and went in yesterday at 9a.m. Had the pick of everything and got well stocked up.