Aldi 29th Thursday

ted1 · 22-09-2016 09:33AM #1

Looks like we are being spoilt for choice with regards winter tops and jackets , let's here your thoughts on them.

https://www.aldi.ie/specialbuys/dates/thursday-29th-september/c/2016-09-29/?q=%3Apopular&page=0

clog · 22-09-2016 09:40AM

And Garmin 810 at 249.99

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

vicwatson · 22-09-2016 11:12AM

Weepsie wrote: »

Waterproof socks! Huzzah.

17.99 sizes 3-11

Rogue-Trooper · 22-09-2016 11:46AM

Hmmmmm, those bike stands might be the solution I need in work.

Bike-Stand-B.jpg?o=D4ecUoDvbOEXM7YCaRfJrRaRVVgj&V=Hyez&w=480&h=600&p=2&q=77

Does anyone know if it's essential to fix that type of stand to the wall or could you just 'rest' it against it? They have a real problem in our place about drilling holes in walls or, as it is officially termed, 'affixing anything to the fabric of the building'. From the picture it only looks like a small screw at the top - the stand looks like it should be self-supporting though.

irishrover99 · 22-09-2016 11:56AM

Weepsie wrote: »

They're far from perfect, but combined with merino socks, and overshoes they'll do a job. I lost a single sock last year so the other one lays alone in a drawer

Merino socks,waterproof socks, overshoes and cycling shoes. You must be like Krusty the clown cycling his little bike that he done his loop de loops on:)

Rogue-Trooper · 22-09-2016 12:05PM

Weepsie wrote: »

I asked the same recently as I have one of those stands and I was told it should be drilled. I've toyed with using 3M command strips though as all our pictures are hung with them in the apartment.

Actually, we have rolls of adhesive 2" velcro - that might do the trick to keep it steady, which is the purpose of the screw I presume.

irishrover99 · 22-09-2016 12:11PM

Aldi really aren't cheap anymore for their cycling gear. Some of the stuff is the same as you can get online from brand names like Altura,Endura.

Anyone know what the long sleeve base layer is like. Its the last thing i really need for the winter

mr spuckler · 22-09-2016 12:27PM

Weepsie wrote: »

Its okay for short cycles if it's the same one they often sell. Its like a compression top but you feel the moisture on the bike i find very quickly. They had merino ones last year that were much better.

can get dhb merino from wiggle pretty cheap too

mossym · 22-09-2016 01:55PM

the older base layers from a few years back were pretty decent .the more recent ones are a sweat inducing piece of c*^p. get yourself a proper one..

Ciaran_B · 22-09-2016 02:02PM

Is the trainer any use?

Cee-Jay-Cee · 22-09-2016 03:26PM

irishrover99 wrote: »

Aldi really aren't cheap anymore for their cycling gear

I agree. These lights > https://www.aldi.ie/front-and-rear-led-bike-lights/p/072029062109500 are identical to those sold on Planet X for €5 and they're even less from Ali-express. I bought them last year in ALDI and have to say they're brilliant lights so when I spotted the same lights on AliExpress for less than a fiver I decided to get another few of them as spares. They're the same light so ALDI are creaming it price wise.

I don't need any of their stuff this year thankfully.

Leroy42 · 22-09-2016 04:00PM

Rogue-Trooper wrote: »

Hmmmmm, those bike stands might be the solution I need in work.

Does anyone know if it's essential to fix that type of stand to the wall or could you just 'rest' it against it? They have a real problem in our place about drilling holes in walls or, as it is officially termed, 'affixing anything to the fabric of the building'. From the picture it only looks like a small screw at the top - the stand looks like it should be self-supporting though.

Had one of these in the shed for about 2 years. Two bikes on it. Never a problem and not fixed to the wall. The base on it makes it pretty sturdy.

Saving that, I am careful when taking the bikes on and off and wouldn't be swinging out of it. It a pretty good solution if a bit of an eyesore.

dahat · 22-09-2016 05:05PM

Cee-Jay-Cee wrote: »

I agree. These lights > https://www.aldi.ie/front-and-rear-led-bike-lights/p/072029062109500 are identical to those sold on Planet X for €5 and they're even less from Ali-express. I bought them last year in ALDI and have to say they're brilliant lights so when I spotted the same lights on AliExpress for less than a fiver I decided to get another few of them as spares. They're the same light so ALDI are creaming it price wise.

I don't need any of their stuff this year thankfully.

Have you an AliExpress link by any chance?

sullivlo · 22-09-2016 05:58PM

Has anyone any experience with the aldi shoe covers? I need a new pair of waterproof ones. The temperature thing isn't so important as I have thermal ones too.

My LBS have the yellow BBB ones on sale for €30 - would I be better to go with them?

Unknown Soldier · 22-09-2016 09:01PM

Rogue-Trooper wrote: »

Hmmmmm, those bike stands might be the solution I need in work.

Does anyone know if it's essential to fix that type of stand to the wall or could you just 'rest' it against it? .

I have one in my hallway for a couple of years, free standing with a bike on the top section, none on the bottom. It leans against the wall and is designed like that.

If you look closely at the picture you will see how the stand leans back about 10 inches from the "feet" meaning that it wants to fall backwards, against the wall.

I'll be getting the long winter bibs. I hope the fitting is OK, as I only have the original ones from two/three? years ago and I believe last years were a bit hit and miss "fitting" wise.

They are savage for proper winter cycling. Better than Galibier/Gore thermals IMO.
I notice this version has zippers at the bottom instead of foot straps though.

Cee-Jay-Cee · 22-09-2016 09:29PM

dahat wrote: »

Have you an AliExpress link by any chance?

Here you go AliExpress

jon1981 · 22-09-2016 10:31PM

Any reviews on the 240 lumen light at 19.99? Seems like a decent output for 20 quid?

stecleary · 23-09-2016 11:36AM

Unknown Soldier wrote: »

I have one in my hallway for a couple of years,

are the mounts adjustable or fixed like in the pic above?

irishrover99 · 23-09-2016 12:39PM

Anyone looking to by anything from Aldi, i would recommend the flash sale PlanetX are having today.
The crab gloves are great and i ordered a new pair today along with the base layer and other bits.

http://www.planetx.co.uk/deals

diarmaidol · 23-09-2016 02:15PM

Do you know the way there are spoiler tags for hiding the details of a race people might have saved for later playback. We need something here for bargains! My CC isn't going to cope...

ted1 · 23-09-2016 02:53PM

irishrover99 wrote: »

Anyone looking to by anything from Aldi, i would recommend the flash sale PlanetX are having today.
The crab gloves are great and i ordered a new pair today along with the base layer and other bits.

http://www.planetx.co.uk/deals

Grrrr.

Just ordered bin tights , overshoes , LS jersey and a pump. Credit card are dangerous

Unknown Soldier · 23-09-2016 07:56PM

stecleary wrote: »

are the mounts adjustable or fixed like in the pic above?

Adjustable.

There are holes about two inches apart all the way up each side to allow you to have the bike/s at any height/angle you like.

2RockMountain · 23-09-2016 09:39PM

I got their lobster gloves last year and found them great - very comfortable and warm all through winter. Just takes a while to work out how to give appropriate finger signals to drivers...

I think these lights were a tenner each last year - worked well for me too.
https://www.aldi.ie/front-and-rear-led-bike-lights/p/072029062109500

ted1 · 23-09-2016 09:42PM

2RockMountain wrote: »

Just takes a while to work out how to give appropriate finger signals to drivers.

PMSL

robyntmorton · 23-09-2016 09:56PM

2RockMountain wrote: »

Just takes a while to work out how to give appropriate finger signals to drivers...

Wait, did that cyclist just give me the claw?!?!

dunworth1 · 23-09-2016 09:56PM

irishrover99 wrote: »

Anyone looking to by anything from Aldi, i would recommend the flash sale PlanetX are having today.
The crab gloves are great and i ordered a new pair today along with the base layer and other bits.

http://www.planetx.co.uk/deals

this is why i'm poor

Kaisr Sose · 24-09-2016 02:33AM

Cee-Jay-Cee wrote: »

I agree. These lights > https://www.aldi.ie/front-and-rear-led-bike-lights/p/072029062109500 are identical to those sold on Planet X for €5 and they're even less from Ali-express. They're the same light so ALDI are creaming it price wise.

I don't need any of their stuff this year thankfully.

Aldi (and Lidl) are creaming it on all their specials. Cycling clothing all made in China = dead cheap ex factory. Specials are all high margin items and also get people into the store to spend more.

The lights are very close copies of Moon lights. Good lights. I bought a set when in HK last year. Love the radiant glow off the back one.

space2ground1 · 24-09-2016 03:26PM

I've been thinking of getting that turbo for the winter. I'd appreciate any recommendations on it!

2RockMountain · 24-09-2016 03:31PM

robyntmorton wrote: »

Wait, did that cyclist just give me the claw?!?!

I tried to tell him to feck off. He said 'Peace to you too, brother'.

sullivlo · 24-09-2016 04:01PM

space2ground1 wrote: »

I've been thinking of getting that turbo for the winter. I'd appreciate any recommendations on it!

I got it last year and its grand.

Get In There · 25-09-2016 07:46AM

Cee-Jay-Cee wrote: »

Here you go AliExpress

Can be got for 3.77e free shipping.
http://s.aliexpress.com/QZFvINjQ

I got two last year but they didn't withstand the irish weather so well and died on me less than a month of daily commutingI

Aldi 29th Thursday

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