Aldi Gear 26/09

goose06 · 20-09-2013 11:27AM #1

https://www.aldi.ie/en/specialbuys/thursday-26th-september/

hidinginthebush · 20-09-2013 11:45AM

Will these be any use? I was looking to pick up a jacket and waterproof trousers for the Winter.

How does it work, this stuff comes on sale to the general public on the 26th and it's first come, first served?

Paddigol · 20-09-2013 11:58AM

Yes: GT50 Spray & €7.99 light set - hand torch could be useful.

Maybe: Tool Kit & Triathlon Suit...

Any thoughts on the two 'maybes' - tool kit and tri suit?

marvin80 · 20-09-2013 12:01PM

hidinginthebush wrote: »

Will these be any use? I was looking to pick up a jacket and waterproof trousers for the Winter.

How does it work, this stuff comes on sale to the general public on the 26th and it's first come, first served?

Yes, comes on sale to the general public and then it's first come, first served basis.

I've bought winter cycling jackets in Aldi before and I'm happy enough with them. You'd still need to layer up a bit under the jacket but they do the job.

Never bought waterproof trousers there so can't comment on them.

Paddigol · 20-09-2013 12:02PM

hidinginthebush wrote: »

Will these be any use? I was looking to pick up a jacket and waterproof trousers for the Winter.

How does it work, this stuff comes on sale to the general public on the 26th and it's first come, first served?

Some of the stuff is good - socks, gloves etc. Some is only so-so in my experience - not very breathable. But for the money, none of it could be classed as 'bad' value. Depends whether you want long term or only every now and then use. If the former, you might be better off paying a bit more and getting better quality in a bike shop/ on line.

And yes, it's first come - first served on the day. Best advised to get down there as early as possible as not all stores carry the same amount of stock and sometimes the best value stuff goes quite quickly.

BadCharlie · 20-09-2013 12:08PM

Tool Kit im thinking my self. Have some of the bits all ready from the kit. Love the socks you get from Lidl/Aldi

Got i think 6 or 8 cans of GT50 last time

Lawrence1895 · 20-09-2013 01:25PM

Got one of those waterpoof trousers 3 years ago, still fine for me. The only negative thing is, you sweat quite a lot under them.

T-Maxx · 20-09-2013 01:35PM

It's a pity they don't have the glasses this time around.

I'll drop in to possibly get a water bottle, and maybe also have a look at the shoes.

franer1970 · 20-09-2013 01:37PM

Anyone thinking about the bike stand bear in mind that the top of it has to be fixed to the wall. Very unstable otherwise.

thebouldwhacker · 21-09-2013 12:45AM

Bought the light set last year, the mount is perfect as a mounting on a helmet. Socks are same as my €20 pairs, tri suit got good enough reviews on the tri forum, reflectors and small lights are handy on the commuter, arm and leg warmers are great for cold evening training spins.
I never trust their tools, but at that price, meh. Those gloves look warm, hat looks ott but warm, shoes only go up to size 10...
Autum is here if Aldi has this stock in!

Darkglasses · 21-09-2013 12:58AM

thebouldwhacker wrote: »

Bought the light set last year, the mount is perfect as a mounting on a helmet. Socks are same as my €20 pairs, tri suit got good enough reviews on the tri forum, reflectors and small lights are handy on the commuter, arm and leg warmers are great for cold evening training spins.
I never trust their tools, but at that price, meh. Those gloves look warm, hat looks ott but warm, shoes only go up to size 10...
Autum is here if Aldi has this stock in!

Most of the tools are worthless in my experience, especially the cone wrenches and chain tool. Couldn't get much use out of the freewheel extractor either. Never tried the BB remover, but wouldn't have high hopes. Spoke wrench, multi tool and tyre levers are fine.

mockerydawg · 23-09-2013 10:42AM

I find the clothes in general to be ok, haven't bought the waterproofs before. The lights are ok, fittings are made of cheap brittle plastic and have shattered on me before.
I'd agreed the tools are generally too soft to use. Steer clear!
In terms of the water proof pants, just use the Winter Cycling Trousers with a pair of cycling shorts. It'll keep you warm and wide proof, and cooler than wearing the waterproof trousers.

Paddigol · 23-09-2013 12:35PM

Ok, so seems tools, even though pittence, would be a waste of that pittence! Cheers for the heads up!

Might still give the tri-suit a go... although that's an issue for another forum!

DaithiMC · 23-09-2013 01:03PM

Anybody know if the SPD cleats come with the shoes?

I got the toolkit last year and did some work, changed cassette with the chain tool, and a few other jobs, my experience is they are fine. Exceptions are the plastic tyre levers and the philips screwdriver - the rest, allen keys, cranktool, etc. are good enough.

Darkglasses · 23-09-2013 01:06PM

Pretty sure they do not come with cleats. Cleats usually only come with pedals.

DaithiMC · 23-09-2013 02:12PM

Darkglasses wrote: »

Pretty sure they do not come with cleats. Cleats usually only come with pedals.

Cheers, the cleats came with the previous shoes I bought in Decathlon.

JMcL · 23-09-2013 03:04PM

Bearing in mind the previous point about fixing it to the wall, how is the the bike stand in general? I badly need some way of sorting out the mess of bikes (not even all mine!) that get dumped in my office

Tzarkahn · 23-09-2013 04:08PM

Any thougts on the Heart Rate Monitor?

Looks cheap and cheerful but might be okay for this and that.

aFlabbyPanda · 23-09-2013 04:58PM

T-Maxx wrote: »

It's a pity they don't have the glasses this time around.

I stopped buying clear 'cycling' glasses, pop in to woodies/B&Q and get some safety glasses. Pretty much the same thing, more hard wearing and much cheaper.

has these ones currently and so far outlasted my BBB ones which cost 28euro! http://goo.gl/Jpqi7d

T-Maxx · 23-09-2013 05:09PM

BrianjG wrote: »

I stopped buying clear 'cycling' glasses, pop in to woodies/B&Q and get some safety glasses. Pretty much the same thing, more hard wearing and much cheaper.

has these ones currently and so far outlasted my BBB ones which cost 28euro! http://goo.gl/Jpqi7d

The Aldi ones were €2.99 IIRC. The one you linked to is €8.29.

Better? Possibly.
Cheaper? No.

delos · 23-09-2013 05:22PM

The socks are pretty good and well worth getting a few pairs.

The waterproof trousers are OK (ish) - they aren't the most breathable, but as you can pay 10 times that for waterproof trousers I wasn't expecting much. As I have a shower at work I just let my legs get wet

A bigger issue is the leg length. If you have a generous waste like me they will be too long and the Velcro fastening at the ankle isn't great when the legs are bunched up.

I'll give the winter jacket a go this time to see what it is like from a breathability point of view and maybe the gloves. I'll even buy that under helmet cap thing as I've been told by my daughter that wearing a swimming cap isn't a good look.....

bogmanfan · 23-09-2013 05:22PM

I bought the bike stand last year and it's been great. Gets one bike up off the floor and out of the way. The only thing to note is the hooks where you rest your top tube are not padded, and may scratch your paintwork. I taped some foam to them and paint is still perfect.

JMcL wrote: »

Bearing in mind the previous point about fixing it to the wall, how is the the bike stand in general? I badly need some way of sorting out the mess of bikes (not even all mine!) that get dumped in my office

TychoCaine · 23-09-2013 05:23PM

Paddigol wrote: »

Ok, so seems tools, even though pittence, would be a waste of that pittence! Cheers for the heads up!

It's a bit dearer than the Aldi junk, but CRC have an X-Tools 18 piece kit for €48, reduced from €75 right now.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/x-tools-bike-tool-kit-18-piece/rp-prod40997

DaithiMC · 23-09-2013 08:20PM

TychoCaine wrote: »

It's a bit dearer than the Aldi junk, but CRC have an X-Tools 18 piece kit for €48, reduced from €75 right now.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/x-tools-bike-tool-kit-18-piece/rp-prod40997

That looks exactly like the Aldi kit in different livery. I suspect in this case, dearer doesn't necessarily mean better!

TychoCaine · 23-09-2013 08:26PM

Totally different. This kit got 4/5 in a bike radar/MBUK review a couple of years ago when it was £60
http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/tools/cycling-tools/tool-kits/product/review-xtools-18-piece-tool-kit-11-45086/

monkeyslayer · 23-09-2013 08:28PM

how does the duck taste?

bedirect · 23-09-2013 08:50PM

waterproof trousers 17.99 are very good

Leroy42 · 23-09-2013 09:43PM

monkeyslayer wrote: »

how does the duck taste?

a bit like chicken!

aFlabbyPanda · 23-09-2013 10:34PM

T-Maxx wrote: »

The Aldi ones were €2.99 IIRC. The one you linked to is €8.29.

Better? Possibly.
Cheaper? No.

I was only comparing the DIY ones to wiggle/LBS/etc

Felloffmebike · 23-09-2013 11:33PM

I got the merino wool jersey last time they had it. No complaints. Just the job on a cold winters morning.

JMcL · 24-09-2013 12:16PM

bogmanfan wrote: »

I bought the bike stand last year and it's been great. Gets one bike up off the floor and out of the way. The only thing to note is the hooks where you rest your top tube are not padded, and may scratch your paintwork. I taped some foam to them and paint is still perfect.

Cheers, might check that out if there're any left when I get the length

monkeyslayer wrote: »

how does the duck taste?

Grand, though it's messy getting it out of the back pocket and you want to let it cool a bit before putting it in

Aldi Gear 26/09

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