LIDL/ALDI shorts over a 180k -asking for trouble?

jon1981 · 16-06-2014 03:34PM #1

Hi,

I was lucky enough to get a ticket for ROK. I have only lidl/aldi shorts and have only done about 70k to date in them. I do start to feel the saddle after 50k or so and wonder if this is down to conditioning or the quality of the shorts. Has anyone took the plunge over 180k with these?

Jon

Eircom_Sucks · 16-06-2014 03:36PM

jon1981 wrote: »

Hi,

I was lucky enough to get a ticket for ROK. I have only lidl/aldi shorts and have only done about 70k to date in them. I do start to feel the saddle after 50k or so and wonder if this is down to conditioning or the quality of the shorts. Has anyone took the plunge over 180k with these?

Jon

You get what u pay for regardless what pro aldi/lidl heads say

Micilin Muc · 16-06-2014 03:57PM

I did 210km last Friday in Aldi bib tights. Not a bother. I do 70km a day in them, so I'm well used to them by now.

Bloggsie · 16-06-2014 04:00PM

jon1981 wrote: »

Hi,

I was lucky enough to get a ticket for ROK. I have only lidl/aldi shorts and have only done about 70k to date in them. I do start to feel the saddle after 50k or so and wonder if this is down to conditioning or the quality of the shorts. Has anyone took the plunge over 180k with these?

Jon

as per eircom sucks reply "never mind the quality,feel the width" Pay for a good pair & you will notice the difference over any distance.

jon1981 · 16-06-2014 04:05PM

@Micilin Muc your arse must be like leather at this stage if you're on 70k a day!! :eek:

I reckon I'll have to invest I just know i'll be miserable 100k in! on that note, any suggestions? not looking to go more than 50/60 euro.

Seaneh · 16-06-2014 04:13PM

If you want a good pair of bib shorts but don't want to pay top dollar I'd recommend Wiggle's DHB (sp) own brand or Altura (available on a lot of online shops).

Even cheaper and still very good quality is the MFX A Pure Breed line from sports direct. Only €25 at the minute for the bibs because they are doing a 1 for 1 exchange on Euros.

http://www.sportsdirect.com/mfx-a-pure-breed-pure-bib-short-senior-636272?colcode=63627244

lissard · 16-06-2014 04:26PM

Second that. I picked up a pair of Altura Progel bibs in Halfords last year for about €60. I've found them just fine for sportives and certainly not a problem going over 170km. Loads of people seem to have them.

Unknown Soldier · 16-06-2014 06:22PM

lissard wrote: »

Second that. I picked up a pair of Altura Progel bibs in Halfords last year for about €60. I've found them just fine for sportives and certainly not a problem going over 170km. Loads of people seem to have them.

On sale here...

http://www.swimcyclerun.com/cycle-shorts/altura-progel-bib-shorts.html

http://www.swimcyclerun.com/cycle-shorts/altura-progel-shorts.html

Bought a set of the shorts this morning. I think the were 50e in Halfords but not sure if there is a difference between gel/progel?

Eircom_Sucks · 16-06-2014 07:00PM

Unknown Soldier wrote: »

On sale here...

http://www.swimcyclerun.com/cycle-shorts/altura-progel-bib-shorts.html

http://www.swimcyclerun.com/cycle-shorts/altura-progel-shorts.html

Bought a set of the shorts this morning. I think the were 50e in Halfords but not sure if there is a difference between gel/progel?

Nalini or northwave i use

stecleary · 16-06-2014 09:10PM

i moved from aldi to altura air stream a few weeks ago, while I loved the aldi before then I will never go back. the difference in unbelievable! and only €15 more than aldi gear
http://www.swimcyclerun.com/cycle-shorts/altura-airstream-bib-shorts.html

Daroxtar · 16-06-2014 09:47PM

I have Altura airstream and picked up an Aldi pair recently. No comparison, Altura is miles better. I barely use Aldi ones at all. They're better than nothing but that's about all

Cee-Jay-Cee · 16-06-2014 09:57PM

I have Altura ProGel and find them excellent on long spins. I haven't attempted anything near 170km but they're good for 100km so I doth see why they wouldn't be good over 170km.

I also have Craft, Santini, Hincapie and Nalini shorts but prefer the Alturas over them all.

Get In There · 17-06-2014 01:23PM

Seaneh wrote: »

If you want a good pair of bib shorts but don't want to pay top dollar I'd recommend Wiggle's DHB (sp) own brand or Altura (available on a lot of online shops).

Even cheaper and still very good quality is the MFX A Pure Breed line from sports direct. Only €25 at the minute for the bibs because they are doing a 1 for 1 exchange on Euros.

http://www.sportsdirect.com/mfx-a-pure-breed-pure-bib-short-senior-636272?colcode=63627244

Anyone ever try these? There's a 15% discount code for sports direct at the mo but there's no review on them. I've got a pair of bib shorts from aliexpress which I find grand but like the OP, I do start to feel some discomfort around the 60km mark.

Seaneh · 17-06-2014 01:47PM

Get In There wrote: »

Anyone ever try these? There's a 15% discount code for sports direct at the mo but there's no review on them. I've got a pair of bib shorts from aliexpress which I find grand but like the OP, I do start to feel some discomfort around the 60km mark.

For the price they are decent, better than the lidl/aldi ones, not as good as altura or DHB.

hueylewis · 17-06-2014 02:15PM

If anyone needs another suggestion, I picked a pair of continental bibs as my first shorts from chainreaction based on the positive reviews. I paid a little over €50 for them and they've been great for about a year now; comfortable and durable (been through at least 200 washes). Some people might not like the logos on them though.

thebouldwhacker · 17-06-2014 11:22PM

When good or bad is mentioned in bib tights what is meant? The amount of padding or the quality of the chamois material in contact with the skin?
If one is having a hard time in the seated position there is alternative action which can help...
For the padding just get a good saddle, any padding will do.
For the material use a good amount of sudacream or the like and this should soften the situation.

Oh yes and rule 5.

simonrooneyzaga · 18-06-2014 01:02AM

Seaneh wrote: »

If you want a good pair of bib shorts but don't want to pay top dollar I'd recommend Wiggle's DHB (sp) own brand or Altura (available on a lot of online shops).

Even cheaper and still very good quality is the MFX A Pure Breed line from sports direct. Only €25 at the minute for the bibs because they are doing a 1 for 1 exchange on Euros.

http://www.sportsdirect.com/mfx-a-pure-breed-pure-bib-short-senior-636272?colcode=63627244

thanks for that - just ordered the Pure Breeds. Good value!

iamtony · 18-06-2014 05:28AM

Note to anyone buying cycling shorts. Top priority should be them not being so tight that when your cycling your not giving everyone behind a good look at your underwear less arse. I was behind a guy the other day and it was awful. Saying that I was behind a girl yesterday with the same issue and it wasn't so awful. I was driving and was going to tell her about the issue at the light but thought she might of been offended.

Wishbone Ash · 18-06-2014 08:13AM

iamtony wrote: »

Note to anyone buying cycling shorts. Top priority should be them not being so tight that when your cycling your not giving everyone behind a good look at your underwear less arse....

That's more to do with quality rather than being too tight. Cycling shorts need to be reasonably tight to avoid creases/folds/chaffing.

seany15 · 18-06-2014 08:59AM

hueylewis wrote: »

If anyone needs another suggestion, I picked a pair of continental bibs as my first shorts from chainreaction based on the positive reviews. I paid a little over €50 for them and they've been great for about a year now; comfortable and durable (been through at least 200 washes). Some people might not like the logos on them though.

i grabbed these about two years ago. Did all my racing and training in them last year, not a single problem. Till i picked up a pair of plain black dare2be shorts with a "gel" pad in the chamois. Then i got a saddle sore after 1 club league race in mondello. Got new club gear this year but the continental shorts are still going strong, dug out if the club shorts aren't dry/not washed/the weather is manky.

tl;dr - continental shorts are great quality.

jon1981 · 01-07-2014 04:14PM

Got these in the end

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-aeron-race-cycling-bib-short/

Did 100k in them and not a bother. They are the dogs danglies!!!

arybvtcw0eolkf · 01-07-2014 06:06PM

iamtony wrote: »

Note to anyone buying cycling shorts. Top priority should be them not being so tight that when your cycling your not giving everyone behind a good look at your underwear less arse. I was behind a guy the other day and it was awful. Saying that I was behind a girl yesterday with the same issue and it wasn't so awful. I was driving and was going to tell her about the issue at the light but thought she might of been offended.

This is why I 'sack, back & crack'

Seaneh · 01-07-2014 07:03PM

bibs = no fear of displaying bum-crack.

iamtony · 01-07-2014 08:11PM

Seaneh wrote: »

bibs = no fear of displaying bum-crack.

Were talking about the shorts or bibs being so tight that the material is see through!

evancunny95 · 01-07-2014 08:12PM

Raced for years in standard club bib shorts.Bought a pair of Assos Neo Pro bib shorts from there new range.The difference is very noticeable. Just great all round comfort,will last me for years.Although they are a little bit pricey at €155

LIDL/ALDI shorts over a 180k -asking for trouble?

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