Aldi Cycling offers Thursday 24 Sept

monkeyslayer · 24-09-2015 07:01PM

Got the battery powered lights, not bad for 8 euro considering all my lights enevitably get lost, stolen or broken. They Don't feel v strong but they shine well enough for my short daily commute... They'll do the job for a while anyway. Iv a feeling a deluge will destroy them tho but happy enough for the price.

ted1 · 24-09-2015 07:25PM

jon1981 wrote: »

ok the bib tights are going back, while they are very snug, there is way too much of the budgie on show. The padding stop shy of the ball bag and goes right up the back.

Note: to anyone buying bib tights tonight or the following days that are potentially returned tights, wash them, I tried mine butt naked.

Sounds like a women's cut

jon1981 · 24-09-2015 07:35PM

I won't post proof but definitely mens.

terrydel · 24-09-2015 07:50PM

thejaguar wrote: »

I was in Sandyford this morning when some lady skipped the queue and tried to take the last 2 Garmins for herself.

The poor chap on the till was not ready for the rage that ensued. He was just shrugging his shoulders saying "yeh, of course you can take 2"

Every other person in the queue was going ballistic.

I quietly gave up and walked back to have a look at the jackets and what not. Whereupon I spotted a lonely Garmin sitting in the display case.
5 minutes later I was in my car with my new Garmin grinning like a cheshire cat.

Jesus that's cringeworthy, people are just nobs aren't they?
I just tried this evening after I got home, guy said they are all gone, I laughed and said not surprised, thanked him and walked out. I'm glad I wasn't queueing like a gob****e this morning, I'd be embarrassed to behave like that.

and still ricky villa · 24-09-2015 08:07PM

terrydel wrote: »

Jesus that's cringeworthy, people are just nobs aren't they?
I just tried this evening after I got home, guy said they are all gone, I laughed and said not surprised, thanked him and walked out. I'm glad I wasn't queueing like a gob****e this morning, I'd be embarrassed to behave like that.

I was disappointed with Greystones, far too polite. I patiently waited till they opened, politely asked one of the staff for a Garmin. Thanked him kindly. Paid for it and left
Hardly Cabbage Patch Dolls for 2015
Might go to a water protest to blow off the steam I'd been planning on unleashing this morning

jon1981 · 24-09-2015 08:37PM

medium sized bibs returned to Coolock Aldi. Probably gone by now

Picked up the premium front light. Not bad for a back up light, decent amount of light off it.

Boscoirl · 24-09-2015 09:06PM

Got the leg warmers and found the pack able gilet in general bargin bin for a tenner,

The garmins were gone but they had crane GPS watches for €35 in the the Nenagh Aldi

devonp · 24-09-2015 09:10PM

no mens performance bibs left in Celbridge... looking for M size
any Lucan or around ?

Boscoirl · 24-09-2015 09:11PM

Also, the performance jacket looked really good, probably should have got one

Einstein? · 24-09-2015 09:37PM

I hope you're all happy with your new gear. Now go do some cycling with it!!

I'm very happy with the leg warmers (got the bright ones - size XL) and the gloves (bright ones as well - size L). Went out for 50km spin just there, really nice indeed. Also the light set is grand. I haven't tried the front light since I only needed a back light but I've used the back light just there and it's quite bright but not very illuminating (hope this makes sense to some). Anyway - does the job, just what I wanted.

Macy0161 · 24-09-2015 09:58PM

Tried on the performance jacket - wasn't that impressed and didn't buy it in the end. Zip caught just trying it on. I got leg warmers, lobster gloves and the waterproof socks on the clothing front. Wasn't looking for bibs, but there seemed to be a few left of every clothing option including shoes in greystones around half five.

They did have a few bib shorts and gillets left from the last time that they were selling off - mainly women's stuff though.

Did pick up the premium lights. Was just out testing the rear one, and tbh the 75 lumen traceR I was looking at seems overkill now. Very impressive, and turns out i wasnt even at top brightness. It'll be enough until its really dark in the mornings anyway.

Also picked up the electrolyte tabs - not that much of a bargain, but they were there...

simonw · 24-09-2015 10:22PM

Went to 3 Aldis (fonthill, palmerstown, ballyfermot) looking for the performance jacket in L or XL, must be a popular bit of kit, I'll try belgard tomorrow...

loyatemu · 24-09-2015 10:56PM

picked up the cheap frog-style lights, pretty good for a fiver. also picked up one of the "performance" front lights - very bright, might not be enough for dark country roads at speed, but certainly bright enough to annoy oncoming motorists :pac:

irlirishkev · 24-09-2015 11:18PM

I went to Newlands Cross around half five. No garmins. Picked up the tights. Bit snug, but medium would have been too big I reckon. Got the lobster gloves which are well cosy, a beany for under the helmet, and the waterproof socks. Last pair of waterproof socks they had but took a chance on the size. They'll be returned tomorrow. Would have liked some overshoes but there were none left.

Now I just need winter tyres!

brocbrocach · 24-09-2015 11:52PM

ted1 wrote: »

Sounds like a women's cut

Bit graphic, no? :pac:

Muahahaha · 24-09-2015 11:58PM

anyone see any of the premium rear lights in stock in Dublin? My local in Finglas only had the front ones left

Cee-Jay-Cee · 25-09-2015 12:16AM

Both stores in letterkenny are sold out of the rear premium lights. I was out for short spin tonite during darkness and the rear light is excellent on dark country roads, I turned it down to the middle setting as I was concerned it was too bright.

jon1981 · 25-09-2015 07:44AM

Muahahaha wrote: »

anyone see any of the premium rear lights in stock in Dublin? My local in Finglas only had the front ones left

Coolock had about 10-15 left at 7pm last night.

RainyDay · 25-09-2015 08:36AM

Macy0161 wrote: »

Tried on the performance jacket - wasn't that impressed and didn't buy it in the end. Zip caught just trying it on. I got leg warmers, lobster gloves and the waterproof socks on the clothing front. Wasn't looking for bibs, but there seemed to be a few left of every clothing option including shoes in greystones around half five.

What do you think of the lobster gloves?

Macy0161 · 25-09-2015 08:40AM

irlirishkev wrote: »

Would have liked some overshoes but there were none left.

It may have been what you were after, but they aren't tight/ neoprene overshoes. They're more commuter ones you'd use with waterproof trousers, rather than over clipless cycling shoes. Good if that's what you want though.

Subcomandante Marcos · 25-09-2015 08:41AM

Anyone buy the winter gloves, what are they like?

Cee-Jay-Cee · 25-09-2015 08:51AM

I have the gloves (got them 2years ago, they haven't changed the design/material) and they're pretty good. They're not full winter gloves and they're not waterproof (more shower proof) They're warm and not overly thick so dexterity maintained. I have 3 pairs of long finger gloves, these are the middle pair, too warm for early autumn or late spring and not warm enough for deep winter.

Roger Hassenforder · 25-09-2015 09:25AM

Loads of everything in Ballincollig this morning

Except Garmins, didn't see them but wasn't looking for them.

Fian · 25-09-2015 09:29AM

Cee-Jay-Cee wrote: »

I have the gloves (got them 2years ago, they haven't changed the design/material) and they're pretty good. They're not full winter gloves and they're not waterproof (more shower proof) They're warm and not overly thick so dexterity maintained. I have 3 pairs of long finger gloves, these are the middle pair, too warm for early autumn or late spring and not warm enough for deep winter.

perfect. I bought a pair yesterday, wanted them for when it is too chilly for my unlined fingerless gloves and not cold enough to need my current winter gloves, which are altura and really thick and chunky. Plus these ones are portable enough that i can put them in my back pockets when cycling up the mountains if i am unsure whether i will need a warmer set.

I tried Rathmines and nutgrove but could not find any merino baselayers to fit me, ah well.

SCOL · 25-09-2015 09:30AM

I got the front 50 lumes light. I turned it on and it lit up the kitchen so it's a big change from the 5 led light I got last year also the cover for my backpac when commuting seems to be good quality.

Macy0161 · 25-09-2015 09:34AM

RainyDay wrote: »

What do you think of the lobster gloves?

They seem alright, fit wise. Haven't tested them on the bike yet, or in the cold obviously. I have the winter gloves from previous years, and they seem more padded than those and claim to be waterproof which the standard ones aren't.

Hunterbiker · 25-09-2015 09:36AM

I got the OH kitted out with some basic stuff and a few things for the commute. Both shops in Ballincollig were more or less cleared out of the Premium clothing and the Turbos by the afternoon.
No sign of a Garmin at one of them when I popped in at about 9:45 Thursday morning.
Didn't really look at the waterproof socks - Are they worth a go? I have Seal Skinz and find them too thick.

Alanstrainor · 25-09-2015 10:24AM

Wore the jacket last ngiht and this morning for my 11km commute. It was nice, had the sleeves rolled up and open half way, as it is warm, but it's comfy. There's a lot of coughs and colds around the office lately, have to try and keep warm when cycling to make sure I don't fall victim!

jon1981 · 25-09-2015 10:35AM

Alanstrainor wrote: »

Wore the jacket last ngiht and this morning for my 11km commute. It was nice, had the sleeves rolled up and open half way, as it is warm, but it's comfy. There's a lot of coughs and colds around the office lately, have to try and keep warm when cycling to make sure I don't fall victim!

The performance jacket?

I bought both the performance and the normal one for 19.99. Wore the 19.99 jacket on the cycle home, it must have been about 10 degrees at 7pm, was pretty sweaty inside by the time i got home, 20 mins later. So this is probably only going to be used on commutes on really cold days.

Looking forward to trying the performance jacket to see how breathable it is. I don't think it's cold enough yet though.

Alanstrainor · 25-09-2015 10:43AM

jon1981 wrote: »

The performance jacket?

I bought both the performance and the normal one for 19.99. Wore the 19.99 jacket on the cycle home, it must have been about 10 degrees at 7pm, was pretty sweaty inside by the time i got home, 20 mins later. So this is probably only going to be used on commutes on really cold days.

Looking forward to trying the performance jacket to see how breathable it is. I don't think it's cold enough yet though.

Sorry, yeah the performance jacket. Tbh, you're right it is too warm for conditions now. Another month and it will be good. Don't set your hopes too high for it. I found it fine, but also had it fairly open.

I'd have my doubts as to how it would fair in a shower too, might give it a wash in Nikwax to help it out.

Aldi Cycling offers Thursday 24 Sept

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