Aldi bike gear, instore on the 30th

[Freddyfruitba...]

[TheSmiler]

Just got the aldi kevlars they are actually pretty good well lined, not really suitable for every day work though I can imagine they will get too hot.
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A2 completed 23/07/15 Ready for the Golden Crisp Packet

[thx1138]

actually the socks should do for my MX boots

and bought some chain cleaner too

shame they had no cheapo helmets, they normally come with a replacement visor too, and I tend to bin them every 12 to 18months and replace once I've scratched both visors.

[grr666]

Will pop in tomorrow to sift through the crumbs. Meant to go today but the dogs been a bugger.
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[M.C]

[thx1138]

The old, old, style Lidls tank bag lasted be for a few years, and then I gave it away, it was exactly the same as a branded one from the old Heine Gericke shop, just a different logo on it, and about a quarter the price.

[Fizzoid]

[mrmistoffelee...]

PIcked up a pair of the more expensive jeans, couple of tubes and some of the socks

the jeans seem to be very good quality, but very heavy think i'll be sweating like a peado in a playground come summer.

Was going to pick up some of the cleaner and lube but paraffin and gear oil will be just as good and much cheaper

[grr666]

Tons of it all left in Aldi Longwell Green for any of the near Bristol peeps interested.
Bought two pairs of the socks, 2 tins of chain wax and 2 tins of chain cleaner.
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[Moo.]

The certified jeans look really decent!

Shame about the sizing, nothing below 34in. And they seem like a very generous 34 in too!
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A2 Passed 18/6/10

[TbirdX]

Yeah, I thought the jeans looked on the large size, anyone actually tried any on.?

Bought socks though
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[Freddyfruitba...]

[TbirdX]

The socks....no don't think so.
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[Johnnythefox]

Whoosh

[TheSmiler]

[mikester]

[stinkwheel]

Tried waterproof jacket out at the weekend. Is excellent. Nice long arms. Is waterproof. Zip cleverly designed. Lots of scotchlite on it. Stands up to 3 figure speeds without the arms coming off.

Two guys in them on our club run at the weekend.
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[J4mes]

I've got the jeans, I'm a 34" and they're pretty big on me - I can get my fist down the front

Theyre also pretty heavy and thick so we'll see how they fare against my ancient HG textile trousers in the summer.

[talkToTheHat]

jeans arrived and i was out in them today. Mesh lining is comfortable. Very generous sizing. Might be as warm as my textiles with the lining out, but definitely more breathable. Will do for surviving New Model Army tomorrow.
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[mikester]

I exchanged my 36" certified £50 jeans at nearest store no questions asked. 34"s have sold out online and the 34"s were few and far between in store, had to dig to the bottom of the cages, tonnes of 36" and annoyingly none of the pairs in store had the hip armour in so I asked if I could swap the one's out of my online order at the til which they were fine with.

Gotta say the 34" fit great, they are the same round my waist as a 36" jean I normally wear from the supermarkets (no big brands for me ). Anyone still looking to buy I'd recommend getting the size smaller than your usual and see how you get on. I can still tuck a t-shirt and baselayer vest in these 34"s, pretty sure I'm still as fat as I have been for the past 5 years!

Not sure I've fitted the hip armour the same way it came out though... anyone spare a min to upload a pic of which way the hip insert goes in the pocket please?

Also got the bike cover (great quality) and tried the gloves which felt very sturdy although couldn't bring myself to buy as already got a decent set.


Very impressed with the range, never heard of Crane before the special buy but certainly not been put off. Thanks OP.

[appletree]

Well better than shorts and a t shirt, but always what you can afford!!! I'd rather Aldis gear than nothing! But better what you can afford!

[Ribenapigeon]

Tldr, but, did anyone get one of Aldis leather jackets last year? Any good?