Aldi!

I managed to get some CO2 and a couple of base layers which seem okay. Picked up a pair of £1.99 specs too- no great shakes, but pretty solid and won't fall off

It was rubbish, nothing to do with Cycling in my local one at all!!! And then I realised I was in a Lidl......................

Bought the bib shorts & I'm very impressed, so much so that I decided not to bother ordering the dhb ones for a comparison. The pad is far better than my Muddy Fox shorts which were similarly priced. The Aldi/Crane gear is far better than the Lidl/Crivit stuff in my opinion.
Next issue is whether to buy a new bike, & if so, road or hybrid. My 12 year old Peugeot mountain bike is still in good condition but I only ride on roads & cycle paths.

They didn't have everything in my local Aldi. I wanted some more baselayers and a new jacket as I put a hole in mine when I came off in January, neither of which were there. Socks are always useful, though.

Big queues today! Only went for the co2 inflator to get a spare one and got two of the jackets - they are very good value for money and certainly useful for the commute.

Regarding Aldi/Lidl shorts. I think it depends more on the quality of your backside than the quality of the shorts - Also I found it was more a psychological thing really.

You feel better in £100 shorts because you paid top dollar for them.

I rate dhb shorts - never liked the Aldi shorts though. I do like the Aldi jackets though. I rate them as good as assos and better than the rapha winter jersey.

If you go in too early there is alot of gear that hasnt been put out particulary sunday morning
I went back about 2 hours later and more stuff was on display

Thanks for the replies. I think I'll get both dhb & Aldi & keep the best fitting.

I bought one of their windproof baselayer last year and it was awful. Now my Rapha merino baselayer is a different matter altogether

I might pop by and get some socks, everything else never fits me or I have already.

I've had a look at the Aldi offers for this weekend - looks more or less same kit as this time last year, the bibs being the new kid on the block.

I had several items from them, and thought they were okay but the placement of pads were slightly hit and miss. However I recently bought a pair of dhb Classic bibs (at £30 so admittedly a step or 2 up their range from the "Active" bibs) and the difference is very noticeable.

You could order the dhb ones anyway, get the Aldi ones in the scrum and try them both for fit and return the ones that you reject. I had no problems returning items with Aldi due to fit - you obviously can't try them on in store - think of the children!

Oh and if cost is important you could always go for either the blue or red dhb shorts and save yourself another 3 quid

I'm looking to buy my first pair of bib shorts. I have been considering dhb Active Padded Cycling Bib Short at £12.99.
Now wondering whether to get the Crane/Aldi ones at £11.99.
I've already got a Crane/Aldi long sleeved shirt & a jacket & both are fine for my use.
What are anyone's opinions on which would be better as a first pair - dhb or Crane?

Cheers.

Another Randonnee'r, see you there!

Always decent stuff - especially the base layers for winter training. CO2 inflator looks interesting for that money too.
By the time I get there only the Soreen will be left though.