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  • May 15, 2017 at 2:49 pm #27117
    road

    Apart from being very cheap, is it any good?

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  • May 16, 2017 at 11:26 am #893245
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    Kendalred

    I stopped even looking at

    I stopped even looking at most Aldi gear when they stopped selling size small for 90% of the mens stuff (the size Nazis!). The merino socks are quite good though, when they do them.

    May 16, 2017 at 9:03 am #893243
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    Anonymous

    Thanks to all
    Thanks to all 🙂

    May 16, 2017 at 8:15 am #893241
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    CygnusX1
    Duncann wrote:
    The materials and manufacture seemed good but the cut around the crotch and the pad shape were bizarre. Off the bike, apart from being a bit saggy (not me, the bibs) I looked like I’d shit myself while also having a boner.

    Whatever turns you on

    May 16, 2017 at 8:13 am #893239
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    CygnusX1

    Their softshell jackets are

    Their softshell jackets are great, mine’s a autumn/winter/spring wardrobe staple.

    Their jerseys are reasonable for the price – and far better than what you would get from say Sports Direct at the same price point – but you can splash a tiny bit more cash and get better from Decathlon or Wiggle’s dhb range.

    Socks are good (when they have ones of reasonable calf length), track mitts are okay, winter gloves are so-so.  Merino base and mid layers are definitely worth snapping up.

    BUT for the love of  <insert deity / FSM here> don’t but their shorts (bib or otherwise) or tights … as others have said, they have the stangest of cuts.

    May 15, 2017 at 6:17 pm #893237
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    s_

    For me socks have been fine

    For me socks have been fine but bibshorts not put together well and didn’t last. I now buy known makes elsewhere when on offer – much better VFM.

    May 15, 2017 at 4:49 pm #893235
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    Spangly Shiny

    I’ve bought a few bits and

    I’ve bought a few bits and pieces – socks, gloves and the like none of which lasted very long. I guess you get what you pay for. I did however buy one Aldi item that is sill a star of my wardrobe many years on – namely a merino mid layer, fabulous bit of kit. If they ever put them up again pull the trigger you won’t be disappointed.

    May 15, 2017 at 4:20 pm #893233
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    Dnnnnnn

    A mixed bag.

    A mixed bag.

    As Kapelmuur suggests jerseys and jackets can be OK. The former a little odd in the cut sometimes, and the latter perhaps not the most breathable – but then breathability is expensive. How much do you need and what are you willing/able to pay? What you get may be fine for your needs.

    I bought a pair of bib tights from them once – many years ago now but I’ve seen more recent editions with similar issues. The materials and manufacture seemed good but the cut around the crotch and the pad shape were bizarre. Off the bike, apart from being a bit saggy (not me, the bibs) I looked like I’d shit myself while also having a boner. I don’t know which happened first but neither is a good look.

    I also tried the MTB shoes, which looked quite good and fit (me) well. Unfortunately, the commendably rigid soles were very thin and snapped when cleats were used. I had a couple of pairs replaced under warranty in the early weeks and am still using a pair with a snapped sole as general pottering around shoes (they’re fine on flat pedals and quite comfortable for walking).

    Road.cc has reviewed quite a few items, and although that was previous models, they often don’t change much between seasons/years. They (and others) also review Decathlon’s kit very favourably. It’s available all year and may be a better bet if you’re near a store.

    May 15, 2017 at 4:20 pm #893231
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    vonhelmet

    I have a set of leg warmers

    I have a set of leg warmers from Aldi that have lasted nearly 5 years.  I’ve only just chucked the arm warmers that I got at the same time.  The softshell I’ve got from them is a bit stifling.  Jerseys are OK but generally very baggy.  I’ve got some of their socks as well and they’ve been fine.  I’ve got a set of tights from them which are nice and warm.  The pad was rubbish so I unpicked that and now wear them over decent shorts.

    Their tools, lights, etc are very hit and miss.

    May 15, 2017 at 3:47 pm #893229
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    Kapelmuur

    I used it as a beginner and

    I used it as a beginner and it was OK.   To me, as a non racer a jersey is a jersey.   I bought a Rapha one in a sale last year and I can’t tell the difference between it, Aldi and some second hand ones off ebay.

    I also had a high vis rainproof jacket for commuting which was satisfactory.

    Socks and mitts ditto.   I didn’t like the shoes and returned them.

    The shorts didn’t last very well and I now buy branded ones.   However, the 2016 winter tights have been very good.

     

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