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[Closed] PSA: Aldi cycle specials next Thursday.

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[url= http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/offers_week18Thursday10.htm?WT.z_src=main ]Aldi link[/url]
IMO soft shell jackets are 2thumbs up - if they fit.
(girl in triathlon compression suit warning!)
glasses, gloves, shirt, jackets, socks OK.
locks, underwear, saddles, pump, computer, saddlebag, bottle not so good.


 
Posted : 29/04/2010 5:00 pm
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Keep it down will you? I don't want to have to be there at the crack of Sparrow's Fart.


 
Posted : 29/04/2010 5:02 pm
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Compression underwear - does it work and if so how does it work?


 
Posted : 29/04/2010 5:10 pm
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I tried the underwear once, the rigid seat pad looked like I had a parrot down there. Comically bad fit.


 
Posted : 29/04/2010 5:12 pm
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Compression underwear - does it work and if so how does it work?

Opposite of stuffing tissues in?


 
Posted : 29/04/2010 5:30 pm
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Nice one. I got some fairly good cycling gloves in there before. They were a bit chunky but perfect for the winter. So that's Thursday all over the UK is it?


 
Posted : 29/04/2010 5:42 pm
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The dude in the softshell picture appears to have a singlespeed downhill bike with only a front brake.


 
Posted : 29/04/2010 5:56 pm
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The dude in the softshell picture appears to have a singlespeed downhill bike with only a front brake.

Wow yeah that's hardcore!

I might get some of this stuff but I'll give that ultralight jacket a miss I think!


 
Posted : 29/04/2010 8:05 pm
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The shorts are very good IMO.


 
Posted : 29/04/2010 8:13 pm
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Darn, no gilets!

I don't get on with their shorts, but the tops are a great fit on me and good value. Rode the Tour of Rutland sportive on Staurday in a pair of Aldi gloves, with no aches or pains. (OK, I only did the 53 mile route!)


 
Posted : 29/04/2010 8:17 pm
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Well at least it will be more interesting than the election!


 
Posted : 29/04/2010 8:22 pm
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(girl in triathlon compression suit warning!)

What a place to stick the £14.99 sticker, right over her camels hoof! The spoil sports.

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Posted : 29/04/2010 9:24 pm
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i also have a feeling she's either borrowed that bike or stolen it, looks way too big for her. unless she's 6'5


 
Posted : 30/04/2010 1:38 am
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Fair point, that is a big bike.

And it's quite clear that nowhere on the description of any of the kit does it say "water resistant" or "waterproof"...

: P


 
Posted : 30/04/2010 1:41 am
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what bike?


 
Posted : 30/04/2010 8:51 am
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I got one of their roadie type jerseys the last time around. It was great over the winter. Most of the good stuff went out the door pretty quick though.

On a similar note, (don't know if it's been posted already) Lidls have got semi-decent bike tool kits for £25, really good for the money if you've got a less than comprehensive kit of tools, like myself.

They went into stores in Glasgow yesterday, not sure about the rest of the country.


 
Posted : 30/04/2010 9:00 am
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Hope they've changed the fit of the soft shells, the one they did a few years ago was perfect the last 2 lots had massive bodies and really skinny arms. By the looks of the mono braked DH SSer they haven't 🙁


 
Posted : 30/04/2010 9:05 am
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Got the chain cleaner works a treat for £3.99


 
Posted : 30/04/2010 9:10 am
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resin42 is on the money, tool kit is excellent value
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chain tool is solid and has two shelves and threaded end to lock onto chain
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Thick solid steel for pedals
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Crack extractor has free spinning end and deep threads.
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8mm long allen key with 1/2 socket at end
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fits nicely onto the cassette removal and square taper BB tool
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Just need to add HT11 tools and cable cutter.
IMO worth the £25 and perfect for car boot, which is where this is going.


 
Posted : 01/05/2010 10:13 am
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Your selling it already?


 
Posted : 01/05/2010 11:31 am
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the last 2 lots [soft shell jackets] had massive bodies and really skinny arms.

Fits me perfectly 😳


 
Posted : 01/05/2010 11:39 am
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I've had one of their track pumps for about 3 or 4 years. It's not the sturdiest piece of kit I've ever used, even though the barrel is aluminium, and I always feel like I've got to take a bit more care pumping my tyres, but it works well enough up to about 120psi and for a fiver, I'm more than happy.

For mtb tyres it's been great.


 
Posted : 01/05/2010 11:45 am
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Selling it? No just a heads up that it's stonking value.


 
Posted : 01/05/2010 11:53 am
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"IMO worth the £25 and perfect for car boot (sale), which is where this is going"
I think ScottCheg is referring to this must admit I reread it to.


 
Posted : 01/05/2010 11:59 am