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Including the great rechargeable lights.
https://www.aldi.co.uk/specialbuys/about-our-specialbuys/cycling
I did get one of their lights last time - it was OK and came with a useful belt clip attachment - but mine now will not hold charge after one winter of light weekly use
It charges fine and works fine - but if leave it 4 days and it is flat
the similar planet x ones are fairing much better and always have some charge after several weeks left un-used
Same with mine. They work well but don't hold charge.
similar issue my my rear lights - charge OK but don't hold the charge - I won't buy any more
My rear light borked aswell.
hmm, just orded some to be delivered... think i'll cancel and get some moon ones. My old Moon light lasted ages!
The rear lights - I've got one that doesn't hold charge, or what's actually happening is that it doesn't quite fully turn off. If you get in a dark area, you can still see the merest glow coming from it. But by the time I realised the receipt had gone. I'm going to buy a replacement and take the borked one back.
ah so it might be a fault rather than them coming with cheapo batteries that don't last?
ah so it might be a fault rather than them coming with cheapo batteries that don’t last?
Certainly the case with mine. I have an earlier version which was fully rectangular which is 3 years old now I reckon, and that still holds charge with a decent run time.
The (barely any) merino jersey looks decent for chilly mornings. Might have a look at the convertible jacket too, although my last Aldi softshell was rubbish.
my aldi lights didnt last long. i put them on the pub bikes thinking they would be perfect.
great if you are willing to charge prior to every use.
I have last years lights and like them a lot, nice and bright and last OK. In fairness, they only have to last 2 hours (1 hour home, 1 hour back to work) as they get charged off my work PC.
Yeah that's the issue, if I charge them before use they'll run for hours just fine, if I charge them and get them out 3 days later they'll be dead. Compared to my moon light which turns on after sitting in a box for months and goes multiple uses without charging.
After once buying their multitool with the bendy-collapso chain tool I'll be looking askance from the aisle
Bought myself one of the merino jerseys. At 20 quid worth a punt. Expectations are low but for shortish rides it seemed a bargain
I bought last year's version of the Merino jersey and quite like it. Has held up well (although quite lightly used/washed) and wearable as a casual work top too. Wish they stocked Small sizes for all their stuff; men's often only do M upwards 🙄
http://great if you are willing to charge prior to every use.
Yep need charging every ride and do not appear to be lasting more than 2hrs on strobe not even on full brightness
Wouldnt but again
Jesus trying to do things in this website isshit these days
Their base layers are nice, cheap and comfy. I never really tested the waterproof socks but they don't feel great to wear.
I prefer the Aldi waterproof socks to Sealskinz. Cheaper and seem a bit more snug around the top to keep the water out.
+ 1 on the sizing - that Gore Phantom look-alike seems worth a punt. + 1 on the socks, too.
Anyone ever used the tights? I'm looking for a cheap crap-weather option.
My front strobe went after using it a few times, took it back with receipt to Aldi, spoke to a harassed and mega stressed shop assistant who informed me that if its over 3 months old they cannot refund the money you have to go to the manufacturer, and then they briskly walked off. No details of the manufacturer on the box, went onto the Aldi website and put in the product code but could find no details of the manufacturer on there, gave up and vowed never to buy anything electrical from Aldi again
"Anyone ever used the tights? I’m looking for a cheap crap-weather option."
if your short fat and like a chamois made of sandpaper then aldis your guy.
i have yet to see someone the shape the bibs i bought and tried on were meant for ... could have got two of me in the top part but then they stopped half way down my calves.....- supposed to be size large bib long tights . they were neither.
they went back
had some of the aldi lights before (not that particular model) but they were cr@p, buy cheap buy 3 times. Also the Aldi stuff comes from a different factory every time so last season's stuff can't be compared.
Evan's own brand roughly the same price for the rears and not a lot more for the front but a gazillion times better quality
clothes are all dependent on whether they fit - which as HTO pointed out are medium or large and they aren't a snug fit so expect some bagginess
That there indoor trainer for £50 - worth a punt or avoid like the plague?
The waterproof socks are good - I got the last pair in our local store. Apparently loads had been 'stolen'.
The merino base layers are good - reminds me to get a new LS base layer, as when I got mine out his week for use on the turbo, it was the base layer that had to be cut up the arm by paramedics when I lay in the road with a broken back.
I have the older rectangle COB rear - still works well, takes an age to charge. Lost one though, the saddle rail mount 'snapped' mid ride - so worth watching.
I've only ever bought their 'winter' tights - OK for commuting, but sizing is a bit weird.
That there indoor trainer for £50 – worth a punt or avoid like the plague?
Looks like the adjustable Minoura resistance unit, which in itself looks like most other cheap adjustable turbo's (jet black etc).
If they do all come out of the same factory to the same design then it's great (I've got a Minoura one).
“Anyone ever used the tights? I’m looking for a cheap crap-weather option.”
if your short fat and like a chamois made of sandpaper then aldis your guy.
Fit should be ok then. Not sure about the sandpaper chamois.
I've found their clothing to be very hit and miss: I still use a winter jacket I bought about 7 years ago, but the winter tights had very odd sizing and my last jacket was a sweat fest. The gloves were nice and warm.
I'd rather pay a little more for DHB (or similar) that I know will fit and perform properly.
Wrong forum 🙂
I have winter trousers / tights from a few years ago. Very good indeed and the pad is identical to one of the major brands I have trousers from last year that are a weird shape. I have last years lights and they are great and hold charge just fine. I have a softshell that is great, I also have one of their convertible softshell jackets with zipo off sleves that is a weird shape.
Seems its a bit pot luck and a bit random if the kit is good or not. I will be down at my local aldi when it opens stocking up.
All the Aldi stuff I have bought has been great value. Waterproof jacket, Longs, Top, Merino tops, gloves etc. Lights have all worked well and hold their charge fine. Looking at overshoes this time.
The hooded jacket that looks like a Madison clone doesn't appear to be on their web store, pity as I'm never anywhere near an Aldi
It's all junk
^^ it really isn't.
Some of it might be worth what you paid for it....but it's not really a bargain it's just cheap.
I'm done with it after being burnt too many times.
I've got 2 rear lights and 1 front light that have all failed me. That only leaves 1 front that's still operational (so far). I definitely won't be buying any more.
Both the rear lights I've had are junk, as per what others have said don't keep charge, then randomly just give up never to come on again. The one front one I've had is indestructible and holds charge like a Moon, pity I don't really need it
Pretty much everything non food I've bought from Aldi / Lidl has been crap and let me down. The only exception has been the waterproof socks.
I used to always pick up something from the centre aisle but now its strictly food and wine only. Its not cheap if its shite
Well I went down today. I have tried the stuff on. Get a size bigger than you usually would. Merino stuff is very nice, tights are nice with a very good pad it seems and fit OK given I went up a size, good winter gloves with hi viz panels. The rechargeable lights look very similar to last years with 2x cree leds and mine from last year are still working just fine and holding charge. I have good experience from last years waterproof socks so bought some more. again fit is snug.
Got a big box of MUC OFF cleaners, de greasers, lubes and oils for £3.99. Easily last me 6 months. That's good value; must be worth £25 or more if bought separately..
I got the waterproof socks and winter gloves last year, and am happy enough with them for the price. I've not tried the base layers but they felt ok through the cut out in the box. I would have bought some if I needed some, but my Ice Breaker stuff is still serving me well.
I did get some merino fingerless gloves and a neck tube, they both feel cheap, but they were cheap. I'll use the gloves for dog walking, the fingers are a bit long, and the little finger is no shorter than the others, but again for the price they're good enough. I thought the Muc Off cleaners were £3.99 per item?
Nope. I got a full box for €3.99. Check out guy was a bit confused but label in front of display seemed to say £3.99 for the box. The box wouldn't scan so he opened it and scanned just one item. That was £3.99 and that's all he charged me.
Maybe I've beaten the system!!!
You did beat the system! The items are £3.99 each!
Wowee!!!
I thought it was a good deal, but if it had been £3.99 each I'd have said no thanks. Genuine confusion on my part, but in store system is at fault for letting me get away with it.
Picked up the front and rear light set, wasn't expecting them to be that good!! For £15 for front and rear lights that's a bargain, lights have moved on so much since 10-15 years ago when you'd be looking at £100+ to get something with the same power.
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I'm tempted to splash out on a second set as a backup, I'd also be happy to have as a helmet light too, if I can work out how to mount it...
I got that front and rear light set last year - never missed a beat. On flash mode they've done 12 hour road rides, and on full belt the front light is - just - enough for my unlit towpath commute when I've been later home than planned. Amazing value for money.
The Madison clone softshell was withdrawn for QC reasons apparently. I couldn't find any so I asked. The store assistant looked into why they weren't on the shelf, and there was an update saying they'd been withdrawn pre-sale.