http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Aldi action en Mon, 18 May 2026 18:08:23 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12741&page=2#post-167151 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 14:15:38 +0000 deckard112 167151@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Tried the waterproof bibs at the weekendk, did about 25 miles when it was raining for most of the time. Generally very comfortable and warm, the waterproof bits did indeed keep my legs dry (they're not fully waterproof but it certainly helped!).</p> <p>The waterproof socks also lasted about 20 miles before water started leaking in from the tops although not really the fault of the socks, more to do with volume of water being kicked up (my 'good' bike doesnt have mudgaurds and I didnt want to use my winter trainer!) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12741&page=2#post-167114 Mon, 06 Oct 2014 10:18:43 +0000 cb 167114@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>More Aldi specials, running stuff this time, but various base layers, jackets etc. that might be good for cycling.</p> <p>The 2.99 Buff copy looks quite interesting.</p> <p><a href="https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/specialbuys/thursday-9-october/">https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/specialbuys/thursday-9-october/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12741&page=2#post-166579 Tue, 30 Sep 2014 09:30:35 +0000 fimm 166579@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"<em>One of the reasons I bought a bike ...[was I] noticed so many bikes going past...</em>"</p> <p>Cyclists encouraging more cyclists, always good to hear.<br /> Well done on the weight loss, too. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12741&page=2#post-166573 Tue, 30 Sep 2014 07:15:27 +0000 gembo 166573@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Good spot for heading into town through the Heriot watt campus and onto the canal towpath at hermiston? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12741&page=2#post-166568 Mon, 29 Sep 2014 22:05:19 +0000 Ed1 166568@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I live on the long dalmahoy in a rented farm cottage. One of the reasons I bought a bike moved there 4 months ago noticed so many bikes going past and thought would be ideal for exercise as was quite fat not so much now though, and a pleasant way to travel on nice sunny days and it is. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12741&page=2#post-166562 Mon, 29 Sep 2014 21:12:40 +0000 gembo 166562@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@ed1 - past the chicken farm? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12741&page=2#post-166559 Mon, 29 Sep 2014 20:24:07 +0000 Ed1 166559@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>My milages is high as I do lot of utility miles Jouneys i would have done by car or bus, i live a mile past balerno so it's 10 miles to edinburgh center. In some ways I would rather more of a Utility bike I have a pinical lithium which is not amazing comfortable on bumpy country lanes and has no rack or mud guards the problem I have had inrespect to clothing getting wet or muddy from no guards. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12741&page=2#post-166551 Mon, 29 Sep 2014 19:37:49 +0000 gembo 166551@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@Ed1 that is you sorted then you will have to cycle all through the winter now. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12741&page=2#post-166550 Mon, 29 Sep 2014 19:26:40 +0000 SRD 166550@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>That should do you well over the winter. </p> <p>Impressive mileage for just starting out (way more than I ever do...) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12741&page=2#post-166548 Mon, 29 Sep 2014 18:28:00 +0000 Ed1 166548@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I got the gloves and waterproof trousers could not quite make up my mind to opt for the tight or regular trousers ending up going for regular ones as would look less out of place with the rest of my get up. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12741&page=2#post-166522 Mon, 29 Sep 2014 13:54:29 +0000 Ed1 166522@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I have cycled about 700 miles in the 3 months I got my bike the clock says 500 but only got it 2 months ago. These have been warm summer miles I think gloves would be useful will go musle borough aldi and pick some up. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12741&page=2#post-166509 Mon, 29 Sep 2014 12:04:48 +0000 chdot 166509@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"</p> <p>Aldi supermarket chain posts big rise in pre-tax profit</p> <p>"</p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-29406085" rel="nofollow">http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-29406085</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12741&page=2#post-166480 Mon, 29 Sep 2014 08:41:19 +0000 fimm 166480@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Well I finally got some spoke reflectors, woohoo! I've been trying to get some for ages. Split them over 3 bikes. Also got a puncture repair kit and some little cheap lights - the red one can be hung off my new pannier (see other thread) and I think I'll keep the front one as spare batteries for the rear!</p> <p>I've got various bits of Aldi kit and all of it has been useful given what we paid for it - boyfriend and I got his'n'hers lightweight cycling jackets with zip-off sleeves which have had a lot of use, and he's had a lot of use out of a winter waterproof running jacket as well.</p> <p>Oh yes, I stocked up on cheap beer too. There was a really good selection as well. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12741&page=2#post-166479 Mon, 29 Sep 2014 08:29:30 +0000 SRD 166479@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Agreed gembo, but I got some anyway. Fed up with paying far more for ones that I either don't like OR if I do like them, one inevitably gets lost. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12741&page=2#post-166476 Mon, 29 Sep 2014 07:34:14 +0000 gembo 166476@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Neither Aldi glove looked too clever in that respect however you can pay ten times the Aldi price and still get a glove that only lasts a couple of winters. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12741&page=2#post-166474 Mon, 29 Sep 2014 07:19:38 +0000 SRD 166474@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Warm, waterproof gloves also handy. Obv. These don't need to be cycle specific, but you'll be surprised at how cold your hands can get cycling in the autumn/winter. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12741#post-166473 Sun, 28 Sep 2014 22:16:09 +0000 gembo 166473@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@ed1 depends if you fancy commuting every day. Also on how wet you can be on arrival at work. If going daily and wet not option then maybe waterproof trousers .- the Aldi sale might have had them? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12741#post-166465 Sun, 28 Sep 2014 11:37:25 +0000 Ed1 166465@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Livingston seems to have a good range from jackets, to shoes to tool kits to trousers. I was there yesterday but did just end up buying some cheap booze and things. May get the tool kit but as just started cycling 3 months ago not quite sure I need any specific clothing as such. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12741#post-166413 Fri, 26 Sep 2014 20:20:08 +0000 minus six 166413@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>angebot aktion !!</p> <p>preiswert, sehr billig </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12741#post-166412 Fri, 26 Sep 2014 20:20:01 +0000 Mandopicker101 166412@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Just been in Aldi Musselburgh - heaps (literally...) of everything except waterproof socks, some sizes of bib-longs and the men's merino baselayer (although there were a handful of these left). </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12741#post-166410 Fri, 26 Sep 2014 19:32:14 +0000 Nelly 166410@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Popped in earlier, forgot about the bike gear, too many cheap beers to load up ;-) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12741#post-166402 Fri, 26 Sep 2014 18:06:29 +0000 gembo 166402@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@paddyirish, the bib longs this year in the 'pro' range have an abnormally high waist as far as bib longs go. This in. No way excuses the ludicrously high cut top. In the same range. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12741#post-166362 Fri, 26 Sep 2014 13:37:13 +0000 paddyirish 166362@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@gembo</p> <p>Agreed, but it is a reason that makes it pointless for me- I have bought the bib longs but I wouldn't fancy only having a bit of mesh to cover my midriff. They'll suit someone with a shorter back and a smaller gut than I...</p> <p>It's the not so mellow yellow for me... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12741#post-166351 Fri, 26 Sep 2014 13:21:42 +0000 Mandopicker101 166351@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@Wingpig - if you luck out in the Honest Toun, you could always try the Aldi in Haddington. Last time I was passing by a few weeks back they had a swathe of clearance items, including a pile of cycling shoes, arm/leg warmers, etc. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12741#post-166350 Fri, 26 Sep 2014 13:20:06 +0000 gembo 166350@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@paddyirish</p> <p>the performance top is cut high for some reason? seem to be wanting you to pair it with the biblongs. I bought these. Went for large as noted sizes were only medium large or X-l but maybe medium would have been ok as they have a bit of room - they are good for £29.99 if a little thin compared with my dear ones from Gore. Quality way better than their normal which is already better than LIDL. waterproof socks, wool 29% socks and normal nylon socks all good quality. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12741#post-166349 Fri, 26 Sep 2014 13:13:06 +0000 wingpig 166349@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The morning has annoyed me enough (and stolen my lunch-time sufficiently) to make me inclined to leave as soon as I can after four, so I shall trundle first past Gorgie and thence to Musselburgh, if they're selling long-sleeved brightly-coloured things. All my high-albedo things are short-sleeved at the moment. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12741#post-166341 Fri, 26 Sep 2014 12:32:19 +0000 SRD 166341@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Odd. Both the XL performance jerseys we got seemed quite long - MRSRD is long through the torso and they're okay on him. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12741#post-166340 Fri, 26 Sep 2014 12:30:10 +0000 paddyirish 166340@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I got a 9.99 long sleeve jersey (luminous yellow) and used it this am.<br /> XL seems a better fit in that. But sizes are irregular- the performance jerseys didn't come down past my belly button. Must be different manufacturers. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12741#post-166339 Fri, 26 Sep 2014 12:27:22 +0000 SRD 166339@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>MRSRD was looking for the jacket (full length zip) in XL, but Gorgie didn't seem to have any. The long-sleeve jerseys look like they might fill the same niche though. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12741#post-166338 Fri, 26 Sep 2014 12:24:53 +0000 paddyirish 166338@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>lots left at Duloch- though XL is borderline too small for me... </p>