Aldi bike stuff

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aforestfan

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I got a pair of aldi bike shorts last year & there the best pair of bike shorts I own....
Wear them on most rides & there still like new, Must admit I don't like the inners but for $25 you cant complain.
Brought another pair this year & there a bit thinner than last year (But great for summer) & the inners have gone in the bin again...
Lets hope there has good as last years....
 
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aforestfan

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azzachaz said:
I bought 2 pairs of the lined shorts.
Seem to be pretty good quality. Outer layer is a stretchy material. the liner is very similar to my Endura liners with a nice pad. Liner is only attached to the shorts at the back.
There is a zipped pocket on the lower leg that is perfect for my Otter Boxed phone.

I got XL (i'm a 38" waist) and they are a snug/tight fit. I think this is how they are supposed to be worn though.
Going riding today so I will report back how they go.
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I got a pair of aldi bike shorts last year & there the best pair of bike shorts I own....
Wear them on most rides & there still like new, Must admit I don't like the inners but for $25 you cant complain.
Brought another pair this year & there a bit thinner than last year (But great for summer) & the inners have gone in the bin again...
Lets hope there has good as last years....
 
Knuckles

Knuckles

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aforestfan said:
I got a pair of aldi bike shorts last year & there the best pair of bike shorts I own....
Wear them on most rides & there still like new, Must admit I don't like the inners but for $25 you cant complain.
Brought another pair this year & there a bit thinner than last year (But great for summer) & the inners have gone in the bin again...
Lets hope there has good as last years....
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Have both those pairs, the first liner is good, red chamois I think, the second gen ones were poo. Wear the shorts around the house and XC only now, since getting NZO shorts.
 
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azzachaz

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aforestfan said:
I got a pair of aldi bike shorts last year & there the best pair of bike shorts I own....
Wear them on most rides & there still like new, Must admit I don't like the inners but for $25 you cant complain.
Brought another pair this year & there a bit thinner than last year (But great for summer) & the inners have gone in the bin again...
Lets hope there has good as last years....
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Wore them yesterday at Majura and they were great. Barely noticed them and found them very comfortable.
A friend bought the same size (XL) and is the same pant size as me (38") and he said they are too tight for him. I suppose it comes down to personal preference.

I actually like the liner. The pad is a great fit against the lightweight saddle I currently use.
 
stirk

stirk

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Had to get the shorts, they look good and are a nice fit. Velcro fastener for the waist is better than an expensive pair of shorts I have which just have a broken clip now. Liner padding looked crap but the rest of it is mesh which would be nice in summer.
 
Plankosaurus

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stirk said:
Had to get the shorts, they look good and are a nice fit. Velcro fastener for the waist is better than an expensive pair of shorts I have which just have a broken clip now. Liner padding looked crap but the rest of it is mesh which would be nice in summer.
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yeah, these aldi shorts are friggen awesome for the money. beat my alpinestars by a huge margin, and more comfy than my race face shorts.

only real minus is the lack of pockets. has the perfect amount for riding, I only keep the phone in the pocket, but I like to keep my keys there before and after the ride.

got another 2 pairs this time, a little thinner than the last set but same cut and better for summer I guess.

those gloves they have look like utter shyte though!
 
pink poodle

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Saw the roof rack bike thing in action yesterday. It is good for the cash. May require a little love if you want years of service, but most products do.
 
Ideate

Ideate

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pink poodle said:
Saw the roof rack bike thing in action yesterday. It is good for the cash.
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CyclingDeal have always had these types of racks for under $100. I had some but they were too wavey and loose for my liking. They've got a new revision of that design going now that doesn't need the wind-up knob on the other side which seems more direct and simplistic (for the better) plus it's only $89.

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I actually want to make one of these for two bikes on the roof. They've got them for $195 but I reckon I could jig one up for about $50.

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nzdans

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Long work hours mean I didn't get to the supermarket until midday today.. Despite dropping over 20kg in the last 3 months I don't fit an L size top, doh.. Bought L & XL knicks, L knicks worked for me, did a quick roady in them tonight.. so so, will wear them again. Also picked up XL bro-ride shorts, haven't even taken them out of the packet yet. Visited 3 x Aldis this arvo to try and find an XL top, meh... think I'll go Ground Effect.

Major revelation though, the track pump is different this year so I grabbed one, it's done two tyres to 110psi so far and has pretty impressive volume. Lock on head is a bit of a PITA but hey.. I like the luxury of having one track pump in the house, one in the garage.
 
stirk

stirk

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nzdans said:
Long work hours mean I didn't get to the supermarket until midday today.. Despite dropping over 20kg in the last 3 months I don't fit an L size top, doh.. Bought L & XL knicks, L knicks worked for me, did a quick roady in them tonight.. so so, will wear them again. Also picked up XL bro-ride shorts, haven't even taken them out of the packet yet. Visited 3 x Aldis this arvo to try and find an XL top, meh... think I'll go Ground Effect.

Major revelation though, the track pump is different this year so I grabbed one, it's done two tyres to 110psi so far and has pretty impressive volume. Lock on head is a bit of a PITA but hey.. I like the luxury of having one track pump in the house, one in the garage.
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You like waste.
 
Haakon

Haakon

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Bike stuff was down an aisle at Queenbean Aldi I never go down, so glad I saw this thread this morning. Shorts and a road jersey duly procured.

Aldi also have some oatmeal bars that are awesome riding snacks - not too sweet and easy on the tum when doing long rides.
 
nzdans

nzdans

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Haakon said:
Aldi also have some oatmeal bars that are awesome riding snacks - not too sweet and easy on the tum when doing long rides.
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Have been noshing on many of the Aldi snack bars (can't help myself when I see made in NZ), pondering if these are rebadged Mother Earth bars..
 
Ideate

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There's heaps of bike stands at the Aldi near my work. Mustn't be as many bike mechanics in that area?
 
pink poodle

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Haakon said:
Bike stuff was down an aisle at Queenbean Aldi I never go down, so glad I saw this thread this morning. Shorts and a road jersey duly procured.

Aldi also have some oatmeal bars that are awesome riding snacks - not too sweet and easy on the tum when doing long rides.
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nzdans said:
Have been noshing on many of the Aldi snack bars (can't help myself when I see made in NZ), pondering if these are rebadged Mother Earth bars..
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I think you guys are onto something...I've been thinking the same thing for a while. Love both of them in the white chic raspberry flavour. Also the yoghurt strawberry (mother earth). They have kept me going on many a ride.
 
stirk

stirk

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pink poodle said:
I think you guys are onto something...I've been thinking the same thing for a while. Love both of them in the white chic raspberry flavour. Also the yoghurt strawberry (mother earth). They have kept me going on many a ride.
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Mmm white chic rasberry flavor, yummo.
 
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