Aldi bike kit, this Thursday

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MartDude · #1 Post by **MartDude** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 1:16 pm

http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/of ... sday12.htm

The 'wind protection' gear is good value - at least as effective as the Oxford stuff, and less than a quarter of the price
http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/sp ... _23486.htm

And the boots are as warm and dry as my Sidi Mega Goretex (but the ankle protection isn't up to the same level)
http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/sp ... _23488.htm

D-Rider · #2 Post by **D-Rider** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 2:02 pm

Yes indeed - I use Aldi's boots and find them great - especially in the value for money stakes.

Bad luck Furyganman - they only do them in black.

The paddock stands are an interesting addition.

Shame they don't seem to be doing the jackets and trousers and the waterproof over-suits this year

Will the Futura riders be buying up the hanging baskets?

MartDude · #3 Post by **MartDude** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 4:49 pm

Bad luck Furyganman - they only do them in black.

Will the Futura riders be buying up the hanging baskets?.

Not this year - but I might get one of the compost bins - it'd probably be a better home for the festering, forgotten, sandwiches and bananas I find from time to time in the panniers.

Anyway, I can't stand hanging baskets - plants don't grow in mid-air (unless they're epiphytes) - it's an unnatural practice, horticulturally, IMHO

Falcorob · #4 Post by **Falcorob** » Mon Feb 27, 2012 9:26 pm

MartDude wrote:
Bad luck Furyganman - they only do them in black.

Will the Futura riders be buying up the hanging baskets?.
Not this year - but I might get one of the compost bins - it'd probably be a better home for the festering, forgotten, sandwiches and bananas I find from time to time in the panniers.

Anyway, I can't stand hanging baskets - plants don't grow in mid-air (unless they're epiphytes) - it's an unnatural practice, horticulturally, IMHO

Try telling my missus that.

I shall, of course, be standing well clear when you do.

BikerGran · #5 Post by **BikerGran** » Tue Feb 28, 2012 12:01 am

I might go for the rainwater butt kit.

D-Rider · #6 Post by **D-Rider** » Tue Feb 28, 2012 12:43 am

BikerGran wrote:I might go for the rainwater butt kit.

Now show some respect please gentlemen - let nobody call for pictures of BG's butt

BikerGran · #7 Post by **BikerGran** » Tue Feb 28, 2012 3:37 pm

I think such calls are unlikielty, everyone knows I'm a gran and it's all gone south!

D-Rider · #8 Post by **D-Rider** » Tue Feb 28, 2012 3:48 pm

BikerGran wrote:I think such calls are unlikielty, everyone knows I'm a gran and it's all gone south!

Well, as you said yourself ..........

Any further south and I'd fall off!

furygan man · #9 Post by **furygan man** » Tue Feb 28, 2012 3:56 pm

D-Rider wrote:Bad luck Furyganman - they only do them in black.

Hey you I regret that!!