Bike Gear at Aldi...

Post by **MadKaw** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 8:08 pm

Duuno what its like..??

http://www.aldi.com.au/product_03/index.html

hoffy · Post by **hoffy** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 8:19 pm

The gloves look alright, so does the chick modelling the kidney belt..mmmmm

Mizz ZZR · Post by **Mizz ZZR** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 8:19 pm

I dunno either, but it seems like they have no shame in tearing the ass out of Australian businesses.

I've been shopping there for a while, taking heart in 80% of their goods being Australian made/produced, but have to wonder where its going to end.

Frank · Post by **Frank** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 8:20 pm

I like the idea of the tank bag, might have to go and have a closer look.

WRT_GPX · Post by **WRT_GPX** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 8:26 pm

i saw this 2 days ago and got excited, hence im getting in early to have a look at the kidney belt, the gloves and maybe the tank bag.

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 8:32 pm

WRT_GPX wrote:i saw this 2 days ago and got excited, hence im getting in early to have a look at the kidney belt, the gloves and maybe the tank bag.

ive never needed a kidney belt on a roadie...but then if ur gunna spend $50 on one..spend an extra $50 and buy a back protector....kidney belt built in..

edit- ok just had a look..its only $20..but i still wouldnt buy one....

dunno...the tank bag i might buy (not protective)...but the clothing??

RG · Post by RG » Sun Oct 22, 2006 8:59 pm

Jumping Castle! ! ! Yay! ! !

Gosling1 · Post by **Gosling1** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 9:04 pm

Just a tip for potential buyers - get in Early if you want any of this stuff. Aldi have a reputation for running out of these specials really quickly.

I will be heading down there on Thursday for a set of those $80 strides, my old wet-weather duds are well and truly rooted, for $80, with removable thermal lining

even if they only last a few seasons that is still good value in my book.

Felix · Post by **Felix** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 10:43 pm

Mizz ZZR wrote: I've been shopping there for a while, taking heart in 80% of their goods being Australian made/produced, but have to wonder where its going to end.

Really interesting article in The Australian a few weeks ago. It described their business model, and their philosophy. Essentially Coles and Woolworths have been operating a duopoly and Aldi is actually bringing prices down where they should have been all along.

Did you know they pay their staff up to $5/hour more than Coles and Woolies?

Anyhow...

I think we'll be getting a tank bag. Interested in the bike2bike radio thing, but dick smith have some similar items, some a bit cheaper, and one a lot dearer but has quite better range.

Definately getting the work bench, too!

FrogZ · Post by **FrogZ** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 10:50 pm

How high does that tank bag go

Looks like you wouldnt need a fairing, even in a tropical down pour

You might not actually be able to SEE over it of course...

javaman · Post by **javaman** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 11:01 pm

what's the pro/con of using a tankbag? scratch the tank it will ?

Nanna10r · Post by **Nanna10r** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 11:01 pm

The boots look a bargain at $70 thats a third the price of what you usually pay for cheap bike boots.

Yeah i'm with Narfie on the kidney belt, put the money towards a spine protector, dont think i've ever heard of someone tearing a kidney in a "gravity test".
Pity they dont make Lung Protectors for mugpunta's like Red Dave & I .

FrogZ · Post by **FrogZ** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 11:08 pm

I like tank bags, espec for touring on a sports bike as they are central, you can lie on them, they dont get in the road too much and you can still hang off a bike with one on (your arm up its side).
Just that one fully expanded looks about 2 and half foot high and you would be flat out seeing over it (I am under 6ft).
All bloody cheap but. ebay prices.

mike-s · Post by **mike-s** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 11:24 pm

im going to take a punt on the boots myself, definately worth looking at. same for the wets and kidney belt. got a tankbag & ventura rack so luggage duties are sorted.

T · Post by T » Mon Oct 23, 2006 9:06 am

Good things come from Aldi................

1. Bourbon
2. Bourbon
3. Bourbon
4. Steamer
5. BBQ Chicken in the microwave
6. Berry cakes
7. Did I say Bourbon

Am going to look at the bike gear on Thursday....maybe some more bourbon

BTW....they pay more $$ to their staff but they don't give staff discount like the bigger shops do.............