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Motorbike gear from Aldi - wickedmonkey - 09-03-14
Anyone know if any of the gear in Aldi is worth getting? I'm thinking particularly about the boots. Anyone had any experience of this kit?
https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/specialbuys/sunday-9th-march/
Re: Motorbike gear from Aldi - stevierst - 09-03-14
Bought a pair of the gloves today and rode to work in them this afternoon, they seem ok for now.
The baselayer kit is really good, had mine for a while.
Re: Motorbike gear from Aldi - johna6968 - 09-03-14
Never tried the boots but couldnt resist a peep at the flip front lids while weekly shopping :lol .. One already out the box so while checking how flip mechanism actually works, the front came adrift one side in my hand :eek ... On a positive note tho the socks werent bad
Re: Motorbike gear from Aldi - scratch it - 09-03-14
Bought the base layer kit, good quality and good price, ready for winter
Re: Motorbike gear from Aldi - Hiswitsend - 09-03-14
Use a pair of gloves I got a few years back, very comfy and not too bad in winter.
Have avoided boots so far, mainly because of their looks, especially the 'sportier' ones. Other stuff, socks etc seem to be fairly good.
Re: Motorbike gear from Aldi - Punkstig - 09-03-14
You get what you pay for, I'd be happy with the base layer and gloves, anything where more substantial safety is required (helmet, boots) I wouldn't!
Re: Motorbike gear from Aldi - Davebo - 10-03-14
Got a pair of the boots last year but don't wear them much (prefer my shorter BKS). But they seem OK for the money.
Re: Motorbike gear from Aldi - mr self destruct - 10-03-14
(10-03-14, 12:44 AM)Davebo link Wrote: But they seem OK for the money.
But is ok for the money actually ok? When I was sitting in A&E last December nursing a broken toe my bargain £60 soft as shite boots didn't seem that much of a bargain. :\
Best thing I've learned to do is completely ignore prices and go purely off protection, quality and comfort. In that order.
Re: Motorbike gear from Aldi - Deefer666 - 10-03-14
Picked up a couple of alarm padlocks, the bigger one of the two is big enough to use as a disc lock and is LOUD!!!
Re: Motorbike gear from Aldi - Davebo - 10-03-14
Hadn't spotted them. Or the LED light things. Might have to go to Aldi now.
Why would you want to see the number plate under a cover though ?
Re: Motorbike gear from Aldi - Deefer666 - 10-03-14
I think the see through numberplate panel is more a continental thing where the authorities issue the plate as part of a road tax scheme and you have to display the plate at all times if the bike is parked on a public road
Re: Motorbike gear from Aldi - Skippernick - 10-03-14
I bought the jeans seem ok, comes with knee armour, I'll endeavour not to try them out though!!
Re: Motorbike gear from Aldi - Dead Eye - 10-03-14
When do these offers end? Or were they only valid for Sunday?
Re: Motorbike gear from Aldi - wickedmonkey - 10-03-14
(10-03-14, 01:39 PM)Dead Eye link Wrote: When do these offers end? Or were they only valid for Sunday?
It looks like they have a new offer every week starting Sunday.
Re: Motorbike gear from Aldi - wickedmonkey - 10-03-14
(10-03-14, 11:06 AM)Skippernick link Wrote: I bought the jeans seem ok, comes with knee armour, I'll endeavour not to try them out though!!
I'm tempted by the jeans too. I paid double that for mine 6 or 7 months ago. I wonder if the armour is CE rated?
Re: Motorbike gear from Aldi - xyy81t - 10-03-14
I'll be getting the paddock stand, I'll let you know how it goes
Re: Motorbike gear from Aldi - Skippernick - 10-03-14
(10-03-14, 01:39 PM)Dead Eye link Wrote: When do these offers end? Or were they only valid for Sunday?
Ends when the stuff runs out.
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(10-03-14, 02:07 PM)wickedmonkey link Wrote: [quote author=Skippernick link=topic=12011.msg133120#msg133120 date=1394445983]
I bought the jeans seem ok, comes with knee armour, I'll endeavour not to try them out though!!
I'm tempted by the jeans too. I paid double that for mine 6 or 7 months ago. I wonder if the armour is CE rated?
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Its removable pockets so you can always upgrade, there are pockets for thigh armour as well.
Re: Motorbike gear from Aldi - noggythenog - 10-03-14
I got knox hip armour off ebay for £6 brand new
Plus ive got neoprene sleeve with knox knee armour for wearing under my jeans.....ok so that was £30 but still it's the safest i'll get whilst still wearing jeans.
Re: Motorbike gear from Aldi - xyy81t - 10-03-14
Well so far the stand seems okay, i was only expecting it to lift the rear but it has different parts so you can use it on the front too. Will see how it holds out when under the weight of a bike
bought a pair of jeans too, far too long for me when not sat on a bike... hmm
Re: Motorbike gear from Aldi - bri h - 11-03-14
i bought a pair of boots and they are prety comfy, i have wide feet and most makes are a bit narrow for me. the boots have a toe box and hard bits at the heel and shin. i dont want to be the first to crash test them though.they should see me through the summer at least so 30 quid well spent.