Back once again to grace these digital pages, Aldi have yet
another bumper pack of affordable goodies for fans of a niche sport or
activity. This time it is mountain bike cyclists who win big, with a whole host
of new kit designed especially for those off-road and rugged pedal pushers. We
check out the new Aldi Mountain Bike Range.
Ahead of a forthcoming general cycling range next month, the
Mountain Bike Range from Aldi focuses more on hard-wearing and rugged kit, and
less on the daily commuter dodging traffic. Released from the 12th April, the
selection includes just about everything you might need for a day out on
difficult terrain, with the exception of an actual bike and your sandwiches to
eat while looking out over gorgeous countryside.
All competitively priced and sure to fly off the shelves,
most of the kit is made by good ol' Crane, a name synonymous with bargain
hunters who regularly peruse Aldi's Special Buy offers. There is... a Waterproof
Jacket (£24.99), a Mountain Bike Jersey (£12.99), Convertible Trousers that
turn into shorts (£19.99), clip-on pedal compatible shoes (£19.99), a Backpack
(19.99), a Bicycle Repair Stand (£25.00), a Foot Pump (£5.49), a Gel Saddle
Cover (£3.99), and a few other essentials like gloves (£6.99) and socks
(£2.99). The Garmin Edge 200 Sat Nav also makes an appearance, weighing in at what we think is a
pretty decent reduced price of £69.99. We were sent a selection of the
range to try out ourselves, and here's what we thought really stood out...
Waterproof Jacket
If you're biking in any part of the world other than the
Sahara Desert, you'll definitely need one of these at some point. A nice trim
fit, this jacket features reflective piping along the seams and a handy back
pocket into which the jacket can be folded and stored. Comfortable on, and
surprisingly cosy despite the thinness.
Backpack
Crucial for carrying your kit when out on the hills, you'll
struggle to find a decent cycling backpack for anything less than £20. But Aldi
have one right here. Featuring a tonne of useful pockets (the main compartment
of which is actually fairly roomy - imagine that!), a two litre water bladder,
a toggle on which to secure your helmet, and adjustable straps for the waist
and chest. We loved how versatile this backpack was, and happily used it to
carry a number of essentials.
Convertible Trousers
We love a pair of trousers that can convert into shorts,
especially at this time of year when you never know if you're going to get a
sunny day or a downpour. These trousers from Crane are definitely designed with
rugged activity in mind, but despite being tough and waterproof, they are
delightfully comfortable. Also, you can't really tell that they are convertible
until you start to unzip the legs, so peace of mind for the style conscious.
You losers.
So once again Aldi have released a range of clothing and
accessories that people, be they novices or professionals in their field, will want
to buy.
Visit www.aldi.co.uk