Isn't it nice to spend a bit of money on some new kit? On Saturday I spent a good portion of the early afternoon checking out stores online and splurged a little and got a new set of bib knicks and a jersey for $95 - which is what I thought was a pretty good deal...until B showed me this week's Aldi catalogue which has $19 knicks and $15 jerseys. According to him, Aldi's gear is actually pretty good quality and that's what he usually rides in.
I am also looking at getting another bike, to leave in Melbourne so I can ride whilst I'm down there. So quite a bit of time was spent also looking at new and used bikes in what would generally be considered the "Budget" category. Which has expanded quite significantly since the last time I was in the market for some new wheels. Brands like Reid have made entry level cycling must more available to the masses - picking up a low spec bike back in my day would set you back nearly a grand - nowadays you can get something similar for about $300. Good times.
For those riders who are following, where do you get your gear from? Do you shop online or go into your local store? What's the best bargain you've found?
I'm hoping to get on the trainer tomorrow morning before work and do a bit of a ride, as I haven't done anything since Saturday and consistency is key. But for now, time to rest!
My wife showed me the Aldi catalogue on Saturday, the day after i bought a budget pair of sunnies for $22 from 99 bikes. The aldi pair are like $9 or something and look exactly the same and come with other lenses also. I think if you're talking on a real budget Aldi is probably ok.
ReplyDeleteI am still an advocate of you get what you pay for though, so name brand stuff i'll get from wiggle or 99 bikes as they match only online prices. Bikeexchange.com.au is also good for new and used gear.