Thread: My propensity for buying faulty goods continues.

Originally Posted by p38arover

I tried them on last night. The zipper in one of them is stuffed and it splits open. The other? I can't even zip it up when it's on my foot.

Originally Posted by p38arover

Surprisingly, they aren't bad boots, .

Ahhhh, that's a fair contradiction of terms there Ron

Originally Posted by rovercare

Ahhhh, that's a fair contradiction of terms there Ron

It's only mine that are no good!

From the Two Wheels forum:

Originally Posted by beau

OK... inside info for you on the Aldi gear ( I was involved in sample testing and setting specs for some of the products). Some of the products have changed a bit from last years lineup...

The socks are great value... about half the price you'll pay in a motocross store and very comfy. Great for road riding as well.

The boots are not sensational, but are waterproof, reasonably comfortable and at under $70 they are an absolute bargain. I was wearing a pair at the BSHTFU rally if anyone noticed them....my only complaint with them is a lack of a way to tighten them at the top of the calf.... other than that they are good, although obviously don't offer the armour that comes with $300+ boots

The armoured sports gloves are better than what you'll find from the cheaper brands. They're a glove that is actually produced by the manufacturers of one of the very expensive brands, although I think the production quality is slightly down from what you get on the branded stuff. Again very good value... just make sure they fit you... gloves with carbon knuckles can be uncomfortable if they don't fit right.

The rain gear is actually very good. Great value.

The tank bag is a masterpiece..... expect to pay $200 for the same bag overseas with a brand on it. Bargain of the year that one.

All of this stuff comes out of the same factories as some of the brands you all know and love.......

The BSHTFU rally was the remembrance ride for my son (Bucko Says Harden The .... - a term I loathe).

Aldi motorbike boots what were you thinking
You only get one shot at safety on a motorbike spend the money in the right place for bike gear = a happy and long future

Originally Posted by rangieman

Aldi motorbike boots what were you thinking
You only get one shot at safety on a motorbike spend the money in the right place for bike gear = a happy and long future

I feel the same way Chainsaws.

The Aldi Chainsaw lasted about 2hrs here in Cranbourne this month.

Some of the Aldi stuff is great though but some is a bit questionable.

Originally Posted by rangieman

Aldi motorbike boots what were you thinking
You only get one shot at safety on a motorbike spend the money in the right place for bike gear = a happy and long future

As I said, the boots look OK. They look as good or better than some other more expensive boots I've looked at recently.

I don't want motocross boots on a road bike!

Originally Posted by p38arover

As I said, the boots look OK. They look as good or better than some other more expensive boots I've looked at recently.

I don't want motocross boots on a road bike!

Well if it meets Australian standards all fine i spose
Its like motorbike helmets , you can buy a $50 helmet that meets the Australian standards , would you wear one
Its your head and it does meet the standards

Originally Posted by rangieman

Well if it meets Australian standards all fine i spose
Its like motorbike helmets , you can buy a $50 helmet that meets the Australian standards , would you wear one

Are boots required to meet any standards?

My first helmet cost a lot less than $50. I think a Bell cost about that when I bought my first.

Originally Posted by rangieman

Its your head and it does meet the standards

My head meets no standards!

I felt guilty 'cos I owe RichardK some DVDs - so I recently bought another DVD recorder. I installed it but hadn't used it as I find them too hard to use compared with a video tape recorder.

Yesterday, my wife wanted something recorded so I thought I'd use the new recorder. Oh, well, the best laid plans....

It won't even power up.

It is as dead as parrot, as in:

'E's not pinin'! 'E's passed on! This parrot is no more! He has ceased to be! 'E's expired and gone to meet 'is maker! 'E's a stiff! Bereft of life, 'e rests in peace! If you hadn't nailed 'im to the perch 'e'd be pushing up the daisies! 'Is metabolic processes are now 'istory! 'E's off the twig! 'E's kicked the bucket, 'e's shuffled off 'is mortal coil, run down the curtain and joined the bleedin' choir invisible!! THIS IS AN EX-PARROT!!

.... much like my DVD recorder.