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                <title><![CDATA[Aldi Windshirt and Trousers: Cheap as chips but not rubbish]]></title>
                                <link>http://www.adventurebikerider.com/component/content/article/71-base-layers/565-aldi-windshirt-and-trousers.html</link>
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                                I bought these back in March this year, so how do a ten quid windshirt and trousers stand up to the rigours of the Scottish summer?  Well, pretty good as it turns out.  First of all I will say that I bought these primarily to wear under my leathers, however I have been wearing the shirt pretty much daily under my textile jacket on the way to work, not that my Gore-Tex jacket isn’t windproof (it is) but I’ve been utilising it more as a mid layer over the top of my work shirt.  There was a lot of talk over on the forum about the bike kit from Aldi and Lidl this year, and as I’m sure other purchasers will attest, the fit of this kit is best described as “comfortably snug” and that was me buying large sized ones.  The windproof material is employed across the chest, neck and the front of the arms where you would be exposed to the greatest wind blast which is a very sensible (or cheap if you look at it another way) idea.  It’s comfortable to wear and has washed up well with only a little “bobbling” on the non-windproof parts.  My only gripe with the shirt is the short zip which is located on the left shoulder and zips up to the neck, which coupled with the snug sizing makes it a wee bit awkward to pull on.  The trousers have only been worn a handful of times under my leathers for evening ride outs after the kids are away to bed; they function well and the windproof material again only covers the parts of the body exposed to the most wind (the front of your legs).  You need to make sure that you pull them up properly so the sculpted knee is actually over your knee or they’ll be awfully tight when you sit on the bike – can you tell I discovered this the hard way? 
Quality wise, these are on a par with a branded windproof fleece I bought a few years ago and seem pretty well put together in terms of materials used – zips etc.
In summary these are well made, well thought out garments that look like they will last a couple of years yet and with a penny change from a tenner they appear to be the bargain bike kit of this year.
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                <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2011 11:03:49 +0200</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Lidl thermal base layer: Stay warm and look like Tron!]]></title>
                                <link>http://www.adventurebikerider.com/component/content/article/71-base-layers/508-lidl-thermal-base-layer.html</link>
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                                These thermals are a tight fit on me even for a large but they certainly keep me feeling cosy and draft free.
One good point is they have no annoying label in them to make you itch. Instead the washing instructions, size and FRONT are marked on the waistband of both. Genius.
Keeps me very warm in the cold weather and double as pyjamas in freezing campsites.

Another bonus is the design make you look like Tron from the original 80's film.                ]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:46:56 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Bam - Bamboo Briefs : Akito Desert textile jacket and trousers]]></title>
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                                Akito desert textile jacket and trousers look the part, if not just a poor imitation of the BMW gear available. 
I went for the light grey jacket with black trousers, I'll start on the jacket.
After a year of wearing this, and I'll add, not a winter, merely summer riding for pleasure, not commuting, the jacket is badly worn in areas like the cuffs, pockets and neck, there are also signs of stress on sewn areas like pockets and seams. This is not what I'd expect from a £100+ jacket with only one seasons wear. The light colour also looks very dirty after a few rides due to bugs splattered all over it. I will add the removable linings are quite easy to remove/replace and the jacket has done what was said on the tin but unfortunately will be replaced by something more robust for next season.
The trousers do what it says on the tin, although both mine and Fiona's are showing stress signs at pockets and vents. I'll keep mine for another season but Fionas will need replaced. 
Overall, a product which does what it's intended for but only for the 1 yr warranty period, I certainly won't be buying Akito bike gear again. Not recommended.                 ]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 23:05:31 +0200</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Bam - Bamboo Briefs : Bamboo wonder briefs keep you smelling sweet ]]></title>
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                                Bam clothing uk.

These bamboo briefs rock.

Got two pairs a few months back. I took them on a recent tour and they were amazing.

Always smelt fresh the next day no matter how sweaty I got the day before.

If I could fault them the seems could be smoother and there is no need for the flap.

I think we are all capable of getting our john thomas over the top !

definatly recomend them and I also have some bamboo t shirts that are equally useful.

They also make a trunk/boxer style so may try them next time.

was put off by the price but they had a BOGOF offer on so they are worth it :)                ]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:25:21 +0200</pubDate>
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