motorbike gear in Lidl

chasm

Hi all-sorry if posted already
Lidl are selling bike stuff on the 8th. Hoping to get one of the flip-helmets myself, they never seem to have many small size in stock though so ill have to get there early. I always seem to meet mammys who are in buying helmets for their kids "for go-carting":( So they buy up the small sizes!
Wish they would sell boots for us women too, always size 7+, id get away with a 6 with megathick socks but a 7 is pushing it.
I know some people think lidls stuff isnt that great but ive bought loads of their bike stuff over the last few years and havent had any problems.


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Niall06

I got the tankbag last time and well worth the money.

Anyone ever get the intercom, seems very cheap would it be any good?

Pigeon Reaper

I got the intercom. It worked when I use it but sometimes you just don't want to talk to the pillion. The wires can be awkward.

Steffano2002

Would any Lidl sell motorbike articles or just specific ones? Can somebody recommend a particular one please (i.e. Blanchardstown Shopping Centre?)?

murphaph

Steffano2002 wrote:

Would any Lidl sell motorbike articles or just specific ones?

All stores should have all items. Some (busier) stores will naturally have more stock.

Steffano2002 wrote:

Can somebody recommend a particular one please (i.e. Blanchardstown Shopping Centre?)?

Grange Road, Rathfarnham

Dub13

Steffano2002 wrote:

Can somebody recommend a particular one please (i.e. Blanchardstown Shopping Centre?)?

The one in Baldoyle is good,they don't sell out of the biker stuff fast so you should be ok.This store is right at the end of the M50,just keep heading straight and you will see it on your right.

Steffano2002

Thanks guys!

selephonic

Last year I got the intercom, a disc lock, gloves and a helmet.

All bargains and are still in use.

Funny, when I saw the horse stuff going up on the lidl website I knew the bike stuff was coming up. Aldi should have theirs in a few weeks.

a_ominous

Steffano2002 wrote:

Would any Lidl sell motorbike articles or just specific ones? Can somebody recommend a particular one please (i.e. Blanchardstown Shopping Centre?)?

Hey Steffano, what's wrong with the Blanchardstown one??
Wanna a closer one http://www.lidl.ie/ie/home.nsf/pages/c.service.s.sts.index ??

As murphaph said, the stock should be the same in all stores, but some do sell out quicker that others. Can be worth the spin to a few in the one day to get right size, bigger choice, etc.

dogpile

Aldi usually follow soon after, missed out on the tank bag last year at Lidl, picked it up at Aldi allbeit for a few quid more :cool:

murphaph

The trickle charger is the business. I've charged big car batteries with it. Lovely slow charge, no damage to the battery. Gonna get me a flip up helmet.

wotsasilencer

One of the main reasons the Irish bike scene is the way it is is because there is no loyalty to the dealers who know what they are doing. The converse of that is that they are also too expensive.

I would no more buy a steak from a bike dealer than I would buy bike gear from a cheap supermarket.

You get what you pay for - so haggle in the shop rather than buy crap that your life depends on.

art

I got a jacket and a tank bag.

The jacket is the business, there's no back protection but good quality all round otherwise, lots of pockets, thermal lining and a useful storm cuff on the neck. Very pleased with that, it's perfect for around the city. The tank bag doesn't fit the shape of my tank though (never considered that obvious fact at the time that my tank is a big curvy thing!) so if anyone wants a cheap, never used, Lidl tank bag PM me

Bradidup

IIll stick with my Arai.......no thanks.
has anyone ever had a serious spill with these lidl /Aldi lids?

Paparazzo

wotsasilencer wrote:

I would no more buy a steak from a bike dealer than I would buy bike gear from a cheap supermarket.

You get what you pay for - so haggle in the shop rather than buy crap that your life depends on.

Completely agree! Can't believe people go out and buy the cheapest helmets possible.
As for the dish lock, i know someone that got one and when he tried to take it off the bike it seized and he couldn't! If you value your bike, don't lock it with a €3.99 lock!

Chunkylover

Got the lock and the tank bag last year, cant fault the tank bag, not that ive used it much, but as was said before, my lock siezed a few times, needed to tap it a few times with a hammer to get it undone, I wouldnt get the helwmt either, I know they pass all the tests but for the extra piece of mind, ill stick with mine (also Ive got an odd shaped head so I normally have to try on 4 or 5 before I can get one to fit comfortably

Krusty_Clown

I wouldn't be entirely comfortable with one of these either, but they are CE approved, which I would imagine in theory means they are just as highly certified as other more expensive CE approved helmets (or at least pass some minimal level of testing)..

Paparazzo

Exactly, they pass the minimal test. I don't think we'll see Nicky Hayden using a Lidl helmet anytime soon though

mikemac

Aldi have their motorbike gear sale on March 22nd.

This was pretty predicatable as they often follow the specials that Lidl have a week or two later.
It was like this last year anyway.

Bradidup

Paparazzo wrote:

Completely agree! Can't believe people go out and buy the cheapest helmets possible.
As for the dish lock, i know someone that got one and when he tried to take it off the bike it seized and he couldn't! If you value your bike, don't lock it with a €3.99 lock!

Couldnt have said it better,

I wouldnt trust one of their lids if I fell out of bed with it on.

I cant understand guys who value their skulls for under a ton. shows their mentality, Im riding over 25years now, the first thing I was thaught was dont skimp on da lid? e500 is not much to spend on a good Arai lid over 3 or 4 years. How much more is wasted on booze & fags etc??

The Doktor

A lot of people try and convice you that these helmets are just as good as any other lid. They tell you that they are going out and getting one, or one of various other cheap ones and they try and convince everyone around them that they are grand. It is just that they feel if they convice others these helmets are good, they are convincing themselves.
Read some of the threads on the bike forums, and you will see what im talkin about.

Some of the ****e talked is unreal!...
I have and never will take chances with cheapo gear, and that goes for helmets, jackets, gloves etc.. and it also goes for anyone who gets on the bike with me.

An aldi lid will pass various standards... but an arai will far surpass them.

As for locks for 3.99....

murphaph

Bradidup wrote:

Couldnt have said it better,

I wouldnt trust one of their lids if I fell out of bed with it on.

I cant understand guys who value their skulls for under a ton. shows their mentality, Im riding over 25years now, the first thing I was thaught was dont skimp on da lid? e500 is not much to spend on a good Arai lid over 3 or 4 years. How much more is wasted on booze & fags etc??

And how many times will you drop that lid from a foot or two in those 3 years? Supposedly this damages them and weakens them in the event of a crash. At least with a cheap lidl lid you can get rid of it every 12 months for a fresh, undropped one. I've seen inside high end lids and inside cheap ones and they look the same to me, polystyrene foam like you get hot coffe in! Does the money you pay directly relate to how safe a lid is? If so, surely those of you who 'skimp' on a 200 quid helmet should value your heads three times more and get one for 600 notes!

As for being loyal to dealers, you're havin a laugh mate. They are businessmen, out to make a profit. We're all pretty loyal to Aon and CN, don't see the cost of insurance comin down due to our loyalty though....

chasm

Well i AM happy with the bike stuff ive bought over the years from lidl and ive never had a problem with any of it. As regards the helmets, i read about the ECE-R22.05 here;
http://www.webbikeworld.com/motorcycle-helmets/ece-22-05.htm

and i feel confident enough that my head is well protected.
Lidl can probably afford to sell them cheap, both they and the manufacturer are German companies, and with motorbike gear being sold at least once a year in all their stores(id say lidl have a lot) that would be some size of a contract.Bulk buying and all that. My 2c worth anyway.

Bradidup

If your driving a scooter around town you might get away with the stuff they sell in lidl .... ie the lock, (Who would rob a scooter?),

Paparazzo

murphaph wrote:

And how many times will you drop that lid from a foot or two in those 3 years?

NEVER! I'm always carefull. Even so, I'd rather have a 5 year old Arai dropped a couple of times than a brand new lidl helmet every year that can still be dropped.

murphaph wrote:

I've seen inside high end lids and inside cheap ones and they look the same to me, polystyrene foam like you get hot coffe in!

:eek: Not exactly a scientific test! I don't think that would convince Valantino Rossi to pick one Would you honestly rather crack your head off the road wearing an Arai or a Lidl?

murphaph wrote:

Does the money you pay directly relate to how safe a lid is? If so, surely those of you who 'skimp' on a 200 quid helmet should value your heads three times more and get one for 600 notes!

In that case go out and buy a helmet for 20 quid!
I would say the money would closely relate how safe a lid is. You're doing exactly what The Doktor said and trying to convince yourself the lidl lid is good!

Each to their own, but I don't think you'll convince many to go with the cheap option

Bradidup

I think Lidl slipped up in the printing in their advertising and labeling, it should have been cycle accessories and not motorcycle accessories.

Paparazzo

Bradidup wrote:

If your driving a scooter around town you might get away with the stuff they sell in lidl

I'd agree with that

murphaph

Paparazzo wrote:

:eek: Not exactly a scientific test!

....nor is this (but high density polystyrene is not some mythical substance).....

Paparazzo wrote:

I would say the money would closely relate how safe a lid is.

Paparazzo wrote:

You're doing exactly what The Doktor said and trying to convince yourself the lidl lid is good!

No, the satisfactory passing of the ECE 22.05 testing process convinces me it's good, which is scientific thank goodness

Paparazzo wrote:

Each to their own, but I don't think you'll convince many to go with the cheap option

Perhaps not. Each to their own indeed

dogpile

Reminds me, popped into Lidl last week and and noticed 2 or 3 old lids in the bin outside and thought **** they look in better nick than mine....I was tempted but resisted :cool:

Bradidup

dogpile wrote:

Reminds me, popped into Lidl last week and and noticed 2 or 3 old lids in the bin outside and thought **** they look in better nick than mine....I was tempted but resisted :cool:

Thats totally irresponsible of them to leave damaged stock lids lying around in public, theres some idiot out there that would find them and move them on. Just shows you their mentality on safety.

murphaph

Bradidup wrote:

Thats totally irresponsible of them to leave damaged stock lids lying around in public, theres some idiot out there that would find them and move them on. Just shows you their mentality on safety.

He was probably talking about old lids belonging to customers who'd just bought a new one in the store. :rolleyes: