LIDL have bits and bobs from next Thursday.

Captain Havoc

I'm sure by now you've all come to the conclusion I'm a cheap-skate, but as the header says LIDL have random cheap stuff from next Thursday.

Caroline_ie

Here

Captain Havoc

I can't believe our froggy friends get this: http://www.lidl.fr/fr/home.nsf/pages/c.o.20090720.p.Pied_d_atelier_pour_velo.ar6

Can't get a cheap one here at all.

Caroline_ie

u have to add a post code people, try the best postal code of them all: 33000

I might as my dad to buy that for me ...

thebouldwhacker

Aldi are at it too

Captain Havoc

Caroline_ie wrote: »

u have to add a post code people, try the best postal code of them all: 33000

No, no, no, no, my old post code 75008 Would love to go to your region though, always fancied the south west.

ednwireland

cool local bike store restocks !!

got some of those shades in the french lidl here last year keep a pair in orange and a pair as shades

D!armu!d

Has anyone used this chain cleaner on their bike:
http://www.lidl.ie/ie/home.nsf/pages/c.o.20092745.p.Chain_Cleaner

Caroline_ie

D!armu!d wrote: »

Has anyone used this chain cleaner on their bike:
http://www.lidl.ie/ie/home.nsf/pages/c.o.20092745.p.Chain_Cleaner

I have and it's fecking strong! I think it caused big bubbles on my wheels stickers .. So I only use it on a cloth now. It works very well though.

alfalad

jerseyeire wrote: »

I can't believe our froggy friends get this: http://www.lidl.fr/fr/home.nsf/pages/c.o.20090720.p.Pied_d_atelier_pour_velo.ar6

Can't get a cheap one here at all.

Cheap bike stand! Nice, why don't they sell that here??

Captain Havoc

D!armu!d wrote: »

Has anyone used this chain cleaner on their bike:
http://www.lidl.ie/ie/home.nsf/pages/c.o.20092745.p.Chain_Cleaner

Yes, didn't like it. I use one of those windy ones now with some pink cleaner and it's mighty

thebouldwhacker

D!armu!d wrote: »

Has anyone used this chain cleaner on their bike:
http://www.lidl.ie/ie/home.nsf/pages/c.o.20092745.p.Chain_Cleaner

I bought one, it works no doubt, thing is it works too good. I would imagine pouring a gallon of diesel into a river would be better for the environment that this stuff. I was outside, in a bit of a wind and I couldn't breath. I thought it would be some basic thinner but this just dissolves oil and dirt on contact. I wont be buying it again.

**Timbuk2**

Does anybody know whether the Puncture Spray is any good or not?

I'm aware that it ruins your tubes but will it get you home if you have a flat?

I normally just patch it on the road or change the tube if I can't find the hole but it takes me a while to fix the puncture.

thebouldwhacker

Dont kiow about the spray, I just bring a spare tube, any fixing gets done at home....

flatface

**Timbuk2** wrote: »

Does anybody know whether the Puncture Spray is any good or not?

Total gimick, just sprays foam into your tube which fizzes out the hole. Didnt work for me - ended up walking
Get the Saddle bag instead and put a spare tube and tyre levers in it and you are sorted.

TheBandit

Oh some stealthy black trousers and jersey for me....doubt i'll need the lights

blorg

I am a major convert to CO2- spare tube and a CO2 cartridge and your puncture will be fixed in no time.

**Timbuk2**

flatface wrote: »

Total gimick, just sprays foam into your tube which fizzes out the hole. Didnt work for me - ended up walking
Get the Saddle bag instead and put a spare tube and tyre levers in it and you are sorted.

Meh, you're probably right - it sounds too easy to be true .

I already have a saddle bag (Aldi!) and I bring two spare tubes with me, just in case!