Bike Gear LIDL

MONEY_MAKER

Hi , has any one seen the stuff lidl are doing next week, was thinking of getting new pant's and a mini tank bag - just wondering if the quailty is any good.

seanybiker

got one of the tank bags a few years back. Well worth the money. Dont know about the pants

MONEY_MAKER

cheers - i will have a look on monday

TheZohanS

Looks ok but try Cotters in Ballymount, that's where I go all my gear, prices are similar but Cotters have a larger selection and you can try on the gear there and then.

gipi

I've used the cordura pants for a few years now, and have found them great. The removable lining is very handy for winter/summer use. Tank bag good quality, as already mentioned.

The bike socks are very comfy too and worth getting if you need them.

If you get the wrong size in Lidl gear, there isn't a problem returning them either for exchange or refund.

Armadillo

It's generally not too bad gear for the price. The ALDI stuff seems a bit better than LIDL in my opinion. Keep the receipts and you can get refunded if not happy. Waterproofing on the jackets and pants are as good if not better than some high end gear.

chasm

Well im just back from Lidl where i bought the ladies motorcycle trousers and Jacket, and i intend to take them back later!!

Over the years i have bought a lot of the "B-square" stuff that they have sold but i dont think much of this stuff at all (crivit sports).
My usual textile stuff is belstaff and i suppose ive got used to the fastener etc on those because the crivit stuff seems a bit fiddly tbh.
The trousers and the jacket are covered in loose threads/stitching- i wouldnt buy day to day clothes like that so im sure as hell not buying bike clothes like it!
Im normally a size 10 and i found i could get these on....with a bit of effort!!
and finally the lining in the jacket is a "waistcoat", and i found that a bit fussy too tbh, but that could just be me:)

Please dont get me wrong, i am by no means a "brand" person and as i said before, i have bought loads of their stuff previously, but i really was not impressed by these at all.

Asok

Picked up a pair of gloves and a tank bag, Pretty happy with them.

honeybadger

got the trousers kidney belt and a thermal top,,trousers seem to work well,,no more feeling the cold like you do when your wearing a pair of jeans but the knee pads will take a while to get used to

MONEY_MAKER

got myself a mini tank bag and gloves, happy out

Dirk Gently

Got the bigger of the 2 tank bags. nice and neat very handy with the strap to throw over your shoulder. Only takes a second to throw it over your shoulder from the tank. Had a waterproof cover in the side pocket too. It will save me leaving bits and pieces in the pannier bags.

Idleater

MONEY_MAKER wrote: »

got myself a mini tank bag and gloves, happy out

Got the mini one too as it seemed a perfect size for keys, wallet, phone and lunchbox.

Got the obligatory cover too. Tempted to get another one if there are any left because people tend to steal them off my bike. - yes, people steal a €10 lidl bike cover, sigh...

P.C.

I bought both tank bags.

The small one seems perfect for day spins. You can store things like sunglases, map, etc.

The big one seems great for away weekends, or longer trips.

Thinkingaboutit

I got the tank bag, seems a reasonable size and cheaper than bike shops, Cotters included.

Jaden

Anyone know if Finglas still has any of the bigger tank bags left? Was gonna pick one up on the way back this evening. Will try Coolock if they don't have them in Finglas.

CrazyRabbit

What is with the odd sizes for everything?

Dropped in to Lidl Monday afternoon and all they had was large/extra large/extra small in gloves, and large/xl in the jackets.

Aren't there are 'medium' sized people in Ireland???

At least the bike chain was the right size

RosieJoe

CrazyRabbit wrote: »

Aren't there are 'medium' sized people in Ireland???

There is, but they were all at the shops in the morning

Asok

Jaden wrote: »

Anyone know if Finglas still has any of the bigger tank bags left? Was gonna pick one up on the way back this evening. Will try Coolock if they don't have them in Finglas.

If you have no joy let me know and I can swing by the Tyrrelstown branch and have a look there for ya.

Jaden

Asok wrote: »

If you have no joy let me know and I can swing by the Tyrrelstown branch and have a look there for ya.

Cool, cheers.

Dirk Gently

Jaden wrote: »

Anyone know if Finglas still has any of the bigger tank bags left? Was gonna pick one up on the way back this evening. Will try Coolock if they don't have them in Finglas.

They had loads yesterday afternoon. I doubt they have sold out.

honeybadger

are the bike locks any good,anyone any opinions on them

RosieJoe

honeybadger wrote: »

are the bike locks any good,anyone any opinions on them

Picked up one, as well as a tank bag. The lock is OK, I wanted it as a spare for work. No issues using it as the bike is alarmed and just outside the office.

Use my big lock at home as it is a better lock, don't think I'd trust the lidl one as much.

CrazyRabbit

honeybadger wrote: »

are the bike locks any good,anyone any opinions on them

I bought one and it seems decent. I don't think it would last too long against a hacksaw though and it's a bit tricky to grip with gloves on. But, as a deterrent it works just fine.

I have a stronger, but shorter 1" thick encased wire lock. It's too short to wrap around the anchor pole in the motorcycle parking bay where I work, so I bought this lock just for there. With the security cameras and disc lock alarm, it should be safe enough

I wouldn't trust securing the bike with just the Lidl lock though.

faceman

Dammit cant believe i missed this! Wanted to get one of the jump starter thingies!

honeybadger

faceman wrote: »

Dammit cant believe i missed this! Wanted to get one of the jump starter thingies!

not to worry,,they didnt have the jump start packs this time round:)

Run_to_da_hills

honeybadger wrote: »

are the bike locks any good,anyone any opinions on them

Depends what you are riding, I certainly wouldn't secure an of my bikes with one unless I had a branded back up. If I'm in the city I carry three locks, two with chains and an abus Granite.

I learned my lesson a few years ago when I had a SRX 400 swiped from outside my doorstep, (Got it back a week later untouched).

ikb

Run_to_da_hills wrote: »

Depends what you are riding, I certainly wouldn't secure an of my bikes with one unless I had a branded back up. If I'm in the city I carry three locks, two with chains and an abus Granite.

I learned my lesson a few years ago when I had a SRX 400 swiped from outside my doorstep, (Got it back a week later untouched).

Theres bad people out there,
If someone wants it bad enough they ll have it. 20 locks wouldent stop em.
Dont have it unless you can do without it... (Not fair.. Just the way it is).

Run_to_da_hills

ikb wrote: »

Theres bad people out there,
If someone wants it bad enough they ll have it. 20 locks wouldent stop em.
Dont have it unless you can do without it... (Not fair.. Just the way it is).

My fear off an "over secured bike" is that some spiteful fu*ker would swipe bits off it, someone already had a go at my fuel pump. In the city / airport I always lock it in view of CCTV cams.

honeybadger

i ended up getting 2 of the locks in the end,,iv looped them to make 1lock so i can lock up me 3 bikes out the front of my house together,,as long as the deterrent value for them works i dont mind if there cheap or not,,as long as it gives me enough time to get outside the door to leather them caught in the act it will be money well spent

ikb

honeybadger wrote: »

i ended up getting 2 of the locks in the end,,iv looped them to make 1lock so i can lock up me 3 bikes out the front of my house together,,as long as the deterrent value for them works i dont mind if there cheap or not,,as long as it gives me enough time to get outside the door to leather them caught in the act it will be money well spent

Thats the spirit,
If more of us took time and effort to address these little issues ourselves, that would leave more time for the gentlemen in the Gardai to pursue their primary role... (with their nice new movie cameras)...!
(sticks tongue in cheek.....)

jimmyendless

I took the plunge and bought a jacket and trousers. They are alright I'd say. Full of loose threads as someone said. I meant to shop around but I was passing so I just bought the set. Do you thing they are value for money compared to what you might pay in a bike shop?

ikb

jimmyendless wrote: »

I took the plunge and bought a jacket and trousers. They are alright I'd say. Full of loose threads as someone said. I meant to shop around but I was passing so I just bought the set. Do you thing they are value for money compared to what you might pay in a bike shop?

Hi Jimmy,
What did you pay for the set.? I know guys that got them last year and are very pleased with them. Yes the finish is not perfect but they seem warm enough and to last well enough.
I got luckey ( I think). Christmas before last I went to the Heingeriche shop in Newery.There is no VAT on bike gear up there as its classed as safety clothing.
At that time they were having a clearance sale, and a lot of stuff was 1/2 price (pound for euro too::eek:
Got a full Bullson rigout (removable lining, armour etc) not dissimilar to the Lidl gear, but better finish and I think a heavier weft. Cant remember what I paid but the Jacket was 120 and I think thats what I paid for the set (jacket and trousers). I also got a smashin pair of boots (veeeerrrryy comfy) and a Nolan lid and gloves, Left about 450 after me but was well pleased.
Left home @7am was back at lunchtime...... How bad?:)

jimmyendless

Ya, our government are great at being backwards. As if bike gear is a luxury item.

140e altogether anyway. They'll do the job for going into work everyday. 60e for trousers and 80e for jacket. They meet all the german standards so that was good enough for me.

ikb

youll do fine jem. Anything iv ever bought inLidl/Aldi has ben ok.
Take care.
P

Fabio

Aldi normally have their bike gear in not too long after Lidl as well so if you missed something you'll get another chance.

gipi

You're spot on Fabio, Aldi are selling gear next Sunday, 21st March.