Lidl cycle gear special Monday 11th of March

Seaneh

Hey lads,

Just noticed on the lidl site there that they have a cycle gear sale next monday.

http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/SID-6F44512C-E7A2CCA6/lidl_ri_ie/hs.xsl/offerdate.htm?offerdate=29388

I'll probably be picking up a softshell and a waterproof jacket and a few pairs of socks and maybe some of the cycling underware for under normal shorts while touring.

No idea what else there would be worth kicking up.

TheBlaaMan

Damn.............no leg warmers. Worth getting if - like me - you have too few bib shorts and not enough bib longs ....

adamski8

Whats the difference between the performance and cycle pants? padding?

Darkglasses

adamski8 wrote: »

Whats the difference between the performance and cycle pants? padding?

Yeah, the performance ones are just a base layer really, too light to wear by themselves.

velo.2010

Still waiting for the Lidl full carbon bike with 105 and Shimano wheels for e899!:rolleyes:

shaka

Seen that bike couple of years back but nothing since, did they sell it more than once

Lemlin

Is the Lidl stuff any use? I got done stuff from Aldi a few months back and it seems alright.

I'm new to cycling so still building up the gear I have.

jimmycrackcorm

velo.2010 wrote: »

Still waiting for the Lidl full carbon bike with 105 and Shimano wheels for e899!:rolleyes:

Argos have one at that price in their catalogue but never in stock

boege

Lemlin wrote: »

Is the Lidl stuff any use? I got done stuff from Aldi a few months back and it seems alright.

I'm new to cycling so still building up the gear I have.

Bought one of their jackets last year and have used it for two winters. I have two other heavyish jackets I bought in bike shops and Yet I always seem to grab the Lidl jacket ahead of them.

Darkglasses

Lemlin wrote: »

Is the Lidl stuff any use? I got done stuff from Aldi a few months back and it seems alright.

I'm new to cycling so still building up the gear I have.

I think their padded shorts are crap, not even worth the ten bob or whatever it is. In my experience, the fit is so bad they are unwearable.

TheBlaaMan

boege wrote: »

Bought one of their jackets last year and have used it for two winters. I have two other heavyish jackets I bought in bike shops and Yet I always seem to grab the Lidl jacket ahead of them.

+1 on the winter jackets. They are certainly worth the money and I quite like mine. Just be careful of the sizing (as ever with Lidl stuff). I like jackets 'snug' and bought two sizes smaller than the label would suggest I should have....

shaka

Most stuff is ok but padded shorts are cack

Seaneh

Yeah, I bought a pair of shorts lasy year and the sizing was mental. I'm an xl in every other normal brand so bought xl, got home and tried them on and they were like clown pants, waaaaay tooo big, brought them back and swapped for a large as thats all that was left, was still a little too big, medium would have been the right firt I reckon.

Besides that I got a base layer vest and I've used that any time it's a bit nippy over the summer and early autumn and it was great, still in good nick.

I'll be avoiding the shorts this time but the soft shells have got good reviews the last few times and the waterproof jackets looks decent too.

Jocry

Has anyone bought / have experience with the cycling jerseys?

mossym

i bought one of the jackets last year, quite liked it, but got a dhb jacket from wiggle as a gift for xmas and much prefer it, lidl jacket now used for mountain biking, the dhb kept for the road.

the lidl jacket itself is fine. as are the socks. also getting a few of the sunglasses is handy, i never worry about them now as they're cheap as chips, they get bashed around all over the place

Thargor

Hi, going to Lidl on monday to grab another pair of those gloves, just wondering if these Wireless computers are any good:

http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/SID-93A2BC5A-B245503A/lidl_ri_ie/hs.xsl/index_29426.htm

I know they've had them before. Not looking for anything major, just want auto-on, speedometer, odometer (lifetime and individual trip distance) and a clock/stopwatch, can anyone who's bought before confirm it has these and that its readings are accurate? Thanks.

Altreab

Thargor wrote: »

Hi, going to Lidl on monday to grab another pair of those gloves, just wondering if these Wireless computers are any good:

http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/SID-93A2BC5A-B245503A/lidl_ri_ie/hs.xsl/index_29426.htm

I know they've had them before. Not looking for anything major, just want auto-on, speedometer, odometer (lifetime and individual trip distance) and a clock/stopwatch, can anyone who's bought before confirm it has these and that its readings are accurate? Thanks.

Dont know how good the computer is but its Monday the 11th that they are on sale.

Thargor

Oops fixed thanks.

Mycroft H

Might pick up one of the cyclo computers. How bad can they be for 7 quid.

Thargor

I want to know if they're silent or if they make that really loud *CLICK* you get on some cheap ones everytime the magnet passes the sensor as thats a dealbreaker, also want to know about accuracy as some cheapos tend to miss whole turns of the wheel, at least in LIDL you can keep your receipt and bring it back no questions asked.

merc230ce

IDIOT ALERT: I bought one of their wired ones last year and it never worked properly. At random times I'd look down to see it working away but it'd never last. It's now just a handlebar clock. I presume my expert installation had something to do with it, but still... How hard should it be??

wendell borton

Got one of the computers last year still works.

Darkglasses

merc230ce wrote: »

IDIOT ALERT: I bought one of their wired ones last year and it never worked properly. At random times I'd look down to see it working away but it'd never last. It's now just a handlebar clock. I presume my expert installation had something to do with it, but still... How hard should it be??

You do have to have the sensor literally a couple of mms away from the magnet. A cm or more and it won't work.

merc230ce

Darkglasses wrote: »

You do have to have the sensor literally a couple of mms away from the magnet. A cm or more and it won't work.

Thanks, I'll have a look and see if I can tweak it. (*coughnotlikelycough* )

route66

Went in to the Stillorgan branch this morning. I was expecting he usual chaos but there was none - there was just 2 people browsing around the kit when I got there.

I went to pick up a few pairs of gloves and got what I wanted - without having to jump on peoples backs to reach them It was almost pleasant! I also got a wireless computer (backup, not needed at the moment) some cycling shorts (got a medium, no idea if it is the right size) and some other bits and bobs.

Mycroft H

I think it was the cold that kept people home, more stuff for me . Got two M jerseys (actually only about 4 of them there at 8.30). Quality is actually decent on them. Got a pair of shorts too. If they last as long as the old pair, I'll be doing well

Tar.Aldarion

Dunno if I'll pick up any of that stuff, will have a look later on. thanks for posting

rob w

Picked up a softshell jacket, shorts and trousers, happy enough with them. got the softshell in an xl though, think it might be a bit big, maybe try and change it later if i can! Still plenty of stuff left in lidl moore st an hour ago!

zing

Picked up a new softshell as well -- sleeves seem long on them compared to previous ones I've had from there/aldi. Was hoping they might have some workstands avail (even though they weren't advertised) as they have them in NI today but nope. Oh well..

Masala

I think people are realising that the roads are full of people wearing bland Aldi & Lidl stuff..... just so boring these days.
Now that most of the country are into0 their 2nd /3rd year of cycling - we all want the Sky gear now !!!!!! Reminds me of this famous Tommy Tiernan line

Jocry

Between myself and the wife we dropped about €90 in there this morning! I picked up a soft shell, compression shorts long and short, 3/4 length shorts and the glasses while she got a couple of things as well, all in all pretty happy! There wasn't too many in the Finglas store at 8 when it opened but in fairness it was miserable so it didnt surprise me.

Just wondered if anyone has used their cycling socks, I didnt buy and but was thinking of going back this evening and getting a couple of pairs if they are anyway decent?

Unregistered.

Jocry wrote: »

Between myself and the wife we dropped about €90 in there this morning! I picked up a soft shell, compression shorts long and short, 3/4 length shorts and the glasses while she got a couple of things as well, all in all pretty happy! There wasn't too many in the Finglas store at 8 when it opened but in fairness it was miserable so it didnt surprise me.

Just wondered if anyone has used their cycling socks, I didnt buy and but was thinking of going back this evening and getting a couple of pairs if they are anyway decent?

Have bought the running socks (very similar to the cycling socks) and the "winter" cycling socks (they have a 10cm cuff, not particularly warm). I find them grand, they're they only socks I wear cycling. They keep your feet nice and dry. Will be picking up 2 more pairs today.

Seaneh

picked up a softshell and some socks for myself today. the softshell lools like grwat vwlue
loads of stock in lidl Galway.

Jocry

Unregistered. wrote: »

Have bought the running socks (very similar to the cycling socks) and the "winter" cycling socks (they have a 10cm cuff, not particularly warm). I find them grand, they're they only socks I wear cycling. They keep your feet nice and dry. Will be picking up 2 more pairs today.

Cheers for that, will be back in this evening getting a few pairs so

wanderer 22

I bought one of the motorcycling neck warmers in Aldi Yesterday - definitely worth the 4 quid, came in very handy descending Stocking Lane yesterday : http://www.aldi.ie/ie/html/offers/special_buys3_26135.htm

Benbecul97

colm18 wrote: »

I bought one of the motorcycling neck warmers in Aldi Yesterday - definitely worth the 4 quid, came in very handy descending Stocking Lane yesterday : http://www.aldi.ie/ie/html/offers/special_buys3_26135.htm

Are they made from fleece material?

wanderer 22

Benbecul97 wrote: »

Are they made from fleece material?

not fleecy no, they're fairly light but handy for an extra layer

Benbecul97

colm18 wrote: »

not fleecy no, they're fairly light but handy for an extra layer

Ok, thanks. Got the fleecy one Aldi had a few months back and if anything they are too warm!

Lemlin

Alot of large and above rain jackets in Cavan but no men's cycling jerseys and very few soft shell jackets.

Ciaran_B

Any idea what the stock levels are like in Rathmines?

Cheers.

rollingscone

Basically still XL jackets and L and XL jerseys, plenty of socks and accessories, didn't see any gloves. Shorts I saw were all L. None of the men's padded baselayer shorts left.

Tubes are MTB style 40mm valve jobs again...le sigh.

Got a Softshell despite myself. Looks far and away better quality than the one I got last year and matches my roadbike...I'm a big man but I find for cycling gear I take an L there, I'd normally be a US XL on the shoulders alone.

Thargor

Same question for Bray if anyone was in there?

Tar.Aldarion

Anybody know about glasnevin?

detones

Stock levels in Blanch were pretty good at lunch, lots of shorts, jackets, socks, gloves, mini pumps, tubes, repair kits saddle bags and plenty of other cr@p i didn't end up buying. No base layer tops which is all i really wanted. Got them before and they have lasted well.

paddydriver

Was in Grange Road, by Marley Park, and Stillorgan today and seemed to be plenty of stock levels. Was getting some hurley gear for kids too so ended up at both shops during the day.

The cycling gear does seem very good quality - the soft shell and rain jacket both well put together.

happytramp

Nearly everything but xl gone on Moore St.

furiousox

Picked up a mini-pump, saddlebag/toolset and 2 pairs of mitts in Drogheda earlier.
Mitts look excellent and only 3.99 so bought two pairs.

Mycroft H

I've the same saddlebag for the last 3 years. Lasted long enough

Tar.Aldarion

What are the tools like with the bag? What are they, just some hex keys?

Mycroft H

Allen keys. handy little built in wrenches from 8-12mm(?) and flathead/phillips head screw drivers. They're actually not bad. I used mine till I lost it.

Brad768

Between the two cyclists in the household we got quite a bit. 2 glasses, 2 saddle bags (only because they included a multi tool as well), shorts, 3/4 length shorts, 2 'performance trousers', soft shell jacket, jersey and socks. Quite impressed with the shorts and the trousers, will see how warm they really are on Wednesday

EDIT: This was in the Galway shop and they had quite a bit of stock there