Lidl Cycling Accessories Thurs 11 July

Looks to have a wide range of accessories coming in tomorrow...moreso than Aldi had last weekend.
http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/SID-9CE27788-9FC0ABA2/lidl_ri_ie/hs.xsl/offerdate.htm?offerdate=32809

Wonder is the cycle stand as good as the Aldi one...missed out on that but will get this one if it's reliable.

BeepBeep67

Nice and relaxed in Wicklow this morning, picked up the work stand and some spare gloves and socks... and a few croissants!!!!

kao123

Managed to get two of the stands for me and a buddy this morning in Limerick :-)

studiorat

Bought the shoes - Should be grand for a spare pair.
Rucksacks - Very light will do until the next sale!
Socks - Cycling socks my first pair ever!
Gilet for herself.

Lots of work stands left was pretty busy though.

Pizarro

Was in the headford road shop in Galway. Lots of people fighting for space, not talking to each other as usual. Managed to get the right size shoes though.

Max_Charger

slookie wrote: »

Wonder is the cycle stand as good as the Aldi one...missed out on that but will get this one if it's reliable.

Missed out on the Aldi one too, picked up the stand this morning and just put it together, very surprised at it tbh, was expecting something flimsy for the price but the thing is built rock solid. Very happy with it.

rollingscone

The size ten shoes were too small for me. Contrary to someone else on here's experience last time of the shoe sizes being on the large side.

delos

I was looking for the jeresys in Cork (not the compression ones) but they didn't come in. Did anyone see them elsewhere?

studiorat

delos wrote: »

I was looking for the jeresys in Cork (not the compression ones) but they didn't come in. Did anyone see them elsewhere?

Togher.

flatface

Fantastic, at long last got myself a stand. Got it in Rathmines and there were about 4-5 left. Don't cycle up to get it like me though, tis a lot bigger and heavier than I thought...

Squidgy Black

The new Lidl in Artane must have had at least 20 stands as of 11 o'clock, barely touched. There was a fair crowd around the clothing though.

delos

studiorat wrote: »

Togher.

Thanks

What time do you see them there? The better half was in there just before 9 and the staff told her they hadn't got a delivery of the cycling shirts.

Lyaiera

studiorat wrote: »

Togher.

Where's the Lidl in Togher. I only know the Aldi down towards Turner's Cross/Musgrave Park. (I'm based by The Lough.) Is there somewhere to lock your bike there?

Edit: Found it on Google Maps - Is there somewhere to lock a bike there?

Irish Warri0r

What are the shoes like was thinking about getting a pair will they suit a road bike and work with Shimano PD-R540 SPD SL Sport Pedals,Thanks.

Carpenter

Any good person know where there is any stands left in south Dublin

flatface

Carpenter wrote: »

Any good person know where there is any stands left in south Dublin

Flatface wrote:

Got it in Rathmines and there were about 4-5 left.

true at about noon

funkyjebus

Irish Warri0r wrote: »

What are the shoes like was thinking about getting a pair will they suit a road bike and work with Shimano PD-R540 SPD SL Sport Pedals,Thanks.

They only work with SPD not SPD-SL.

Was just in Tyrrelstown on my lunch and they appear to have everything, including 20 stands.

Picked up one of the bags (seems good for the money) and a set of file tools , I need to file .4mm off a steerer tube race diameter!

studiorat

delos wrote: »

Thanks

What time do you see them there? The better half was in there just before 9 and the staff told her they hadn't got a delivery of the cycling shirts.

There were loads there at around 8.30. Could say jersey on the label?

Craig06

Lots of gear in lidl fonthill. Also about 20 work stands when I was in at lunch

sumone

Carpenter wrote: »

Any good person know where there is any stands left in south Dublin

Plenty in the Pottery Road store at around 2 this afternoon.

Squidgy Black

Right so I'll give a quick review of the stuff I got.

Work stand: decent enough, good clamp. Cons however, the top tube still rotates in the clamp when you put force on the bike, the base is fairly wide and takes up a fair bit of room. Also some of the bolt threads were faulty, would not tighten and had to be replaced

The hand pump is brutal if you want to use it on presta valves, it comes with a cheap plastic adapter that just shoves into the pump and doesn't stay put.

The mini-tool looks alright, the hex keys are decent enough.

The jackets are nice and light with plenty of pockets, fairly breathable too.

Dermot Illogical

I was in Lidl on the Rathbeale Rd, Swords earlier this afternoon. Loads of cycling stuff there including the workstands. It doesn't look like they'll be running out of stock any time soon.

WAPAIC

Lots of everything except jerseys in the Grange Road Lidl opposite Marlay Park

68 lost souls

I got one of each of the clothes basicly cause I wasnt sure how good they will all be, was undecuded between large and medium, was glad I went with medium. Couldn't find any medium shorts though so I got the longer ones. Wore the under tshirt for a 5km run tonight and it was good. The short sleeve undershirt seems rather warm in some spots could be good or bad. The jersey is nice maybe a little loose fitting. The gillet again is a little loose but nice. Felt the tools were ok but a little heavy.

alaimacerc

Lyaiera wrote: »

Where's the Lidl in Togher. I only know the Aldi down towards Turner's Cross/Musgrave Park. (I'm based by The Lough.) Is there somewhere to lock your bike there?

Edit: Found it on Google Maps - Is there somewhere to lock a bike there?

It's right next door to you, then! See these Aldi uber-loyalists... There's space to lock bikes up next to the trolley bays in front of the store.

Had a quick look around (that very store). Was rather chucking-out-time-ish, so I didn't have a good look at the clothing. I noticed they had a tool saddlebag that was very similar to the one Aldi had in a while ago, the same thing in a firmer shell, and just the allen key/spanner tool thing, separately.

And of course... yet another, ever so slightly different wireless bike computer. Slightly more attractive than the previous one, not so blocky looking. Any danger that they actually work, though?

mandz

Was plenty of stuff in Lidl in Mullingar last night. I picked up a few bits.

Sparkles2012

Did anyone come across saddles in this offer? I know they have the covers.

ollaetta

WAPAIC wrote: »

Lots of everything except jerseys in the Grange Road Lidl opposite Marlay Park

Rakes of jerseys down the road at the Nutgrove one this morning. Surprised to see how much of most stuff they had including a good few of the stands.

Lyaiera

There was tonnes of stands in Ballyvolane in Cork last night.

henryporter

Sparkles2012 wrote: »

Did anyone come across saddles in this offer? I know they have the covers.

Don't think they had any in the offer - I had a look through the weekly brochure thingy and there wasn't any

paddydriver

Just back from Lidl Stillorgan and loads of everything left. At least 20 stands and all sizes in all the clothing. Good few pairs of shoes too but didn't check sizes.

markievicz

@sparkles

I saw saddles in Aldi the other day, I think Lidl just have the gel covers for saddles!

efwren

Sorry for the beginners question, but I bought my first pair of cycling shoes in Lidl yesterday, and I know I now need to get some peddles for my hybrid.

Would these do the job? I like the idea of being able to use them when I am not wearing the shoes

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000NORMU4/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE


many thanks

brayblue24

Still plenty of everything in Bray at 4pm today, including about 20 workstands

Darkglasses

They'll be fine efwren

dastardly00

efwren wrote: »

Sorry for the beginners question, but I bought my first pair of cycling shoes in Lidl yesterday, and I know I now need to get some peddles for my hybrid.

Would these do the job? I like the idea of being able to use them when I am not wearing the shoes

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000NORMU4/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE


many thanks

Yeah something like those would be perfect for you. I have them myself on a bike for over 2 years and have had no problems.
It's worth shopping around on different sites to see if they are any cheaper (Amazon may well be the cheapest). Try Chain Reaction Cycles or Wiggle for example.

Ciaran OHara

Great value with the new bike stand, can't believe the weight of the thing although mine was missing the front wheel stabiliser. Have contacted Lidl and hope they can ship me one.

snubbleste

Loads of cycling stuff including workstands in my local.
Maybe Lidl have finally over-saturated the cycling fraternity

jimmycrackcorm

Bought the shoes only to realise afterwards that spd not the same as spd-sl and but compatible with my pedals

Squidgy Black

snubbleste wrote: »

Loads of cycling stuff including workstands in my local.
Maybe Lidl have finally over-saturated the cycling fraternity

Think it's more to do with the fact that Aldi beat them to it by a couple of days, so people went there first.

efwren

dastardly00 wrote: »

Yeah something like those would be perfect for you. I have them myself on a bike for over 2 years and have had no problems.
It's worth shopping around on different sites to see if they are any cheaper (Amazon may well be the cheapest). Try Chain Reaction Cycles or Wiggle for example.

Thanks dark glasses and dastardly..

Inspector Coptoor

I got shorts and a jersey, gloves, saddle bag - all decent.

The mini pump is a piece of dung.

Hmmzis

Got shoes, tried out today. They feel lighter and stiffer than the ones I had already. Will see about the durability, but for 30eur they do seem like good value so far.

dvntie

About 10 stands left at Ballincollig there this evening

babyjoke

I found a usa site and it's free shipping , www.zorro-cycling.com/cycling-clothing.html

alaimacerc

I realize this may sound like crazy talk... but the bike computer actually seems to work! After the last one, I know it's the triumph of hope over expectation to even think of buying one in the first place. (But since they seem to be OK with returns, thought I'd give it a try.) That one, you'll recall, was a blocky monstrosity that would read 99kph... while you were in the middle of Tesco, and the pike was locked up outside. This one is a bit trimmer, and seems to read some actual approximation to the real speed and distance.

It's actually quite similar to the earlier Crivit wired computer -- only, no wire, natch, which is a boon as it was horribly thin and broke thrice nightly, I found. Couple of differences: no max and min temperature, just the current one. Rather stupidly, it lacks the "auto on" feature, as I discovered when out for a cycle this evening, and noticed it'd turned itself off while I stopped for a while, and hadn't reactivated when I started again, as the wired one would. Different type of backlight with this one -- better I think, a more even effect.

The fittings are terrible, though, possibly even worse than either of the other two. Uses ties, which I personally hate, as they all did. Just a thin rubber map for the computer mount, and nothing at all for the sensor.

wilfitz

Bought one of these computers! How do you know your wheel size for a road bike? Does not seem to b working for me.

ezra_pound

http://sheldonbrown.com/cyclecomputer-calibration.html

ezra_pound

2097 for 700 23
2015 for 700 25 etc. Etc.

Depends on tyre pressure etc. So I find needs a bit of twee king based on distance.

Only way to really do it is measure circumferance on ground with pen- roll wheel one fill Rev along ground and mark start and finish. Then measure.

alaimacerc

Yes, I was wondering about the tyre pressure effect. Which in turn would mean the rider weight would effect it too, right?

I'd just go by the table in the instructions (700Cx25=2124, etc), double-check over a known distance (hoo-ray for goo-gle maps!), and tweak as required.

BTW, if anyone is in two minds about whether to buy one of these... they seem to be selling so slowly, that in a week or so they'll be in the bargain bin at half price. So, no rush I'd say!

efwren

dastardly00 wrote: »

Yeah something like those would be perfect for you. I have them myself on a bike for over 2 years and have had no problems.
It's worth shopping around on different sites to see if they are any cheaper (Amazon may well be the cheapest). Try Chain Reaction Cycles or Wiggle for example.

Apologies for resurrecting an old thread, but I am only getting around to buying pedals now.

If I buy something like these: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Shimano-Pdm324-Single-Sided-Spd/dp/B000NORMU4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1375429182&sr=8-2&keywords=shimano+spd

Do I also need to buy a cleat set like this for example:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Shimano-SM-SH56-SPD-Cleat-Set/dp/B007OUYLY0/ref=pd_sim_sg_3

Many thanks