A Lidl reminder

ted1

Cycling gear in Lidl. Cheap and great for commuting

http://www.lidl.ie/en/Offers.htm?id=1039

magicbastarder

call me a nitpicker, but the 'WAS €12.99 NOW €9.99' really gets on my wick. they haven't had that stuff on sale in the last few months, unless i'm mistaken.

anyway, yeah, a tenner for a top for commuting. can't go wrong.

Brian?

Time for some new socks. Oh baby.

smacl

Brian? wrote: »

Time for some new socks. Oh baby.

Funny, looking at the gear and having bought much of it over the years, the socks are the bit I'd go back for.

Macy0161

I like the base layers too.

Last time I looked at them, the helmets were reasonable light as a commuting option too, if someone needed one.

sullivlo

Fab. Need new gloves. They don't have glasses listed as an option, anyone know if they just didn't have them in the catalogue?

Annie get your Run

sullivlo wrote: »

Fab. Need new gloves. They don't have glasses listed as an option, anyone know if they just didn't have them in the catalogue?

They had tons of gloves in my local lidl, what they didn't have that was in the brochure (and the sole reason I went in this morning) was women's long or 3/4 length leggings :rolleyes:

Cee-Jay-Cee

I hate the colours lidl use for their cycling gear, horrible greens blues and yellows. Why not stick with the tried and trusted black red and white!

Also I find their socks shrink very quickly and aren't as good as Aldi's.

Aldi's gloves are also better quality and wear better than lidls.

I haven't bought lidl gear in years and won't be this year either. It's a very poor runner up in comparison to Aldi's offerings.

youtheman

I see they have sealant spray cans available as well.  I just purchased one recently (from another shop) and I was dying to use it (couldn't wait until I got a puncture).  Then I changed tack and put sealant into my tubes after seeing a video on the internet.  Either way, I was hoping to put an end to having to take off the wheel and trying to get the tyre off in the pi55ing rain, while the rest of my club males looked over my shoulder wondering what was keeping me.
For €2.79 I reckon they are worth a punt!.

jeffk

Recently back cycling, nothing major

Cycle helmet 12,local shop cheapest was 50, then a few other bits

48 on a good few bits versus 50 on a helmet

If people miss out, sportsworld do some cycling stuff that's a great price

Paul_Mc1988

Picked up the large pump with gauge as i only have a mini one in the saddle bag. Great piece of kit and hit 110PSI from 60 in only 3 pumps.

Picked up all the cleaning products apart from the chain oil as i wouldn't use that for my lubrication. Took them for a test run and they work better than the big brand name stuff i have got from CRC.

Sizing guide for the jerseys. I'm 6 foot 81Kg and a medium is plenty big. Hope that helps:)

loyatemu

the built in light on the kids helmets is a brilliant idea, seems to be unique to the Lidl helmets too.

Hayden Pennyfeather

Has anyone bought the Crivit softshell jacket? What's the quality like? It says it's water resistant, not water proof - same thing?

C3PO

bigkocman wrote: »

Has anyone bought the Crivit softshell jacket? What's the quality like? It says it's water resistant, not water proof - same thing?

I bought one a few years ago ... "Boil in the Bag Rice" springs to mind!!

henryporter

Cee-Jay-Cee wrote: »

I hate the colours lidl use for their cycling gear, horrible greens blues and yellows. Why not stick with the tried and trusted black red and white!

Also I find their socks shrink very quickly and aren't as good as Aldi's.

Aldi's gloves are also better quality and wear better than lidls.

I haven't bought lidl gear in years and won't be this year either. It's a very poor runner up in comparison to Aldi's offerings.

After seeing someone knocked off their bike yesterday in Dundalk, dressed head-to-toe in black, a bit of garish colour might help people get noticed. Thinking more Astana or Tinkoff than Team Sky :-)

rodneyTrotter.

youtheman wrote: »

I see they have sealant spray cans available as well.  I just purchased one recently (from another shop) and I was dying to use it (couldn't wait until I got a puncture).  Then I changed tack and put sealant into my tubes after seeing a video on the internet.  Either way, I was hoping to put an end to having to take off the wheel and trying to get the tyre off in the pi55ing rain, while the rest of my club males looked over my shoulder wondering what was keeping me.
For €2.79 I reckon they are worth a punt!.

You could try this now . I've gone tubeless on 1 of my bikes .

https://youtu.be/LOi4czjB1No

Annie get your Run

bigkocman wrote: »

Has anyone bought the Crivit softshell jacket? What's the quality like? It says it's water resistant, not water proof - same thing?

Nope, it would probably keep the rain out in a very light shower but would seep through eventually if you're out for a while or in a heavy downpour.

I bought the cleaning stuff and the sealant spray. Will have to source the leggings elsewhere as the only ones they have in town are summer which I already have. Why are the so damn expensive everywhere else!!

monkeyslayer

Got myself the work stand this morning and the obligatory pair of socks, delighted with the stand, seems really good quality... no more killing my back bending over fixing upper and lower limit screws...

mrcheez

Got one of the Bike computers for €6.

3 year warranty so can't go wrong for that!

smacl

loyatemu wrote: »

the built in light on the kids helmets is a brilliant idea, seems to be unique to the Lidl helmets too.

Grand as an extra light, but no replacement for a decent back light.

jeffk

smacl wrote: »

Grand as an extra light, but no replacement for a decent back light.

E5 in tiger for 2 lights that have a rubber catch so you can easily put on/take off

grouchyman

mrcheez wrote: »

Got one of the Bike computers for €6.

3 year warranty so can't go wrong for that!

Picked one up as well. Dunno if it'll last part the first downpour though, but at €6 you can't go too far wrong

Wishbone Ash

monkeyslayer wrote: »

Got myself the work stand this morning and the obligatory pair of socks, delighted with the stand, seems really good quality... no more killing my back bending over fixing upper and lower limit screws...

Got one myself. Haven't had a chance to use it yet but it seems much heavier and sturdier than I was expecting.

Casshern88

Anyone know if all the have is the schraeder (American) nozzeled tubes. Or do they have other tube types. Was in Cork st one late today. Grabbed the last 26 tube there but to my disappointment when I got home to fit it to my currently punctured bike it was incorrect nozel type

Rokta

I have only seen 26# tubes with Schrader valves.

I picked up the work stand and I am pleasantly surprised how sturdy it seems to be. Time will tell but I reckon I can't have done much wrong for 30 euros.

magicbastarder

i got one a year or two ago. for €30, it's a hell of a bargain.

loudymacloud

Finally managed to get one of the workstands, have missed out one the last few times they had them on sale for one reason or another.

Have not had a chance to have a proper look at it.

No doubting that when i do it will be shortly followed by a post on here on how to fix a totally ruined bike

arybvtcw0eolkf

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

Got one myself. Haven't had a chance to use it yet but it seems much heavier and sturdier than I was expecting.

They're fantastic stands.

I don't have a shed and got fed up taking the stand in and out of the garden, figuring it only cost €30 if it rotted I wasn't concerned.. Well its been in the garden a few years now and still as good and sturdy as new.

Only used it last weekend



The bikes are kept warm & dry in my kitchen extention

***Just a late edit.. I'd recommend using tissue or a light towel between the clamp and your frame, you'll see in the photo I just use kitchen roll. The clamps are soft plastic but they did leave marks on one of my bikes frames.

magicbastarder

i only ever clamp it on the seatpost.

arybvtcw0eolkf

magicbastarder wrote: »

i only ever clamp it on the seatpost.

The photo doesn't show the bike behind, my hybrid but both seat posts are used up with lights and bags.

I have used it on the seat post, but I think I found a better point of balance on the top tube too.

Either way they're a great purchase.

secman

I use a piece of pipe insulation when using clamp on crossbar, works a treat. When finished put the insulation on the stand upright.
Brought a soft shell top back today, the large is too large. Medium too small. Found the Aldi soft-shell jersey a much better fit, just waiting for them to come on sake again.

magicbastarder

Zoie Ancient Vigilance wrote: »

I have used it on the seat post, but I think I found a better point of balance on the top tube too.

yeah, that's the obvious drawback with clamping on the seatpost, it's not balanced well.

ted1

magicbastarder wrote: »

i only ever clamp it on the seatpost.

Me too, but not everyone will have the length in the seat post

arybvtcw0eolkf

The jackets won't go near me. I'm a big bloke XXL but I don't have the belly to go with it and find that most XXL gear is made for big bellies and normal arms, shoulders, chest and back, I'm the other way around. On the odd occasion I get something which fits its billowing around my waist.

The Aldi/Lidl socks are always worth a buy.

pegdrums

Plus one for the work stand.....really surprised ad it looks like a very sturdy bit of kit. Set it up after dinner and was happy to feel a bit of weight in it.

Got a helmet too along with shorts gloves a bag and cleaner. 70 bills well spent.