Aldi-LIDL Specials - Megathread!

pprendeville

Hungrycol wrote: »

Is this a stand for folding bikes? :P

Only works if you unfold the bike and fold up the stand. :pac:

Muahahaha

Was the turbo trainer available last year? Anyone know is it decent and can it connect to an app like Zwift?

statto25

Muahahaha wrote: »

Was the turbo trainer available last year? Anyone know is it decent and can it connect to an app like Zwift?

You would need a cadence and speed sensor for it to work with Zwift.

RobertFoster

The turbo trainer was available the last couple of times, but any reviews I read weren't kind.

robyntmorton

RobertFoster wrote: »

The turbo trainer was available the last couple of times, but any reviews I read weren't kind.

I bought one. It lasted 5 minutes before going back. Jet engines would be quieter.

Rechuchote

CantGetNoSleep wrote: »

The merino base layers also look like good value

I don't think they have any pure merino this year - only "with merino". Bleaghhh.

What do people think of the various gloves offered? The bright-yellow neoprene ones look good, but what are they like to wear? I loved the yellow-backed black ones last year (until I lost one), but would like some reflective material on palm and fingers for signalling.

loyatemu

Rechuchote wrote: »

I don't think they have any pure merino this year - only "with merino". Bleaghhh.

What do people think of the various gloves offered? The bright-yellow neoprene ones look good, but what are they like to wear? I loved the yellow-backed black ones last year (until I lost one), but would like some reflective material on palm and fingers for signalling.

the base layers are pure merino I think:

Macy0161

Rechuchote wrote: »

The bright-yellow neoprene ones look good, but what are they like to wear?

I got the black neoprene ones last year. Only used a few times (back to the whole doesn't rain as much as you think on the east coast), but they're fine for commuting.

Mc Love

Are they not waterproof? How are they in the cold, considering you get colder weather in the east?

Macy0161

Mc Love wrote: »

Are they not waterproof? How are they in the cold, considering you get colder weather in the east?

I got them for the wet. I have Galibier Barrier gloves for the cold.

8kvscdpglqnyr4

Aldi had a track pump in their cycling specials in the past. Great pump. I think it cost €7.
Anyone know if the track pump will be available on Sunday?

Rechuchote

Meredith Stocky Root wrote: »

Aldi had a track pump in their cycling specials in the past. Great pump. I think it cost €7.
Anyone know if the track pump will be available on Sunday?

Not that I can see

https://www.aldi.ie/c/specialbuys/dates/2018-09-30?sort=popular&q=%3Apopular%3AtransactionalStatus%3Atransactional%3AtransactionalStatus%3Anontransactional%3AEvent%3ACycling&lowerBound=2&upperBound=80&text=

I'd like a nice roomy strong pannier too, but no sign.

Wishbone Ash

Mc Love wrote: »

Are they not waterproof?....

No overshoes are waterproof in any sort of heavy rain or prolonged ride. Best you can hope for is helping keep your feet warm.

Thargor

Meredith Stocky Root wrote: »

Aldi had a track pump in their cycling specials in the past. Great pump. I think it cost €7.
Anyone know if the track pump will be available on Sunday?

Lidl do a great one for a similar price aswell but they had it recently, give customer service a try and they'll tell you if any still have it.

James 007

Anyone bought the indoor bike trainer in the past, is it any good or is it best to stick to getting out over the weekends in the winter time.

dastardly00

James 007 wrote: »

Anyone bought the indoor bike trainer in the past, is it any good or is it best to stick to getting out over the weekends in the winter time.

A few lads commented on it about 10 posts ago

CramCycle

James 007 wrote: »

Anyone bought the indoor bike trainer in the past, is it any good or is it best to stick to getting out over the weekends in the winter time.

Tis wonderful, I mean wonderful if your a plane spotter and can't get out to the airport and want the sound a of a plane landing in your sitting room :pac:

Galego

Any feedback on the waterproof socks? Would they be any good?

gman2k

Galego wrote:

Any feedback on the waterproof socks? Would they be any good?

I have them and they are great. Essential purchase for winter cycling and MTB. Dry feet= Not cold feet.

Annie get your Run

Galego wrote: »

Any feedback on the waterproof socks? Would they be any good?

I have them too, they're brilliant and will be picking up another pair on Sunday.

magicbastarder

Would they make your feet sweaty?

Annie get your Run

magicbastarder wrote: »

Would they make your feet sweaty?

Oddly no, and even more oddly, they rarely smell!!! I'm not sure I should admit to this but I'd often get a whole week out of them (they're also nice & warm in cooler weather so wear even when not raining). I obviously change out of them when I get to work! Also I don't have smelly feet so that might have something to do with it .

loyatemu

so waterproof socks or overshoes (if I was only go to buy one or the other)?

Macy0161

loyatemu wrote: »

so waterproof socks or overshoes (if I was only go to buy one or the other)?

I'm not sure it's an either/ or, but I'd personally use overshoes more regularly than waterproof socks (or them combined) to be honest. I'd say it depends on what footwear you're using as to whether overshoes will work.

NamelessPhil

I bought the overshoes last year and I found them excellent. The fit was really good and they certainly worked for all day audaxes.

NamelessPhil

I also really like the winter gloves. I've bought them for the last few years and again they're a great glove for the money.

silverharp

just be careful and don't end up coming home with a chainsaw, water pressure hose and assorted gardening implements especially if you live in an apartment

Mickiemcfist

silverharp wrote: »

just be careful and don't end up coming home with a chainsaw, water pressure hose and assorted gardening implements especially if you live in an apartment

To be fair, after painting the inside of my apartment with the paint sprayer, the leaf blower comes in very handy

dastardly00

I picked up two of the long sleeved merino base layers, two pairs of merino socks, head band, arm warmers, buff, and fingerless gloves. Hard to beat such good value for merino stuff in a B&M shop (that has a great refund/exchange policy also). Picked up a bottle of dry lube and bike cleaner as I am about to run out.

While I in Aldi I saw the manager taking all of the these bike lights (front and rear) back OFF shelves

Mc Love

Wow thats strange. I picked up two pairs of the waterproof socks, the overshoes, the headband, the two gloves, and the long johns as they are very good value for 100% merino. The merino socks havent a great merino content so didnt pick them up.