Aldi-LIDL Specials - Megathread!

EAFC_rdfl

What lumen is the aldi light?

CramCycle

The front one seems close to being as strong as my Cateye Volt 300. Certainly strong enough for commuting in unlit areas at night.

who_ru

The Aldi lights are fine, j have mine 2 years and both still working without issue. You need a micro USB cable to charge the rear light, the front one slots into any USB plug.

magicbastarder

i didn't know aldi had opened up in the states.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNxAeLSmF0A

Somedaythefire

magicbastarder wrote: »

i didn't know aldi had opened up in the states.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNxAeLSmF0A

The Aldi we have has over a thousand stores in the US and they've been there since the 70's

Harrybelafonte

I could be wrong, but Aldi Süd which we have here are in the States as Aldi and Aldi Nord, the other Aldi brother, owns Trader Joe’s (but it runs independently).

Also, battery life in Aldi front lights not great. Three to four hours at best. Mightn’t be an issue for many but wanted to highlight. Strong light though.

CramCycle

Harrybelafonte wrote: »

I could be wrong, but Aldi Süd which we have here are in the States as Aldi and Aldi Nord, the other Aldi brother, owns Trader Joe’s (but it runs independently).

Also, battery life in Aldi front lights not great. Three to four hours at best. Mightn’t be an issue for many but wanted to highlight. Strong light though.

You can turn the power down to improve the life expectancy. I got mine last year, but couldn't tell you what the expectancy is.

Harrybelafonte

CramCycle wrote: »

You can turn the power down to improve the life expectancy. I got mine last year, but couldn't tell you what the expectancy is.

Yes, should of made that clear, but for dark country lane type stuff, you are defo limited.

who_ru

reg114 wrote: »

Bought a front light and a rear light for the bike last week, they cost me 73 euros for the pair. The front light is 1000 lumen and is the most powerful light i have ever used. The rear light alone is 300 lumen. Both were purchased in Halfords. Having been knocked off my bike twice IN BROAD DAYLIGHT by drivers who said they 'didnt see me', I simply do not see the benefit in scrimping on lights from Aldi or Lidl for the sake of saving a few quid. On dark wet winter evenings at the height of rush hour I want to increase the chance of a driver in their cosy SUV with the radio on , windscreen wipers and aircon blasting, of seeing me in my bike. Spend the extra few quid folks.

Speaking as someone who recently got knocked off my bike by a driver who also “didn’t see me” I can say visibility has nothing to do with it. If a driver is not looking at the road then it doesn’t matter what lights or high viz you are wearing. Drivers need to watch the road, to their phones.

AndrewJRenko

Has anyone seen any hint of imminent cycling specials? It looks like Lidl's last set was August and Aldi was September so we should be due something soon.

I need some stuff, so I'm trying to work out whether to hang on or look elsewhere.

Seth Brundle

I actually was in Aldi recently and I wandered down to the specials area (as you do!).
Found a pair of Merino socks for €4.99 from a sale that was on some weeks ago. I'm dead chuffed with them - lovely and comfy.
Was in again last week getting a few bananas for a spin the following day and found another pair (reduced to €1.99).

I doubt that there'll be another sale soon though

the boss of me

I found a bike stand in Aldi Royal Canal Park reduced from €25 to €14. Seems quite sturdy and can be mounted on the wall or floor.. there was five or six still left this evening..

CramCycle

I picked the floor to ceiling stand up this evening for 15euro, holds two bikes, ideal for shed or apartment living.

magicbastarder

there was at least one left in aldi in finglas an hour ago.
no sign of the socks though, but a couple of turbo trainers and some cycling leggings (XL for men, M for women).

Harrybelafonte

Harrybelafonte wrote: »

I could be wrong, but Aldi Süd which we have here are in the States as Aldi and Aldi Nord, the other Aldi brother, owns Trader Joe’s (but it runs independently).

Also, battery life in Aldi front lights not great. Three to four hours at best. Mightn’t be an issue for many but wanted to highlight. Strong light though.

I find the back light very very good, but the front one awful battery wise. I can get six hours on flashing, but only if I take it off charge right before using it. If I charge it up the day before the battery is half dead by the morning.

Lidl will have a few bits on Monday 2nd. Stand, pump, lights and some pannier bags.

AndrewJRenko

Deleted User wrote: »

Lidl will have a few bits on Monday 2nd. Stand, pump, lights and some pannier bags.

Nothing on the website yet.

AndrewJRenko

AndrewJRenko wrote: »

Nothing on the website yet.

Sorry I should have mentioned it wasn't on the site yet, I saw the stuff in the booklet from in store.

magicbastarder

saw the booklet last night, not a huge range of stuff; the sort of stuff most people would have already bought if needed.

AndrewJRenko

They have a helmet for €12, and a 'Pro Helmet' which is 'ultra lightweight' and has a magnetic closure for €25.

Utter Consternation

AndrewJRenko wrote: »

They have a helmet for €12, and a 'Pro Helmet' which is 'ultra lightweight' and has a magnetic closure for €25.

I have one with magnetic latch on it already. Extremely handy, particularly if you have heavy gloves on.

Euro Fred

I'll need new lights for next winter, have these come up before and does anyone have feedback on them?

https://www.lidl.ie/en/p/cycling-offers/rechargable-led-bike-light-set/p37107

Thargor

Any pics of the pro helmet from previous or is it a new product?

Effects

I have one of the repair stands. Great value for money.

I'll probably pick up the track pump, as the pressure needle's stopped working on my current one.

magicbastarder

Thargor wrote: »

Any pics of the pro helmet from previous or is it a new product?

up online now:

https://www.lidl.ie/en/c/cycling-offers/c1080/w2

AndrewJRenko

Utter Consternation wrote: »

I have one with magnetic latch on it already. Extremely handy, particularly if you have heavy gloves on.

Good point, tks.

Euro Fred wrote: »

I'll need new lights for next winter, have these come up before and does anyone have feedback on them?

https://www.lidl.ie/en/p/cycling-offers/rechargable-led-bike-light-set/p37107

A bit pricier than their usual offerings iirc. The "break (sic) light function for extra safety" is an interesting idea.

Wishbone Ash

Utter Consternation wrote: »

I have one with magnetic latch on it already. Extremely handy, particularly if you have heavy gloves on.

Just curious but I can't think of any scenario where I'd be putting on a helmet while wearing heavy gloves. Surely gloves would the the last thing to go on and first to come off?

crosstownk

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

Just curious but I can't think of any scenario where I'd be putting on a helmet while wearing heavy gloves. Surely gloves would the the last thing to go on and first to come off?

Itchy head, maybe??

Danville

Effects wrote: »

I have one of the repair stands. Great value for money.

I'll probably pick up the track pump, as the pressure needle's stopped working on my current one.

Can this be used with a carbon frame bike?

Deano12345

Danville wrote: »

Can this be used with a carbon frame bike?

Yep, I use mine with a carbon bike all the time, although I normally clamp it by the Seatpost instead of the the frame, but that’s carbon too!