Aldi-LIDL Specials - Megathread!

Utter Consternation

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?

I'll dress myself whatever way i feel like it.

Bloody style nazis.

:P

Somedaythefire

Deano12345 wrote: »

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!

Does it fold down small? Was interested in it, but really don't have the space at the moment.

a148pro

Deano12345 wrote: »

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!

And it actually works as a bike stand? I bought a cheap one a few years ago and it will only hold my light road bike, nothing else, and is wobbley at that

Would hate to buy another piece of proverbial

Utter Consternation

a148pro wrote: »

And it actually works as a bike stand? I bought a cheap one a few years ago and it will only hold my light road bike, nothing else, and is wobbley at that

Would hate to buy another piece of proverbial

I bought one in Lidl last year. It's very sturdy. There's nothing wobbly about it. I use it on the lawn when i'm cleaning the bike or making adjustments and it is very steady.

CramCycle

I got one last year from either Aldi or Lidl, they both look the same. Pretty sturdy, hold both heavy and light bikes and folds away really neatly. Actually have it with the legs only partially open in the shed as a bike holder the rest of the time.

Deano12345

Somedaythefire wrote: »

Does it fold down small? Was interested in it, but really don't have the space at the moment.

Reasonably small, folds up like a tripod so it’s easy to store at least. Folds down to about the size of a guitar I’d say!

Deano12345

a148pro wrote: »

And it actually works as a bike stand? I bought a cheap one a few years ago and it will only hold my light road bike, nothing else, and is wobbley at that

Would hate to buy another piece of proverbial

Can’t say I’ve ever had anything super heavy on it but in my experience it’s been solid as a rock. Definitely worth the asking price anyway!

cletus

a148pro wrote: »

And it actually works as a bike stand? I bought a cheap one a few years ago and it will only hold my light road bike, nothing else, and is wobbley at that

Would hate to buy another piece of proverbial

My gravel bike is about 12kg, holds it no problems

a148pro

Either a pretty comprehensive endorsement or you are a crack team of lidl flash marketeers

rcklap

A long time ago I actually did used to work in marketing at Lidl so can say that they have absolutely no clue about what to sell and when, it is pushed down centrally in the bazillions from Germany.

I can also say that the bike stands are class for the cash.

CantGetNoSleep

Don't work for Lidl, bike stand is great. Have heard many people say the same - was once in a random work meeting in a UK newspaper and somehow ended up having the same conversation with the editor.

The track pumps are great too, I have two of them for over three years and going strong with weekly use

Utter Consternation

CantGetNoSleep wrote: »

Don't work for Lidl, bike stand is great. Have heard many people say the same - was once in a random work meeting in a UK newspaper and somehow ended up having the same conversation with the editor.

The track pumps are great too, I have two of them for over three years and going strong with weekly use

The track pumps are good? I need a new one. I have one that has been doing my head in for years. It's totally kack.

magicbastarder

it really sucks, yeah?

cdaly_

AndrewJRenko wrote: »

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.

My dynamo rear light has a brake light function (senses dynamo frequency change). Looks like a brake light to a following motorist who will (presumably) react to it sensibly.

The front light looks pretty ok with 60 lux being a decently bright light and the reflector looks very like the German standard proper shine-the-light-on-the-road type of thing. My caveat with rechargeable lights are:

1. How will the charging port stand up to the wet? Will it corrode and stop charging?
2. When the battery dies on the road you can't just change it for a spare.
3. When the battery loses capacity it won't last for a commute

smacl

cdaly_ wrote: »

[*]When the battery dies on the road you can't just change it for a spare.

The ones I've used, cheaper ALDI and also B&M, use rechargeable AA format batteries and run fine on non-rechargeables at a pinch. I keep meaning to get a decent dynamo setup myself but just haven't got around to it.

gman2k

Utter Consternation wrote:

The track pumps are good? I need a new one. I have one that has been doing my head in for years. It's totally kack.

I had one before, and whilst you can pump tyres with it, the pressure gauge was useless, fit for the bin.
I bought a Top Peak Joe Blow and have never looked back.

tuxy

I agree with this.
Buy a track pump with a good review, it will last for years.

Deano12345

a148pro wrote: »

Either a pretty comprehensive endorsement or you are a crack team of lidl flash marketeers

I wish I got paid for my endorsement of random things you can buy from Lidl/Aldi. I’d be loaded!

CramCycle

Deano12345 wrote: »

I wish I got paid for my endorsement of random things you can buy from Lidl/Aldi. I’d be loaded!

It is typically pretty good stuff. There are exceptions but it is rare and I have yet to find anything that the price was unjustly high compared to their equivalents from branded stuff.

Deano12345

CramCycle wrote: »

It is typically pretty good stuff. There are exceptions but it is rare and I have yet to find anything that the price was unjustly high compared to their equivalents from branded stuff.

That’s true, the T-handle Allen and Torx set is a winner too when they’re on sale.

skeleton_boy

Can anyone advise about Aldi's panniers? How do they hold up in the rain?

magicbastarder

the bags? i bought a set and replaced them a few weeks later. the waterproof cover tucked in underneath was not quite big enough to fit over the bag even though i hadn't filled it.

SCOL

Are they selling a tool kit ? I need the tool that pulls out the shaft that holds the pedals.

gman2k

skeleton_boy wrote:

Can anyone advise about Aldi's panniers? How do they hold up in the rain?

Again, not worth wasting your money on.
Go online and get Rockbros panniers, they are nearly as good as Ortlieb for not much more that the supermarket dirt.

SCOL wrote:

Are they selling a tool kit ? I need the tool that pulls out the shaft that holds the pedals.

I don't think there is a crankpuller in the toolkits.

Ikozma

What are the trip computers like

NamelessPhil

If you mean the 6.99 ones, they are grand for the money. I usually have one on my kid's bike. Its a great way of encouraging them to go faster!

Mercian Pro

Finally got around to buying the much-praised Lidl bike stand this morning.

Tried it out and discovered:
There was water sloshing around inside my wheel rims following last week's spin though the Portmarnock lakeway
Front brake blocks needed replacing
My rear derailleur needed adjustment to get onto the 32 sprocket
The back tyre had very little thread left
The headset bearings will probably need replacement soon

Sorted everything except the bearings so hopefully no problems tomorrow.

Effects

cdaly_ wrote: »

When the battery dies on the road you can't just change it for a spare.

Does anyone carry spare batteries for their lights?
(I know with standard sizes you can go to a shop)

Thargor

magicbastarder wrote: »

up online now:

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

Tried it out today, same mushroom head design with that horrible wheel based tightening system Lidl always used that inflates the size, maybe I just have a giant head, I cant find a helmet that doesnt make me look like a complete twat.

CramCycle

Thargor wrote: »

Tried it out today, same mushroom head design with that horrible wheel based tightening system Lidl always used that inflates the size, maybe I just have a giant head, I cant find a helmet that doesnt make me look like a complete twat.

I have the same issue with helmets, KASK is the only one where I only look like a partial twat rather than a full one. Pay a pretty penny to only look like a partial twat though