Aldi-LIDL Specials - Megathread!

cletus · 21-09-2023 08:42AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121137091#Comment_121137091

This comes up fairly regularly. It's fairly evenly divided between people who use dry lube all year round, and just apply it more regularly in winter, and those who switch between the two. Personally I've been using dry lube only for a number of years, because I found that the wet lube was particularly difficult to clean.

Having said that, I just bought a bottle of Fenwicks All Conditions lube, as I've seen it being recommended by a few different sources

Seth Brundle · 21-09-2023 09:06AM

I've used the wet and dry lubes. I kinda gave up on the dry lube after a recent event around Wicklow where the rain seemed to wash it away and I spent several Kms listening to the noise before the event mechanic was able to provide me with lube (this sentence sounded better in my head!). However, as per @cletus's post above, it is diffictult to keep the casette and chain clean when using wet lube (which is why I originally went over to dry lube).

magicbastarder · 21-09-2023 09:14AM

as i've probably mentioned a few times, i use wet lube as a 'base' lube after stripping a chain dry or a deep clean. i would never apply it more than about once every 4 or 8 weeks; let it get deep into the links but top up with dry lube only then.

fiacha · 21-09-2023 09:37AM

FYi - The description of the bike light set online is incorrect. The set in store is not Rechargeable and has no brightness controls.

loyatemu · 21-09-2023 09:41AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121137394#Comment_121137394

that might explain why they're so cheap (though the previous high power rechargeable set were being sold off on clearance for that price quite recently as discussed further up this thread)

fiacha · 21-09-2023 09:49AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121137415#Comment_121137415

Yeah, I thought it was too good to be true !.

I picked up a pair of the basic cycling socks and they appear to be decent quality.

traco · 21-09-2023 10:54AM

I picked up a few bits including some wet lube 😁

Also grabbed the gloves but the XL is fairly snug on my maulers. They will do as fall back but guess I need to venture elsewhere now for the commute. Wonder have Lidl anything planned in the coming weeks.

loyatemu · 22-09-2023 10:47AM

picked up the last multitool in Greystones and a base layer (not the merino one, but it seems pretty warm nonetheless).

there didn't seem to be any of the Tru Tension cleaning/lube stuff on the shelf.

JMcL · 22-09-2023 12:10PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121112825#Comment_121112825

I picked up a couple in size L last night, and on me they're a relaxed fit, so I could have probably gone M (for the psychological benefits it nothing else 😁). For reference, I'd go for XL in Galibier tops. For what it's worth to all the Galibier fans out there (there might be a few of ye!), I'd say the chest measurements on the back of the pack correspond quite well with the Galibier measurements on their site (not the sizes though) if you're wondering.

Only tried it very briefly for size, but it feels nice - I wouldn't have had it on long enough to determine it was scratchy as @cletus mentioned

cletus · 22-09-2023 12:52PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121142798#Comment_121142798

I picked up a large too. I also could have probably sized down, and I'm also an XL in Galibier tops.

I won't change it, though, as the sleeve length is good on me (I have stupid long gorilla arms).

Macy0161 · 22-09-2023 04:22PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121142445#Comment_121142445

Was only running in for the tea, but the lubes and cleaners were by the till in Rathnew. Or at least some of them (picked up a brush!).

T-Maxx · 22-09-2023 05:30PM

Whatever about the style, cut/fit, quality of the fabric, stitching, zip, etc - the colours of the jetseys are terrible. It's like they've intentionally tried to make the ugliest jerseys ever.

cletus · 22-09-2023 05:52PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121144313#Comment_121144313

In general, I agree. I have one jersey, however, that I use regularly for Spring/Autumn spins from Aldi (Lidl?)

It's plain blue, long sleeve, merino wool, except for a wind blocking panel on the chest. It's a ¾ zip too.

cletus · 22-09-2023 05:57PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121144071#Comment_121144071

When you say a brush, do you mean a cleaning/detailing brush?

Macy0161 · 22-09-2023 08:22PM

Chain cleaning brush - brush at one end, u shaped brush the other.

keane2097 · 23-09-2023 12:30PM

My old man who is only a recent convert to cycling did the Ring of Kerry with me last year, it was a very wet day. I don't think I will ever forget his look of utter mortification when I stopped at the mechanic in Kenmare and said to him "d'you've any lube man?".

cletus · 25-09-2023 02:53PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121112442#Comment_121112442

Despite making the absolutely ridiculous decision to wear a base layer this morning (it was windy, but I thought it would be colder), I'm very happy with this new merino base layer from Aldi.

Not itchy at all.

Zenson · 27-09-2023 05:51PM

I bought the Tru Tension Brake Cleaner in Aldi. I have both Rim and Disc brakes on bikes This ok to use on the Disc rotors?

cletus · 27-09-2023 06:23PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121165738#Comment_121165738

I'd say you'll be fine. Depending on the price of the Aldi stuff, often car brake cleaner can be cheaper per volume

Zenson · 28-09-2023 08:54AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121165906#Comment_121165906

Thanks Cletus

phelixoflaherty · 28-09-2023 09:04AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121165906#Comment_121165906

Car brake cleaner is a great degreaser and also good for clean oil off a driveway

Paddigol · 28-09-2023 02:16PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121008055#Comment_121008055

Just an update on this. I've been using my Lezyne front light the past couple of weeks on the commute home (50km) of which nearly half is on unlit country roads. If anything, the Aldi version I got a few years ago has a better batter life. Pretty disappointed with the Lezyne tbh... a two hour cycle, with the light on lowest continuous beam for 1 hour and I only got about 30 mins on full beam when I really needed it before it went back to to lowest setting in battery saver mode. I'll try one of the new Aldi ones I bought last month for comparison, but presumably they're the same model.

T-Maxx · 28-09-2023 02:52PM

I've been using the rear Aldi light for the last few weeks and get >1 spin but <2 spins - that's somewhere between 1.5h and 3h - at the brightest flashing mode. The Lezyne is definitely better- the rear light that is to say - although there may well have been a few different combo's.

Paddigol · 28-09-2023 03:27PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121169381#Comment_121169381

Yeah, agree. The Lezyne rear light I got with my set (its the version that attaches via magnet, so easy to remove to charge without having to take the who attachment section off the bike) is actually a great piece of kit. No issues with battery life on that.