Aldi-LIDL Specials - Megathread!

NBar

SnailsPace wrote: »

Re: Aldi camera light

Late to the party but called to 3 Aldis today but sold out.

Appreciate if anyone spots one

Seen one on display in Coolock today

NBar

rodneyTrotter. wrote: »

SO is it confirmed the camera works on loop recording ?

http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/psa-aldi-thursday/page/3

Looks like it does from this above

nice_guy80

SnailsPace wrote: »

Re: Aldi camera light

Late to the party but called to 3 Aldis today but sold out.

Appreciate if anyone spots one

twenty of them in mullingar this evening, at least

Got the rear led light to replace my crappy aliexpress one.

Hot damn it's a good light.

Takca

Does anybody know if the shoe covers are any good?

CapnHex

I bought the shoe covers last year. They didn't last very long for me. Maybe I abused them too much by walking from bike shed to office in them.

Kaisr Sose

Takca wrote: »

Does anybody know if the shoe covers are any good?

I found them to be great. Got a bit chaffed from pedal "wear" near the cleat opening. Otherwise still in great nick.

Edit : damn predicting iPhone text!!

Gerry

Kaisr Sose wrote: »

I found them to be great. Got a bit chaffed from pedal warmers near the cleat opening. Otherwise still in great nick.

Pedal warmers.. sorry, I'm missing something f here

Kaisr Sose

Gerry wrote: »

Pedal warmers.. sorry, I'm missing something f here

Well I did say I found them to be great...

Clarified the errant phrase above but you got me!

Takca

CapnHex wrote: »

I bought the shoe covers last year. They didn't last very long for me. Maybe I abused them too much by walking from bike shed to office in them.

Kaisr Sose wrote: »

I found them to be great. Got a bit chaffed from pedal "wear" near the cleat opening. Otherwise still in great nick.

thanks, I think I'll chance them, I havn't had shoe covers before so I figure I'll get something relatively cheap while I figure out if I'll make use of them.

Annie get your Run

Just did a quick spin to test the camera. I'm happy with it, was able to read the reg plates on close passes and it seems to break the recordings down into 5 min segments which is handy.

rodneyTrotter.

Annie get your Run wrote: »

Just did a quick spin to test the camera. I'm happy with it, was able to read the reg plates on close passes and it seems to break the recordings down into 5 min segments which is handy.

A lot of nervous taxi drivers in Dublin today with all these cameras going around .
That was a great bargain and worth its weight in gold if ever needed but hopefully not .

AmberGold

I can see why the manufacturers of the Fly6 are taking a case, the Aldi one is more or less identical down to the shape of the buttons which seems odd. Is the outsourced manufacturer on a solo run?

You really need to view it on the Cycliq site to see the resemblance, and the saving!

https://cycliq.com/products/fly6/

AmberGold

Weepsie wrote: »

Are they taking a case?

I’ve seen various commentary, not least from Cycliq to say they are looking into it.

NBar

https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/aldi-rear-camera.224217/page-4

AndrewJRenko

One camera/light in the display case at Nutgrove if anyone is looking - I resisted temptation.

AndrewJRenko

I was pleased to find that the base layer came in XL, though the spec just mentioned L

https://www.aldi.ie/men%27s-seamless-base-layer-top/p/071274067806301

But after trying it on, it is definitely tighter than previous XL yokes I've got in Lidl or Aldi. It left me with a not-so-fetching muffin top belly sticking out, so they're going back.

cornet

Are the “High Performance” Lights any good? https://www.aldi.ie/high-performance-bike-lights-rear/p/080231184023401

https://www.aldi.ie/high-performance-bike-light-front/p/080231180823900

rodneyTrotter.

https://www.aldi.ie/men%27s-red-winter-cycling-jacket/p/070712102354701

Anyone see this ? Wondering if it’s breathable? Had an Aldi jacket in the past that wasn’t and was horrible to wear . This one looks nice but didnt see in Aldi when I went in

Thargor

I know they dont compare to serious lights but I bought the €5 front and back clip on lights for my junk bike because its so dark in the mornings these days and Im delighted with it, super bright and visible and you just tap the glass to turn it on and off, the best cheap light I ever used.

plodder

cornet wrote: »

Are the “High Performance” Lights any good? https://www.aldi.ie/high-performance-bike-lights-rear/p/080231184023401

https://www.aldi.ie/high-performance-bike-light-front/p/080231180823900

Haven't used them on the bike yet, but they are seriously bright. The only question for me is how long they last on a charge. That remains to be seen.

nice_guy80

Thargor wrote: »

I know they dont compare to serious lights but I bought the €5 front and back clip on lights for my junk bike because its so dark in the mornings these days and Im delighted with it, super bright and visible and you just tap the glass to turn it on and off, the best cheap light I ever used.

what sort of battery do they take?

detones

After cancelling online order from uk I managed to get a rear light/camera in Aldi Coolock. They still had one on display and could still have some in the back. I had to ask for mine.

Thargor

nice_guy80 wrote: »

what sort of battery do they take?

2 of the large button cells each so not ideal but my commute is only a 15 minute cycle so fine for me, 4 batteries included in the pack.

cyfac

Wore the long sleeve marino base layer under a sleveless gillet this morning i was like toast 😀

Alanbt

A couple of the camera lights left in the Sallynoggin store

dahat

The light set for €17.99, i used the rear light on flashing and it last near 5hrs, still life left in it when I got home.

I.just hope it lasts 1 winter at least.

Effects

Had a look in Aldi Parnell St. this afternoon but they had no lights left.

PaulieC

Anyone used the camera yet ? The velcro strap for fixing it to the seat post is as useful as a chocolate teapot. Camera just keeps twisting on the post so it's not pointing directly backwards. I think a rubber elastic strap is in order.

Annie get your Run

PaulieC wrote: »

Anyone used the camera yet ? The velcro strap for fixing it to the seat post is as useful as a chocolate teapot. Camera just keeps twisting on the post so it's not pointing directly backwards. I think a rubber elastic strap is in order.

I used both Velcro straps together and it seems to stay put okay but I don't have a lot of confidence in it either. I too will be looking for an alternative - the Velcro will be rubbish in the rain!