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Aldi-LIDL Specials - Megathread!

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    #182
    Cee-Jay-Cee
    Registered Users Posts: 12,235 ✭✭✭✭Cee-Jay-Cee


    I bought one of the merino base layers yesterday, I tried it on when I got home but haven't worn it yet. It seems fairly similar to others I have but only time will tell. I have a merino base layer I bought in TkMaxx about 3 years ago, its been wore countless times and is still in near new condition and hasn't lost its shape. I cant remember the brand (Eco something - they're an Australian company/brand) If the aldi top lasts as long it'll be money well spent.


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    #183
    HeidiHeidi
    Registered Users Posts: 28,834 ✭✭✭✭HeidiHeidi


    I have an extensive collection of merino base layers which I use for sailing.

    Aldi one is fine - lighter than some of the (purposely bought) heavyweight Icebreaker stuff, but as far as I can see no worse in quality. It's bargain stuff as far as I'm concerned, I'm only sorry I missed them this time round as I'd have stocked up!


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    #184
    Weepsie
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 19,883 Mod ✭✭✭✭Weepsie


    <Mod Voice> #I think the Aldi Merino Talk can go in the Aldi specials thread.

    Normal. I like the aldi merino I bought in the past. I don't mind it's sizing as it's comfortable, and does it's job quite well. Don't go throwing a non breathable jacket on top though, as it half defeats its purpose.


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    #185
    paul-2008
    Registered Users Posts: 330 ✭✭paul-2008


    Does anybody find the merino baselayers quite itchy? does this go away once washed or should i just bring them back? didnt like the feeling of them at all


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    #186
    paul-2008
    Registered Users Posts: 330 ✭✭paul-2008


    Does anybody find the merino baselayers quite itchy? does this go away once washed or should i just bring them back? didnt like the feeling of them at all


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    #187
    cuculainn
    Registered Users Posts: 801 ✭✭✭cuculainn


    Yeah find all the marino stuff from Aldi really itchy....have one or two high end Marino stuff and its not itchy at all. In fact you would not know it's wool.


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    #188
    Kaisr Sose
    Registered Users Posts: 3,143 ✭✭✭Kaisr Sose


    brownian wrote: »
    Some are better than others. Some lose their shape very quickly (Galibier, with apologies to the Galibier lovers on here); others hold their shape really well (Icebreaker, Isobaa, Rivelo). Full retail on merino is often crazy prices...sportpursuit generally has a fair stock of it.

    Second that on galibier. Mine is gone an even more unusual shape than it was originally!


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    #189
    jamesd
    Registered Users Posts: 3,419 ✭✭✭jamesd


    Kaisr Sose wrote: »
    Second that on galibier. Mine is gone an even more unusual shape than it was originally!

    Mines the same from Galibier, loose and baggy so I don't even use it.


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    #190
    rodneyTrotter.
    Registered Users Posts: 315 ✭✭rodneyTrotter.


    SO is it confirmed the camera works on loop recording ?


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    #191
    SnailsPace
    Registered Users Posts: 154 ✭✭SnailsPace


    Re: Aldi camera light

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

    Appreciate if anyone spots one


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    #192
    sullivlo
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 9,994 Mod ✭✭✭✭sullivlo


    SnailsPace wrote: »
    Re: Aldi camera light

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

    Appreciate if anyone spots one

    The one in santry had one earlier


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    #193
    smacl
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 15,719 Mod ✭✭✭✭smacl


    Youngest has been eyeing up my turbo for awhile now, so OH picked up one of the cheap Aldi ones for her with a view of moving our regular Rick & Morty, Game of Thrones etc... sessions from the couch to the bikes over the Winter. Could be great, could be a cheap turbo in the ads section in a few months, time will tell....


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    #194
    NBar
    Registered Users Posts: 591 ✭✭✭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


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    #195
    NBar
    Registered Users Posts: 591 ✭✭✭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


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    #196
    nice_guy80
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,723 ✭✭✭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


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    #197
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 3,621 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


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

    Hot damn it's a good light.


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    #198
    Takca
    Registered Users Posts: 246 ✭✭Takca


    Does anybody know if the shoe covers are any good?


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    #199
    CapnHex
    Registered Users Posts: 104 ✭✭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.


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    #200
    Kaisr Sose
    Registered Users Posts: 3,143 ✭✭✭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!!


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    #201
    Gerry
    Registered Users Posts: 4,427 ✭✭✭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 :)


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    #202
    Kaisr Sose
    Registered Users Posts: 3,143 ✭✭✭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!


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    #203
    Takca
    Registered Users Posts: 246 ✭✭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.


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    #204
    Annie get your Run
    Registered Users Posts: 2,831 ✭✭✭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.


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    #205
    rodneyTrotter.
    Registered Users Posts: 315 ✭✭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 .


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    #206
    AmberGold
    Registered Users Posts: 1,284 ✭✭✭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/


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    #207
    Weepsie
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 19,883 Mod ✭✭✭✭Weepsie


    AmberGold wrote: »
    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/

    Are they taking a case?


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    #208
    AmberGold
    Registered Users Posts: 1,284 ✭✭✭AmberGold


    Weepsie wrote: »
    Are they taking a case?

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


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    #209
    NBar
    Registered Users Posts: 591 ✭✭✭NBar


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


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    #210
    AndrewJRenko
    Registered Users Posts: 28,448 ✭✭✭✭AndrewJRenko


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


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    #211
    AndrewJRenko
    Registered Users Posts: 28,448 ✭✭✭✭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.


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