Aldi-LIDL Specials - Megathread!

irishrover99 · 22-09-2017 12:58pm #1

http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/aldi-cheap-cycling-gear-43912/

Some interesting stuff this time. Lights/camera combo, Turbo's and merino clothing.
Hopefully all good quality.

Weepsie · 22-09-2017 1:03pm

Wow, I hope cycliq is on to them as they've just basically ripped of the Fly6

All this is for the UK too though?

dastardly00 · 22-09-2017 1:07pm

Weepsie wrote: »

All this is for the UK too though?

Available in Ireland on the 28th

lizzylad84 · 22-09-2017 1:10pm

Nothingness their website yet ðŸ™„

dahat · 22-09-2017 1:14pm

Still no workstand.

Borderfox · 22-09-2017 1:20pm

Workstand in Halfords for €48

magicbastarder · 22-09-2017 1:35pm

Weepsie wrote: »

Wow, I hope cycliq is on to them as they've just basically ripped of the Fly6

maybe cycliq sold them the units?

Macy0161 · 22-09-2017 2:31pm

irishrover99 wrote: »

Some interesting stuff this time. Lights/camera combo, Turbo's and merino clothing.
Hopefully all good quality.

Think it's only the lights and light camera that are new this year?

Merino on my list for the winter - anyone got the aldi merino base layers other years that can recommend (or otherwise)?

AndrewJRenko · 24-09-2017 2:15pm

https://www.aldi.ie/c/specialbuys/dates/2017-09-28?sort=popular&q=%3Apopular%3AtransactionalStatus%3Atransactional%3AtransactionalStatus%3Anontransactional%3AEvent%3ACycling&page=0

cython · 24-09-2017 3:17pm

FFS, I hate to be one of those people moaning about prices across the border/currency conversions, but 39.99 GBP vs 59.99 euro is madness for the camera/light. I'd have been happy enough to see it for 49.99 euro, and that would still be generous to Aldi, IMHO.

tomasrojo · 24-09-2017 3:32pm

Weepsie wrote: »

Wow, I hope cycliq is on to them as they've just basically ripped of the Fly6

One of their front light/rear light designs is basically the Moon Crescent. Again, maybe Moon do a generic model for rebranding by discount retailers.

Cee-Jay-Cee · 24-09-2017 3:47pm

The front light is very similar in design to the Leyzene 450XL/350XL!

Plan on getting merino LS top and LS jersey and possibly neck warmer too.

[Deleted User] · 24-09-2017 4:01pm

cython wrote: »

FFS, I hate to be one of those people moaning about prices across the border/currency conversions, but 39.99 GBP vs 59.99 euro is madness for the camera/light. I'd have been happy enough to see it for 49.99 euro, and that would still be generous to Aldi, IMHO.

the turbo trainer is proportionally a bigger rip-off at €79.99 vs £49.99 (1.6 times)

The exchange rate is £1 to €1.13 ffs

I love Sean nos · 24-09-2017 8:55pm

These look reasonable.

tacklemore · 24-09-2017 11:43pm

Hi all. Any informed opinions on these lights? Anyone got them before or something similar?

https://www.aldi.ie/bikemate-front-%26-rear-led-bike-light/p/079057169938700

Thanks!

tomasrojo · 25-09-2017 12:16am

tacklemore wrote: »

Hi all. Any informed opinions on these lights? Anyone got them before or something similar?

https://www.aldi.ie/bikemate-front-%26-rear-led-bike-light/p/079057169938700

Thanks!

The rear light is one I referred to above as a copy of the Moon Crescent. I use white Moon Crescents as wrist lights. They're really good considering the size and weight, although on steady at lowest power, the way I use them, they're only good for a bit over two hours before they need recharging.

If the Aldi knock-off is anywhere near as good, it's probably an adequate rear light for urban commutes.

Macy0161 · 25-09-2017 8:20am

cython wrote: »

FFS, I hate to be one of those people moaning about prices across the border/currency conversions, but 39.99 GBP vs 59.99 euro is madness for the camera/light. I'd have been happy enough to see it for 49.99 euro, and that would still be generous to Aldi, IMHO.

Really pee'd off with that Irish tax. Tried to order it to parcel motel from their .co.uk site, but getting tripped up trying to pay with an Irish card as it's insisting on a UK post code.

The clothing I want is all ball park acceptable on the conversion, seems to be only the camera (and turbo) that they're taking the píss.

cython · 25-09-2017 8:53am

Macy0161 wrote: »

Really pee'd off with that Irish tax. Tried to order it to parcel motel from their .co.uk site, but getting tripped up trying to pay with an Irish card as it's insisting on a UK post code.

The clothing I want is all ball park acceptable on the conversion, seems to be only the camera (and turbo) that they're taking the píss.

You could try Revolut, and set Parcel Motel as the billing address on the card?

Macy0161 · 25-09-2017 9:06am

cython wrote: »

You could try Revolut, and set Parcel Motel as the billing address on the card?

tbh It's peeing me off even feeling the need to feel the need to have to look for a bike camera when I've other bike related stuff I'd rather spend it on. Even with the Irish Tax, still a lot cheaper than a fly6, so might think on it until Thursday!

mr spuckler · 25-09-2017 10:20am

Weepsie wrote: »

Wow, I hope cycliq is on to them as they've just basically ripped of the Fly6

my exact first thought when i saw it!

Annie get your Run · 25-09-2017 10:24am

mr spuckler wrote: »

my exact first thought when i saw it!

Do you guys think it's a good buy then? Will it automatically record over old stuff? (can't remember the term for that). I don't need the light but would buy for the camera alone at that price. Spec says:

Megapixels: 1
Memory Card Slot: Yes
Power Source: Battery
Product Type: Cycling Accessories
Rechargeable: Yes
Resolution: 1920 x 1080p 30fps
Video Mode: AVI
Voltage: Battery: 3.7v
Sensor viewing angle 100°
USB 2.0 and Micro SD ports
Includes 8GB Micro SD card, and can support up to 32GB class 10 Micro SD Cards
Battery capacity 2600mAh
ISO range 100-800
25 Frame rate
Records rear view
Micro SD slot
Micro USB port
Records in 1920 x 1080p 30fps video resolution
Up to 6 hours of video recording battery life

Other than the 6 hours recording I haven't a clue whether the rest of it is good or bad...

Macy0161 · 25-09-2017 10:30am

Annie get your Run wrote: »

Other than the 6 hours recording I haven't a clue whether the rest of it is good or bad...

I compared spec - it's matches the fly6. I assume it's actually been licenced/ rebadged from cycliq tbh. Stuff like the loop recording though I couldn't find about the aldi one.

mr spuckler · 25-09-2017 10:44am

Macy0161 wrote: »

I compared spec - it's matches the fly6. I assume it's actually been licenced/ rebadged from cycliq tbh. Stuff like the loop recording though I couldn't find about the aldi one.

i suspect if it doesn't mention it then it doesn't do it? also, the battery life sounds short, i get well in excess of 6 hours from my fly6.

SteM · 25-09-2017 10:55am

mr spuckler wrote: »

i suspect if it doesn't mention it then it doesn't do it? also, the battery life sounds short, i get well in excess of 6 hours from my fly6.

Can't believe it wouldn't do loop recording. Not much use otherwise, who would remember to clean down the memory card after every cycle? I have the original Fly 6 from Kickstarter and it would struggle to do 5 hours with full lighting to be honest. If I turn the lighting to it's lowest setting it would probably do 5 hours.

Macy0161 · 25-09-2017 10:58am

mr spuckler wrote: »

i suspect if it doesn't mention it then it doesn't do it? also, the battery life sounds short, i get well in excess of 6 hours from my fly6.

Fly6 only claims 6 hours as per the cycliq website.

mr spuckler · 25-09-2017 11:14am

Macy0161 wrote: »

Fly6 only claims 6 hours as per the cycliq website.

fair enough, i do 1 1/2 hours commute per day and don't have to recharge it mid-week. i do have it on lowest light setting but i assume that's what their stated battery life is based on too.

mr spuckler · 25-09-2017 11:16am

SteM wrote: »

Can't believe it wouldn't do loop recording.

why not though?
i can't believe that cycliq would permit the sale of their re-branded unit for nearly half the price! so to me that implies that there has to be a functionality / quality gap between this and the fly6 (if indeed it is made by cycliq).

CramCycle · 25-09-2017 11:28am

Better resolution than the Fly6 (1080p vs 720p), definitely picking one up. I suspect Cycliq will be pouncing on this with a solicitors letter though. The idea is not novel but the design is a clear rip off.

The lights are also a clear rip of the Lezyne lights.

SteM · 25-09-2017 11:29am

mr spuckler wrote: »

why not though?
i can't believe that cycliq would permit the sale of their re-branded unit for nearly half the price! so to me that implies that there has to be a functionality / quality gap between this and the fly6 (if indeed it is made by cycliq).

If it is a rip-off they even copied the light that goes around the camera, just made it square instead of circular. If they're copying to that level why wouldn't they include functionality that a £50 dashcam has? The light quality and camera would be where they make savings, not functionality like loop recording.

Kaisr Sose · 25-09-2017 9:01pm

Looking at the photo in the brochure its strapped/fixed to the seatpost by Velcro rather than rubber bands. Otherwise, it looks like a fly6. If it has 3 distinct differences, it's generally not a direct copy. So method of fixing, 1080p and no loop recording (it that's the case ) is three differences.

rodneyTrotter. · 25-09-2017 9:20pm

I've the latest generation fly6 . It has a Velcro fastener . Really pissed off I paid 140€ for it 2 months ago now , with this Aldi one coming out so cheap
I'd Snap it up at that price and Aldi are fantastic for returns . Think it's usually 3 years guarantee

The fly 6 isn't fantastic for number plate identification. The fly 12 the front cam is much better though.

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