Aldi-LIDL Specials - Megathread!

Annie get your Run · 09-10-2017 08:54PM

jimmycrackcorm wrote: »

I haven't checked the video quality and I'm hoping that it does loop recording but what does bother me is that it won't sit straight on my seat post no matter hwo much I tighten the strap.

I use the bigger wedge that came with it and both straps, doesn't budge for me, or maybe try both wedges together?

CramCycle · 09-10-2017 09:58PM

Bray Aldi has 5 of the cameras in stock

arybvtcw0eolkf · 09-10-2017 11:03PM

CramCycle wrote: »

Bray Aldi has 5 of the cameras in stock

Aldi in Coolock too (earlier today, in the locked glass cabinet).. Lots of arm & leg warmers, gloves and lights too.

Borderfox · 10-10-2017 06:11AM

Clonee has one camera in the cabinet and leg warmers and a couple of lights. The rear light was very disappointing considering its one of the newer cob led versions

plodder · 10-10-2017 06:33AM

The rear "high performance" light lasted about four hours on flashing mode which is a bit less than I'd hoped. I'd be surprised if you'd get an hour at the brightest setting.

magicbastarder · 10-10-2017 08:12AM

was that from the charge straight from the packet?

detones · 10-10-2017 08:33AM

jimmycrackcorm wrote: »

I got it at the weekend, I'm happy that the charge will last me a few days unlike my Aldi Camera glasses which have to be charged after only using it for 50 minutes (enough to cover my commute but a pain to have to charge twice daily).

I haven't checked the video quality and I'm hoping that it does loop recording but what does bother me is that it won't sit straight on my seat post no matter hwo much I tighten the strap.

I use the velcro strap and a spare plastic strap from Cateye lights, very solid, the straps provided are poor.

NBar · 10-10-2017 08:49AM

AndrewJRenko wrote: »

No news on this, I suppose?

No I've seen nothing back yet but if I do I'll post it up here

plodder · 10-10-2017 09:33AM

Rear light charge was first use, but I plugged them in to "topup" first.

jerseyman · 10-10-2017 02:37PM

Long time board follower so thought I'd sign up and contribute some feedback after benefitting from the ops post.

Got the two Merino tops, full zip Jersey, winter gloves & camera/light. Merino base is light with big hole for head. Still good fit for my regular med size. Merino zip is good fit med again & think works well being mixed with other materials. Don't get the zip coming almost to the end. Why not full zip or small bit at top. The full zip top isn't too warm which is nice for this Autumn weather, med is an athletic fit. Gloves I don't think it'll get cold enough but good to have.

The camera/light gives pretty good footage, can see plates & does loop recording. Velcro strap is too big and poor. Maybe if were leaving it on bike could get a good grip with rubber etc but not for on/off commuting. I tried using a hose clip with another bike light bracket but was too shakey. Working on another hack... Seems a lot of people have same prob with fly6

Cheers, all that kit 130

AmberGold · 10-10-2017 06:59PM

Tried the light camera light at the weekend, it works well and plates can be easily read. The strap is crap and I’m working on a fix also. Haven’t work per out if it loop records.
I’m also very impressed with the Merino top for its wicking properties, Merino is now the way forward. The fit is ok, bought a medium where I normally wear large.

magicbastarder · 18-10-2017 07:35PM

after me bellyaching about the garmin edge 25 being 'reduced' from €130 to €90 in pretty much all aldis within a few km of here (having been 'reduced' for maybe 18 months), i picked one up today for €45. probably been sitting in the display case that long.

also, finally opened the performance bike light i bought a week or two back; it comes with three clips; one for the helmet, one for the seatstays, and one for a handlebar or seat post. which is great, but the latter clip is actually too small for the poxy light to sit into.

darraghsherwin · 18-10-2017 10:01PM

Has anyone got a copy of the config file for the camera/light that they could PM onto me please?
Can't seem to locate it and the camera is about 8 hours ahead

Kaisr Sose · 18-10-2017 10:48PM

magicbastarder wrote: »

after me bellyaching about the garmin edge 25 being 'reduced' from €130 to €90 in pretty much all aldis within a few km of here (having been 'reduced' for maybe 18 months), i picked one up today for €45. probably been sitting in the display case that long.

That’s a great deal! Worth all the ache!

youtheman · 19-10-2017 08:07AM

magicbastarder wrote: »

after me bellyaching about the garmin edge 25 being 'reduced' from €130 to €90 in pretty much all aldis within a few km of here (having been 'reduced' for maybe 18 months), i picked one up today for €45. probably been sitting in the display case that long.

also, finally opened the performance bike light i bought a week or two back; it comes with three clips; one for the helmet, one for the seatstays, and one for a handlebar or seat post. which is great, but the latter clip is actually too small for the poxy light to sit into.

I experienced this problem when I got the light first. Put you will find that the light will fit, you just need to push it in quite hard (and be careful not to break the locking tab on the clip).

jerseyman · 19-10-2017 12:43PM

darraghsherwin wrote: »

Has anyone got a copy of the config file for the camera/light that they could PM onto me please?
Can't seem to locate it and the camera is about 8 hours ahead

You need to plug the camera into a PC with the USB cable and memory card in camera/light. The config file doesn't appear if put the memory card directly into a SD card slot. Well that's what I noticed

mathie · 19-10-2017 02:56PM

Any sign of a firmware update for the rear light/camera issue?

The 20 minute auto-off feature is great for FTP tests though.

loyatemu · 24-10-2017 10:15AM

anyone tried the leg warmers? Wore them on Sunday and my legs/socks were soaked by the end because of the (waterproof?) reflective layer at the bottom. The "windproof" panel in the merino jersey is similarly sweaty though might not be so bad in colder weather.

CramCycle · 24-10-2017 01:56PM

loyatemu wrote: »

anyone tried the leg warmers? Wore them on Sunday and my legs/socks were soaked by the end because of the (waterproof?) reflective layer at the bottom. The "windproof" panel in the merino jersey is similarly sweaty though might not be so bad in colder weather.

Panel left me a bit sweaty out front as well, it does the job but I imagine it will be a cool to cold weather item only , unlike my more expensive Merino gear. There seems to be some sort of plastic in it.

Going back to the camera, got a 32GB card finally, doesn't knock off anymore, filmed for an hour this morning without issue.

Annie get your Run · 24-10-2017 02:15PM

CramCycle wrote: »

Going back to the camera, got a 32GB card finally, doesn't knock off anymore, filmed for an hour this morning without issue.

So did I but mine is still turning off albeit a bit less - I didn't format the new card yet though so might try that

mathie · 24-10-2017 03:11PM

Is 32GB the biggest the camera can take?

CramCycle · 24-10-2017 03:19PM

mathie wrote: »

Is 32GB the biggest the camera can take?

It says it is but if it is like the Fly6, it can probably handle 64GB, but doesn't say it.

AndrewJRenko · 24-10-2017 03:45PM

CramCycle wrote: »

Going back to the camera, got a 32GB card finally, doesn't knock off anymore, filmed for an hour this morning without issue.

Funnily enough, mine filmed for about 40 minutes this morning on the original 8GB card without issue. Maybe it likes the cooler weather?

coL · 24-10-2017 08:17PM

I am finding that if I format the 8gb card that came with it fresh and then start the camera it will turn off twice but on the third attempt it will keep going until the battery wears out. When it keeps going it loop records.

loyatemu · 24-10-2017 10:28PM

there was one light/camera in the display case in Greystones this evening if anyone is still looking for one.

CramCycle · 24-10-2017 10:38PM

loyatemu wrote: »

there was one light/camera in the display case in Greystones this evening if anyone is still looking for one.

Still a couple in Bray, don't seem to be shifting the last 5

Macy0161 · 25-10-2017 12:31PM

I believe there's often a few that somehow go missing in the back, that also happen to be what friends have expressed interest in but never pony up for that come back out!

Still haven't set mine up, as haven't been out on the bike. This thread reminded me to order the 32gb card though. Did the firmware update every come through?

Macy0161 · 30-10-2017 03:37PM

4 left in the cabinet in Bray as of an hour ago.

Today was supposed to be spin number 1 with, but going to have to adjust the saddle bag to make it fit!

Actually didn't have any close passes on the spin, but a number giving us plenty of space, but over taking on bends, so witnessed a car-car head on near Miss instead!

NBar · 30-10-2017 06:12PM

looks like the firmware update is available, not sure if anyone has tried it yet:

http://www.quesh.co.uk/products/?product_id=461

Unknown Soldier · 30-10-2017 08:27PM

NBar wrote: »

looks like the firmware update is available, not sure if anyone has tried it yet:

http://www.quesh.co.uk/products/?product_id=461

If your camera is working OK, then I would sometimes be wary of a firmware update. This camera is not meant to "loop" record, but it does, I think. I'd keep my eye on a few google searches first before updating.

I only got to test mine on the bike today, for the first time. Very happy with the ability to read license plates in daylight, very happy. The attaching strap is wanting though. I put insulation tape on the inside to mimic the Fly6V version. Seemed to help. Note, it's not a camera to make movies, if that's what you are into.

My only gripe, which is personal, is that I can't fit it and a See.Sense light on my seat post at the same time

I just don't have the room, I am about 8mm short.

In short, it's a good "evidence camera" in daylight, and I am sure with a bit of solid glue or silicone on the strap, to give better "grip", fitting would be bang on.

Aldi-LIDL Specials - Megathread!

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