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Aldi-LIDL Specials - Megathread!

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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 275 ✭✭jacob2


    got two of the locks before the person beside me bought them all he filled up his trolley with locks and bike saddles he must have a lot of bikes


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,171 ✭✭✭Rechuchote


    Didn't see any long-sleeved merino base layers (in Terenure), all the ones there seemed to be short-sleeved.

    Got a pair of gloves, size small, but they're not at all as snug-fitting as the ones I got… ohh, last year or the year before.

    In relation to stuff being taken off shelves, I saw someone in Lidl unloading a fridge of those French apple tarts they have - maybe this is for redistributing stuff to other branches?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,227 ✭✭✭AmberGold


    Merino Base layers are quality (100% wool) as are the lozenge shaped bike lights, picked up a lock and seems excellent for the money. The neoprene gloves seem thin but nothing to compare to.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 168 ✭✭emclau


    AmberGold wrote: »
    Merino Base layers are quality (100% wool) as are the lozenge shaped bike lights, picked up a lock and seems excellent for the money. The neoprene gloves seem thin but nothing to compare to.

    Was in Sallynoggin and Greystones store this morning. Didn’t see either of these in either store..

    Very limited stock of everything in Sallynoggin at 930am- Greystones had much more this afternoon..


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,853 ✭✭✭✭silverharp


    got the water proof socks, agora bottoms and the cheaper base layer top. bring on the winter, when i used to commute before i didnt spend any money on gear

    A belief in gender identity involves a level of faith as there is nothing tangible to prove its existence which, as something divorced from the physical body, is similar to the idea of a soul. - Colette Colfer



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  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Sports Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 53,971 CMod ✭✭✭✭magicbastarder


    Am missing all this as I'm in spain, buuuut there's a decathlon literally across the road from the place where we return the rental car. Will be our last stop on holidays.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,567 ✭✭✭✭ted1


    I picked up gloves snd a jacket

    Then I picked up football boots for the kids. Was about to get them new hurls till I saw that they were too thick and heavy. And then realised that they were made in India. Probably wasn’t even ash.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,170 ✭✭✭troyzer


    Went to two different Aldi shops. Neither of them had any of the jackets other than the high vis or the Merino base layers.

    Poor showing.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,015 ✭✭✭✭Mc Love


    Yeah they had very little in the aldi in Limerick in such a small display, there was stuff hidden, luckily I was the only one in early buying the gear


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,170 ✭✭✭troyzer


    Mc Love wrote: »
    Yeah they had very little in the aldi in Limerick in such a small display, there was stuff hidden, luckily I was the only one in early buying the gear

    I was in just after nine. Still nothing. I suspect some of the shops might have been putting them out yesterday afternoon.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,559 ✭✭✭cletus


    Went in for a few bits, went mad instead

    Ended up with

    Merino base layer (short sleeve)
    Merino jersey
    Hi vis jacket
    Winter gloves
    Padded cycling tights
    Merino neck warmer thing
    Lock
    Rechargeable lights

    Thought about the under saddle bag with tools, but ultimately left it.
    Was close to getting the merino long johns too, but was a little unsure, as I had read you shouldn't wear other layers (ie underwear) with padded shorts/tights etc


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,579 ✭✭✭Mickiemcfist


    I got the lock, serious quality feel for a tenner!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,256 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    troyzer wrote: »
    I was in just after nine. Still nothing. I suspect some of the shops might have been putting them out yesterday afternoon.
    Never seen an Aldi do that with anything tbh.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 786 ✭✭✭lochdara


    No jackets with removable sleeves in 3 shops in Wexford. I asked one of the staff to keep an eye if they came in for me,

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,116 ✭✭✭bazermc


    Just back from the Aldi on the long Miler.

    Bits and scraps left. I got long sleeve base layer and cycling jersey. Was happy with that. They had loads of bike saddles and stands left still


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,205 ✭✭✭Fian


    There was lots of stuff left in the nutgrove aldi when i was there yesterday evening. I had been to Aldi terenure before that but left with nothing - it was almost all sold out, no lights or locks at all left.

    I pickup up two of the U-locks, 2 sets of lights and a set of merino unpadded tights/long johns (to wear under cotton shorts on my commute.)


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 26,185 Mod ✭✭✭✭CramCycle


    Got the light set again. Rear light seems smaller and the front light didn't work so returning it this evening.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 275 ✭✭jacob2


    nothing left in tenure every thing sold quick


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,794 ✭✭✭Macy0161


    Plenty in Blessington yesterday afternoon. Tried on one of the convertible softshells, but the medium was way too big on me. Just ended up with waterproof socks, normal cycling socks, and got a couple of cans of degreaser to try.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,991 ✭✭✭DavyD_83


    Picked up:
    Merino Base layer 1 short, 1 long sleeve - Went Large, fit is a bit loose, not sure if that is how it should be. Haven't decided if I'll hold onto them.
    Other Base Layer long sleeved - perfect.
    Tights -Seem good
    Over-shoes - Will see when the rain comes.
    Merino Neck warmer - I like Buffs, hopefully Merino will only make it better.
    Reflective kit - ~Not even sure why I ended up with this. I like the spoke thingys, but don't even know what to do with tape. might just return.

    They were all out of the jerseys by time I got there, and wasn't convinced by the jackets.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,794 ✭✭✭Macy0161


    DavyD_83 wrote: »
    Reflective kit - ~Not even sure why I ended up with this. I like the spoke thingys, but don't even know what to do with tape. might just return.
    I nearly picked that set up. I thought the "tape" included one of those snap around ankle bands? Which is why I was going to go for them - if a cyclists is going to add reflective strips, the ankles are probably the most effective place.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 275 ✭✭jacob2


    a lot of stuff was bought for the sake of it one person had bought 5 bike stands he said for that price u can.t go wrong how much bike stands do u need ?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,015 ✭✭✭✭Mc Love


    Winter gloves held up well this morning although hands were a bit sweaty when taken off.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,853 ✭✭✭✭silverharp


    The base layers worked well, a good test run this morning, wasn’t cold, wasn’t hot arriving at work.

    A belief in gender identity involves a level of faith as there is nothing tangible to prove its existence which, as something divorced from the physical body, is similar to the idea of a soul. - Colette Colfer



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,559 ✭✭✭cletus


    Fian wrote: »
    ...merino unpadded tights/long johns (to wear under cotton shorts on my commute.)

    I'm very new to any form of cycling other than jump on the bike to go down to the shops. Am I right in saying I couldn't use the long johns in conjunction with the padded tights or a pair of padded shorts


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,207 ✭✭✭a148pro


    Does anyone find the merino really itchy? I've never worn it before but doesn't feel at all right. Both base layer and arm warmers too itchy to wear.

    How are aldi on returns, I presume I'm wasting my time?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26 saganfan


    cletus wrote: »
    I'm very new to any form of cycling other than jump on the bike to go down to the shops. Am I right in saying I couldn't use the long johns in conjunction with the padded tights or a pair of padded shorts

    Wear them over, not a great idea wearing them under. The chamois/pad is meant to sit next to your skin to prevent chafing/soreness, putting a pair of tights under the short acts as a barrier and another layer to give you chafing. Might be ok for short jaunts though, but I'd put them over myself, or else just use them without shorts.

    Got some neoprene gloves and overshoes for my commutes. Will see how they go! Also some degreaser.


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 26,185 Mod ✭✭✭✭CramCycle


    a148pro wrote: »
    Does anyone find the merino really itchy? I've never worn it before but doesn't feel at all right. Both base layer and arm warmers too itchy to wear.

    How are aldi on returns, I presume I'm wasting my time?

    I have found Aldi excellent so long as it is very soon after. This is what I meant by their merino is not as nice as other brands. I can stand it easily but I imagine anyone with sensitive skin should not use it as a base layer, more a second layer.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,382 ✭✭✭✭greendom


    I bought the rain jacket, winter gloves, merino socks and cycling jersey,

    Felt a bit odd checking out the cycling gear with a cast on my right leg but hopefully won't be too much longer before I'm back on the bike.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,631 ✭✭✭✭dastardly00


    a148pro wrote: »
    Does anyone find the merino really itchy? I've never worn it before but doesn't feel at all right. Both base layer and arm warmers too itchy to wear.

    How are aldi on returns, I presume I'm wasting my time?

    I wore the long sleeved merino base layer yesterday for a spin and I found it very comfortable. And I would normally have sensitive enough skin


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