Aldi-LIDL Specials - Megathread!

jacob2 · 30-09-2018 11:35AM

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

Rechuchote · 30-09-2018 12:39PM

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?

AmberGold · 30-09-2018 12:43PM

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.

emclau · 30-09-2018 01:00PM

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..

silverharp · 30-09-2018 04:04PM

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

magicbastarder · 30-09-2018 05:00PM

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.

ted1 · 30-09-2018 05:13PM

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.

troyzer · 30-09-2018 05:18PM

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.

Mc Love · 30-09-2018 05:36PM

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

troyzer · 30-09-2018 05:38PM

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.

cletus · 30-09-2018 05:52PM

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

Mickiemcfist · 30-09-2018 06:16PM

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

Thargor · 30-09-2018 06:20PM

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.

lochdara · 30-09-2018 06:38PM

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,

bazermc · 30-09-2018 07:48PM

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

Fian · 01-10-2018 10:51AM

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.)

CramCycle · 01-10-2018 10:56AM

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

jacob2 · 01-10-2018 11:02AM

nothing left in tenure every thing sold quick

Macy0161 · 01-10-2018 11:02AM

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.

DavyD_83 · 01-10-2018 11:03AM

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.

Macy0161 · 01-10-2018 11:06AM

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.

jacob2 · 01-10-2018 11:09AM

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 ?

Mc Love · 01-10-2018 11:11AM

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

silverharp · 01-10-2018 11:44AM

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

cletus · 01-10-2018 11:59AM

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

a148pro · 01-10-2018 12:40PM

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?

saganfan · 01-10-2018 12:59PM

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.

CramCycle · 01-10-2018 01:08PM

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.

greendom · 01-10-2018 01:15PM

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.

dastardly00 · 01-10-2018 01:17PM

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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