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Aldi-LIDL Specials - Megathread!

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  • #542
    Count Down
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 217 ✭✭Count Down


    I bought the rain jacket and wore it for the first time last week on a cold but dry day. I was out for about 45 mins and it kept the wind out and was comfortable but when I got home I discovered the inside was all condensation, including the sleeves. I wasn't sweating, but I was warm. Obviously it's not breathable so not suitable for summer use. I've yet to try it on a wet day....:confused:


  • #543
    Mercian Pro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,349 ✭✭✭Mercian Pro


    Tried the waterproof socks this morning on a club spin with plenty of wintry showers and temperatures of 3 to 8 degrees. As expected, the outsides got quite wet despite wearing overshoes and having decent mudguards. The good news is that the insides and my feet stayed dry but the bad news is that my feet were freezing. I'm not sure if my favourite GripGrab socks would have been any better once wet but the Aldi socks certainly aren't the perfect solution. I might combine them with the heavy neoprene overshoes next time and see if that improves the performance.


  • #544
    Ferris
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,297 ✭✭✭Ferris


    On the socks I have (and will be this evening) worn regular socks underneath. Then they're obviously better. I have found them to be dry if you tuck them into tights. In really heavy weather they fill with water if worn outside the tights.


  • #545
    Ferris
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,297 ✭✭✭Ferris


    Ferris wrote: »
    On the socks I have (and will be this evening) worn regular socks underneath. Then they're obviously better. I have found them to be dry if you tuck them into tights. In really heavy weather they fill with water if worn outside the tights.

    Ignore this sub standard advice. Wore the Aldi waterproof socks as described above this morning and they promptly filled with water, completely useless :(


  • #546
    site_owner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 956 ✭✭✭site_owner


    Ferris wrote: »
    Ignore this sub standard advice. Wore the Aldo waterproof socks as described above this morning and they promptly filled with water, completely useless :(

    aldi sell top quality plastic bags for less than a euro,
    thats the only thing that would keep your feet dry on day like this

    heZnd-300x228.jpg


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  • #547
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 15,777 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    site_owner wrote: »
    aldi sell top quality plastic bags for less than a euro,
    thats the only thing that would keep your feet dry on day like this

    heZnd-300x228.jpg

    I recall a colleague regularly asking after he'd done something similar years ago to tape up around the holes he'd made in the bags for his cleats :D


  • #548
    Mc Love
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,015 ✭✭✭✭Mc Love


    Used the Aldi socks and my feet were completely dry and I even used them when I was washing the car, and they got soaked and still kept my feet dry


  • #549
    Mickiemcfist
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,579 ✭✭✭Mickiemcfist


    Not Aldi but similar, Lidl are doing LED jogging wrist lights. I'm going to pick up a pair for indicating on the bike, plus make me easier to spot in the dark & rain from the side

    https://www.lidl.ie/en/special-offers.htm?id=632&week=2


  • #550
    tomasrojo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 11,988 ✭✭✭✭tomasrojo


    Mickiemcfist wrote: »
    Not Aldi but similar, Lidl are doing LED jogging wrist lights. I'm going to pick up a pair for indicating on the bike, plus make me easier to spot in the dark & rain from the side

    https://www.lidl.ie/en/special-offers.htm?id=632&week=2

    Strangely, I posted something about wrist lights for the first time in ages yesterday:
    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=108688533&postcount=7

    As you say, they are good for indicating and side visibility. And pretending to wipe your brow so that the person driving towards you suddenly sees through the motion camouflage and slows down.


  • #551
    lochdara
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 786 ✭✭✭lochdara


    Last delivery of Aldi bike gear half price in wexford now. Oil 2.99, saddles 5.99, lights 12.99 convertible jacket 14.99. I'd say its for all stores

    ______________________________________________________

    Currently fundraising for Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association

    In Memory of my fab Wife www.sinsin.ie



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  • #552
    a148pro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,207 ✭✭✭a148pro


    Ferris wrote: »
    Ignore this sub standard advice. Wore the Aldi waterproof socks as described above this morning and they promptly filled with water, completely useless :(

    Mine definitely got wet this weekend after three to four hours repetitive drizzle


  • #553
    magicbastarder
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Sports Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 54,502 CMod ✭✭✭✭magicbastarder


    well, the rear light (the more expensive one from aldi) i bought about a year ago seems to have given up the ghost - it ran out of charge sooner than i expected recently, and i charged it three days ago and haven't used it since. except to turn it on this morning and it was giving a low battery warning. pity, it was a decent light.

    thing is, it had not seen an unusually high amount of use. i typically used it for two commutes a week, maybe three hours a week use, during the winter.


  • #554
    CramCycle
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 26,344 Mod ✭✭✭✭CramCycle


    Mine gave up this week too. Charging light comes on but it won't turn on. A pity. The ones I got the year before still work perfectly.


  • #555
    site_owner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 956 ✭✭✭site_owner


    They're pretty decent with warranty if you can find a receipt or proof of purchase . Just fill out the web form

    [url]Https://www.aldi.ie/customer-services/warranties[/url]


  • #556
    CramCycle
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 26,344 Mod ✭✭✭✭CramCycle


    Very good actually, inside a year and it's a no questions asked, up to 3 years and you have to post it in for inspection to the manufacturer.


  • #557
    Mickiemcfist
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,579 ✭✭✭Mickiemcfist


    Was in my local Aldi (sandyford) & noticed some of the last batch of specials are now on sale (i.e. very good locks were 10 now 4 euro)


  • #558
    Fann Linn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,365 ✭✭✭Fann Linn


    I see that Lidl have the resistant trainer out this morning. Does anyone have any critiques or recommendations on this piece of equipment for an ordinary fair weather cyclist?

    Thanks.


  • #559
    coL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 301 ✭✭coL


    Fann Linn wrote: »
    I see that Lidl have the resistant trainer out this morning. Does anyone have any critiques or recommendations on this piece of equipment for an ordinary fair weather cyclist?

    Thanks.

    Not sure how much help it is but I got the Aldi one when it was out roughly 1.5 years ago. I find it to be a reasonably good basic trainer that lets me do some miles in the comfort of my own home in bad weather. There is not much in the way of features with these but if you want to clock some miles cheaply at various resistances then they are a good option.


    Looking at the pics of the Lidl one the rear unit seems to be a little different and doesn't look as good to me. Have found Lidl very good for honouring a warranty so if there are any problems I am sure they will fix them.


    There are a lot of second hand turbo trainers for sale as well so it might be worth looking at that option too as you could get a better brand trainer for the same money. Obviously there is a risk when buying second hand but there is very little to go wrong or wear out in a turbo trainer.


  • #560
    Fian
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,205 ✭✭✭Fian


    Anyone have any views on teh 1080p camera? €30 seems a great price. Anyone used it?


  • #561
    tomred1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 657 ✭✭✭tomred1


    Fian wrote: »
    Anyone have any views on teh 1080p camera? €30 seems a great price. Anyone used it?

    I got one last time they had them and its not very good at reading car reg's once they go above 20 km/hr and when your cycling towards a low sun. They took it back for a full refund after a few days.


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  • #562
    Fann Linn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,365 ✭✭✭Fann Linn


    coL wrote: »
    Not sure how much help it is but I got the Aldi one when it was out roughly 1.5 years ago. I find it to be a reasonably good basic trainer that lets me do some miles in the comfort of my own home in bad weather. There is not much in the way of features with these but if you want to clock some miles cheaply at various resistances then they are a good option.


    Looking at the pics of the Lidl one the rear unit seems to be a little different and doesn't look as good to me. Have found Lidl very good for honouring a warranty so if there are any problems I am sure they will fix them.


    There are a lot of second hand turbo trainers for sale as well so it might be worth looking at that option too as you could get a better brand trainer for the same money. Obviously there is a risk when buying second hand but there is very little to go wrong or wear out in a turbo trainer.

    Thank you.


  • #563
    CormacH94
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 173 ✭✭CormacH94


    See Lidl have 20L 2 in 1 pannier/backpack on sale (weren't advertised in the special offers).

    Anyone have experience with these? Planning a tour of the Netherlands in June, and the missus is looking to pick up inexpensive ones just in case she doesn't like touring - what are the chances of Lidl/Aldi stocking the Ortlieb style panniers in the next few months?


  • #564
    ED E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,094 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    My 2c:

    + Have the stand (and used the older version) - no brainer
    + The inflator is well made but its push not screw on - avoid
    + Damn that lock is heavy
    + Surprisingly they have a real XL helmet with rear light, unfortunately its very narrow at 3 and 9 oclock so probably only fits a 62cm head, not 64cm.
    + Curious how the trainer is
    + Jerseys seem kinda poor, some designs are dire
    + Jackets are great for €15, got one


  • #565
    AndrewJRenko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,542 ✭✭✭✭AndrewJRenko


    ED E wrote: »
    My 2c:

    + Have the stand (and used the older version) - no brainer
    + The inflator is well made but its push not screw on - avoid
    + Damn that lock is heavy
    + Surprisingly they have a real XL helmet with rear light, unfortunately its very narrow at 3 and 9 oclock so probably only fits a 62cm head, not 64cm.
    + Curious how the trainer is
    + Jerseys seem kinda poor, some designs are dire
    + Jackets are great for €15, got one


    Helmets seem good value - they were generally €15, then went up to €20 at one stage (maybe in Aldi), so at €11, you can't go wrong.


    What do you mean about the inflator - that you have to push it onto the valve when inflating? Does this not work well?


  • #566
    ED E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,094 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    AndrewJRenko wrote: »
    What do you mean about the inflator - that you have to push it onto the valve when inflating? Does this not work well?

    Yep. Cold hands at the roadside aren't the most skilled. Slight off angle and half the gass ends up venting. Screw on presta types with a valve control are foolproof (unless you pinch the tube).


  • #567
    Thargor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,303 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    AndrewJRenko wrote: »
    Helmets seem good value - they were generally €15, then went up to €20 at one stage (maybe in Aldi), so at €11, you can't go wrong.


    What do you mean about the inflator - that you have to push it onto the valve when inflating? Does this not work well?
    The helmets are ridiculous shapes, they sit on top of your head like a mushroom.


  • #568
    Fian
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,205 ✭✭✭Fian


    ED E wrote: »
    Yep. Cold hands at the roadside aren't the most skilled. Slight off angle and half the gass ends up venting. Screw on presta types with a valve control are foolproof (unless you pinch the tube).

    or unless they unscrew the valve core when you are removing them, repeatedly, until you run out of cartridges.

    >.<


  • #569
    andy69
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 661 ✭✭✭andy69


    Fian wrote: »
    or unless they unscrew the valve core when you are removing them, repeatedly, until you run out of cartridges.

    >.<

    Thought I was the only one!! Ha!
    I took to removing the top part of the valves of new tubes, putting superglue that can be used for metal on the threads and then putting the top back in good and tight. Haven't unscrewed a valve since that (used to happen with my track pump sometimes, so hopefully that means I might be ok next time on the road).
    Possibly the freezing valve might make the glue brittle so it might not work in the end but hopefully it does!


  • #570
    ED E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,094 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    Fian wrote: »
    or unless they unscrew the valve core when you are removing them, repeatedly, until you run out of cartridges.

    >.<

    I have had that happen once. Good idea to tighten it down before screwing on the inflator.


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  • #571
    Hurrache
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,448 ✭✭✭✭Hurrache


    Thargor wrote: »
    The helmets are ridiculous shapes, they sit on top of your head like a mushroom.

    I was in Sports Direct/Heatons in Blanchardstown a few weeks back as I had time to kill and I came across a bunch of Muddy Fox gear, including a decent variety of helmets. I tried on a few, the large sizes fitted me better, and I was pleasantly surprised to feel how comfy they were compared to my current Bell one.

    However when I took a quick walk through more recently after picking up something for one of my kids they weren't in the area they were previously. So they're either all gone, or just moved elsewhere in the store. I think they cost in the range of €10 - €20 .


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