Aldi-LIDL Specials - Megathread!

emclau · 28-04-2019 09:27AM

Next Aldi cycling sale is on Thur 9th May.. no details of what is included yet..

secman · 28-04-2019 10:59AM

emclau wrote: »

Next Aldi cycling sale is on Thur 9th May.. no details of what "
i went through my winter and summer kit bags over the weekend and ended up with a very large bag of gear, some with little use and some in wrappers. Called a guy i know down in Wexford who goes out with a group who doddle around, he was so grateful when i dropped it around to him to share with his group.
My other half says i am now a cycling snob when it comes to gear, tried explaining the concept of club cycling kits

iwillhtfu · 28-04-2019 11:06AM

emclau wrote: »

Next Aldi cycling sale is on Thur 9th May.. no details of what is included yet..

I'd be fairly confident it'll be the usual suspects they're fairly consistent

Helmets
Jerseys
Jackets
Glasses
Bibs shorts/leggings
Gloves
Socks
Thermals - Merinos were actually decent last year
Locks - folding/D locks - heavy but good for shed
Lights - LED/USB & cheaper law abiding ones for the bar hopper
Bike stands
Work stands
CO2 inflators
Pumps
Puncture repair kits
Saddle bags
lubes/oils etc

cletus · 28-04-2019 06:52PM

Does anybody know if it's Lidl or Aldi that do the bike tool kit (biggish one with BB and pedal spanners, and such)

Cee-Jay-Cee · 28-04-2019 07:51PM

cletus wrote: »

Does anybody know if it's Lidl or Aldi that do the bike tool kit (biggish one with BB and pedal spanners, and such)

It’s pretty rubbish to be honest so I wouldn’t bother with it. The chain tool is poor quality as is the cassette removal socket. Buy the tools you need when you need them.

cletus · 28-04-2019 07:53PM

Cee-Jay-Cee wrote: »

It’s pretty rubbish to be honest so I wouldn’t bother with it. The chain tool is poor quality as is the cassette removal socket. Buy the tools you need when you need them.

Cheers. I'd never looked at it before, and although I've a fairly extensive tool collection, there are a few specific bits I wouldn't have. I know the likes of Park tools do similar sets, but they tend to be stupidly expensive

AndrewJRenko · 28-04-2019 08:57PM

There's a bunch of panniers left over in Lidl Rathfarnham if anyone is looking.

cletus · 28-04-2019 09:49PM

iwillhtfu wrote: »

I'd have to disagree with that I've built up several bikes with that kit vintage and new. Fair enough I have my other tools which fair enough are better but for the price point it's very handy to have and I usually grab the set if calling out to fix up a mates bike.

Can you remember which shop it came from?

iwillhtfu · 28-04-2019 09:53PM

cletus wrote: »

Can you remember which shop it came from?

I'd assume it was Aldi there's one near me and Lidl is the far side of town I'd rarely go there.

Actually you know what I'm an idiot, I recall I picked up a kit in halfords as they hadn't any left in Aldi when I went over.

cletus · 29-04-2019 06:35AM

iwillhtfu wrote: »

I'd assume it was Aldi there's one near me and Lidl is the far side of town I'd rarely go there.

Actually you know what I'm an idiot, I recall I picked up a kit in halfords as they hadn't any left in Aldi when I went over.

CormacH94 · 07-05-2019 03:51PM

Seen Aldi have a few Muc Off range in stock on Thursday, anyone know what the difference between the bog standard Muc Off and the Muc Off Urban they'll be flogging is?

Guessing that the Urban range isn't as robust at removing a fair bit of dirt/crud?

mr spuckler · 07-05-2019 04:37PM

emclau wrote: »

Next Aldi cycling sale is on Thur 9th May.. no details of what is included yet..

they have this in the UK :eek::)

iwillhtfu · 07-05-2019 04:50PM

mr spuckler wrote: »

they have this in the UK :eek::)

That's actually pretty cool save you working up a sweat if you've no changing facilities.

mr spuckler · 07-05-2019 04:57PM

iwillhtfu wrote: »

That's actually pretty cool save you working up a sweat if you've no changing facilities.

yep I think it's brilliant, was telling my dad he should get one if they were on sale here. would easily go in the boot of his car and make it much easier for him to cycle longer distances.

loyatemu · 07-05-2019 05:22PM

very good price for a folding eBike, even cheaper than Decathlon's version (which is also not available here).

CramCycle · 07-05-2019 10:28PM

mr spuckler wrote: »

they have this in the UK :eek::)

I'd get one if they went on sale here, 40kmph and a 50km range, all sold out though, I imagine like their full Ulegra bike a few years ago, very little stock I imagine.

magicbastarder · 07-05-2019 10:41PM

Question is what do they mean by that Max speed?

iwillhtfu · 07-05-2019 10:44PM

magicbastarder wrote: »

Question is what do they mean by that Max speed?

As with all these e bikes over a certain speed the motor drops out. It's still a bike so will go as fast as you can turn the crank you'll just be assisted up to 25mph which I believe is meant to be limited to 25km/h over here.

CramCycle · 07-05-2019 10:56PM

I imagine with Aldi it is the fastest that a World Champion track cyclist could pedal that bike over a flying 200m due to friction in the hub rather than anything to do with pedal assist.

Mc Love · 08-05-2019 09:11AM

They also have this!!

Bike trailer

Cee-Jay-Cee · 08-05-2019 10:21AM

Its a very poor range from Aldi this time around, no bib shorts or proper jerseys (except for that thing that looks like a golfing t-shirt) Aldi used to have pretty decent bib shorts and jerseys but recently have been offering very little of use/value. I will however pick up one of the bike floor stands but nothing else this time.

Muahahaha · 08-05-2019 03:21PM

Cee-Jay-Cee wrote: »

Its a very poor range from Aldi this time around, no bib shorts or proper jerseys (except for that thing that looks like a golfing t-shirt) Aldi used to have pretty decent bib shorts and jerseys but recently have been offering very little of use/value. I will however pick up one of the bike floor stands but nothing else this time.

The only thing I wanted was a cheap track pump but it didnt show up :mad:

Fian · 08-05-2019 05:07PM

Their floor stand is very useful.

I will probably pick up some electrolyte tablets, don't really see anything else that jumps out at me.

John Hutton · 08-05-2019 10:44PM

Is the bike cleaning stuff any good?

theunforgiven · 08-05-2019 10:48PM

John Hutton wrote: »

Is the bike cleaning stuff any good?

Yep, bought lots last time, there was a bunch of it at reduced prices.
Wet, dry lube, Degreaser, Mug Off cleaner, all does the job well.

magicbastarder · 08-05-2019 10:50PM

Cee-Jay-Cee wrote: »

Its a very poor range from Aldi this time around

theunforgiven wrote: »

Yep, bought lots last time, there was a bunch of it at reduced prices.

i suspect this is why. a load of the cycling gear was still available for weeks after the last time they had the cycling specials. maybe everyone who wanted a track pump now has one?

Chris871 · 09-05-2019 11:01AM

John Hutton wrote: »

Is the bike cleaning stuff any good?

Was in this morning and the Muc off stuff was priced wrong when scanned(price on tag was correct). Picked up some degreaser & Lube and only came up for €1.99 each, no complaints at that price

Hurrache · 09-05-2019 11:04AM

Anyone got or used one of their floor bike stands?

theunforgiven · 09-05-2019 12:12PM

Hurrache wrote: »

Anyone got or used one of their floor bike stands?

Yep, wouldn't be without it. Excellent bit of kit.

Peter T · 09-05-2019 12:15PM

I have one from lidl which looks similar. Have it over 5 years now and its still working fine. Mainly use it for washing. If I grab my mtb by the seat post it holds the bike level pretty well to this day. Gets constant use by the brother also so could say its easily been used once if not twice a week for the 5 years. No complaints

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