Aldi-LIDL Specials - Megathread!

dahat · 15-05-2019 08:39PM

Jerseys may be worth a punt from that store but I've learned not to risk any bibs that aren't "proven" on my rear end!.

tuxy · 15-05-2019 08:43PM

dahat wrote: »

Jerseys may be worth a punt from that store but I've learned not to risk any bibs that aren't "proven" on my rear end!.

Yeah I'll probably stick to the brands I know work for me too but I'd say the aliexpress ones are at least as good as something aldi would sell and may work for someone newer to the sport that doesn't go on very long spins.

Macy0161 · 16-05-2019 11:38AM

I find the Ali shorts are grand for commuting (better than the last ones I got in Aldi), and one or two are pretty good to be honest. Look for the "3D" pad. Sizing is normally ok, if you go by the size chart for that item.

harringtonp · 18-05-2019 09:30AM

Bought and used the saddle bag for the first time on way to a TT. Had everything off bike including cages so was handy for carrying bottle.

Fits surprisingly well for such a big bag

marvin80 · 18-05-2019 09:58AM

harringtonp wrote: »

Bought and used the saddle bag for the first time on way to a TT. Had everything off bike including cages so was handy for carrying bottle.

Fits surprisingly well for such a big bag

Would you fit a decent sized smartphone in it? Hate carrying it in my jersey pocket!

harringtonp · 18-05-2019 10:25AM

marvin80 wrote: »

Would you fit a decent sized smartphone in it? Hate carrying it in my jersey pocket!

Certainly. It's a large bag. Much bigger than the usual saddle bag. I would view it as a smaller bikepacking bag.

Thargor · 18-05-2019 05:27PM

Is it just velcro holding it on? Id be constantly checking it was still there with the weight of a bidon in it, is it secure?

loyatemu · 18-05-2019 07:47PM

rear basket is the best bike-related thing I've bought in ages:

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marvin80 · 18-05-2019 08:25PM

harringtonp wrote: »

Certainly. It's a large bag. Much bigger than the usual saddle bag. I would view it as a smaller bikepacking bag.

Picked one up today - can't go wrong for €6. It's a decent fit under the saddle - not too bulky looking.

Thargor wrote: »

Is it just velcro holding it on? Id be constantly checking it was still there with the weight of a bidon in it, is it secure?

Personally I don't think I'd weigh it down with a bidon.

harringtonp · 18-05-2019 09:27PM

Thargor wrote: »

Is it just velcro holding it on? Id be constantly checking it was still there with the weight of a bidon in it, is it secure?

Yes. Have never had issues with velcro over the years on a variety of different saddle bags. And there are 4 straps.

Get In There · 18-05-2019 10:22PM

tuxy wrote: »

Yeah, nothing that I needed this time around.

I'd say there is a good chance aliexpress bib shorts would be better quality than Aldi

This brand name gets good reviews for both shorts and jerseys

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Latest-high-quality-bib-shorts-classic-race-bicycle-bottom-Ropa-Ciclismo-bike-pants-4D-gel/32701740226.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.1.2d92e308zaAt7R&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_4_10065_10068_319_10059_10884_317_10887_10696_321_322_10084_453_10083_454_10103_10618_10304_10307_10820_10821_537_10302_536,searchweb201603_52,ppcSwitch_0&algo_expid=de178b4e-6add-42c8-bc69-656a757e05db-0&algo_pvid=de178b4e-6add-42c8-bc69-656a757e05db

Only problem is getting the size right.

I have those shorts, my favourite shorts from AE so far. I'm 181cm and 83kg and size XL fits nicely. Take two sizes up and you should be grand.

Cetyl Palmitate · 19-05-2019 06:17AM

loyatemu wrote: »

rear basket is the best bike-related thing I've bought in ages:

I got the front one. It's great also!

Rechuchote · 19-05-2019 12:19PM

loyatemu wrote: »

rear basket is the best bike-related thing I've bought in ages:

How does it fit onto the bike?

loyatemu · 19-05-2019 09:18PM

Rechuchote wrote: »

How does it fit onto the bike?

you need a rear rack - it has 2 brackets the slip under one of the bars on the rack then the spring-loaded arm of the rack holds it in place (as you can see in my pic). But if you just had a flat rack with no arm you could probably secure it with cable ties or garden wire (the latter seems to be a popular method of securing baskets in France).

loyatemu · 19-05-2019 09:19PM

Rechuchote wrote: »

How does it fit onto the bike?

you need a rear rack - it has 2 brackets that slip under one of the bars on the rack then the spring-loaded arm of the rack holds it in place (as you can see in my pic). But if you just had a flat rack with no arm you could probably secure it with cable ties or garden wire (the latter seems to be a popular method of securing baskets in France).

I've had a front basket for years, but the amount of extra weight you can carry on the rear is great - litres of milk, bottles of wine, boxes of heavily discounted beer

Thargor · 19-05-2019 09:46PM

tuxy wrote: »

Yeah, nothing that I needed this time around.

I'd say there is a good chance aliexpress bib shorts would be better quality than Aldi

This brand name gets good reviews for both shorts and jerseys

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Latest-high-quality-bib-shorts-classic-race-bicycle-bottom-Ropa-Ciclismo-bike-pants-4D-gel/32701740226.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.1.2d92e308zaAt7R&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_4_10065_10068_319_10059_10884_317_10887_10696_321_322_10084_453_10083_454_10103_10618_10304_10307_10820_10821_537_10302_536,searchweb201603_52,ppcSwitch_0&algo_expid=de178b4e-6add-42c8-bc69-656a757e05db-0&algo_pvid=de178b4e-6add-42c8-bc69-656a757e05db

Only problem is getting the size right.

Get In There wrote: »

I have those shorts, my favourite shorts from AE so far. I'm 181cm and 83kg and size XL fits nicely. Take two sizes up and you should be grand.

Just ordered, Im the exact same height and weight, thanks.

AndrewJRenko · 01-07-2019 08:02PM

Did anyone look at the Lidl shorts today?

They have these ones for a tenner

https://www.lidl.ie/en/special-offers.htm?articleId=20635

and also a 'pro' version for €15 - but what the hell is the difference between the pro and the standard version?

01-07-2019 08:23PM

AndrewJRenko wrote: »

Did anyone look at the Lidl shorts today?

They have these ones for a tenner

https://www.lidl.ie/en/special-offers.htm?articleId=20635

and also a 'pro' version for €15 - but what the hell is the difference between the pro and the standard version?

Don't see a pro version for the mens but I assume it's like the bib shorts they have for women.

AndrewJRenko · 01-07-2019 08:55PM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Don't see a pro version for the mens but I assume it's like the bib shorts they have for women.

Don't think so. Here's the pro ones;

Ironically, the non-pro ones are more nicely packed, in a nice little cardboard box that has them looking much better than the pro in plastic.

magicbastarder · 01-07-2019 10:11PM

i have a pair from a few years back, couldn't tell you if they were sold as pro or not; but i suspect not, the chamois is a little cardboardy. fine for the commute, but not high quality by any stretch.

AndrewJRenko · 01-07-2019 10:31PM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Don't see a pro version for the mens but I assume it's like the bib shorts they have for women.

Actually, you're right - despite the misleading picture on the pack, they are bib shorts.

01-07-2019 11:21PM

AndrewJRenko wrote: »

Actually, you're right - despite the misleading picture on the pack, they are bib shorts.

If you've not had them before then once you go bibs you'll never go back. Regardless of quality they feel better on than normal cycling shorts. I've a few pairs from a few years ago like MB and they are great for daily short distances but not something I'd want to be in for a few hours at a time compared to "the good" shorts

AndrewJRenko · 06-07-2019 12:09PM

Did anyone else get the mini foot pump?

https://www.lidl.ie/en/special-offers.htm?articleId=20630

I'm going to leave one at my desk, after some fecker whipped my track pump that I left in the bike shed.

magicbastarder · 06-07-2019 12:56PM

AndrewJRenko wrote: »

Actually, you're right - despite the misleading picture on the pack, they are bib shorts.

not the ones in my local, i opened the pro box and they were not bib shorts.

AndrewJRenko · 06-07-2019 01:49PM

magicbastarder wrote: »

not the ones in my local, i opened the pro box and they were not bib shorts.

That's mad - mine were definitely bibs, as evidenced by the slightly hysterical giggles from my missus and her WTF are you up to now looks.

Macy0161 · 06-07-2019 06:42PM

AndrewJRenko wrote:

Did anyone else get the mini foot pump?

Looked, for travel (holidays and bike box) but the 80psi limit put me off.

Thirdfox · 07-07-2019 05:07PM

Is the full size pump in Lidl any good? For 6.99 seems like good value?

magicbastarder · 07-07-2019 05:10PM

for seven quid, it can't be bet.

Thargor · 07-07-2019 10:06PM

Thirdfox wrote: »

Is the full size pump in Lidl any good? For 6.99 seems like good value?

They're great, cheap at 5 times that price. Handy little container of valve adapters built into the casing aswell.

AndrewJRenko · 08-07-2019 09:45AM

Macy0161 wrote: »

Looked, for travel (holidays and bike box) but the 80psi limit put me off.

Thanks, that wouldn't be a big deal for me - enough to get me home from work anyway.

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