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Aldi-LIDL Specials - Megathread!

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    #782
    CramCycle
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,587 Mod ✭✭✭✭CramCycle


    I picked the floor to ceiling stand up this evening for 15euro, holds two bikes, ideal for shed or apartment living.


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    #783
    magicbastarder
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 48,799 CMod ✭✭✭✭magicbastarder


    there was at least one left in aldi in finglas an hour ago.
    no sign of the socks though, but a couple of turbo trainers and some cycling leggings (XL for men, M for women).


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    #784
    [Deleted User]
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    Harrybelafonte wrote: »
    I could be wrong, but Aldi Süd which we have here are in the States as Aldi and Aldi Nord, the other Aldi brother, owns Trader Joe’s (but it runs independently).

    Also, battery life in Aldi front lights not great. Three to four hours at best. Mightn’t be an issue for many but wanted to highlight. Strong light though.

    I find the back light very very good, but the front one awful battery wise. I can get six hours on flashing, but only if I take it off charge right before using it. If I charge it up the day before the battery is half dead by the morning.


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    #785
    [Deleted User]
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    Lidl will have a few bits on Monday 2nd. Stand, pump, lights and some pannier bags.


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    #786
    AndrewJRenko
    Registered Users Posts: 28,656 ✭✭✭✭AndrewJRenko


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Lidl will have a few bits on Monday 2nd. Stand, pump, lights and some pannier bags.
    Nothing on the website yet.


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    #787
    [Deleted User]
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    AndrewJRenko wrote: »
    Nothing on the website yet.

    Sorry I should have mentioned it wasn't on the site yet, I saw the stuff in the booklet from in store.


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    #788
    magicbastarder
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 48,799 CMod ✭✭✭✭magicbastarder


    saw the booklet last night, not a huge range of stuff; the sort of stuff most people would have already bought if needed.


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    #789
    AndrewJRenko
    Registered Users Posts: 28,656 ✭✭✭✭AndrewJRenko


    They have a helmet for €12, and a 'Pro Helmet' which is 'ultra lightweight' and has a magnetic closure for €25.


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    #790
    Utter Consternation
    Registered Users Posts: 926 ✭✭✭Utter Consternation


    AndrewJRenko wrote: »
    They have a helmet for €12, and a 'Pro Helmet' which is 'ultra lightweight' and has a magnetic closure for €25.

    I have one with magnetic latch on it already. Extremely handy, particularly if you have heavy gloves on.


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    #791
    Euro Fred
    Registered Users Posts: 214 ✭✭Euro Fred


    I'll need new lights for next winter, have these come up before and does anyone have feedback on them?

    https://www.lidl.ie/en/p/cycling-offers/rechargable-led-bike-light-set/p37107


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    #792
    Thargor
    Registered Users Posts: 17,895 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    Any pics of the pro helmet from previous or is it a new product?


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    #793
    Effects
    Registered Users Posts: 9,761 ✭✭✭Effects


    I have one of the repair stands. Great value for money.

    I'll probably pick up the track pump, as the pressure needle's stopped working on my current one.


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    #794
    magicbastarder
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 48,799 CMod ✭✭✭✭magicbastarder


    Thargor wrote: »
    Any pics of the pro helmet from previous or is it a new product?
    up online now:

    https://www.lidl.ie/en/c/cycling-offers/c1080/w2


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    #795
    AndrewJRenko
    Registered Users Posts: 28,656 ✭✭✭✭AndrewJRenko


    Utter Consternation wrote: »
    I have one with magnetic latch on it already. Extremely handy, particularly if you have heavy gloves on.
    Good point, tks.
    Euro Fred wrote: »
    I'll need new lights for next winter, have these come up before and does anyone have feedback on them?

    https://www.lidl.ie/en/p/cycling-offers/rechargable-led-bike-light-set/p37107

    A bit pricier than their usual offerings iirc. The "break (sic) light function for extra safety" is an interesting idea.


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    #796
    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users Posts: 24,967 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    Utter Consternation wrote: »
    I have one with magnetic latch on it already. Extremely handy, particularly if you have heavy gloves on.
    Just curious but I can't think of any scenario where I'd be putting on a helmet while wearing heavy gloves. Surely gloves would the the last thing to go on and first to come off?


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    #797
    crosstownk
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    Wishbone Ash wrote: »
    Just curious but I can't think of any scenario where I'd be putting on a helmet while wearing heavy gloves. Surely gloves would the the last thing to go on and first to come off?

    Itchy head, maybe?? :)
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    #798
    Danville
    Registered Users Posts: 98 ✭✭Danville


    Effects wrote: »
    I have one of the repair stands. Great value for money.

    I'll probably pick up the track pump, as the pressure needle's stopped working on my current one.

    Can this be used with a carbon frame bike?


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    #799
    Deano12345
    Registered Users Posts: 1,594 ✭✭✭Deano12345


    Danville wrote: »
    Can this be used with a carbon frame bike?

    Yep, I use mine with a carbon bike all the time, although I normally clamp it by the Seatpost instead of the the frame, but that’s carbon too!


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    #800
    Utter Consternation
    Registered Users Posts: 926 ✭✭✭Utter Consternation


    Wishbone Ash wrote: »
    Just curious but I can't think of any scenario where I'd be putting on a helmet while wearing heavy gloves. Surely gloves would the the last thing to go on and first to come off?

    I'll dress myself whatever way i feel like it.

    Bloody style nazis.

    :P


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    #801
    Somedaythefire
    Registered Users Posts: 758 ✭✭✭Somedaythefire


    Deano12345 wrote: »
    Yep, I use mine with a carbon bike all the time, although I normally clamp it by the Seatpost instead of the the frame, but that’s carbon too!
    Does it fold down small? Was interested in it, but really don't have the space at the moment.


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    #802
    a148pro
    Registered Users Posts: 2,204 ✭✭✭a148pro


    Deano12345 wrote: »
    Yep, I use mine with a carbon bike all the time, although I normally clamp it by the Seatpost instead of the the frame, but that’s carbon too!

    And it actually works as a bike stand? I bought a cheap one a few years ago and it will only hold my light road bike, nothing else, and is wobbley at that

    Would hate to buy another piece of proverbial


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    #803
    Utter Consternation
    Registered Users Posts: 926 ✭✭✭Utter Consternation


    a148pro wrote: »
    And it actually works as a bike stand? I bought a cheap one a few years ago and it will only hold my light road bike, nothing else, and is wobbley at that

    Would hate to buy another piece of proverbial

    I bought one in Lidl last year. It's very sturdy. There's nothing wobbly about it. I use it on the lawn when i'm cleaning the bike or making adjustments and it is very steady.


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    #804
    CramCycle
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    I got one last year from either Aldi or Lidl, they both look the same. Pretty sturdy, hold both heavy and light bikes and folds away really neatly. Actually have it with the legs only partially open in the shed as a bike holder the rest of the time.


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    #805
    Deano12345
    Registered Users Posts: 1,594 ✭✭✭Deano12345


    Somedaythefire wrote: »
    Does it fold down small? Was interested in it, but really don't have the space at the moment.

    Reasonably small, folds up like a tripod so it’s easy to store at least. Folds down to about the size of a guitar I’d say!


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    #806
    Deano12345
    Registered Users Posts: 1,594 ✭✭✭Deano12345


    a148pro wrote: »
    And it actually works as a bike stand? I bought a cheap one a few years ago and it will only hold my light road bike, nothing else, and is wobbley at that

    Would hate to buy another piece of proverbial

    Can’t say I’ve ever had anything super heavy on it but in my experience it’s been solid as a rock. Definitely worth the asking price anyway!


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    #807
    cletus
    Registered Users Posts: 7,918 ✭✭✭cletus


    a148pro wrote: »
    And it actually works as a bike stand? I bought a cheap one a few years ago and it will only hold my light road bike, nothing else, and is wobbley at that

    Would hate to buy another piece of proverbial

    My gravel bike is about 12kg, holds it no problems


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    #808
    a148pro
    Registered Users Posts: 2,204 ✭✭✭a148pro


    Either a pretty comprehensive endorsement or you are a crack team of lidl flash marketeers


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    #809
    rcklap
    Registered Users Posts: 200 ✭✭rcklap


    A long time ago I actually did used to work in marketing at Lidl so can say that they have absolutely no clue about what to sell and when, it is pushed down centrally in the bazillions from Germany.

    I can also say that the bike stands are class for the cash.


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    #810
    CantGetNoSleep
    Registered Users Posts: 7,224 ✭✭✭CantGetNoSleep


    Don't work for Lidl, bike stand is great. Have heard many people say the same - was once in a random work meeting in a UK newspaper and somehow ended up having the same conversation with the editor.

    The track pumps are great too, I have two of them for over three years and going strong with weekly use


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    #811
    Utter Consternation
    Registered Users Posts: 926 ✭✭✭Utter Consternation


    CantGetNoSleep wrote: »
    Don't work for Lidl, bike stand is great. Have heard many people say the same - was once in a random work meeting in a UK newspaper and somehow ended up having the same conversation with the editor.

    The track pumps are great too, I have two of them for over three years and going strong with weekly use

    The track pumps are good? I need a new one. I have one that has been doing my head in for years. It's totally kack.


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