Aldi-LIDL Specials - Megathread!

02-03-2020 10:29PM

Thargor wrote: »

Tried it out today, same mushroom head design with that horrible wheel based tightening system Lidl always used that inflates the size, maybe I just have a giant head, I cant find a helmet that doesnt make me look like a complete twat.

Kask Mojito

EDIT: There's Specialized one too but don't recall which one, but it do recall it was twice the price of the Kask. Oh actually might have it if I check my email for the order as I had one and left it behind me in a car park when putting the bike on the car but it was probably the least mushroom like I've come across.

Carawaystick · 02-03-2020 10:34PM

Effects wrote: »

Does anyone carry spare batteries for their lights?
(I know with standard sizes you can go to a shop)

I've done on Audaxes, there mightn't be a shop, and it might be shut anyway.
Didn't need them in the end.

I had a lidl 4xAA headlight, and a lidl usb rechargable, got 6 hours with them

CramCycle · 02-03-2020 10:36PM

I actually carry spare lights, rechargable ones in Aldi were such good value I just leave them in my bag as back up to my Cycliq lights.

magicbastarder · 02-03-2020 11:06PM

Thargor wrote: »

I cant find a helmet that doesnt make me look like a complete twat.

show me someone who is improved by the addition of a helmet.

CantGetNoSleep · 03-03-2020 07:46AM

I find Giro to be good helmets for the big headed among us

saccades · 03-03-2020 07:50AM

magicbastarder wrote: »

show me someone who is improved by the addition of a helmet.

Judge Dredd.

magicbastarder · 03-03-2020 08:01AM

he gets to decide that, not you.

cletus · 03-03-2020 10:21AM

I bought a can of the brake cleaner. Im pretty sure its similar to electronic contact cleaner, but cheaper. Will give it a shot when time allows

ridelikeaturtle · 03-03-2020 01:48PM

I picked up a set of the panniers for my niece and her 80s Peugeot mixte - the roll-top style that look like a copy of something Ortlieb would create, using the same heavy-duty nylon and plastic-coated water repellent material.

The are brilliant, especially for the price, they clip on solidly and seem great quality.

triggermortis · 03-03-2020 01:58PM

cletus wrote: »

I bought a can of the brake cleaner. Im pretty sure its similar to electronic contact cleaner, but cheaper. Will give it a shot when time allows

I'm pretty sure it's not! Electronic cleaner is quite light and should mostly evaporate quickly. Brake cleaner is harsher and won't evaporate. It is a great degreaser though so be careful using it around bearings and don't use it on anything electronic!

magicbastarder · 03-03-2020 02:23PM

the brake cleaner i've bought there before evaporates far too quickly, to the point where the can goes unused.

cletus · 03-03-2020 03:32PM

triggermortis wrote: »

I'm pretty sure it's not! Electronic cleaner is quite light and should mostly evaporate quickly. Brake cleaner is harsher and won't evaporate. It is a great degreaser though so be careful using it around bearings and don't use it on anything electronic!

I hope it evaporates, I don't want to have to clean the brake cleaner off my brakes

I assumed it was just compressed air and isopropyl alcohol, possibly some other solvent as well. I also assumed it wouldn't be anywhere near as harsh as the brake fluid used for cars.

I'll have a look at the info on the bottle when I get home

*edit* I stand corrected. It would appear to be a non chlorinated brake cleaner using some form of hydrocarbons rather that isopropyl alcohol.

In fact, even though there is a picture of a bicycle brake disc, the instructions say it is suitable for drum and disc brakes, as well as clutch and engine parts

Gidea · 03-03-2020 10:10PM

Anyone have any opinions of the pumps in lidl ATM? My current one has both feet broken so a bit of a chore to inflate tires

Is it worth a punt or better spending an extra 20 quid?

17-05-2020 08:02PM

Poor enough selection in Aldi this time out, they did have some pulley hangers and display stands.

Just picked up a couple of the base layers. I have to wash them but out of the box they didn't feel as nice on as the last ones I got from there, slightly heavier material

AndrewJRenko · 17-05-2020 08:25PM

Deleted User wrote: »

Poor enough selection in Aldi this time out, they did have some pulley hangers and display stands.

Just picked up a couple of the base layers. I have to wash them but out of the box they didn't feel as nice on as the last ones I got from there, slightly heavier material

Don't see anything on the Aldi website. When did these come in?

17-05-2020 08:32PM

AndrewJRenko wrote: »

Don't see anything on the Aldi website. When did these come in?

Today, for some reason they aren't shown on the special buys section, you have to look at the digital booklet they have on there now.

https://leaflets.aldi.ie/view/192264/

Roberto_gas · 18-05-2020 11:25AM

Deleted User wrote: »

Today, for some reason they aren't shown on the special buys section, you have to look at the digital booklet they have on there now.

https://leaflets.aldi.ie/view/192264/

Nothing in nearby stores....not sure if COVID is hitting them supply chains

AndrewJRenko · 18-05-2020 12:02PM

Deleted User wrote: »

Today, for some reason they aren't shown on the special buys section, you have to look at the digital booklet they have on there now.

https://leaflets.aldi.ie/view/192264/

Thanks, very helpful.

Not so helpful of Aldi though to put their own PDF viewer app in there with its own fancy page turning and zooming process, because that whoosh page turning is just so cool and well worth learning another interface on top of my own PDF viewer.

sy_flembeck · 18-05-2020 09:20PM

3 bike stands in Bray this afternoon. Not much else, as I took the last 4 tins of Mucoff no2

18-05-2020 09:34PM

Tested out the baselayer today, I'm sure I'll use it again maybe as a rag to clean the bike or something. The old ones I found to be decent for the price but these are hot garbage. It felt disgusting on me once I'd worked up a sweat

Macy0161 · 19-05-2020 08:44AM

Was in Aldi in Greystones last Thursday morning, and didn't even notice bike stuff. Normally only pick up the lube and degreaser, although I got the frame bag last time and it's grand.

cletus · 19-05-2020 10:15AM

I wonder when will they start offering the bikepacking stuff they do in England?

JMcL · 19-05-2020 10:20AM

Not a whole lot in Tramore yesterday. Base layers, socks, gloves, mini pumps and an assortment of lubes - not a bike stand in sight, though I have one from Lidl from ages ago which still serves. Picked up a couple of pairs of gloves which are grand, and a couple of assorted types of spray lube

loyatemu · 19-05-2020 10:39AM

Macy0161 wrote: »

Was in Aldi in Greystones last Thursday morning, and didn't even notice bike stuff. Normally only pick up the lube and degreaser, although I got the frame bag last time and it's grand.

it was definitely there in Greystones on Saturday, stands, hoists, clothes, the lot. For once I didn't buy anything though.

greendom · 19-05-2020 11:03AM

any shorts this time round has anyone noticed?

cletus · 19-05-2020 11:07AM

They had both normal cycling shorts, and loose fit, bike packing or touring shorts in Kildare

Macy0161 · 19-05-2020 12:02PM

loyatemu wrote: »

it was definitely there in Greystones on Saturday, stands, hoists, clothes, the lot. For once I didn't buy anything though.

Could've missed them playing physical distancing roulette, and wasn't looking for them as I use the app for the specials.

dahat · 19-05-2020 02:44PM

Stock up of usual GT85 spray.

byrnem31 · 19-05-2020 08:49PM

Loads of bike stuff in the one in nutgrove yesterday.
I got the pump but passed on the clothes as it looked poxy. I'd rather put a bin liner on me.

onlineweb · 29-06-2020 07:27PM

Bike work stand selling for €29.99 in Lidl

https://www.lidl.ie/en/p/bicycle-ready/bike-workstand/p44503

Aldi-LIDL Specials - Megathread!

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