Aldi-LIDL Specials - Megathread!

magicbastarder · 18-08-2020 07:59AM

i found my bike wallowy when i tried using cheapo aldi panner bags, which were not worth the price of admission, but it was much better when i got a more expensive bag in the LBS. was much easier to cinch the contents of the bag in place so they didn't slop about.

JMcL · 19-08-2020 11:07AM

I use both backpack and panniers - depending on which bike I take - though I'll occasionally just use the backpack anyway on the bike with the rack as well (a Genesis Croix de Fer). I've no issue with using the backpack I have. It has a semi-rigid mes structure which ensures there's a decent air gap between the pack and your back and the resulting airflow means no sweatiness. The only pain point is that if full, it's quite tall and can bump against my helmet. The previous backpack though was a different matter though as it was flush against my back

zell12 · 18-09-2020 08:48AM

Aldi deals on 27/09
some good value stuff
https://leaflets.aldi.ie/view/628538/24/

Macy0161 · 18-09-2020 08:53AM

OT, but finally the Boxty is going to be regular. If they'd just do cully's batch...

coL · 18-09-2020 09:26AM

zell12 wrote: »

Aldi deals on 27/09
some good value stuff
https://leaflets.aldi.ie/view/628538/24/

Anyone have any opinions on whether or not the toolbox would be any good?

Anyone have any experience with the front light. Considering picking it up as a spare.

CramCycle · 18-09-2020 09:40AM

Macy0161 wrote: »

OT, but finally the Boxty is going to be regular. If they'd just do cully's batch...

Best bread in Ireland is Cullys

18-09-2020 09:49AM

CramCycle wrote: »

Best bread in Ireland is Cullys

You've never had Mccloskeys brown batch so.

magicbastarder · 18-09-2020 09:59AM

are the tools in that toolbox powerfix? if so, i probably wouldn't bother; i've used some of their stuff (e.g. screwdriver bits) which stripped under minor enough load.

wet lube and dry lube i do use, and if you want degreaser, they were stocking general degreaser recently (called elbow grease) which is the best degreaser i've used, €2.90 for a litre.

i like the neoprene gloves, but not for long rides, your hands will get very sweaty in them.

18-09-2020 09:59AM

coL wrote: »

Anyone have any opinions on whether or not the toolbox would be any good?

Anyone have any experience with the front light. Considering picking it up as a spare.

If you mean the rechargeable front and rear light, I picked up a set a couple of years ago.

The front is good and has a good range of functions and the brightest setting is easily bright for cycling on dimly lit roads, around town the medium setting is good enough. The only issue I have is with battery life it seems to run down when not in use.

The rear is superb though and my biggest concern with using it on the brightest flashing setting is that aircraft may mistake it for landing lights!

The hitng with Aldi stuff though, is that my experience may be different to others as I am never convinced about the consistency of their products.

Shotser · 18-09-2020 10:04AM

Anyone have any opinions on whether or not the toolbox would be any good?

I got one years ago, have replaced some of the more frequently used tools over the years with better more robust tools, but it's a decent set and covers all of the tools you need for service/breakdown. Has some stuff that I may never use and others that you might have already, eg spanner and screwdriver. It's a good starting point.

cletus · 18-09-2020 10:30AM

I was just on the website there, and I can't see whats coming up on the cycling week, have you any links?

Inquitus · 18-09-2020 10:35AM

cletus wrote: »

I was just on the website there, and I can't see whats coming up on the cycling week, have you any links?

Posted above - https://leaflets.aldi.ie/view/628538/24/

cletus · 18-09-2020 10:45AM

Inquitus wrote: »

Posted above - https://leaflets.aldi.ie/view/628538/24/

Apologies, I went straight to the last page of the thread, so only saw the question above my post

Im thinking of picking it up myself. I have a good selection of tools, and this will double up some of them, but its a relativley cheap way of getting some of the tools I would otherwise have to buy individually

*edit* Actually, looking ar it more closely, I don't think I'll bother. The only tools I don't have in that kit are the bottom bracket tool and the cone wrenches. Not worth the thirty quid

mh_cork · 19-09-2020 11:59AM

The Wilton (Cork) Aldi store has the folding bike for sale. Its marked down to e300.

Away With The Fairies · 19-09-2020 12:27PM

mh_cork wrote: »

The Wilton (Cork) Aldi store has the folding bike for sale. Its marked down to e300.

Is the folding bike any good?

iwillhtfu · 19-09-2020 12:34PM

Away With The Fairies wrote: »

Is the folding bike any good?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MCJDoKbRjA

Muahahaha · 19-09-2020 03:04PM

Has that turbo trainer been on sale in Aldi before, if so what was the feedback/reviews like for it? Anyone here own it?

murphyebass · 19-09-2020 05:39PM

Muahahaha wrote: »

Has that turbo trainer been on sale in Aldi before, if so what was the feedback/reviews like for it? Anyone here own it?

Was looking at this one myself.

Would it be any use for Zwift?

magicbastarder · 19-09-2020 06:28PM

not on its own, it's not a smart trainer. but i believe you can buy an add-on which will make it just smart enough to do it.

Oberkon · 19-09-2020 09:01PM

iwillhtfu wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MCJDoKbRjA

My wife is looking for one ? Any available?

Glencarraig · 19-09-2020 09:48PM

murphyebass wrote: »

Was looking at this one myself.

Would it be any use for Zwift?

Basic trainer but perfectly useable, you would need a cadence and speed sensor.

Rechuchote · 21-09-2020 09:02AM

Oberkon wrote: »

My wife is looking for one ? Any available?

Do they sell them in Ireland?

CramCycle · 21-09-2020 09:08AM

Rechuchote wrote: »

Do they sell them in Ireland?

There were in stock in Bray the other day

Johnny Jukebox · 21-09-2020 07:28PM

The lights cos you can never have enough lights and the GT85

byrnem31 · 21-09-2020 08:04PM

Johnny Jukebox wrote: »

The lights cos you can never have enough lights and the GT85

The reviews for those lights in UK aldi are poor. You can get roslons in Argos for the same price and are a much better light.

Do people think there will be a frenzy for the gear this year ?

CramCycle · 21-09-2020 08:07PM

byrnem31 wrote: »

The reviews for those lights in UK aldi are poor. You can get roslons in Argos for the same price and are a much better light.

I've had two sets of the USB ones and they have been great and match, neigh surpass Lezyne lights of 4 times the price.

Do people think there will be a frenzy for the gear this year ?

Hard to tell, numbers are up but you never know.

byrnem31 · 21-09-2020 09:04PM

CramCycle wrote: »

I've had two sets of the USB ones and they have been great and match, neigh surpass Lezyne lights of 4 times the price.
Hard to tell, numbers are up but you never know.

Two sets of Rolsons or two Aldi lights ?

CramCycle · 21-09-2020 09:46PM

byrnem31 wrote: »

Two sets of Rolsons or two Aldi lights ?

Aldi, gave one to a new co worker must be 3 years ago(after I had used it for awhile) and still in use, the other is now on my partners bike and even after being ignored for a year, charged up and worked perfectly the other day. I'd highly recommend them.

Cee-Jay-Cee · 21-09-2020 10:41PM

CramCycle wrote: »

I've had two sets of the USB ones and they have been great and match, neigh surpass Lezyne lights of 4 times the price.
Hard to tell, numbers are up but you never know.

I agree. I had the Leyzene 450XL and rear strip light and the Aldi lights are brighter and better battery life. I’ll be buying another set.

marvin42 · 22-09-2020 05:07AM

+1 for the lights (the 17.69 euro set). I use a couple of those since three years, very bright and good battery life. I gonna get another set this year.

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