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Aldi-LIDL Specials - Megathread!

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  • #992
    Luckycharms_74
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 6,793 ✭✭✭Luckycharms_74


    magicbastarder wrote: »
    they mean the wheel size, old standard was 26", but there's also 27.5" and 29" which have taken its place.

    Thanks for that :o


  • #993
    raheny red
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,648 ✭✭✭raheny red


    A few bits left in Clonee. Plenty of ladies gear.


  • #994
    8valve
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,021 ✭✭✭8valve


    Am I the only saddo who got excited at buying a half dozen cans of GT85 and Muc-Off wet Lube? :-)


  • #995
    cletus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,616 ✭✭✭cletus


    8valve wrote: »
    Am I the only saddo who got excited at buying a half dozen cans of GT85 and Muc-Off wet Lube? :-)

    Nope, I even have a box to keep them in. Needs to be replenished, mind. I'll be honest, though. I put on the wet lube back in February or so, and when it came time to switch to dry lube, I found it a complete baxtard to clean off. I'm contemplating just putting on dry lube before every spin

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  • #996
    magicbastarder
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    as long as you're not huffing the GT85 out in the shed on your own...


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  • #997
    byrnem31
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 876 ✭✭✭byrnem31


    8valve wrote: »
    Am I the only saddo who got excited at buying a half dozen cans of GT85 and Muc-Off wet Lube? :-)


    I bought general purpose car mechanic grease in a motor factors Saturday.
    I put in all over my defy where needed, chain, cogs, thru Axel's etc. The bike is as smooth as butter this morning.

    I was very excited buying the Aldi gear though. I was up at 6.30 Sunday morning and all waiting for the shop to open at 9.


  • #998
    Macy0161
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,844 ✭✭✭Macy0161


    Only really wanted to pick up the wet lube - none left in Greystones at around 1pm yesterday. Very little of the other gear - one m merino base layer, and few larger sizes. Plenty of the winter gloves, but didn't notice the neoprene ones. So a can of degreaser was the total of my cycling related purchases!


  • #999
    cletus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,616 ✭✭✭cletus


    byrnem31 wrote: »
    I bought general purpose car mechanic grease in a motor factors Saturday.
    I put in all over my defy where needed, chain, cogs, thru Axel's etc. The bike is as smooth as butter this morning.

    I was very excited buying the Aldi gear though. I was up at 6.30 Sunday morning and all waiting for the shop to open at 9.
    I'd be in agreement with lithium grease for things like bearings, bottom bracket, threads etc, but I'd be wary of having it on the chain and cassette. It's thicker than chain lube, so it's going to hold onto contaminants, and possibly wear the chain faster


  • #1000
    CramCycle
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 26,317 Mod ✭✭✭✭CramCycle


    cletus wrote: »
    Nope, I even have a box to keep them in. Needs to be replenished, mind. I'll be honest, though. I put on the wet lube back in February or so, and when it came time to switch to dry lube, I found it a complete baxtard to clean off. I'm contemplating just putting on dry lube before every spin

    I'd avoid wet lube if possible, dry lube more often is, in my opinion a safer bet. Wet lube just destroys a chain and everythign else alot quicker.


  • #1001
    magicbastarder
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    yeah, the wet lube is very sticky and hard to clean. what i sometimes do is deep clean a chain, let it dry, and apply wet lube to each roller, and wipe off the excess; this is to allow a heavier lubricant as a 'base layer' in the chain. from then on, just use dry lube on a regular basis.


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  • #1002
    Curb Your Enthusiasm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,501 ✭✭✭Curb Your Enthusiasm


    Bought the 2 in 1 pannier backpack. For 15 quid it looked like a handy buy.


  • #1003
    dinneenp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,269 ✭✭✭dinneenp


    Does anyone plan on converting the 'dumb' turbo trainer to a smart one & using it with Zwift/Peleton etc.?
    If you do, please let me know how you get on with it.

    Cheers,
    Pa.


  • #1004
    wpd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 495 ✭✭wpd


    dinneenp wrote: »
    Does anyone plan on converting the 'dumb' turbo trainer to a smart one & using it with Zwift/Peleton etc.?
    If you do, please let me know how you get on with it.

    Cheers,
    Pa.

    I have converted a dumb one for zwift using this
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/CooSpo-Cadence-Bluetooth-Runtastic-Openrider/dp/B07MXGTCSP/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=bluetooth+speed+sensor&qid=1601301782&sr=8-7

    Just run zwift on android phone
    works well although i think it gives me extra watts


  • #1005
    dinneenp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,269 ✭✭✭dinneenp


    Weepsie wrote: »
    For anyone who didn't get one of the turbos, Briando in his adverts has some Minoura B60s which are fairly sturdy dumb turbo trainers. I'd wager they're better than the Aldi ones by some distance even without a warranty

    Cheers, just checked and the only one I can find is on Donedeal for €180...link


  • #1006
    iwillhtfu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,360 ✭✭✭iwillhtfu


    dinneenp wrote: »
    Cheers, just checked and the only one I can find is on Donedeal for €180...link

    He meant here https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2058116543


  • #1007
    dinneenp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,269 ✭✭✭dinneenp


    iwillhtfu wrote: »
    He meant here https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2058116543

    Thanks, he has the Tacx TT in the post to me.
    Pa.


  • #1008
    Away With The Fairies
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 4,077 ✭✭✭Away With The Fairies


    I'm kicking myself for missing out on the cycling jackets from Aldi last week. I went looking yesterday and they were all gone.


  • #1009
    Thargor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,302 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    Do you think Lidl are due another Specials soon? Anyone remember when the last one was?


  • #1010
    [Deleted User]
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    Away With The Fairies wrote: »
    I'm kicking myself for missing out on the cycling jackets from Aldi last week. I went looking yesterday and they were all gone.

    If they were the hi-vis womens ones they had them in my local (Drogheda) last night. I was going to get one for my partner but on inspection they didn't seem great for keeping the cold out vs what she already has. Fine with layers for what we've had temperature wise in the mornings/evenings in the last week I'd say but not much colder.


  • #1011
    cletus
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    Away With The Fairies wrote: »
    I'm kicking myself for missing out on the cycling jackets from Aldi last week. I went looking yesterday and they were all gone.

    Dunno where you're situated, bit they've stock left in Aldi in Naas


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  • #1012
    zell12
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,660 ✭✭✭✭zell12


    Thargor wrote: »
    Do you think Lidl are due another Specials soon? Anyone remember when the last one was?
    Lidl had one on 06 August.
    Historically, the next Lidl cycling stuff is in March


  • #1013
    byrnem31
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 876 ✭✭✭byrnem31


    Which tends to be better ?
    The Aldi or Lidl cycling gear.


  • #1014
    loyatemu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 16,132 ✭✭✭✭loyatemu


    byrnem31 wrote: »
    Which tends to be better ?
    The Aldi or Lidl cycling gear.

    personally I don't think the clothing is great from either - the tops are alright for casual use, but the shorts/leggings and jackets are poor.

    Other stuff, tools, lights etc are all fine, I don't think there's a huge difference between them.

    If you want good value cycling gear, Decathlon is probably a better option if you live near their store.

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  • #1015
    cletus
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    loyatemu wrote: »
    personally I don't think the clothing is great from either - the tops are alright for casual use, but the shorts/leggings and jackets are poor.

    Other stuff, tools, lights etc are all fine, I don't think there's a huge difference between them.

    If you want good value cycling gear, Decathlon is probably a better option if you live near their store.

    Or even order online. I've shorts and jersey from Decathlon, and a pair of full fingered gloves in the post. Quality is very good for the price, even at the '100' range


  • #1016
    magicbastarder
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    decathlon sizing is on the small size, i've found.


  • #1017
    cletus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,616 ✭✭✭cletus


    magicbastarder wrote: »
    decathlon sizing is on the small size, i've found.

    Its on the small size for all their clothes. I think it's a French thing


  • #1018
    Away With The Fairies
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    cletus wrote: »
    Dunno where you're situated, bit they've stock left in Aldi in Naas

    Thanks, I'll check another Aldi and hope I find one.


  • #1019
    byrnem31
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 876 ✭✭✭byrnem31


    I've been out in the pissings of rain in the Aldi jacket, rain trousers, and neoprene gloves and I'm bone dry. Not bad for 50 quid.


  • #1020
    amadangomor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,144 ✭✭✭amadangomor


    magicbastarder wrote: »
    yeah, the wet lube is very sticky and hard to clean. what i sometimes do is deep clean a chain, let it dry, and apply wet lube to each roller, and wipe off the excess; this is to allow a heavier lubricant as a 'base layer' in the chain. from then on, just use dry lube on a regular basis.

    Ohhhhhh Matron!!


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  • #1021
    mvt
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    byrnem31 wrote: »
    I've been out in the pissings of rain in the Aldi jacket, rain trousers, and neoprene gloves and I'm bone dry. Not bad for 50 quid.

    I used the jacket & pants last Wednesday morning to work in fairly wet conditions, was just over an hour.

    Couldn't say I was bone dry but certainly good value for just over twenty quid.

    The lights were super value & it was funny to see so many of them in action over the last week :)


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