Aldi-LIDL Specials - Megathread!

Large bottle small glass · 06-04-2021 12:55PM

Alek wrote: »

I have a baselayer I got from Aldi in 2013, still in great condition.

I was never able to find a similar quality one after thate, Aldi or elsewhere.

I still wear a North Face baselayer I had sea kayaking and hiking in Alaska in 2004. Bought in 2002. Has been used well over a 1000 times

Corporate world would to see that catching on; no money to be made making stuff that doesn't break/wear out/become obsolete

dahat · 06-04-2021 01:34PM

Alek wrote: »

I have a baselayer I got from Aldi in 2013, still in great condition.

I was never able to find a similar quality one after thate, Aldi or elsewhere.

Under Armour cold gear BL, ive not come across anything to rival these so far.

ARX · 06-04-2021 01:58PM

Thargor wrote: »

What the feck is this supposed to be?

Loving pocket lamp?

Roberto_gas · 06-04-2021 02:27PM

dahat wrote: »

Under Armour cold gear BL, ive not come across anything to rival these so far.

this...underarmour all the way...sad they dont make bibs !

Alek · 06-04-2021 03:10PM

I can believe that Underarmour stuff IS superior to my old Aldi one... but its price/performance/longevity ratio sucks :P

paddydriver · 06-04-2021 04:58PM

dahat wrote: »

Under Armour cold gear BL, ive not come across anything to rival these so far.

Their downfall is that it is too good.. you don't need to buy it again. Washes over and over, and still works as well and never falls apart or loses shape.

Fian · 07-04-2021 03:12PM

I had a few pairs of "cycling underwear" from either Lidl or Aldi, which were unpadded boxer shorts made of a wicking synthetic material.

They have been binned since, and I can't replace them because they have never returned not for years now. There are some equivalents in Decathlon but not as good.

They were ideal, back when I was still going into the office, to wear under ordinary cotton shorts on my commute. I would change all my clothes and put on normal underwear in work. I am happy enough to wear cycling shorts at the weekend but would not wander through the corridors of my workplace in them.

zell12 · 09-04-2021 08:14AM

Ohh some nice stuff on 15/04
https://leaflets.aldi.ie/view/876489109/2/
https://leaflets.aldi.ie/view/876489109/4/
https://leaflets.aldi.ie/view/876489109/6/
https://leaflets.aldi.ie/view/876489109/8/

NeedMoreGears · 09-04-2021 11:35AM

ARX wrote: »

Loving pocket lamp?

That's what I thought but apparently it means magnetic. Who knew?

magicbastarder · 09-04-2021 11:38AM

i don't quite understand the logic of a sleeveless cycling baselayer; usually if i want a baselayer to help with warmth, i'd prefer it cover my shoulders too.

09-04-2021 11:54AM

It looks to be the same base as last year, they're grand for 4.99 but not as good as previous ones. I'd agree with MB I'd prefer a tshirt style one that covers upper arms and pits. You definitely feel the chill in these ones under your arms.

magicbastarder · 09-04-2021 11:56AM

apart from the bike stand, the best thing aldi or lidl ever did was the merino arm warmers for about 6 quid, but i've not seen them in a few years either.

Eamonnator · 09-04-2021 11:57AM

magicbastarder wrote: »

i don't quite understand the logic of a sleeveless cycling baselayer; usually if i want a baselayer to help with warmth, i'd prefer it cover my shoulders too.

Maybe for triathletes, but who knows?

loyatemu · 09-04-2021 12:21PM

it's an extra layer for the spring/summer I guess, I have one (probably Aldi) and I wear it under the club short-sleeve jersey which is very thin and snug. I'd only wear the s/s jersey on it's own when it's properly warm out.

loyatemu · 09-04-2021 12:40PM

disappointing they're not doing the bags shown on the Luxembourg site, though that's probably because they're Aldi Nord and we're (confusingly) Aldi Sud

fat bloke · 09-04-2021 03:44PM

I've gotten years of use out of a lidl sleeveless baselayer. I guess it's the same logic behind a gilet and maintaining core warmth. I wouldn't like a short sleeved base layer peeking out of or interfering with a summer jersey sleeve, particularly with the modern aero banding / finishing around the upper arm of fancy jerseys.

dinneenp · 09-04-2021 04:38PM

zell12 wrote: »

Ohh some nice stuff on 15/04
https://leaflets.aldi.ie/view/876489109/2/
https://leaflets.aldi.ie/view/876489109/4/
https://leaflets.aldi.ie/view/876489109/6/
https://leaflets.aldi.ie/view/876489109/8/

Interested in the bike chain cleaning kit. Would there be much difference between that and Juice Lubes Dirty Little Scrubber which gets 5/5 from Road.cc or is that product pretty much the same- plastic, bristle etc.?

Thanks,
Pa.

wheelo01 · 09-04-2021 05:18PM

dinneenp wrote: »

Interested in the bike chain cleaning kit. Would there be much difference between that and Juice Lubes Dirty Little Scrubber which gets 5/5 from Road.cc or is that product pretty much the same- plastic, bristle etc.?

Thanks,
Pa.

I think they're all about the same, the plastic isn't terribly brittle, if you take care of it, it will last. They have To be all made in China, no?
I have had one for about 5/6 years, no problems, but I haven't dropped it.

cletus · 09-04-2021 05:19PM

dinneenp wrote: »

Interested in the bike chain cleaning kit. Would there be much difference between that and Juice Lubes Dirty Little Scrubber which gets 5/5 from Road.cc or is that product pretty much the same- plastic, bristle etc.?

Thanks,
Pa.

I'd say the difference would be negligible

AndrewJRenko · 09-04-2021 07:07PM

zell12 wrote: »

Ohh some nice stuff on 15/04
https://leaflets.aldi.ie/view/876489109/2/
https://leaflets.aldi.ie/view/876489109/4/
https://leaflets.aldi.ie/view/876489109/6/
https://leaflets.aldi.ie/view/876489109/8/

Thanks, don't you just hate it when websites take away normal zoom/move around functions by providing their own zoom/move around functions that are WORSE than the standard functions?

Anyway, the €15 shorts could be good - I like the idea of the adjustable waistband, which might mean I don't have to keep stopping to pull my shorts back up over my crack.

09-04-2021 08:30PM

AndrewJRenko wrote: »

Thanks, don't you just hate it when websites take away normal zoom/move around functions by providing their own zoom/move around functions that are WORSE than the standard functions?

Anyway, the €15 shorts could be good - I like the idea of the adjustable waistband, which might mean I don't have to keep stopping to pull my shorts back up over my crack.

Yeah hate that, ctrl key + mouse scroll wheel is your friend for there. I'm sure it's similar on a laptop track pad.

As for your arse crack thanks for the lovely image on what was a nice Friday evening. Get a decent pair bibs you'll never look back, don't even have to spend mad money for a good pair that will last but buy cheap buy twice as they say. or do you favor loser fit shorts there are some MTB type alternatives too.

bwdbwd · 14-04-2021 09:10AM

Are the Muc-Off lube products available on Thursday genuine ?
There seems to be a subtle difference in the packaging, compared to the Muc-Off website e.g '4 step' or 'Urban bike care'

cletus · 14-04-2021 09:16AM

bwdbwd wrote: »

Are the Muc-Off lube products available on Thursday genuine ?
There seems to be a subtle difference in the packaging, compared to the Muc-Off website e.g '4 step' or 'Urban bike care'

I always stock up on them. Find them great

Are you worried that they're knockoffs, or that Muc Off are producing a subpar product just for Lidl/Aldi

Macy0161 · 14-04-2021 09:18AM

They're not "fake" muc-off products. I've used them in the past - the wet lube is pretty sticky compared to others I've used.

scotchy · 14-04-2021 11:10AM

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000NNSXLM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

Works out at about €8.85 for a litre in the basket.

Aldi €4.99 for 500ml

charlieIRL · 14-04-2021 11:48AM

I got a message saying the bike stuff got delayed and won't be in Aldi tommorrow unfortunately.

dinneenp · 14-04-2021 12:25PM

charlieIRL wrote: »

I got a message saying the bike stuff got delayed and won't be in Aldi tommorrow unfortunately.

Pity. btw how do you get these notifications?

AndrewJRenko · 14-04-2021 12:53PM

charlieIRL wrote: »

I got a message saying the bike stuff got delayed and won't be in Aldi tommorrow unfortunately.

All stores or your local store?

youcancallmeal · 14-04-2021 01:06PM

They've posted about it on their Facebook page. Not everything it appears:

We’re sorry, a few cycling essentials due on sale this Thursday are postponed due to shipping delays. We are working hard to make them available to you as soon as possible! &#55357;&#57010;&#55357;&#56488;
Postponed cycling essentials for Thursday April 15th: Bicycle lock, Ladies/Mens Cycling shorts, Saddle bag, Bike cleaning kit, Bike seat cover and metal Jerry can.

Thargor · 14-04-2021 01:13PM

Do they specify which type of shorts in any of the comments? I wanted the normal looking ones for mountain biking.

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