lidl road bike

albob · 31-03-2009 11:55AM #1

I know this was mentioned in a post yesterday but info now up on Irish site.
http://www.lidl.ie/ie/home.nsf/pages/c.o.20092675.Road_Racing_Bike

DirkVoodoo · 31-03-2009 12:01PM

Interesting frame sizes, 53cm is too small for me and I reckon 57 would be way too big.

900 euro ain't exactly a great offer either, I would spend the little bit extra for piece of mind and quality and go to planet x, wiggle ir get a good deal locally. Trade down to 105 even, I just can't see the attraction in buying a bike worth more than 100 euro from lidl.

Vélo · 31-03-2009 12:05PM

I'd have reservations about buying a bike from Lidl but you have to say the kit on it is impressive.

Has anyone heard of Stratos before?

RobFowl · 31-03-2009 12:06PM

Is it just my innate snobbery re LIDL or does that frame really look sh*t

Jawgap · 31-03-2009 12:06PM

I'd buy bikes for the kids there to thrash around on, but I wouldn't buy much else there.

Instead of Lidl - I'll be nipping across the border for one of these for a summer upgrade:-

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_502001_langId_-1_categoryId_165710

1075 yoyos at the current exchange rate!!! 300 yoyos cheaper than Halfords in the Republic.

Raam · 31-03-2009 12:09PM

I never thought I'd see the day when Lidl stock an Ultegra equiped bike, which I have on my bling-mobile. I mean this is awful, the damn thing even has a very similar saddle to mine. I imagine they will fly out the door.

DirkVoodoo · 31-03-2009 12:11PM

Raam wrote: »

I imagine they will fly out the door.

Then quickly fall apart in the car park...

Jawgap · 31-03-2009 12:16PM

Raam wrote: »

I never thought I'd see the day when Lidl stock an Ultegra equiped bike, which I have on my bling-mobile. I mean this is awful, the damn thing even has a very similar saddle to mine. I imagine they will fly out the door.

Leaving it's new owner on their arse in the shop!

Do they come built or do you have to do some assembly yourself, I wonder? And if so, how much assembly?

That might be a thought to freshen the mind as you zip down a hill - "hmmmm, this bike was built by Lidl - what's that rattle????"

Lumen · 31-03-2009 12:19PM

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

Then quickly fall apart in the car park...

The ad says it's pay in the shop then home delivery.

So I assume the bike is built and shipped by a distributor or manufacturer, with Lidl just acting as a retail front.

Ghost Rider · 31-03-2009 12:28PM

Am I the only person here who thinks a lot of the stuff Lidl sell is actually really good quality (and, of course, value)?

Still, that bike's no oil painting. (Not that I'd want to ride an oil painting, mind you. Especially if it depicted An Taoiseach holding his jocks.)

Caroline_ie · 31-03-2009 01:07PM

Ultegra? You mean that POBs now will go around with Ultegra? what a load of Cr*p.

Bruce11 · 31-03-2009 01:13PM

Put it this way, someone new to cycling looking to get a half decent bike with good kit? Well to me it looks good value, Ultegra, some lads racing are using 105 so this is up again. The frame is most likely the same as nearly every frame out there, generic with a different spray job and decals. It has a carbon fork and alu frame, like most bikes at that price. The Ultegra option to me gives it value.

Anyhow my other point is that to most users here they are well versed and experienced regarding bikes so it won't appeal. I predict though that the people whom purchase the bike will be happy and it will be as reliable as any other bike.

PS If it needs to be built avoid Cyclelogical eh!!!

greendom · 31-03-2009 01:14PM

Ghost Rider wrote: »

Am I the only person here who thinks a lot of the stuff Lidl sell is actually really good quality (and, of course, value)?

Absolutely, as I always say, If it's good enough for the Germans...

Turbulent Bill · 31-03-2009 01:26PM

Bruce11 wrote: »

Anyhow my other point is that to most users here they are well versed and experienced regarding bikes so it won't appeal. I predict though that the people whom purchase the bike will be happy and it will be as reliable as any other bike.

That's the thing - who's going to buy this bike? Experienced riders will look for something specific so they probably won't be interested, while ordinary Joes will baulk at spending €899 on a bike.

No reflection on the quality (I like Lidl stuff in general), just wondering if this will really sell.

DirkVoodoo · 31-03-2009 01:41PM

That's quite a good point Bill. My family often ask me "How many gears does your bike have then?", the measure of a bike's worth since you were 10 years old.

I doubt Joe Public would be looking at the ultegra as opposed to the price tag.

Caroline_ie · 31-03-2009 01:46PM

a lot of people assume that 'it in lidl = it's a bargain' ...

scottreynolds · 31-03-2009 01:56PM

Raam wrote: »

I never thought I'd see the day when Lidl stock an Ultegra equiped bike, which I have on my bling-mobile. I mean this is awful, the damn thing even has a very similar saddle to mine. I imagine they will fly out the door.

If the guys who buy that bike are smart they will put cervelo stickers on it and have a bike like Raam. Anyone who has ultegra should be ashamed (Ultegra SL is okay)

Running Bing · 31-03-2009 02:00PM

Caroline_ie wrote: »

a lot of people assume that 'it in lidl = it's a bargain' ...

Just like a lot assume 'its in lidl= it's a piece of ****';)

Seriously though I thought it was gonna be 200 quid or something...who the fvck is going to buy a bike in Lidl's for 900 quid? I dont know much about bikes but I imagine the bike in question is worth about €900 and its neither a bargain or a rip off that will fall apart five minutes after you leave the shop.:D

scottreynolds · 31-03-2009 02:16PM

Babybing wrote: »

I imagine the bike in question is worth about €900 and its neither a bargain or a rip off that will fall apart five minutes after you leave the shop.:D

not 100% sure about the wheels etc but I think that the rough cost of this kinda spec in Ireland, Ultegra, ALU Frame. Shimano Wheels woulc be 1200 - 1500 euros. I think the cheapest bike I have seen with Ultegra is 1400 on sale but it was a conalgo.

scottreynolds · 31-03-2009 02:18PM

Imagine pulling up to a race and this puck beside you says, "Oh 105, I got my bike from Lidl and its better than yours."

--or--

"Whats a colnago, never heard of it, must be a Lidl brand."

72hundred · 31-03-2009 02:31PM

Personally I think the Lidl and Aldi brands are great for quality and of course value. I've bought loads of cycling gear in there and use it every day for commuting, and its served me very very well.

I'd say this bike will be a great hit with ppl looking to get good components for value.

Chips Lovell · 31-03-2009 02:32PM

Classic case of a bike spec designed to appeal to the typical, newish to the sport, buyer who falls into the trap of thinking that a frame is simply something to hang the best groupset they can afford on. The frame is the most important part of the bike and its a brand which I (and seemingly everyone else here) has never heard off. The wheels (also more important the the groupset) are pretty cheap Shimano jobs.

Raam wrote: »

I never thought I'd see the day when Lidl stock an Ultegra equiped bike, which I have on my bling-mobile.

Time for that Super Record upgrade then.

Caroline_ie · 31-03-2009 02:42PM

we are a such a bunch of vain immature snobs ...

( i know I am )

sy · 31-03-2009 02:42PM

scottreynolds wrote: »

Imagine pulling up to a race and this puck beside you says, "Oh 105, I got my bike from Lidl and its better than yours."

--or--

"Whats a colnago, never heard of it, must be a Lidl brand."

lol Quote(s) of the day

sorcha08 · 04-04-2009 06:29PM

have to say that some people are really snobby about lidl stuff but i have got loads of kitchen things like blenders and they are way better than any brands we have ever had before! everyone thinks their stuff is low quality but its actually the opposite...queues out the door on days when the specials come out says it all really...

asked a few people who are into cycling about the bike and they said its a great deal...not for the ordinary joe soap but for people who are into cycling:D

Chips Lovell · 04-04-2009 07:01PM

sorcha08 wrote: »

asked a few people who are into cycling about the bike and they said its a great deal...not for the ordinary joe soap but for people who are into cycling:D

zzzzzzzz · 04-04-2009 08:17PM

el tonto wrote: »

Classic case of a bike spec designed to appeal to the typical, newish to the sport, buyer who falls into the trap of thinking that a frame is simply something to hang the best groupset they can afford on. The frame is the most important part of the bike and its a brand which I (and seemingly everyone else here) has never heard off. The wheels (also more important the the groupset) are pretty cheap Shimano jobs.

Time for that Super Record upgrade then.

Yeah - the first thing that occured to me when I saw it was that if they had ultegra on it, the frame couldn't be great. Personally i wouldn't take a chance on it.

With a 900 yoyo price point I'd imagine it's pitched at people going for the bike to work scheme.

stuf · 04-04-2009 08:49PM

aidan.offbeat wrote: »

Yeah - the first thing that occured to me when I saw it was that if they had ultegra on it, the frame couldn't be great. Personally i wouldn't take a chance on it.

With a 900 yoyo price point I'd imagine it's pitched at people going for the bike to work scheme.

Frame's guaranteed for 3 years I think - and no - my name's not sorcha

Oh - and it's happening all over europe so don't think the cycle to work is anything to do with it

blorg · 04-04-2009 09:05PM

If you add up the cost of the components on their own, without the frame/fork, you are over €900. The frame/fork is probably whatever generic rebadged thing other manufacturers use. Frame is important, yes, but we are at a pricepoint where we are comparing to the sort of entry level Giant/Trek/Specialized frame you will get with Sora components. Is this frame as good as that? Probably, and with much better components/wheels/etc. I wouldn't go for it myself but it looks like good value to me (and I am "into cycling"

)

Ba$tard · 04-04-2009 09:14PM

im thinking of buying it as its a decent package and a very good price

TOTAL price for chain/wiggle 1531euro

LIDL 899euro

xz · 04-04-2009 10:08PM

el tonto wrote: »

Classic case of a bike spec designed to appeal to the typical, newish to the sport, buyer who falls into the trap of thinking that a frame is simply something to hang the best groupset they can afford on. The frame is the most important part of the bike and its a brand which I (and seemingly everyone else here) has never heard off. The wheels (also more important the the groupset) are pretty cheap Shimano jobs.

Time for that Super Record upgrade then.

As regards the wheels, you can get Mavic Aksiums or Fulcrum 7's for around the same price, so to say they are "cheap jobs" could be construed as snobbery,I,personally have a set of Fulcrum 7's for about a year now,I am a big guy and have so far found them to be very sturdy.Those Shimano wheels may just be a good,bomb proof training wheel.

lidl road bike

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