Lidl cycle gear special Monday 11th of March

Seaneh · 04-03-2013 06:51PM #1

Hey lads,

Just noticed on the lidl site there that they have a cycle gear sale next monday.

http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/SID-6F44512C-E7A2CCA6/lidl_ri_ie/hs.xsl/offerdate.htm?offerdate=29388

I'll probably be picking up a softshell and a waterproof jacket and a few pairs of socks and maybe some of the cycling underware for under normal shorts while touring.

No idea what else there would be worth kicking up.

TheBlaaMan · 04-03-2013 08:24PM

Damn.............no leg warmers. Worth getting if - like me - you have too few bib shorts and not enough bib longs ....

adamski8 · 04-03-2013 08:37PM

Whats the difference between the performance and cycle pants? padding?

Darkglasses · 04-03-2013 08:41PM

adamski8 wrote: »

Whats the difference between the performance and cycle pants? padding?

Yeah, the performance ones are just a base layer really, too light to wear by themselves.

velo.2010 · 04-03-2013 09:24PM

Still waiting for the Lidl full carbon bike with 105 and Shimano wheels for e899!:rolleyes:

shaka · 04-03-2013 10:58PM

Seen that bike couple of years back but nothing since, did they sell it more than once

Lemlin · 04-03-2013 10:59PM

Is the Lidl stuff any use? I got done stuff from Aldi a few months back and it seems alright.

I'm new to cycling so still building up the gear I have.

jimmycrackcorm · 04-03-2013 11:22PM

velo.2010 wrote: »

Still waiting for the Lidl full carbon bike with 105 and Shimano wheels for e899!:rolleyes:

Argos have one at that price in their catalogue but never in stock

boege · 04-03-2013 11:35PM

Lemlin wrote: »

Is the Lidl stuff any use? I got done stuff from Aldi a few months back and it seems alright.

I'm new to cycling so still building up the gear I have.

Bought one of their jackets last year and have used it for two winters. I have two other heavyish jackets I bought in bike shops and Yet I always seem to grab the Lidl jacket ahead of them.

Darkglasses · 04-03-2013 11:53PM

Lemlin wrote: »

Is the Lidl stuff any use? I got done stuff from Aldi a few months back and it seems alright.

I'm new to cycling so still building up the gear I have.

I think their padded shorts are crap, not even worth the ten bob or whatever it is. In my experience, the fit is so bad they are unwearable.

TheBlaaMan · 05-03-2013 12:00AM

boege wrote: »

Bought one of their jackets last year and have used it for two winters. I have two other heavyish jackets I bought in bike shops and Yet I always seem to grab the Lidl jacket ahead of them.

+1 on the winter jackets. They are certainly worth the money and I quite like mine. Just be careful of the sizing (as ever with Lidl stuff). I like jackets 'snug' and bought two sizes smaller than the label would suggest I should have....

shaka · 05-03-2013 01:32AM

Most stuff is ok but padded shorts are cack

Seaneh · 05-03-2013 05:51AM

Yeah, I bought a pair of shorts lasy year and the sizing was mental. I'm an xl in every other normal brand so bought xl, got home and tried them on and they were like clown pants, waaaaay tooo big, brought them back and swapped for a large as thats all that was left, was still a little too big, medium would have been the right firt I reckon.

Besides that I got a base layer vest and I've used that any time it's a bit nippy over the summer and early autumn and it was great, still in good nick.

I'll be avoiding the shorts this time but the soft shells have got good reviews the last few times and the waterproof jackets looks decent too.

Jocry · 05-03-2013 09:43AM

Has anyone bought / have experience with the cycling jerseys?

mossym · 05-03-2013 09:48AM

i bought one of the jackets last year, quite liked it, but got a dhb jacket from wiggle as a gift for xmas and much prefer it, lidl jacket now used for mountain biking, the dhb kept for the road.

the lidl jacket itself is fine. as are the socks. also getting a few of the sunglasses is handy, i never worry about them now as they're cheap as chips, they get bashed around all over the place

Thargor · 07-03-2013 02:16PM

Hi, going to Lidl on monday to grab another pair of those gloves, just wondering if these Wireless computers are any good:

http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/SID-93A2BC5A-B245503A/lidl_ri_ie/hs.xsl/index_29426.htm

I know they've had them before. Not looking for anything major, just want auto-on, speedometer, odometer (lifetime and individual trip distance) and a clock/stopwatch, can anyone who's bought before confirm it has these and that its readings are accurate? Thanks.

Altreab · 07-03-2013 03:54PM

Thargor wrote: »

Hi, going to Lidl on monday to grab another pair of those gloves, just wondering if these Wireless computers are any good:

http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/SID-93A2BC5A-B245503A/lidl_ri_ie/hs.xsl/index_29426.htm

I know they've had them before. Not looking for anything major, just want auto-on, speedometer, odometer (lifetime and individual trip distance) and a clock/stopwatch, can anyone who's bought before confirm it has these and that its readings are accurate? Thanks.

Dont know how good the computer is but its Monday the 11th that they are on sale.

Thargor · 07-03-2013 04:02PM

Oops fixed thanks.

Mycroft H · 07-03-2013 04:49PM

Might pick up one of the cyclo computers. How bad can they be for 7 quid.

Thargor · 07-03-2013 05:03PM

I want to know if they're silent or if they make that really loud *CLICK* you get on some cheap ones everytime the magnet passes the sensor as thats a dealbreaker, also want to know about accuracy as some cheapos tend to miss whole turns of the wheel, at least in LIDL you can keep your receipt and bring it back no questions asked.

merc230ce · 07-03-2013 09:39PM

IDIOT ALERT: I bought one of their wired ones last year and it never worked properly. At random times I'd look down to see it working away but it'd never last. It's now just a handlebar clock. I presume my expert installation had something to do with it, but still... How hard should it be??

wendell borton · 07-03-2013 11:06PM

Got one of the computers last year still works.

Darkglasses · 08-03-2013 12:47AM

merc230ce wrote: »

IDIOT ALERT: I bought one of their wired ones last year and it never worked properly. At random times I'd look down to see it working away but it'd never last. It's now just a handlebar clock. I presume my expert installation had something to do with it, but still... How hard should it be??

You do have to have the sensor literally a couple of mms away from the magnet. A cm or more and it won't work.

merc230ce · 08-03-2013 05:46PM

Darkglasses wrote: »

You do have to have the sensor literally a couple of mms away from the magnet. A cm or more and it won't work.

Thanks, I'll have a look and see if I can tweak it. (*coughnotlikelycough*

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route66 · 11-03-2013 11:01AM

Went in to the Stillorgan branch this morning. I was expecting he usual chaos but there was none - there was just 2 people browsing around the kit when I got there.

I went to pick up a few pairs of gloves and got what I wanted - without having to jump on peoples backs to reach them

It was almost pleasant! I also got a wireless computer (backup, not needed at the moment) some cycling shorts (got a medium, no idea if it is the right size) and some other bits and bobs.

Mycroft H · 11-03-2013 11:10AM

I think it was the cold that kept people home, more stuff for me

. Got two M jerseys (actually only about 4 of them there at 8.30). Quality is actually decent on them. Got a pair of shorts too. If they last as long as the old pair, I'll be doing well

Tar.Aldarion · 11-03-2013 11:21AM

Dunno if I'll pick up any of that stuff, will have a look later on. thanks for posting

rob w · 11-03-2013 11:34AM

Picked up a softshell jacket, shorts and trousers, happy enough with them. got the softshell in an xl though, think it might be a bit big, maybe try and change it later if i can! Still plenty of stuff left in lidl moore st an hour ago!

zing · 11-03-2013 11:59AM

Picked up a new softshell as well -- sleeves seem long on them compared to previous ones I've had from there/aldi. Was hoping they might have some workstands avail (even though they weren't advertised) as they have them in NI today but nope. Oh well..

Masala · 11-03-2013 12:10PM

I think people are realising that the roads are full of people wearing bland Aldi & Lidl stuff..... just so boring these days.
Now that most of the country are into0 their 2nd /3rd year of cycling - we all want the Sky gear now !!!!!! Reminds me of this famous Tommy Tiernan line

Jocry · 11-03-2013 12:23PM

Between myself and the wife we dropped about €90 in there this morning! I picked up a soft shell, compression shorts long and short, 3/4 length shorts and the glasses while she got a couple of things as well, all in all pretty happy! There wasn't too many in the Finglas store at 8 when it opened but in fairness it was miserable so it didnt surprise me.

Just wondered if anyone has used their cycling socks, I didnt buy and but was thinking of going back this evening and getting a couple of pairs if they are anyway decent?

Lidl cycle gear special Monday 11th of March

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