Lidl cycling offers - General thread

Darkglasses · 23-08-2013 11:33PM

Very intrigued by this GPS computer. Could be great or could be a load of rubbish. Will give it a go I think.

Power10 · 24-08-2013 08:08AM

BadCharlie wrote: »

Is the Crivit Sports Upright Floor Pump any good ? Its so cheap at €7 it might not last long im thinking.

Bought an aldi one recently... nothing wrong with it at all...I was a little unsure myself as I've owned a high end version previously but for €7 u won't go wrong. It does the job as good as anything I've used.

Cee-Jay-Cee · 24-08-2013 11:01AM

Anyone any views on the lights? I need lights just for when light is fading, I won't be out after dark so was hoping these would do.

johnnybhoy78 · 24-08-2013 02:30PM

CJC999 wrote: »

Anyone any views on the lights? I need lights just for when light is fading, I won't be out after dark so was hoping these would do.

I wouldn't bother with the lights I had them before and they filled with water after 1 rain shower

kaef · 24-08-2013 07:12PM

johnnybhoy78 wrote: »

I wouldn't bother with the lights I had them before and they filled with water after 1 rain shower

I have them for last month, and they were not filled with water after 10 rain showers. I usually leave bicycle in the rain all day with lights attached and they still work very well. Rear has easy access to batterries and front light has built-in simple charger, so no need to replace batteries every time, just plug in for few hours.

http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/SID-75E56768-D760B8D9/lidl_ri_ie/hs.xsl/index_29417.htm

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Pump is great, works very well.
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Waterproof jacket is completely NOT breathable...

What about Crivit cycling computer?

Darkglasses · 24-08-2013 07:35PM

I had two light sets, both died in particularly heavy rain showers.

This is typical of Lidl and Aldi gear, some have good experiences and some have bad experiences of their merchandise. Fair to say the build quality is inconsistent then.

zapata · 25-08-2013 10:19AM

Any views on the tyre\tube combo.
http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/SID-31BD81E2-64AA32A7/lidl_ri_ie/hs.xsl/index_34279.htm

cdaly_ · 25-08-2013 08:50PM

Looks ok. I fitted one to my son's bike a couple of weeks ago and it's fine so far. Claims puncture resistance too.

alaimacerc · 26-08-2013 09:31AM

kaef wrote: »

What about Crivit cycling computer?

I bought one in the previous round of cycle offers (for €1.50 more :eek:!

), and I've found it to be OK. They didn't seem to be selling well, though, so not at all surprised to see them back for less cash.

Much better than Lidl/Crivit's first attempt at a wireless BC. Not bombproof on the interference front, but acceptable. (Just don't put it right next to your computer, in the same pocket as your phone, or anywhere near the door and checkouts in Tesco Wilton while it's turned on.) Has the basic functions you'd expect, generally works OK. Has those horrible cable-tie fittings, though. Powersaves off, but doesn't have "auto-start" to turn it back on, so you have to make sure you're not shooting blanks if you stop for five minutes or more, and forget to turn on again.

ugsparky · 26-08-2013 11:51AM

ednwireland wrote: »

got one under the desk at work. worked the last time I had to use it. feels a bit fragile you would want a nice level surface to use it on.

:eek: ... what are you using it for ... oh right ok ... you have it under the desk so you can use it when you commute in the evening ... you do cycle to work don't you ? ...

slideshow bob · 26-08-2013 02:36PM

CJC999 wrote: »

Anyone any views on the lights? I need lights just for when light is fading, I won't be out after dark so was hoping these would do.

Lights I got from there were awful. The plastic was brittle and the switches unreliable. They failed entirely within the "no hassle returns" window (28 days I think) so I left them back. I got decent ones from LBS which have lasted several winters since and should see me through several more.

sullzz · 26-08-2013 02:43PM

Anyone know what diameter the lights fit ??

ednwireland · 26-08-2013 07:46PM

ugsparky wrote: »

:eek: ... what are you using it for ... oh right ok ... you have it under the desk so you can use it when you commute in the evening ... you do cycle to work don't you ? ...

yes i do commute, handy if you find a flat during the day rather than using a hand pump

ezra_pound · 27-08-2013 11:58AM

alaimacerc wrote: »

I bought one in the previous round of cycle offers (for €1.50 more :eek:! ), and I've found it to be OK. They didn't seem to be selling well, though, so not at all surprised to see them back for less cash.

Much better than Lidl/Crivit's first attempt at a wireless BC. Not bombproof on the interference front, but acceptable. (Just don't put it right next to your computer, in the same pocket as your phone, or anywhere near the door and checkouts in Tesco Wilton while it's turned on.) Has the basic functions you'd expect, generally works OK. Has those horrible cable-tie fittings, though. Powersaves off, but doesn't have "auto-start" to turn it back on, so you have to make sure you're not shooting blanks if you stop for five minutes or more, and forget to turn on again.

That's pretty much amazing for e5.
I have to disagree with interference from phones etc. Ib haven't encountered that problem. A very good buy.

alaimacerc · 27-08-2013 06:21PM

ezra_pound wrote: »

That's pretty much amazing for e5.

The bones of €6, tbf. Before someone accuses us of "shilling" for Lidl.

I have to disagree with interference from phones etc. Ib haven't encountered that problem. A very good buy.

Lend me yours, I'll soon have it reading "71.8kph" standing still.

I'm not saying it's a major probem. In fact, I'm specifically saying it's a lot better than their previous model on that (and every other) score, which is mostly why I was wary about this one. But if you hold it right next to a phone with WiFi turned on (... if your phone doesn't have WiFi, this obviously isn't going to be an issue...), or very close to a computer, or take it anywhere near whatever madly emitting devices they have in my local Tesco, you'll get false readings.

joe9009 · 27-08-2013 10:00PM

I bought one the last time they were in and the first time I tried to pump my wheels it blew out at about 80psi, wheel takes 125. save your money. Although not bad for pumping footballs!

logistic · 28-08-2013 11:09AM

I was just up in lidl on Walkinstown Avenue. They had very little on display. No socks, gloves, bib shorts only had compressions shirts. Any reports back from other stores?

mossym · 28-08-2013 11:14AM

logistic wrote: »

I was just up in lidl on Walkinstown Avenue. They had very little on display. No socks, gloves, bib shorts only had compressions shirts. Any reports back from other stores?

according to the thread title, shouldn't you be checking tomorrow?

joeKel73 · 28-08-2013 11:17AM

logistic wrote: »

I was just up in lidl on Walkinstown Avenue. They had very little on display. No socks, gloves, bib shorts only had compressions shirts. Any reports back from other stores?

That's running gear from last week you're looking at - cycling offers start tomorrow.

logistic · 28-08-2013 11:18AM

D'oh!!
That would explain the lack of gear

Tzarkahn · 28-08-2013 11:20AM

Anyone got any experince with the Shoe covers?

Are they Waterproof or just warmers?

touts · 28-08-2013 11:30AM

J o e wrote: »

That's running gear from last week you're looking at - cycling offers start tomorrow.

Actually the running rain jackets are far better than the ones they have tomorrow for cycling. The running ones scrunch up nice and small in a little pouch. The cycling ones scrunch up to something the size of a medium handbag and certainly won't fit in the back pocket of a jersey.

That said they are both sweatboxes.

Thargor · 28-08-2013 11:36AM

Im wearing the fluorescent yellow running top from last week on the bike these evenings as its getting a bit cold and I havent bought proper winter gear yet, I love it, really breathable, warm when you're off the bike and cool when you're moving. Also really lights up when car or streetlights hit it. Wish it had pockets but for €7 you cant complain, its one of my favorite tops now, good for hiking or cycling, need to pick up another one.

joeKel73 · 28-08-2013 02:04PM

Thanks for that tip Thargor - will check them out tomorrow if there's any left.

After checking out their refund policy, I'm going to pick up on of the GPS computers tomorrow and suss it out before mounting on the bike. If it doesn't log (accurately) and transfer back or the build quality is poor I'll just return it.

Squidgy Black · 28-08-2013 02:06PM

Yeah I've found Lidl are grand when it comes to returns. Just make sure to keep the packaging and everything else.

dfdream · 28-08-2013 02:12PM

Anyone getting this when accessing lidl.ie

Umbrella Security Labs

OpenDNS has blocked www.lidl.ie due to a security threat that was discovered by the Umbrella Labs.

If you think this shouldn't be blocked, please email us at security-block@opendns.com.

joeKel73 · 28-08-2013 02:17PM

Nope, are you in work by any chance? They might have a filter on the network. Either that or some software you've got running.

jeffk · 28-08-2013 04:32PM

dfdream wrote: »

Anyone getting this when accessing lidl.ie

Umbrella Security Labs

OpenDNS has blocked www.lidl.ie due to a security threat that was discovered by the Umbrella Labs.

If you think this shouldn't be blocked, please email us at security-block@opendns.com.

Got it just now at home!

DubVelo · 28-08-2013 05:35PM

Tempted by the trekking tyres but is there anything better around for the money?
I guess they're a good bit cheaper than Marathons.

joeKel73 · 29-08-2013 10:29AM

Got the GPS computer earlier - currently charging.

Lots of stock and there was only one other person in our local Lidl looking at the cycling gear at 8am so don't expect this gear to fly out the door.

Lidl cycling offers - General thread

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