Aldi Cycling offers Thursday 24 Sept

oceanclub · 24-09-2015 01:52PM

Thargor wrote: »

Just fyi on those premium lights its the fat old USB needed to charge them in case you didnt notice. You'll get microUSB adapters on EBAY for a euro though.

They do come with their own USB lead though.

P.

Orion · 24-09-2015 01:58PM

Macy0161 wrote: »

According to the flier, there were "premium" front (50 lumen) and rear light (25 lumen) at a tenner each rather than a set.

No - the premium are individual. There is another set not as good which is a dual pack.

not yet · 24-09-2015 02:01PM

Picked up the bib tights, Compression top and yellow long sleeve top...

Could have spent 200e but got myself out of there. Quality is fine for the price.

Alanstrainor · 24-09-2015 02:07PM

jon1981 wrote: »

How long should you get out of a single charge?

I got 3 hours or so flashing from mine. They warn when the battery is low, but I found that they died very fast after that warning.

Thargor · 24-09-2015 02:16PM

Thats not very good tbh.

jon1981 · 24-09-2015 02:18PM

Thargor wrote: »

Thats not very good tbh.

For 10 euro?

Thargor · 24-09-2015 02:22PM

3 hours could leave you at risk of being without a light in Winter, that's dangerous. I have 2 Eneloop rechargeable AAs in a cheap light I bought from Aliexpress that can be seen for miles and it will flash for days, a week even. batteries and light probably came to 7-8 Euro.

Orion · 24-09-2015 02:22PM

1 cable in work and 1 at home and I'm sorted so. Just switched on the premium light at home in a dark room. Seems brighter than my Cateye. Only got the front one. Have a good rear 5 led light and now have a rear helmet light too. All in spent €60 that I don't have on gear I don't actually need. Had to stop myself buying the toolkit and other crap that I'll never use as well.

Rambling Man · 24-09-2015 02:22PM

Plenty of Hobgoblin left.

seamus · 24-09-2015 02:24PM

They're not designed for long-distance midwinter cycles to be fair, they're commuting lights. And city commuting lights at that, 50L isn't enough for country roads.

If you commute more than 1.5 hours each way, you would be advised to spend more than €20 in Aldi on your lights.

jon1981 · 24-09-2015 02:26PM

Thargor wrote: »

3 hours could leave you at risk of being without a light in Winter, that's dangerous. I have 2 Eneloop rechargeable AAs in a cheap light I bought from Aliexpress that can be seen for miles and it will flash for days, a week even. batteries and light probably came to 7-8 Euro.

Guess it depends on your use. I have a 20 min commute to work so would suit me fine. In the winter I definitely won't be out on spins near the hours of darkness. I agree 3 hours is not great if you plan to be doing long spins during hours near darkness.

Cee-Jay-Cee · 24-09-2015 02:29PM

Alanstrainor wrote: »

I got 3 hours or so flashing from mine. They warn when the battery is low, but I found that they died very fast after that warning.

How did you manage to charge it fully and get three hours lighting from it if they only went on sale 5 hours ago? Move is still charging and not fully charged yet and it's been charging nearly 3hrs now. A green light should show when fully charged.

jon1981 · 24-09-2015 02:30PM

Cee-Jay-Cee wrote: »

How did you manage to charge it fully and get three hours lighting from it if they only went on sale 5 hours ago? Move is still charging and not fully charged yet and it's been charging nearly 3hrs now. A green light should show when fully charged.

I'm assuming the poster has bought it previously on a prior Aldi cycling special?!

EDIT never mind

Alanstrainor · 24-09-2015 02:30PM

Cee-Jay-Cee wrote: »

How did you manage to charge it fully and get three hours lighting from it if they only went on sale 5 hours ago? Move is still charging and not fully charged yet and it's been charging nearly 3hrs now. A green light should show when fully charged.

I have an identical one bought from China from 2 years back. Specs the same, and look identical.

Cee-Jay-Cee · 24-09-2015 02:34PM

seamus wrote: »

They're not designed for long-distance midwinter cycles to be fair, they're commuting lights. And city commuting lights at that, 50L isn't enough for country roads.

If you commute more than 1.5 hours each way, you would be advised to spend more than €20 in Aldi on your lights.

I'd beg to differ, in full bright mode they are very bright, I'll be using mine on unlit rural roads at night, anything brighter will possibly cause glare to car drivers behind.

Macy0161 · 24-09-2015 02:37PM

Rambling Man wrote: »

Plenty of Hobgoblin left.

The review of the King Goblin is what I am really waiting for tbh.

Cee-Jay-Cee · 24-09-2015 02:51PM

Alanstrainor wrote: »

I have an identical one bought from China from 2 years back. Specs the same, and look identical.

Ah right good enough. 3hrs is more than I'd need on a night spin so it'll do me good.

D3PO · 24-09-2015 02:53PM

listermint wrote: »

I was in the biker gear, decided at the door not to get one, spending enough money on bibs and stuff today so kept it sane.

Feck all stuff in Tallaght, had to go elsewhere for the clothing, it was very disappointing stock for clothing.

ah yeah I saw you at the door. yep disappointed with the lack of clothing myself. possibly a blessing in disguise means ive put in a boards winter order instead

Alanstrainor · 24-09-2015 02:54PM

Cee-Jay-Cee wrote: »

Ah right good enough. 3hrs is more than I'd need on a night spin so it'll do me good.

It could be 4 hours to be honest. I just know that after 3 I recharge. And mine are well used, so maybe you guys will get 6 hours +.

Even at 3 hours flashing, its not bad for a tiny, USB rechargable light. Good buy for 10.

Irish Warri0r · 24-09-2015 03:04PM

Bought the cycling shoes this morning what pedals, cleats do i need? Sorry new to all this.Will these do? http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-pd-r540-spd-sl-sport-pedals/

Darkglasses · 24-09-2015 03:08PM

Irish Warri0r wrote: »

Bought the cycling shoes this morning what pedals, cleats do i need? Sorry new to all this.Will these do? http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-pd-r540-spd-sl-sport-pedals/

Nope, I'm pretty sure those shoes are only compatible with regular Shimano SPDs (not SPD-SL or Look Keo)

So these (or similar) http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-pd-m520-pedals/

lfc79 · 24-09-2015 03:10PM

Not sure if this needs to go in the Wanted / for Sale forum but.....had someone pick up the Performance Bib tights in Aldi this morning but they brought me the medium ones when I need large.....Doh!

Anyone have the opposite problem and interested in a swap? (New for new obviously!)

It would save me bringing them back coz local Aldi already out of stock on large ones.

not yet · 24-09-2015 03:28PM

Darkglasses wrote: »

Nope, I'm pretty sure those shoes are only compatible with regular Shimano SPDs (not SPD-SL or Look Keo)

So these (or similar) http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-pd-m520-pedals/

This ^^^^^

mathie · 24-09-2015 03:30PM

What's the turbo trainer like?

iamtony · 24-09-2015 03:47PM

Mec-a-nic wrote: »

It ain't over till the fat lady sings.

Slightly off topic, this morning I found a small pile of Medisana Bluetooth4 heart rate monitors in the bargain bin of Lidl (Fortunestown) for €20. Worked out of the box with my Strava on android.

Funny enough I went to aldi for a garmin which they didn't have and left with a Crane hrm that I paid €15 for, it was the last one on Coolock.

Jakey Rolling · 24-09-2015 03:53PM

For anyone in Cork, I was in The Edge today, they are matching the Aldi price of €109 for the Garmin 500 if you are a Loyalty Card holder. Regular price €139. Forgot to ask if you could sign up for the loyalty card on the day.

Domane · 24-09-2015 06:42PM

Picked up the winter cycling shirt in Aldi for €35. Very impressed with the quality at that price.

However what's the opinions on the bike stands for €35? They're a fraction of the price of stands elsewhere? Anyone bought one and what do you think?

whacker00 · 24-09-2015 06:51PM

Domane wrote: »

Picked up the winter cycling shirt in Aldi for €35. Very impressed with the quality at that price.

However what's the opinions on the bike stands for €35? They're a fraction of the price of stands elsewhere? Anyone bought one and what do you think?

Got one last year and find it great, im sure it's not up to the standard of a park tool or equivalent which I cannot compare it to as I never used one. I have used it a lot in that time and cannot fault it at all. It lives outside in the shed and has stood up really well

seanin4711 · 24-09-2015 06:57PM

Rambling Man wrote: »

Plenty of Hobgoblin left.

now your talking!

jon1981 · 24-09-2015 07:00PM

ok the bib tights are going back, while they are very snug, there is way too much of the budgie on show. The padding stop shy of the ball bag and goes right up the back.

Note: to anyone buying bib tights tonight or the following days that are potentially returned tights, wash them, I tried mine butt naked.

Aldi Cycling offers Thursday 24 Sept

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