Aldi-LIDL Specials - Megathread!

Muahahaha · 08-10-2020 9:45pm

cheers Aegir, will try for one of those tomorrow, hopefully might finally get sorted

zell12 · 09-10-2020 10:32am

Aldi
pimp my bike

CramCycle · 09-10-2020 10:40am

zell12 wrote: »

Aldi
pimp my bike

I got those lights that you attach to your spokes the other day (not Aldi), and I don't care, I love it.

mrcheez · 09-10-2020 10:41am

CramCycle wrote: »

I got those lights that you attach to your spokes the other day (not Aldi), and I don't care, I love it.

I'd love to get the ones that show a character moving like Mario jumping or something similar

09-10-2020 11:37am

mrcheez wrote: »

I'd love to get the ones that show a character moving like Mario jumping or something similar

This looks cool, seems to be a very decent pop from them too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpNE4Nn7Vno

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVsRoHQIJcg

keane2097 · 09-10-2020 12:15pm

Those are class!

CramCycle · 09-10-2020 12:45pm

mrcheez wrote: »

I'd love to get the ones that show a character moving like Mario jumping or something similar

Mine are just the Cateye ones that look a bit like a Kellogg's spoke reflector. You have to be careful not to look at it in dark conditions as its kind of mesmerising.

mrcheez · 09-10-2020 1:13pm

I think these are the ones

https://www.monkeylectric.com/m210_bike_light/

Can have Space Invader characters or Pac man etc

Thargor · 12-10-2020 3:49pm

Random lot of cycling stuff showed up in Limerick Lidls this morning, got a set of large leggings for a tenner, there was gloves and jerseys and jackets in there aswell, not sure if nationwide.

Away With The Fairies · 17-10-2020 4:04pm

Thargor wrote: »

Random lot of cycling stuff showed up in Limerick Lidls this morning, got a set of large leggings for a tenner, there was gloves and jerseys and jackets in there aswell, not sure if nationwide.

Does anyone know if this was nationwide? I haven't checked my local Lidl but I'm probably late anyways. I think they were due some cycling gear a couple of months ago but they never came in so could it have been this?

.red. · 17-10-2020 7:31pm

I brought the yellow jacket back today. Wore it yesterday for a walk with a few heavy showers and it was like a teabag.
No quibbles, straight up refund.
I got the bib tights too which were awful. The tights then selves were fine but the pad was like sitting on a Kutcher scouring cloth. Wore them once and stuck them in the back of the cupboard.
The jerseys have had a few outings now and I like them, they're a little heavy but I'm usually a warm person due to all my blubber but on the cold mornings with a base layer they're nice and comfy without the need for anything else.

Thargor · 17-10-2020 9:29pm

What the jacket isnt waterproof? I tested it in pretty heavy rain once and I was bone dry, thats weird.

.red. · 17-10-2020 10:50pm

Thargor wrote: »

What the jacket isnt waterproof? I tested it in pretty heavy rain once and I was bone dry, thats weird.

Mine wasn't anyway. The lad I spoke to said he got one and had used it a few days in the rain and it was perfect so probably just a dodgy one.
I was happy to change it for another one but they'd none left.

Thargor · 26-11-2020 9:07am

Wow those fluorescent neoprene gloves from Aldi a while back are near perfect, freezing fog and mist this morning and it was pure comfort. They're just a bit stiff but cycling with warm hands when it's this cold is a joy.

SchrodingersCat · 26-11-2020 9:15am

I had a similar pair but wasn't too big a fan. I liked the fact that they were fluroescent for giving turning directions in the dark mornings and evenings, but found that they got sweaty when you finally got warmed up.

magicbastarder · 26-11-2020 9:16am

yep, they're good for maybe half an hour before they get a bit sweaty.

Macy0161 · 26-11-2020 10:15am

Neoprene uses the moisture to keep the skin warm doesn't it? Obviously, with wetsuits it's water rather than sweat, but the same logic would apply?

NamelessPhil · 26-11-2020 10:24am

I use those neoprene gloves for all day audaxes during the winter and they're the mutts nuts. Especially if it's a very wet day. Yes, your hands are damp but you're warm the whole way round.

Thargor · 26-11-2020 2:59pm

Total game changer for me anyway even though I wasn't that big a fan of them when I bought them, literally makes it easier to get out of bed in the cold mornings knowing you're going to be nice and warm going in, I have 5am starts and night shifts.

byrnem31 · 26-11-2020 6:44pm

The lights in aldi are very good. Using them weeks now and they last a while before a recharge is needed. Loads of different light settings on them too.

26-11-2020 6:51pm

I sometimes use those very light cotton/linen gloves you can get in a pharmacy as liners under my winter gloves. Feels so much better when the hands get a sweat on. They are actually really good also if you need to wear latex or vinyl gloves for a period.

byrnem31 · 17-12-2020 9:46pm

Got a ski jacket today in lidl for my short commute to work on the bike. High viz, loads of pockets, removable hood and zips under the arms to let the air in. 29 quid, not bad at all. It would be ideal for a hybrid bike, I've a racer but it will do the job for cold winter mornings.
Few left tallaght village.

harringtonp · 27-01-2021 5:16pm

It's the ski section but picked this up yesterday in Aldi and got to try it out this morning. Great piece of gear, breathable, snug fitting and flexible material

zell12 · 28-02-2021 1:23pm

Lidl have bike offers 08/03
workstands, helmets, tools, pump, led lights, sunglasses

dinneenp · 28-02-2021 11:50pm

zell12 wrote: »

Lidl have bike offers 08/03
workstands, helmets, tools, pump, led lights, sunglasses

Hi, any link please, can't find anything in Lidl or Aldi website

wheelo01 · 01-03-2021 12:56am

Lidl's book online is only up to next Thursday 4th, probably tomorrow or Tuesday before the new book is up.

zell12 · 01-03-2021 7:47am

zell12 wrote: »

Lidl have bike offers 08/03
workstands, helmets, tools, pump, led lights, sunglasses

This is the Lidl NI version
https://www.lidl-ni.co.uk/en/c/cycling/c1300/w2

sgarvan · 01-03-2021 9:59am

zell12 wrote: »

Lidl have bike offers 08/03
workstands, helmets, tools, pump, led lights, sunglasses

https://www.lidl.ie/en/c/just-keep-spinning/c64/w2

CianRyan · 01-03-2021 1:24pm

I'll grab one of those work stands for sure, any know if the sunglasses are any use?
Functionally at least.

Mc Love · 03-03-2021 11:13pm

I have that bike stand, very useful

magicbastarder · 04-03-2021 7:46pm

not in the cycling sections, but lidl have mechanic's trays in at the moment for €2.50, which are very useful.

CianRyan · 04-03-2021 8:11pm

magicbastarder wrote: »

not in the cycling sections, but lidl have mechanic's trays in at the moment for €2.50, which are very useful.

They're very cheapy compared to others I have (I'm a car mechanic) but for using the odd time at home they'll be a game changer.

sbs2010 · 04-03-2021 8:16pm

CianRyan wrote: »

I'll grab one of those work stands for sure, any know if the sunglasses are any use?
Functionally at least.

Glasses are good. Definitely worth €4

LikeTheseOdds · 08-03-2021 10:15am

3 bikestands left at coolock lidl at 9am, didn't ask if they've any in the back. Must be popular

youcancallmeal · 08-03-2021 10:57am

There was at least 10 left in Lidl Ballycullen this morning. I got one and a couple of pairs of the glasses. I was tempted to get a pump but bottled it, I have a decent Joe Blow pump but it's nearly 10 years old now

CianRyan · 08-03-2021 1:43pm

Got a haul!
Work stand, 2 glasses, rechargeable lamps, bike cleaner and chain lube.

Still 3 work stands left when in left. Lidl Belgard.

tonytiger81 · 10-03-2021 4:03pm

no bike stands in lidl cabra or finglas. Anyone see them near to these?

retalivity · 10-03-2021 4:16pm

No bike stands in Terenure last night, although I wasn't looking for one.
Got the foot pump and gloves though, plenty left.

wheelo01 · 10-03-2021 4:52pm

tonytiger81 wrote: »

no bike stands in lidl cabra or finglas. Anyone see them near to these?

None in Walkinstown, plenty of lights, gloves, panniers, Glasses and pumps.
I'll be passing greenhills road later, I'll pop in.

zell12 · 01-04-2021 7:12pm

Aldi 15 April
Cycling specials - unknown offers yet

zell12 · 04-04-2021 5:41pm

Still no update on offers
Here is what Aldi LU & Aldi ES suggest might show up

Thargor · 04-04-2021 10:11pm

zell12 wrote: »

Still no update on offers
Here is what Aldi LU & Aldi ES suggest might show up

What the feck is this supposed to be?

magicbastarder · 04-04-2021 10:17pm

'magnetised pocket light' i think.

beggars_bush · 05-04-2021 10:03pm

I've noticed aldi and lidl have really reduced the range of stuff they have in the cycling specials over the past 2-3 years

Tombo2001 · 06-04-2021 9:24am

Have to be honest, nothing I ever bought there (for the bike) has lasted.

youcancallmeal · 06-04-2021 9:32am

beggars_bush wrote: »

I've noticed aldi and lidl have really reduced the range of stuff they have in the cycling specials over the past 2-3 years

I think this is the same across all their specials. I only noticed because of regularly buying stuff in baby events, previously they would have up to 20 items but nowadays it's more like 10.

Macy0161 · 06-04-2021 9:36am

youcancallmeal wrote: »

I think this is the same across all their specials.

I'd agree. The reality is that people have realised that they're often only the price and quality that you can get online at any time, plus a lot of the in demand items people have now. It's rare enough to hear of queues for specials these days, where as it was definitely "a thing" 5 or 10 years ago.

magicbastarder · 06-04-2021 10:23am

Tombo2001 wrote: »

Have to be honest, nothing I ever bought there (for the bike) has lasted.

the bike stand can't be beaten though, certainly not at the price it usually sells for (€30)

Weepsie · 06-04-2021 11:03am

Mine was dumped into a skip by rubbish clearance guys hired by management company of old apartment I lived in. Bike stand shouldn't be in a bike shed apparently. Technically correct, but it made a lot more sense than most of the sh!te in there that wasn't dumped

Weepsie · 06-04-2021 11:18am

Also, I'm not surprised Aldi etc have reduced the amount they have on offer, even without brexit/covid. Far too often they were left with discounted stuff they couldn't shift.

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