Aldi-LIDL Specials - Megathread!

irishrover99 · 22-09-2017 12:58pm #1

http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/aldi-cheap-cycling-gear-43912/

Some interesting stuff this time. Lights/camera combo, Turbo's and merino clothing.
Hopefully all good quality.

Weepsie · 22-09-2017 1:03pm

Wow, I hope cycliq is on to them as they've just basically ripped of the Fly6

All this is for the UK too though?

dastardly00 · 22-09-2017 1:07pm

Weepsie wrote: »

All this is for the UK too though?

Available in Ireland on the 28th

lizzylad84 · 22-09-2017 1:10pm

Nothingness their website yet ðŸ™„

dahat · 22-09-2017 1:14pm

Still no workstand.

Borderfox · 22-09-2017 1:20pm

Workstand in Halfords for €48

magicbastarder · 22-09-2017 1:35pm

Weepsie wrote: »

Wow, I hope cycliq is on to them as they've just basically ripped of the Fly6

maybe cycliq sold them the units?

Macy0161 · 22-09-2017 2:31pm

irishrover99 wrote: »

Some interesting stuff this time. Lights/camera combo, Turbo's and merino clothing.
Hopefully all good quality.

Think it's only the lights and light camera that are new this year?

Merino on my list for the winter - anyone got the aldi merino base layers other years that can recommend (or otherwise)?

AndrewJRenko · 24-09-2017 2:15pm

https://www.aldi.ie/c/specialbuys/dates/2017-09-28?sort=popular&q=%3Apopular%3AtransactionalStatus%3Atransactional%3AtransactionalStatus%3Anontransactional%3AEvent%3ACycling&page=0

cython · 24-09-2017 3:17pm

FFS, I hate to be one of those people moaning about prices across the border/currency conversions, but 39.99 GBP vs 59.99 euro is madness for the camera/light. I'd have been happy enough to see it for 49.99 euro, and that would still be generous to Aldi, IMHO.

tomasrojo · 24-09-2017 3:32pm

Weepsie wrote: »

Wow, I hope cycliq is on to them as they've just basically ripped of the Fly6

One of their front light/rear light designs is basically the Moon Crescent. Again, maybe Moon do a generic model for rebranding by discount retailers.

Cee-Jay-Cee · 24-09-2017 3:47pm

The front light is very similar in design to the Leyzene 450XL/350XL!

Plan on getting merino LS top and LS jersey and possibly neck warmer too.

24-09-2017 4:01pm

cython wrote: »

FFS, I hate to be one of those people moaning about prices across the border/currency conversions, but 39.99 GBP vs 59.99 euro is madness for the camera/light. I'd have been happy enough to see it for 49.99 euro, and that would still be generous to Aldi, IMHO.

the turbo trainer is proportionally a bigger rip-off at €79.99 vs £49.99 (1.6 times)

The exchange rate is £1 to €1.13 ffs

I love Sean nos · 24-09-2017 8:55pm

These look reasonable.

tacklemore · 24-09-2017 11:43pm

Hi all. Any informed opinions on these lights? Anyone got them before or something similar?

https://www.aldi.ie/bikemate-front-%26-rear-led-bike-light/p/079057169938700

Thanks!

tomasrojo · 25-09-2017 12:16am

tacklemore wrote: »

Hi all. Any informed opinions on these lights? Anyone got them before or something similar?

https://www.aldi.ie/bikemate-front-%26-rear-led-bike-light/p/079057169938700

Thanks!

The rear light is one I referred to above as a copy of the Moon Crescent. I use white Moon Crescents as wrist lights. They're really good considering the size and weight, although on steady at lowest power, the way I use them, they're only good for a bit over two hours before they need recharging.

If the Aldi knock-off is anywhere near as good, it's probably an adequate rear light for urban commutes.

Macy0161 · 25-09-2017 8:20am

cython wrote: »

FFS, I hate to be one of those people moaning about prices across the border/currency conversions, but 39.99 GBP vs 59.99 euro is madness for the camera/light. I'd have been happy enough to see it for 49.99 euro, and that would still be generous to Aldi, IMHO.

Really pee'd off with that Irish tax. Tried to order it to parcel motel from their .co.uk site, but getting tripped up trying to pay with an Irish card as it's insisting on a UK post code.

The clothing I want is all ball park acceptable on the conversion, seems to be only the camera (and turbo) that they're taking the píss.

cython · 25-09-2017 8:53am

Macy0161 wrote: »

Really pee'd off with that Irish tax. Tried to order it to parcel motel from their .co.uk site, but getting tripped up trying to pay with an Irish card as it's insisting on a UK post code.

The clothing I want is all ball park acceptable on the conversion, seems to be only the camera (and turbo) that they're taking the píss.

You could try Revolut, and set Parcel Motel as the billing address on the card?

Macy0161 · 25-09-2017 9:06am

cython wrote: »

You could try Revolut, and set Parcel Motel as the billing address on the card?

tbh It's peeing me off even feeling the need to feel the need to have to look for a bike camera when I've other bike related stuff I'd rather spend it on. Even with the Irish Tax, still a lot cheaper than a fly6, so might think on it until Thursday!

mr spuckler · 25-09-2017 10:20am

Weepsie wrote: »

Wow, I hope cycliq is on to them as they've just basically ripped of the Fly6

my exact first thought when i saw it!

Annie get your Run · 25-09-2017 10:24am

mr spuckler wrote: »

my exact first thought when i saw it!

Do you guys think it's a good buy then? Will it automatically record over old stuff? (can't remember the term for that). I don't need the light but would buy for the camera alone at that price. Spec says:

Megapixels: 1
Memory Card Slot: Yes
Power Source: Battery
Product Type: Cycling Accessories
Rechargeable: Yes
Resolution: 1920 x 1080p 30fps
Video Mode: AVI
Voltage: Battery: 3.7v
Sensor viewing angle 100°
USB 2.0 and Micro SD ports
Includes 8GB Micro SD card, and can support up to 32GB class 10 Micro SD Cards
Battery capacity 2600mAh
ISO range 100-800
25 Frame rate
Records rear view
Micro SD slot
Micro USB port
Records in 1920 x 1080p 30fps video resolution
Up to 6 hours of video recording battery life

Other than the 6 hours recording I haven't a clue whether the rest of it is good or bad...

Macy0161 · 25-09-2017 10:30am

Annie get your Run wrote: »

Other than the 6 hours recording I haven't a clue whether the rest of it is good or bad...

I compared spec - it's matches the fly6. I assume it's actually been licenced/ rebadged from cycliq tbh. Stuff like the loop recording though I couldn't find about the aldi one.

mr spuckler · 25-09-2017 10:44am

Macy0161 wrote: »

I compared spec - it's matches the fly6. I assume it's actually been licenced/ rebadged from cycliq tbh. Stuff like the loop recording though I couldn't find about the aldi one.

i suspect if it doesn't mention it then it doesn't do it? also, the battery life sounds short, i get well in excess of 6 hours from my fly6.

SteM · 25-09-2017 10:55am

mr spuckler wrote: »

i suspect if it doesn't mention it then it doesn't do it? also, the battery life sounds short, i get well in excess of 6 hours from my fly6.

Can't believe it wouldn't do loop recording. Not much use otherwise, who would remember to clean down the memory card after every cycle? I have the original Fly 6 from Kickstarter and it would struggle to do 5 hours with full lighting to be honest. If I turn the lighting to it's lowest setting it would probably do 5 hours.

Macy0161 · 25-09-2017 10:58am

mr spuckler wrote: »

i suspect if it doesn't mention it then it doesn't do it? also, the battery life sounds short, i get well in excess of 6 hours from my fly6.

Fly6 only claims 6 hours as per the cycliq website.

mr spuckler · 25-09-2017 11:14am

Macy0161 wrote: »

Fly6 only claims 6 hours as per the cycliq website.

fair enough, i do 1 1/2 hours commute per day and don't have to recharge it mid-week. i do have it on lowest light setting but i assume that's what their stated battery life is based on too.

mr spuckler · 25-09-2017 11:16am

SteM wrote: »

Can't believe it wouldn't do loop recording.

why not though?
i can't believe that cycliq would permit the sale of their re-branded unit for nearly half the price! so to me that implies that there has to be a functionality / quality gap between this and the fly6 (if indeed it is made by cycliq).

CramCycle · 25-09-2017 11:28am

Better resolution than the Fly6 (1080p vs 720p), definitely picking one up. I suspect Cycliq will be pouncing on this with a solicitors letter though. The idea is not novel but the design is a clear rip off.

The lights are also a clear rip of the Lezyne lights.

SteM · 25-09-2017 11:29am

mr spuckler wrote: »

why not though?
i can't believe that cycliq would permit the sale of their re-branded unit for nearly half the price! so to me that implies that there has to be a functionality / quality gap between this and the fly6 (if indeed it is made by cycliq).

If it is a rip-off they even copied the light that goes around the camera, just made it square instead of circular. If they're copying to that level why wouldn't they include functionality that a £50 dashcam has? The light quality and camera would be where they make savings, not functionality like loop recording.

Kaisr Sose · 25-09-2017 9:01pm

Looking at the photo in the brochure its strapped/fixed to the seatpost by Velcro rather than rubber bands. Otherwise, it looks like a fly6. If it has 3 distinct differences, it's generally not a direct copy. So method of fixing, 1080p and no loop recording (it that's the case ) is three differences.

rodneyTrotter. · 25-09-2017 9:20pm

I've the latest generation fly6 . It has a Velcro fastener . Really pissed off I paid 140€ for it 2 months ago now , with this Aldi one coming out so cheap
I'd Snap it up at that price and Aldi are fantastic for returns . Think it's usually 3 years guarantee

The fly 6 isn't fantastic for number plate identification. The fly 12 the front cam is much better though.

Kaisr Sose · 25-09-2017 9:31pm

Ooops! I did not know the new one was Velcro!!

jon1981 · 25-09-2017 9:33pm

Also pissed off buying the fly6! That is 100% a rip off of the fly6. Every detail is the same, even the Velcro strap! Maybe there was no aspect of the design that was patentable or protected?

NBar · 26-09-2017 12:00am

I'll get one and give it a try to compliment my fly12 if any are in the shops as is the case with Aldi before, only get a handful in and most are sold before the doors open.

SteM · 26-09-2017 8:21am

Cycliq saying on their Twitter feed that the camera is not a rebadged Fly 6 and they are 'looking into it'.

Macy0161 · 26-09-2017 9:21am

rodneyTrotter. wrote: »

The fly 6 isn't fantastic for number plate identification. The fly 12 the front cam is much better though.

Really? Obviously that's really the only reason to get one

Personally it was a front facing one I really want - I've a Sony Action Cam which is fine for the commute, but doesn't have the battery life for weekend spins. I'm going to try an external battery hack on that, but thought this camera might get me over the hump.

irishrover99 · 26-09-2017 9:27am

SteM wrote: »

Cycliq saying on their Twitter feed that the camera is not a rebadged Fly 6 and they are 'looking into it'.

Really. Did they invent the light or the camera?.
Unless they did, i don't see what they can do.

SteM · 26-09-2017 9:28am

irishrover99 wrote: »

Really. Did they invent the light or the camera?.
Unless they did, i don't see what they can do.

I don't know. Ask them.

etselbbuns · 26-09-2017 9:46am

Did I see GT85 400ml spray for €2.49 in the leaflet?
Looking online there is nothing on the website about it, UK has it

philstar · 26-09-2017 10:00am

plenty of neck warmers ....but no shorts ffs!

loyatemu · 26-09-2017 10:20am

philstar wrote: »

plenty of neck warmers ....but no shorts ffs!

it's winter gear - they'll have shorts in the spring.

ED E · 26-09-2017 10:28am

SteM wrote: »

If it is a rip-off they even copied the light that goes around the camera, just made it square instead of circular. If they're copying to that level why wouldn't they include functionality that a £50 dashcam has? The light quality and camera would be where they make savings, not functionality like loop recording.

Gopro don't support it either, so a small Chinese OEM may not be bothered.

If you put the gopro cfg file on the SDcard then quik can auto dump the footage for you when you plug it in.

CramCycle · 26-09-2017 10:37am

irishrover99 wrote: »

Really. Did they invent the light or the camera?.
Unless they did, i don't see what they can do.

The actual design for the housing and clamping, while not patentable could be construed as a defining feature of their product.

Realistically, I would say Aldi don''t have many on offer and it won't be worth anyones time, probably supplied by a third party, absolving Aldi of any issue, one solicitors letter and it won't happen again.

Hopefully I can pick up two before that happens, going to try and Jerry rig one into a helmet cam.

Annie get your Run · 26-09-2017 10:37am

rodneyTrotter. wrote: »

The fly 6 isn't fantastic for number plate identification. The fly 12 the front cam is much better though.

If the Aldi camera is better resolution than the fly6 (as cram cycle stated) would that solve the problem with number plate ID?

SteM · 26-09-2017 10:42am

ED E wrote: »

Gopro don't support it either, so a small Chinese OEM may not be bothered.

If you put the gopro cfg file on the SDcard then quik can auto dump the footage for you when you plug it in.

To be fair, the gopro wasn't designed to be a 'dashcam' type recorder. Most dashcams you get from chinese manafacturers will have loop recording. I'll be shocked if this one desn't but we'll see soon enough.

rodneyTrotter. · 26-09-2017 11:08am

Annie get your Run wrote: »

If the Aldi camera is better resolution than the fly6 (as cram cycle stated) would that solve the problem with number plate ID?

Yes definitely, I have the front and back myself so I can make out the reg easily enough on the front. If the Aldi one has a clearer image in that regard it's a better option than a fly6

They will be gone in minutes from the shops at that price .

irishrover99 · 26-09-2017 11:54am

The winter jackets look exactly like Altura nightvision 360 jackets. Same colors and reflective strips

coL · 26-09-2017 12:30pm

It looks to me like the back of the light seems to be at an angle and if your seatpost doesn't match this angle exactly then you are going to have problems with what you end up recording.

Anyone else notice this?

SteM · 26-09-2017 12:50pm

coL wrote: »

It looks to me like the back of the light seems to be at an angle and if your seatpost doesn't match this angle exactly then you are going to have problems with what you end up recording.

Anyone else notice this?

The Fly 6 is the same. Mine came with different angled wedges to help get the camera to record at the correct angle. Works fine for me. It'll be interesting to see if the Aldi version has the same.

rodneyTrotter. · 26-09-2017 1:51pm

coL wrote: »

It looks to me like the back of the light seems to be at an angle and if your seatpost doesn't match this angle exactly then you are going to have problems with what you end up recording.

Anyone else notice this?

Never had any issue there with the fly6
There's also a wedge for an aero seatpost which comes with it
Works great on a giant tcr

Alanstrainor · 26-09-2017 3:35pm

Hopefully they have good stock of the rear light/camera. Seems like there's a lot of interest. I already have a rear camera, but I'm debating whether to try this one out. The battery life would be a huge plus. And the fact that it's 1080p is a big deal too, the fly6 only being 720p is laughable in this day and age. I've never had a camera that wasn't capable of 1080p recording, and I've had them a long long time now.

Aldi-LIDL Specials - Megathread!

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