Aldi Motobike gear from Sunday 9th March

Skill Magill

^^
Nope but if I were to buy them I'd likely get them from Amazon for a tenner cheaper and for their returns policy.

blade1

galwaytt wrote: »

You better not read MCN pullout on helmets this week then. ...... No correlation between helmet price and protection ....

My advice, for what it's worth, would be,whatever helmet you buy, make sure it fits your head properly.
No point spending €600 and the helmet is tight near the base and loose at the top of your head.

bladespin

blade1 wrote: »

My advice, for what it's worth, would be,whatever helmet you buy, make sure it fits your head properly.
No point spending €600 and the helmet is tight near the base and loose at the top of your head.

Best helmet advice there is ^^^^^

The cheapest helmet that fits will do a better job than the most expensive one that doesn't.

Wonda-Boy

galwaytt wrote: »

You better not read MCN pullout on helmets this week then. ...... No correlation between helmet price and protection ....

I dont need to defend myself in relation to helmets mate.....MCN will push everything and anything for a 1st scoop or advertisment revenue. And dont get me started on that SHARP 5 Star rating shoite!! Its a well known flawed system...

I dont mind lads riding around in €40 helmets each to their own as long as they are comfortable. Hopefully they will never need to see "what there made off" so to speak.

Just my 2cents.

bladespin

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

I dont mind lads riding around in €40 helmets each to their own as long as they are comfortable. Hopefully they will never need to see "what there made off" so to speak.

Just my 2cents.

Bar the composite stuff (way ott for general road riding) they're all pretty much made of the same stuff.

Wonda-Boy

bladespin wrote: »

Bar the composite stuff (way ott for general road riding) they're all pretty much made of the same stuff.

True, to a degree Yes. But its about layers the more layers the stronger the helmet...and more importantly what is "sandwiched" between the individual layers makes the helmet strongert. Take Arai for example, I highly doubt it takes 20 man hours to make every individual Aldi helmet!!!!

Yes alot of the cost comes down to venting and weight not to mention styling and custom paint jobs on more expensive lids.

I am not a snob or the like, mate of mine got a HJC lid for €150 euro at the NEC show and I would wear that no probs! Its just I would not wear that cheap **** on my head.....

bladespin

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

True, to a degree Yes. But its about layers the more layers the stronger the helmet...and more importantly what is "sandwiched" between the individual layers makes the helmet strongert. Take Arai for example, I highly doubt it takes 20 man hours to make every individual Aldi helmet!!!!

Me too but again, those are racing lids, great things altogether but way beyond what would be required for a commuter through Dublin traffic for example, the Aldi etc lids aren't layered composites, they're plastic shelled with Styrofoam padding, these type of helmets are entry level but fine for the job, you could spend 5 times the price for a very similar lid, price has little to do with quality.

Wonda-Boy

Very handy 101 piece and 81 piece tool kits in LIDL today......only a tenner. Wont last you ten years but very handy!

Hotblack Desiato

From Thursday Lidl have chain cleaner spray and chain lube (with 'car care' printed on the labels :rolleyes:) No idea if it's any good or not. Cheap but cans look very small.

serious3

the chain cleaner is very good stuff, i buy as many as i can carry every time it comes in! thanks for the heads up ninja!!!

arybvtcw0eolkf

galwaytt wrote: »

You better not read MCN pullout on helmets this week then. ...... No correlation between helmet price and protection ....

My usual considerations are 'fit & price', I don't think I've ever pain more than €140 for a helmet.

Even at that I usually wear an open face lid.

On the subject, here's my usual lid ~ I haven't seen another like it so if you see it give me a nod

Skill Magill

^^^^

Wonda-Boy

Callum Immense Race wrote: »

My usual considerations are 'fit & price', I don't think I've ever pain more than €140 for a helmet.

Even at that I usually wear an open face lid.

On the subject, here's my usual lid ~ I haven't seen another like it so if you see it give me a nod

Bikeworld have a few open face jobbies very very similar if not the same.

Skill Magill

Were you rootin in the skip outside wonda?
Sorry Mak!

Wonda-Boy

Skill Magill wrote: »

Were you rootin in the skip outside wonda?
Sorry Mak!

I would if I knew Id get away with it....but ya know me if it aint €500 or so I would not put it on me

arybvtcw0eolkf

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

Bikeworld have a few open face jobbies very very similar if not the same.

I bought it there a few years back and haven't seen one worn outside since.

I can't get used to full face lids.

Muahahaha

Callum Immense Race wrote: »

I bought it there a few years back and haven't seen one worn outside since.

I can't get used to full face lids.

Would you not worry about the damage to your jaws, nose and teeth in the event of an accident ? I've a flip helmet and I do prefer having it open though I feel a bit safer if it's down

Wonda-Boy

Callum Immense Race wrote: »

I bought it there a few years back and haven't seen one worn outside since.

I can't get used to full face lids.

You will when you get a smack of a low flying seagull :eek::eek:

arybvtcw0eolkf

Muahahaha wrote: »

Would you not worry about the damage to your jaws, nose and teeth in the event of an accident ? I've a flip helmet and I do prefer having it open though I feel a bit safer if it's down

I never think about it tbh, it wouldn't be a consideration for me at all.

I have two full face helmets which are rarely used, I only really bought them because I liked the designs!.

Blondie919

Muahahaha wrote: »

Would you not worry about the damage to your jaws, nose and teeth in the event of an accident ? I've a flip helmet and I do prefer having it open though I feel a bit safer if it's down

I changed to a flip helmet about 5 years ago and much prefer them to full face. I definitely would not ride fast with it flipped up though.

arybvtcw0eolkf

Blondie919 wrote: »

I changed to a flip helmet about 5 years ago and much prefer them to full face. I definitely would not ride fast with it flipped up though.

I don't like the flip helmets at all.

I've a pull down visor on my lid which I'd have to use at speeds over about 180kph.

Blondie919

Also, I bought the motorbike cover. Looks grand for €9.99. And it fits the bike no problem even with the frame for the top box. The last cover I bought from a motor accessory shop didn't fit fully over the bike, and was dearer than the Aldi one.

Blondie919

Callum Immense Race wrote: »

I don't like the flip helmets at all.

I've a pull down visor on my lid which I'd have to use at speeds over about 180kph.

I never liked the open faced lids, I just felt too exposed. I had a full face for years until I found the flip lids. Haven't looked back since.

Wonda-Boy

The Shark Evoline 3 is a great flip up lid....anything below 100kph and you are grand. Then above flip it down......very good and excellent viewing angle.

the.red.baron

Skill Magill wrote: »

I wouldn't bother with cheap covers, got one ages ago and binned it. What you want is one with thick material and elasticated with a clip that will loop under the bike to stop it blowing off.
I got an oxford stormex which is admittedly pricey, but is a brilliant bit of kit. Buy cheap buy twice!

Link €91 stg and €3.50 postage parcel motel

got to agree, unless you are only using it inside, the covers are usless

Wonda-Boy

the.red.baron wrote: »

got to agree, unless you are only using it inside, the covers are usless

Not so...I have 2 covers I bought nearly 3 yrs ago and they are perfect. The two of them cost me €25. One in Lidl and one in argos. Bike is outside 100% and not a mark on it. Bungee cord on top for the windy night and sorted. €100+ for a cover is mental IMHO

Hotblack Desiato

ninja900 wrote: »

From Thursday Lidl have chain cleaner spray and chain lube (with 'car care' printed on the labels :rolleyes:) No idea if it's any good or not. Cheap but cans look very small.

Got a couple of cans of the chain cleaner, 300ml so not small at all (thought it said 200 on the website.)
Didn't get the chainlube as I prefer chain wax. Well, I really prefer a scottoiler but mine is busted at the moment and I haven't got around to fixing it yet

Skill Magill

Wonda-Boy wrote: »

€100+ for a cover is mental IMHO

Ah but does the aldi one have a solar panel and fleece lining? The oxford one was used by nassa to protect the shuttle when it was lying up!
(i'd say)

Cienciano

Callum Immense Race wrote: »

My usual considerations are 'fit & price', I don't think I've ever pain more than €140 for a helmet.

Even at that I usually wear an open face lid.

On the subject, here's my usual lid ~ I haven't seen another like it so if you see it give me a nod

Nice lid, do they have a mens version?