Aldi-LIDL Specials - Megathread!

CramCycle · 14-05-2018 9:52am

Macy0161 wrote: »

Found the fitting after getting the confirmation, but I mustn't have tightened it down properly on Saturdays spin, and by the time I noticed the swinging light, it was needle in a haystack stuff (happened on a longish descent).

I have one somewhere, if I find it I will drop you a PM

Macy0161 · 14-05-2018 10:35am

CramCycle wrote: »

I have one somewhere, if I find it I will drop you a PM

Thanks, much appreciated. Was putting the pressure on the brother for his!

Weepsie · 14-05-2018 1:56pm

At least you still have your light. My Shimano Camera is somewhere between the top of the Sally Gap and Roundwood as I lost it descending there. Didn't cop what I heard bouncing was a camera for a few km (thought it was a large pebble)

Ray Bloody Purchase · 14-05-2018 2:17pm

Weepsie wrote: »

At least you still have your light. My Shimano Camera is somewhere between the top of the Sally Gap and Roundwood as I lost it descending there. Didn't cop what I heard bouncing was a camera for a few km (thought it was a large pebble)

Nothing worse than hearing something fall behind you.

Alek · 14-05-2018 3:14pm

Nothing worse than hearing something fall behind you.

There is also hearing something fall behind you, turning to check what it was and clipping the kerb.

The next level of worse, believe me.

coL · 25-07-2018 2:30pm

Suffered the same fate, out for a cycle at the weekend and looked down to see that my camera was swinging free with the aero mount and shim gone. Using the footage I isolated the stretch where it happened but too dangerous to walk it and couldn't spot it from the car so I don't think I will see it again.

Does anybody have an aero seatpost mount and shim that they are not using that they might be willing to part with?

site_owner · 15-09-2018 10:28am

Aldi UK have some bike stuff coming in, do they usually have them in Ireland at the same time?

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

The full range of Aldi gear

Livall Mt1 Smart Helmet (available online only)£79.99

Indoor Bike Trainer£49.99

M/L Hooded Cycling Jacket£24.99

M/L Convertible Cycling Jacket£19.99

Speed & Cadence Sensor£19.99

M/L Cycling Rain Jacket£19.99

Floor Bike Stand£16.99

Rechargeable High Powered Bike Lights£14.99

M/L Waterproof Over-Trousers£14.99

M/L Cycling Tights£13.99

High Performance Bike Lights£12.99

U-Shackle Bike Lock£9.99

Reflective Cycling Set£8.99

Folding Bike Stand£8.99

Saddle Bag Tool Set£8.99

Memory Foam Saddle Assortment£8.99

M/L Seamless Cycling Base Layer Top£6.99

Weatherproof Cycling Gloves£5.99

Muc-Off£3.99

Bike Saddle/ Tail/ Dual Bike Lights£2.99

ERGONOMIC Cycling Socks (Watres)£2.99

M/L Cycling Wind Jersey With Merino£19.99

M/L Merino Sports Base Layer£16.99

Sports Accessories With Merino£5.99

Merino Blend Cycling Socks£4.99

Heavy Duty Overshoes£14.99

Waterproof Breathable Socks£12.99

Neoprene Cycling Gloves£9.99

Weepsie · 15-09-2018 11:35am

Moved to Aldi megathread

15-09-2018 2:44pm

site_owner wrote: »

Aldi UK have some bike stuff coming in, do they usually have them in Ireland at the same time?

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

The full range of Aldi gear

Livall Mt1 Smart Helmet (available online only)£79.99

Indoor Bike Trainer£49.99

M/L Hooded Cycling Jacket£24.99

M/L Convertible Cycling Jacket£19.99

Speed & Cadence Sensor£19.99

M/L Cycling Rain Jacket£19.99

Floor Bike Stand£16.99

Rechargeable High Powered Bike Lights£14.99

M/L Waterproof Over-Trousers£14.99

M/L Cycling Tights£13.99

High Performance Bike Lights£12.99

U-Shackle Bike Lock£9.99

Reflective Cycling Set£8.99

Folding Bike Stand£8.99

Saddle Bag Tool Set£8.99

Memory Foam Saddle Assortment£8.99

M/L Seamless Cycling Base Layer Top£6.99

Weatherproof Cycling Gloves£5.99

Muc-Off£3.99

Bike Saddle/ Tail/ Dual Bike Lights£2.99

ERGONOMIC Cycling Socks (Watres)£2.99

M/L Cycling Wind Jersey With Merino£19.99

M/L Merino Sports Base Layer£16.99

Sports Accessories With Merino£5.99

Merino Blend Cycling Socks£4.99

Heavy Duty Overshoes£14.99

Waterproof Breathable Socks£12.99

Neoprene Cycling Gloves£9.99

30th September according to brochure

Macy0161 · 15-09-2018 7:24pm

Actually dug out the over trousers on Friday, as had a meeting in town. They did the job paired with the overshoes for "normal" shoes they did at the same time.

Mc Love · 15-09-2018 11:14pm

Fantastic news as I just took up cycling to work

marvin42 · 23-09-2018 5:00pm

Might get some new lights and extra layers for the cold and dark season:
https://www.aldi.ie/c/specialbuys/dates/2018-09-30?sort=popular&q=%3Apopular%3AtransactionalStatus%3Atransactional%3AtransactionalStatus%3Anontransactional%3AEvent%3ACycling&lowerBound=2&upperBound=80&text=

Mc Love · 23-09-2018 5:11pm

Some great offers. This looks like decent
https://www.aldi.ie/crane-men's-hooded-cycling-jacket/p/084730242290301

cletus · 23-09-2018 6:48pm

Right, new bike was collected yesterday, knew this stuff was coming in. Have my eye on the merino jersey, the lightweight luminous jacket, the saddle bag, and maybe the lights.

Bearing in mind I have no cycling gear at all, and my new bike is a gravel bike, is there anything else that's particularly good value, or is there anything on my list that I should drop

CantGetNoSleep · 23-09-2018 6:58pm

cletus wrote: »

Right, new bike was collected yesterday, knew this stuff was coming in. Have my eye on the merino jersey, the lightweight luminous jacket, the saddle bag, and maybe the lights.

Bearing in mind I have no cycling gear at all, and my new bike is a gravel bike, is there anything else that's particularly good value, or is there anything on my list that I should drop

The merino base layers also look like good value

lochdara · 23-09-2018 7:04pm

Looking at this stuff for winter. I havent done much winter cycling and want to try make it usable for hill walking. I like the jacket with removable sleeves and merino jersey. Waterproof socks looks interesting too

AmberGold · 23-09-2018 8:24pm

Make sure and buy the right lights, the Bikemate ones are 1st Class and great value. The rain jacket doesn’t look too packable but may be good for commuting.

magicbastarder · 23-09-2018 8:38pm

One issue I had with the lights bought in the last batch was that the clip for the rear one wouldn't quite fit in the cradle for it. Had to attach it to my saddle bag rather than the seatpost or chainstay.

AndrewJRenko · 23-09-2018 8:40pm

marvin42 wrote: »

Might get some new lights and extra layers for the cold and dark season:
https://www.aldi.ie/c/specialbuys/dates/2018-09-30?sort=popular&q=%3Apopular%3AtransactionalStatus%3Atransactional%3AtransactionalStatus%3Anontransactional%3AEvent%3ACycling&lowerBound=2&upperBound=80&text=

Thanks for sharing - they don't seem to be listing the sizes that each item will be available in? I'm just keen to know what are the top sizes for some of the stuff.

lochdara · 23-09-2018 8:50pm

AndrewJRenko wrote: »

Thanks for sharing - they don't seem to be listing the sizes that each item will be available in? I'm just keen to know what are the top sizes for some of the stuff.

Mens M - XL according to leaflet.
Ladies 10-14

Cee-Jay-Cee · 23-09-2018 10:15pm

cletus wrote: »

Right, new bike was collected yesterday, knew this stuff was coming in. Have my eye on the merino jersey, the lightweight luminous jacket, the saddle bag, and maybe the lights.

Bearing in mind I have no cycling gear at all, and my new bike is a gravel bike, is there anything else that's particularly good value, or is there anything on my list that I should drop

The heavy duty overshoes are an absolute must in winter.

plodder · 23-09-2018 10:26pm

marvin42 wrote: »

Might get some new lights and extra layers for the cold and dark season:
https://www.aldi.ie/c/specialbuys/dates/2018-09-30?sort=popular&q=%3Apopular%3AtransactionalStatus%3Atransactional%3AtransactionalStatus%3Anontransactional%3AEvent%3ACycling&lowerBound=2&upperBound=80&text=

I use those lights and they are pretty good.

cletus · 23-09-2018 11:00pm

Cee-Jay-Cee wrote: »

The heavy duty overshoes are an absolute must in winter.

Even if I'm not using clip less bike shoes? (I'm not)

Macy0161 · 24-09-2018 9:15am

My previous experience is that it's the hiviz rain jackets that really fly out of the store. I had a previous version of the convertible jacket. I can't remember whether it was claiming to be waterproof, but it was softshell, so shower proof at best tbh.

Annie get your Run · 24-09-2018 10:13am

cletus wrote: »

Even if I'm not using clip less bike shoes? (I'm not)

I use them with my runners, I bought a size bigger and they go over them fine, they're definitely worth having for the very heavy showers but the waterproof socks are much easier for commuting if that's what your doing.

Mc Love · 24-09-2018 10:59am

Was looking at the overshoes too if they are good at keeping the shoes dry

greendom · 24-09-2018 11:06am

The UK stores have a bluetooth helmet with speakers. Wonder why these weren't put on sale in Ireland?

CramCycle · 24-09-2018 11:36am

CantGetNoSleep wrote: »

The merino base layers also look like good value

The Merino stuff is mixed, alot of it is a blend with polyester, so they can call it Merino. This can make it a little sweaty unlike pure Merino. It does the job but nowhere near as comfy as pure merino. The stuff that is pure merino seems a slightly lower grade than Merino wool I have gotten elsewhere but, again, does the job.

Hungrycol · 24-09-2018 12:04pm

Is this a stand for folding bikes? :P

statto25 · 24-09-2018 1:55pm

Would that cadence senor work with a Garmin watch I wonder?

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