Aldi-LIDL Specials - Megathread!

loyatemu · 19-05-2019 10:18pm

Rechuchote wrote: »

How does it fit onto the bike?

you need a rear rack - it has 2 brackets the slip under one of the bars on the rack then the spring-loaded arm of the rack holds it in place (as you can see in my pic). But if you just had a flat rack with no arm you could probably secure it with cable ties or garden wire (the latter seems to be a popular method of securing baskets in France).

loyatemu · 19-05-2019 10:19pm

Rechuchote wrote: »

How does it fit onto the bike?

you need a rear rack - it has 2 brackets that slip under one of the bars on the rack then the spring-loaded arm of the rack holds it in place (as you can see in my pic). But if you just had a flat rack with no arm you could probably secure it with cable ties or garden wire (the latter seems to be a popular method of securing baskets in France).

I've had a front basket for years, but the amount of extra weight you can carry on the rear is great - litres of milk, bottles of wine, boxes of heavily discounted beer

Thargor · 19-05-2019 10:46pm

tuxy wrote: »

Yeah, nothing that I needed this time around.

I'd say there is a good chance aliexpress bib shorts would be better quality than Aldi

This brand name gets good reviews for both shorts and jerseys

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Latest-high-quality-bib-shorts-classic-race-bicycle-bottom-Ropa-Ciclismo-bike-pants-4D-gel/32701740226.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.1.2d92e308zaAt7R&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_4_10065_10068_319_10059_10884_317_10887_10696_321_322_10084_453_10083_454_10103_10618_10304_10307_10820_10821_537_10302_536,searchweb201603_52,ppcSwitch_0&algo_expid=de178b4e-6add-42c8-bc69-656a757e05db-0&algo_pvid=de178b4e-6add-42c8-bc69-656a757e05db

Only problem is getting the size right.

Get In There wrote: »

I have those shorts, my favourite shorts from AE so far. I'm 181cm and 83kg and size XL fits nicely. Take two sizes up and you should be grand.

Just ordered, Im the exact same height and weight, thanks.

AndrewJRenko · 01-07-2019 9:02pm

Did anyone look at the Lidl shorts today?

They have these ones for a tenner

https://www.lidl.ie/en/special-offers.htm?articleId=20635

and also a 'pro' version for €15 - but what the hell is the difference between the pro and the standard version?

01-07-2019 9:23pm

AndrewJRenko wrote: »

Did anyone look at the Lidl shorts today?

They have these ones for a tenner

https://www.lidl.ie/en/special-offers.htm?articleId=20635

and also a 'pro' version for €15 - but what the hell is the difference between the pro and the standard version?

Don't see a pro version for the mens but I assume it's like the bib shorts they have for women.

AndrewJRenko · 01-07-2019 9:55pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Don't see a pro version for the mens but I assume it's like the bib shorts they have for women.

Don't think so. Here's the pro ones;

Ironically, the non-pro ones are more nicely packed, in a nice little cardboard box that has them looking much better than the pro in plastic.

magicbastarder · 01-07-2019 11:11pm

i have a pair from a few years back, couldn't tell you if they were sold as pro or not; but i suspect not, the chamois is a little cardboardy. fine for the commute, but not high quality by any stretch.

AndrewJRenko · 01-07-2019 11:31pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Don't see a pro version for the mens but I assume it's like the bib shorts they have for women.

Actually, you're right - despite the misleading picture on the pack, they are bib shorts.

02-07-2019 12:21am

AndrewJRenko wrote: »

Actually, you're right - despite the misleading picture on the pack, they are bib shorts.

If you've not had them before then once you go bibs you'll never go back. Regardless of quality they feel better on than normal cycling shorts. I've a few pairs from a few years ago like MB and they are great for daily short distances but not something I'd want to be in for a few hours at a time compared to "the good" shorts

AndrewJRenko · 06-07-2019 1:09pm

Did anyone else get the mini foot pump?

https://www.lidl.ie/en/special-offers.htm?articleId=20630

I'm going to leave one at my desk, after some fecker whipped my track pump that I left in the bike shed.

magicbastarder · 06-07-2019 1:56pm

AndrewJRenko wrote: »

Actually, you're right - despite the misleading picture on the pack, they are bib shorts.

not the ones in my local, i opened the pro box and they were not bib shorts.

AndrewJRenko · 06-07-2019 2:49pm

magicbastarder wrote: »

not the ones in my local, i opened the pro box and they were not bib shorts.

That's mad - mine were definitely bibs, as evidenced by the slightly hysterical giggles from my missus and her WTF are you up to now looks.

Macy0161 · 06-07-2019 7:42pm

AndrewJRenko wrote:

Did anyone else get the mini foot pump?

Looked, for travel (holidays and bike box) but the 80psi limit put me off.

Thirdfox · 07-07-2019 6:07pm

Is the full size pump in Lidl any good? For 6.99 seems like good value?

magicbastarder · 07-07-2019 6:10pm

for seven quid, it can't be bet.

Thargor · 07-07-2019 11:06pm

Thirdfox wrote: »

Is the full size pump in Lidl any good? For 6.99 seems like good value?

They're great, cheap at 5 times that price. Handy little container of valve adapters built into the casing aswell.

AndrewJRenko · 08-07-2019 10:45am

Macy0161 wrote: »

Looked, for travel (holidays and bike box) but the 80psi limit put me off.

Thanks, that wouldn't be a big deal for me - enough to get me home from work anyway.

rayman1 · 08-07-2019 7:16pm

Macy0161 wrote: »

Looked, for travel (holidays and bike box) but the 80psi limit put me off.

If you use anything bigger than 23mm tyres, 80psi is plenty.

Nuphor · 16-07-2019 12:30pm

Any sign of things from https://www.lidl.ie/en/special-offers.htm?articleId=21101 hitting any stores yet? Took a look around yesterday, but not in stock in the 3 places I checked.

magicbastarder · 16-07-2019 12:34pm

does that mount to your handlebars?

magicbastarder · 16-07-2019 12:34pm

FYI, this is the cycling forum - the thread is about cycling related items in aldi/lidl.

Thirdfox · 16-07-2019 4:57pm

magicbastarder wrote: »

does that mount to your handlebars?

Mad max road cycling :cool:

CramCycle · 16-07-2019 6:37pm

Thirdfox wrote: »

Mad max road cycling :cool:

Ultimate Jousting

Nuphor · 16-07-2019 6:54pm

magicbastarder wrote: »

FYI, this is the cycling forum - the thread is about cycling related items in aldi/lidl.

Oops, didn’t spot

Hungrycol · 17-07-2019 12:55pm

magicbastarder wrote: »

FYI, this is the cycling forum - the thread is about cycling related items in aldi/lidl.

Some cyclists like "trimming-the-hedge" IYKWIM

If you're a roadie please only buy bib-shorts, don't want to see yer asr3crack in cycling "shorts" thanks very much. I have Aldi nappy cycling shorts from years ago but only wear them under less well padded bibs.

magicbastarder · 17-08-2019 4:54pm

There's a reasonable selection of women's cycling shorts - crivit pro - in lidl in santry, the one in Omni, if anyone was looking for some. Reduced by 50% to six quid each.

17-08-2019 5:05pm

magicbastarder wrote: »

There's a reasonable selection of women's cycling shorts - crivit pro - in lidl in santry, the one in Omni, if anyone was looking for some. Reduced by 50% to six quid each.

Likely making room for the new stuff later next week

https://www.lidl.ie/en/c/cycling-back-in-the-saddle/c913/w2