Aldi-LIDL Specials - Megathread!

zell12

Ohh some nice stuff on 15/04
https://leaflets.aldi.ie/view/876489109/2/
https://leaflets.aldi.ie/view/876489109/4/
https://leaflets.aldi.ie/view/876489109/6/
https://leaflets.aldi.ie/view/876489109/8/

NeedMoreGears

ARX wrote: »

Loving pocket lamp?

That's what I thought but apparently it means magnetic. Who knew?

magicbastarder

i don't quite understand the logic of a sleeveless cycling baselayer; usually if i want a baselayer to help with warmth, i'd prefer it cover my shoulders too.

It looks to be the same base as last year, they're grand for 4.99 but not as good as previous ones. I'd agree with MB I'd prefer a tshirt style one that covers upper arms and pits. You definitely feel the chill in these ones under your arms.

magicbastarder

apart from the bike stand, the best thing aldi or lidl ever did was the merino arm warmers for about 6 quid, but i've not seen them in a few years either.

Eamonnator

magicbastarder wrote: »

i don't quite understand the logic of a sleeveless cycling baselayer; usually if i want a baselayer to help with warmth, i'd prefer it cover my shoulders too.

Maybe for triathletes, but who knows?

loyatemu

it's an extra layer for the spring/summer I guess, I have one (probably Aldi) and I wear it under the club short-sleeve jersey which is very thin and snug. I'd only wear the s/s jersey on it's own when it's properly warm out.

loyatemu

disappointing they're not doing the bags shown on the Luxembourg site, though that's probably because they're Aldi Nord and we're (confusingly) Aldi Sud

fat bloke

I've gotten years of use out of a lidl sleeveless baselayer. I guess it's the same logic behind a gilet and maintaining core warmth. I wouldn't like a short sleeved base layer peeking out of or interfering with a summer jersey sleeve, particularly with the modern aero banding / finishing around the upper arm of fancy jerseys.

dinneenp

zell12 wrote: »

Ohh some nice stuff on 15/04
https://leaflets.aldi.ie/view/876489109/2/
https://leaflets.aldi.ie/view/876489109/4/
https://leaflets.aldi.ie/view/876489109/6/
https://leaflets.aldi.ie/view/876489109/8/

Interested in the bike chain cleaning kit. Would there be much difference between that and Juice Lubes Dirty Little Scrubber which gets 5/5 from Road.cc or is that product pretty much the same- plastic, bristle etc.?

Thanks,
Pa.

wheelo01

dinneenp wrote: »

Interested in the bike chain cleaning kit. Would there be much difference between that and Juice Lubes Dirty Little Scrubber which gets 5/5 from Road.cc or is that product pretty much the same- plastic, bristle etc.?

Thanks,
Pa.

I think they're all about the same, the plastic isn't terribly brittle, if you take care of it, it will last. They have To be all made in China, no?
I have had one for about 5/6 years, no problems, but I haven't dropped it.

cletus

dinneenp wrote: »

Interested in the bike chain cleaning kit. Would there be much difference between that and Juice Lubes Dirty Little Scrubber which gets 5/5 from Road.cc or is that product pretty much the same- plastic, bristle etc.?

Thanks,
Pa.

I'd say the difference would be negligible

AndrewJRenko

zell12 wrote: »

Ohh some nice stuff on 15/04
https://leaflets.aldi.ie/view/876489109/2/
https://leaflets.aldi.ie/view/876489109/4/
https://leaflets.aldi.ie/view/876489109/6/
https://leaflets.aldi.ie/view/876489109/8/

Thanks, don't you just hate it when websites take away normal zoom/move around functions by providing their own zoom/move around functions that are WORSE than the standard functions?

Anyway, the €15 shorts could be good - I like the idea of the adjustable waistband, which might mean I don't have to keep stopping to pull my shorts back up over my crack.

AndrewJRenko

AndrewJRenko wrote: »

Thanks, don't you just hate it when websites take away normal zoom/move around functions by providing their own zoom/move around functions that are WORSE than the standard functions?

Anyway, the €15 shorts could be good - I like the idea of the adjustable waistband, which might mean I don't have to keep stopping to pull my shorts back up over my crack.

Yeah hate that, ctrl key + mouse scroll wheel is your friend for there. I'm sure it's similar on a laptop track pad.

As for your arse crack thanks for the lovely image on what was a nice Friday evening. Get a decent pair bibs you'll never look back, don't even have to spend mad money for a good pair that will last but buy cheap buy twice as they say. or do you favor loser fit shorts there are some MTB type alternatives too.

bwdbwd

Are the Muc-Off lube products available on Thursday genuine ?
There seems to be a subtle difference in the packaging, compared to the Muc-Off website e.g '4 step' or 'Urban bike care'

cletus

bwdbwd wrote: »

Are the Muc-Off lube products available on Thursday genuine ?
There seems to be a subtle difference in the packaging, compared to the Muc-Off website e.g '4 step' or 'Urban bike care'

I always stock up on them. Find them great

Are you worried that they're knockoffs, or that Muc Off are producing a subpar product just for Lidl/Aldi

Macy0161

They're not "fake" muc-off products. I've used them in the past - the wet lube is pretty sticky compared to others I've used.

scotchy

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000NNSXLM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

Works out at about €8.85 for a litre in the basket.


Aldi €4.99 for 500ml

charlieIRL

I got a message saying the bike stuff got delayed and won't be in Aldi tommorrow unfortunately.

dinneenp

charlieIRL wrote: »

I got a message saying the bike stuff got delayed and won't be in Aldi tommorrow unfortunately.

Pity. btw how do you get these notifications?

AndrewJRenko

charlieIRL wrote: »

I got a message saying the bike stuff got delayed and won't be in Aldi tommorrow unfortunately.

All stores or your local store?

youcancallmeal

They've posted about it on their Facebook page. Not everything it appears:

We’re sorry, a few cycling essentials due on sale this Thursday are postponed due to shipping delays. We are working hard to make them available to you as soon as possible! ����
Postponed cycling essentials for Thursday April 15th: Bicycle lock, Ladies/Mens Cycling shorts, Saddle bag, Bike cleaning kit, Bike seat cover and metal Jerry can.

Thargor

Do they specify which type of shorts in any of the comments? I wanted the normal looking ones for mountain biking.

youcancallmeal

Thargor wrote: »

Do they specify which type of shorts in any of the comments? I wanted the normal looking ones for mountain biking.

Yes I think they'll have them, this is the updated list of what will be there tomorrow

charlieIRL

This is the text from their facebook page.....

We’re sorry, a few cycling essentials due on sale this Thursday are postponed due to shipping delays. We are working hard to make them available to you as soon as possible!
Postponed cycling essentials for Thursday April 15th: Bicycle lock, Ladies/Mens Cycling shorts, Saddle bag, Bike cleaning kit, Bike seat cover and metal Jerry can.

byrnem31

Grand. I only wanted the shorts in anyway.

passremarkable

Any idea when the gear will be in?

byrnem31

Aldi tallaght cross.
The shorts are fine, padding in them too and they are comfortable with zip pockets. Can't stand lycra shorts so they will do the job.15 quid.

Didn't need another rucksack but the sports one is really good. It has the metal bar in the back that keeps the bag off you to let air in so I got one, 15 quid.

And then a can of Gt85 for lube.

greendom

Few bits in Aldi Navan this morning including shorts muck off stuff, chain cleaning kit, inner tube sealant. No gloves though. I always end up buying gloves when they're available

youcancallmeal

Aldi Terenure didn't have a lot of what I was interested in such as the wet oil, chain cleaning kit and only some of the muc off cleaning sprays. I did get a bag, shorts and gt85.