Lidl, 17/3/14

[youngoldbloke]

Usual whinge - no small sizes, amazes me how Lidl (and Aldi) exclude and alienate such a large number of potential customers. Mitts, saddle pack and mini pump look worth a punt though.

 

[MikeW-71]

This is true, ideally I would have a smaller size than their medium, but it's not too bad, especially for MTB / commuting when having a slightly baggy jersey doesn't matter.

 

[annedonnelly]

The lights are not bad value. I have had two sets of those. One of the front lights failed after 2 years of daily use (the emitter went), the other is still working after 2 years.
They used to be £7.99, but this year they include rechargeable batteries and a charger, where previously it was alkaline batteries and the ability to plug in a charger if using rechargeables.
The beam pattern is quite good - suitable for road cycling and I've used them off road as well. These are lights to see with as well as be seen with. The light level is similar to my XML T6's on the medium setting.

I might take a look in that case. Thanks for the review!

 

[Broughtonblue]

Dearer than some halfords offers!!!!!

 

[Custom24]

I might take a look in that case. Thanks for the review!

Weirdly, my other one just died tonight on the way home. Anyway, 18months to 2 years isn't bad for that price.
Put some electrical tape on the top of the mounts (under the light) to reduce the rattling.

 

[.stu]

Gonna get a track pump to leave at work just in case.

 

[MikeW-71]

Careful with the track pumps. Aldis only go up to about 85psi.

 

[Kookas]

i find Lidl's and Aldi kit good value and last's a long time...

My Lidl mitts barely lasted the summer, to be honest.

 

[Andrew_Culture]

I've found their jerseys are quite good, fit can be a little odd in places, but generally decent quality. Shorts are not always so good, so I use them just for commuting and very short rides.

The place I find they feel most odd is on my body.

The men's jerseys appear to have been designed to accommodate DD cup boobies.

 

[Andrew_Culture]

Careful with the track pumps. Aldis only go up to about 85psi.

And using one is like trying to push boiled celery down a plug hole.

 

[Andrew_Culture]

As everyone else said; some of the stuff is awesome, but some is total bobbins.

 

[.stu]

Careful with the track pumps. Aldis only go up to about 85psi.

Cheers for the warning. The lidl website says "max nominal pressure 8bar" so that's aboout 115psi, which is enough for me.

 

[lip03]

And using one is like trying to push boiled celery down a plug hole.

had me in tears

 

[lip03]

new shorts and jerseys worth a try for that price!!

 

[compo]

The men's jerseys appear to have been designed to accommodate DD cup boobies.

Good. Some kit that will fit me at last.