Result at Lidl today

[Racing roadkill]

They had loads of all the cycling kit in store today, so I got a new saddle for the Triban, for 8 quid. I have the 'trekking' version on my MX comp. so I know how good they are. Oddly, this is advertised as a 'mountain bike' saddle. It's actually much more akin to a road saddle though

 

[ColinJ]

I am one saddle short for my current fleet of bikes so I may take a punt on one of those.

I am going to build a singlespeed bike for short local rides and it will probably eventually end up on that. If I really like it, I will try to buy a second one before they sell out.

I am off to Lidl soon and was already planning to buy some of their mitts.

 

[GuyBoden]

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They had loads of all the cycling kit in store today, so I got a new saddle for the Triban, for 8 quid. I have the 'trekking' version on my MX comp. so I know how good they are. Oddly, this is advertised as a 'mountain bike' saddle. It's actually much more akin to a road saddle though

I got the bike stand and picked up the same saddle as you while I was there, I couldn't resist, the saddle was so inexpensive, but I don't really need another saddle.

 

[Racing roadkill]

I got the bike stand and picked up the same saddle as you while I was there, I couldn't resist, the saddle was so inexpensive, but I don't really need another saddle.

I've already got one on one of my hybrids. They really are very good.

 

[cyberknight]

Im about to stick my old saddle back on my nice bike, got a fizik gobi and the last two times i rode it i have got some serious chaffing on the area between the nads and leg.

 

[Jody]

Dropped in Aldi at dinner time to check out there cheap windproof jackets. Seem pretty good value/quality for £12.

 

[ColinJ]

I bought a pair of mitts (gloves). My local Lidl didn't have the type of saddle that I was thinking of buying, but if the other two types were anything to go by then I think it would have been over-gelled and too squidgy for me anyway - I prefer firmer saddles.

 

[GuyBoden]

Popped back to Lidl and got their wireless comp for £4.99, works a treat...........

 

[Apollonius]

I bought a lock. As always, you balance weight with effectiveness. Seems quite light, anyway!

 

[Supersuperleeds]

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They had loads of all the cycling kit in store today, so I got a new saddle for the Triban, for 8 quid. I have the 'trekking' version on my MX comp. so I know how good they are. Oddly, this is advertised as a 'mountain bike' saddle. It's actually much more akin to a road saddle though

That Lidl looks a little bit more upmarket than the ones in Leicester

 

[ColinJ]

I bought a lock. As always, you balance weight with effectiveness. Seems quite light, anyway!

I looked at them but I think they would only deter the most casual of casual thieves! OTOH - serious thieves can get through most locks anyway, so perhaps it IS a good compromise.

 

[PeteXXX]

I got the £24.99 workstand today. I'll fit it together tomorrow morning and give summat on one of the bikes a fettle just to be sure it's fine.
All reports say they are great for the price.

 

[postman]

I went yesterday,i enjoyed the walk.Pity the staff had not put out the jackets,mind you it was only 11-15 ish.Despite me asking the chap had no idea if they had any,pity.My you there are zillions of jackets on e bay.

 

[GuyBoden]

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They had loads of all the cycling kit in store today, so I got a new saddle for the Triban, for 8 quid. I have the 'trekking' version on my MX comp. so I know how good they are. Oddly, this is advertised as a 'mountain bike' saddle. It's actually much more akin to a road saddle though

I've already got one on one of my hybrids. They really are very good.

Tested the Lidl £8 saddle on a 3 hour ride yesterday, not bad at all, quite impressed, firmer than I'd imagined, considering it's gel. I spent years riding on an old 80's style Turbo saddle, changed to a Charge Pan. My personal preference is the Charge Pan, but IMHO the Lidl saddle is very good for the price.

Update: After 5 hours on a ride, the Lidl saddle began to get uncomfy, so I'm back to using the Charge Pan.

 

[shouldbeinbed]

might need to make a trip in on my way to work later and have a look