Lidl cycling gear

secretsam
secretsam Posts: 5,120
edited July 2009 in Commuting chat
Anyone else nab some? Got a jersey and some lights, am a bit concerned 'cos both the lights appear to be front ones!!!!
It's just a hill. Get over it.
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  • -spider-
    -spider- Posts: 2,548
    Got a pair of shoes and a top. Look OK.
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  • JonS123
    JonS123 Posts: 171
    Just rang my parents who have a Lidl local to them to get me some shoes :)
  • Cafewanda
    Cafewanda Posts: 2,788
    Got to my local minutes after opening :roll: and came out with shoes, padded leggings (or whatever the correct term is), jacket, jersey and socks. Socks fit better than the running ones I currently use :).

    Told bruv and he's going to check it out also. Then he'll need a new bike to match the new purchases :lol:
  • moonio
    moonio Posts: 802
    What is this patch sealant spray
    http://www.lidl.co.uk/uk/home.nsf/pages ... _Spray.ar1
  • drumon
    drumon Posts: 175
    TRied the shoes, but they didnt have my size! looking for a 45.... anyone else manage to get a 45?
  • Cafewanda
    Cafewanda Posts: 2,788
    Didn't see any that size in my local (that I recall, anyway). Mind you, mine is a small shop. Try the nearest large store to you. That might be better.
  • drumon
    drumon Posts: 175
    Cafewanda wrote:
    Didn't see any that size in my local (that I recall, anyway). Mind you, mine is a small shop. Try the nearest large store to you. That might be better.

    Cheers.
    having tried 44, it was plenty wide enough, but slightly short, I suspect a 45 (if there is such a thing??) me be too roomy, my shallow feet dont fill "normal" shoe shapes.

    I'll save up for something else! Good bargains to be had though at Lidl.
  • irturner
    irturner Posts: 41
    Got a pair of 45s as 44s were too narrow. Not used them yet mind. Managed to break a lace on my trainers after trying them on :roll:
    The jerseys seem okay though unsure about sizing as am an XL in a range that goes upto xxl but XL seems to fit okay.
    The fingerless gloves were utter rubbish.
  • Stone Glider
    Stone Glider Posts: 1,227
    +1 for the gloves. The long sleeved shirt is fine and light. The padded trousers are also quite thin, which could be useful.

    The sizing was fairly normal, although the legs seem to be longish? Fantastic value!
    The older I get the faster I was
  • oscarbudgie
    oscarbudgie Posts: 850
    Bought a pair of the funny trouser/tights thingies for £8. Bit thin and the padding is very lightweight and stops a bit too soon at the front - like a shelf for the old man to sit on :shock: Looked just too pornographic so ended up putting shorts over them anyway.
    Also one of their £2.99 'its a saddlebag no its a rucksack no its a saddlebag' jobs - quite good actually.
    What are the shoes like - felt a bit floppy and wasn't sure there was much in the way of cleat clearance - looked to be only about 4 or 5 mm - happy to be persuaded that they're great and a bargain though....?
    Cannondale Supersix / CAAD9 / Boardman 9.0 / Benotto 3000
  • Mikelyons
    Mikelyons Posts: 154
    drumon wrote:
    TRied the shoes, but they didnt have my size! looking for a 45.... anyone else manage to get a 45?

    They had a few pairs of 45's in Leatherhead yesterday

    Mike
  • Cafewanda
    Cafewanda Posts: 2,788
    oscarbudgie wrote:
    Bought a pair of the funny trouser/tights thingies for £8. Bit thin and the padding is very lightweight and stops a bit too soon at the front - like a shelf for the old man to sit on :shock: Looked just too pornographic so ended up putting shorts over them anyway.
    Also one of their £2.99 'its a saddlebag no its a rucksack no its a saddlebag' jobs - quite good actually.
    What are the shoes like - felt a bit floppy and wasn't sure there was much in the way of cleat clearance - looked to be only about 4 or 5 mm - happy to be persuaded that they're great and a bargain though....?

    Oscarbudgie. I bought the funny trouser/tights thingies. I like that it's thin as I can always put something over it. I agree with you on the padding as my Altura ones are much thicker (therefore better for me). The shoes I use without cleats as I have flat pedals.
    I love the jacket. Wore mine yesterday evening and it was handy as I was caught in a light shower on the way home from a running club session. As it folds up I've added it to my pannier as a 'always travel with'.

    I still want to get 'proper' cycling shoes but I can wait a while. The socks are a great buy and I'll try to find some more this weekend.
  • benno68
    benno68 Posts: 1,689
    Got 2 jerseys, a pair of those track mits and a couple of pairs of socks. Jerseys are great but seem a little on the large side, got them in large and they are pretty baggy so great for commuting but I'd need a medium for a tighter fit for training (if I did any that is :lol: ).

    Socks are good.

    The track mits are crap, the ones from Aldi were much better.

    I had a look at the jackets but I don't think they are breathable so I reckon I'd be sweating buckets.

    @ Cafewanda - maybe you could let us know what the jacket's like after a couple of days use.
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  • thedirge
    thedirge Posts: 181
    any advice on what type of cleats to go with the shoes?
    Consequences.... are just a harmless by-product of having a good time, all the time.

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  • thedirge
    thedirge Posts: 181
    oh and erm what pedals would be nice and cheap?
    Consequences.... are just a harmless by-product of having a good time, all the time.

    Thinking about things isn't the same as doing things. Otherwise everybody would be in jail.
  • oscarbudgie
    oscarbudgie Posts: 850
    They're SPD compatible shoes so you'd need SPD pedals - cheapest ones I think are about £25. I've never used any of the alternatives to Shimano cleats/pedals so I'm not sure if you could use Crank Bros or Look pedals/cleats
    Cannondale Supersix / CAAD9 / Boardman 9.0 / Benotto 3000
  • Cafewanda
    Cafewanda Posts: 2,788
    Benno68. You are right. The jacket isn't breathable. I only bought it because it's in my favourite colour :D Also, I can wear it home after a club running session (as long as I'm walking).

    I'll try to remember to report back if I remember to wear it whilst cycling.
  • benno68
    benno68 Posts: 1,689
    Cafewanda wrote:
    I only bought it because it's in my favourite colour :D

    Couldn't help yourself could you :lol:

    I think I'll have to invest in a half decent jacket for the winter, unless of course Aldi or Lidl come up trumps with a breathable jacket in the next month or so, you never know.
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  • richk
    richk Posts: 564
    thedirge wrote:
    oh and erm what pedals would be nice and cheap?

    These will work:

    http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/823-clipless-pedals-3885821/

    also available from Wiggle

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Wellgo_WPD823_SPD_Pedals/5360006646/
    There is no secret ingredient...
  • emdeef
    emdeef Posts: 98
    Went to my local Lidl at lunch time for some shoes (45) but nothing larger than a 43.

    Bought a track pump for a fiver. First impressions are quite good.
  • thedirge
    thedirge Posts: 181
    oscarbudgie wrote:
    They're SPD compatible shoes so you'd need SPD pedals - cheapest ones I think are about £25. I've never used any of the alternatives to Shimano cleats/pedals so I'm not sure if you could use Crank Bros or Look pedals/cleats

    thank you :)

    shimano spd's would be fine I'm sure

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... delID=7808

    and http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=10969

    would that be okay? god cheap shoes have got me upgrading to expensive components lol
    Consequences.... are just a harmless by-product of having a good time, all the time.

    Thinking about things isn't the same as doing things. Otherwise everybody would be in jail.
  • FeynmanC
    FeynmanC Posts: 649
    oscarbudgie wrote:
    Bought a pair of the funny trouser/tights thingies for £8. Bit thin and the padding is very lightweight and stops a bit too soon at the front - like a shelf for the old man to sit on :shock: Looked just too pornographic so ended up putting shorts over them anyway.

    I know exactly what you mean - Lycra can be revealing at the best of times but the padding on these just pushed everything up and out a little too much for family viewing! Still, bloody good value for money.
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  • Mr_Cellophane
    Mr_Cellophane Posts: 690
    emdeef wrote:
    Went to my local Lidl at lunch time for some shoes (45) but nothing larger than a 43.

    Bought a track pump for a fiver. First impressions are quite good.
    I bought a pump at Romford today, they had 3 different types all at £4.99. Pumped my tyres up to 80psi and the thing blew back. Tried it twice and both times it would only get to 80 before it popped out the top. I'll take it back tomorrow and try a different one.
  • benno68
    benno68 Posts: 1,689
    Mr_Cellophane wrote:
    emdeef wrote:
    Went to my local Lidl at lunch time for some shoes (45) but nothing larger than a 43.

    Bought a track pump for a fiver. First impressions are quite good.
    I bought a pump at Romford today, they had 3 different types all at £4.99. Pumped my tyres up to 80psi and the thing blew back. Tried it twice and both times it would only get to 80 before it popped out the top. I'll take it back tomorrow and try a different one.

    I've seen a couple of reports like this, maybe worth getting a refund. I've got the Aldi version which has been fine so far up to 120psi.
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  • Cafewanda
    Cafewanda Posts: 2,788
    Benno68, I wore my jacket this morning during the rain just so I could report back to you :)

    It was ok for most of my journey, but I did have it partially opened as I tend to roast whether I'm wearing a jacket or not. If I'd had arm warmers I wouldn't have worn the jacket, lovely colour though it is :D
  • benno68
    benno68 Posts: 1,689
    Cafewanda wrote:
    Benno68, I wore my jacket this morning during the rain just so I could report back to you :)

    It was ok for most of my journey, but I did have it partially opened as I tend to roast whether I'm wearing a jacket or not. If I'd had arm warmers I wouldn't have worn the jacket, lovely colour though it is :D

    Thanks for the report, sounds like it's ok for commuting, and it did the job which is great for the price.

    I hope you were going to cycle in anyway, I'd feel sooo guilty if I thought you'd done it just on my account :)
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  • Cafewanda
    Cafewanda Posts: 2,788
    I cycle in regardless of the weather (snow excepted).
  • Longwaydown
    Longwaydown Posts: 41
    Bought the tights, jersey and jacket - all good value for money and unusually, they are big enough for me. (Most cycle clothing needs to be 3 or 4 XL to fit me)

    Those tights are really long - had to go for L rather than XL.

    I bought the shoes last time round and they are ok for commuting, but a bit on the heavy side. Agreed the gloves are rubbish!
  • lardboy
    lardboy Posts: 343
    The shoes are much worse this time. The sole is very flexible, which kind of defeats the purpose of them. The shoes last time were much much better and I still use them on my day to day commute.

    Avoid.
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  • Cafewanda
    Cafewanda Posts: 2,788
    lardboy wrote:
    The shoes are much worse this time. The sole is very flexible, which kind of defeats the purpose of them. The shoes last time were much much better and I still use them on my day to day commute.

    Avoid.

    I agree with you lardboy. I find these ones slide a lot more on my pedals in the wet (maybe it's time I WTFU and go clipless but I'm scared :oops: ). My previous ones are much better, but these will do for now as a second pair.

    My red jacket is my best purchase this time round.

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