lidl CREE torch

The Rookie
The Rookie Posts: 27,812
edited February 2011 in Commuting general
For anyone interested, some LIDL's on Monday will have CREE torches in for £9.99, not branded, but still a reasonable deal! Come with low and high power settings.

Simon
Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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  • Headhuunter
    Headhuunter Posts: 6,494
    I boought 2 Tesco CREE torches a couple of years ago for I think, 7.99 each. Within a matter of weeks the contacts inside both had gone, possibly due to the general road buzz and bumping they received. Bought a Fenix after that which has been fine. I'll never buy cheap torches for use on the bike again...
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Matter of weeks is fine, take em back!

    A Freind just got back from Shanghai, got an ultrafire CREE for £5.50 with batteries/charger and holster (just needs a bar mount), I say Friend, he didn't get me one.....they last just fine, so I won't be put off by the low price as it doesn't have to meen low quality.

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • jeremyrundle
    jeremyrundle Posts: 1,014
    The Beginner wrote:
    For anyone interested, some LIDL's on Monday will have CREE torches in for £9.99, not branded, but still a reasonable deal! Come with low and high power settings.

    Simon

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Linky for those who struggle with looking at websites

    http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/xchg//SID ... =3&nf=True

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • jeremyrundle
    jeremyrundle Posts: 1,014
    Great link, comes up as store serach error

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    Sarky :x
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  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    The link worked for me but for those who it hasn't.

    http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/xchg/lidl ... _17791.htm
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  • Headhuunter
    Headhuunter Posts: 6,494
    redvee wrote:
    The link worked for me but for those who it hasn't.

    http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/xchg/lidl ... _17791.htm

    Nope, still doesn't work. I don't think LIDL links ever work, it always puts you back to the "select a store" page...
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  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    Headhuunter wrote:
    Nope, still doesn't work. I don't think LIDL links ever work, it always puts you back to the "select a store" page...

    Must be cookies on my PC then. At the select store page click continue without postcode then click on the car accessories link.
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  • Headhuunter
    Headhuunter Posts: 6,494
    redvee wrote:
    Headhuunter wrote:
    Nope, still doesn't work. I don't think LIDL links ever work, it always puts you back to the "select a store" page...

    Must be cookies on my PC then. At the select store page click continue without postcode then click on the car accessories link.

    Oh, OK, that worked. I assumed the link was supposed to take you straight there...
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  • wheezee
    wheezee Posts: 461
    Link does work for some of us. No need to enter anything...
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    A mate tested the link, no probs, I suspect its previous LIDL users that may have problems due to it already having a different store for you (Cookie).

    Anyway, its under car accesories which my local store is 'doing' on Monday, 3-year warranty.

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • Headhuunter
    Headhuunter Posts: 6,494
    Yeah, seen it now but I usually find that when people post LIDL and Aldi links here they don't work....
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  • jeremyrundle
    jeremyrundle Posts: 1,014
    Headhuunter wrote:
    redvee wrote:
    The link worked for me but for those who it hasn't.

    http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/xchg/lidl ... _17791.htm

    Nope, still doesn't work. I don't think LIDL links ever work, it always puts you back to the "select a store" page...

    Good it wasnt me then so no need for the sarky response earlier :x
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    :D Comment as about you not bothering to look at all, a defective link (for some) doesn't change that!

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • majormantra
    majormantra Posts: 2,094
    Anyone know what batteries these take? They look quite small, so maybe 1 AA?

    I'm still using my Tesco torches regularly and they still work perfectly. One of them's even survived falling off on tarmac at 30mph.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    No idea what batteries, AA or 18650 by the looks of it (2 off), comes with the first batteries!

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • tomb353
    tomb353 Posts: 196
    not sure if these are the same as the 2xAA cree torches that lidl had in a few months ago (130 lumen). I've been running two all winter, very good, very bright and coped with wet weather. German....
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  • jeremyrundle
    jeremyrundle Posts: 1,014
    The Beginner wrote:
    :D Comment as about you not bothering to look at all, a defective link (for some) doesn't change that!

    Simon

    I looked couldnt find it so requested a link, manners perhaps not sarky...
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  • waddlie
    waddlie Posts: 542
    jeremyrundle wrote:
    The Beginner wrote:
    :D Comment as about you not bothering to look at all, a defective link (for some) doesn't change that!

    Simon

    I looked couldnt find it so requested a link, manners perhaps not sarky...

    I think "demanded" rather than "requested" would be more accurate. Jeremy, if people are being sarky with you you might want to adjust the tone of your posts and reduce your use of CAPS LOCK...
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  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    The Beginner wrote:
    Linky for those who struggle with looking at websites

    http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/xchg//SID ... =3&nf=True

    Simon

    now everyone has your address what time should we all pop by? :P
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  • bobinski
    bobinski Posts: 570
    anyone know where i would get handlebar mounts or a helmet mount for this -assuming not too heavy for the latter?
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Lots of 'generic' torch mounts for bars on ebay, cost around £5 delivered.

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    bobinski wrote:
    anyone know where i would get handlebar mounts or a helmet mount for this -assuming not too heavy for the latter?

    I use one of these for my Fenix and have used them in the past on my MD80 clone camera. Even though it says 31.8mm bars it can be adjusted to suit smaller bars.

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=47563

    A couple of holes drilled/melted in the body and cable ties and maybe removing the screwed on bracket, depends on the light your attaching.
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  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    The Beginner wrote:
    No idea what batteries, AA or 18650 by the looks of it (2 off), comes with the first batteries!

    Simon

    It comes with 3x AAA withEnergizer wrapping. Got mine today and walked past them twice as the torches I looked at were bigger than I was expecting. First impressions are that it isn't as bright as my Fenix L2D but it isn't the cost of a Fenix either. The promised battery life seems promising, hopefully it will hold up to promises.
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Got two myself, as you say 3xAAA in a funny holder to make one 'cell' to insert, meant to be 150lumens so its not as bright as your Fenix, but for the cost I'm pretty happy.

    Simon
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • tsenior
    tsenior Posts: 664
    hola, comuteers!

    tested this tonight and review here:

    http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... t=12756787
  • Mr_Cellophane
    Mr_Cellophane Posts: 690
    And Cycling shoes for £14.99 from Thursday

    http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/xchg/lidl ... _18009.htm
  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    Mr_Cellophane wrote:
    And Cycling shoes for £14.99 from Thursday

    http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/xchg/lidl ... _18009.htm

    Sorry, that link doesn't work for me :lol:
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