Lidl/Adli bike stuff any good?

[stumack]

Bought one of their £5.99 floor pumps a while back. No problems at all - amazing value.

I'll be trying to get one of those today

 

[CAS]

Socks are good value as well .....and come in a very wide range of sizes. Great if like me you have little feet - most cycling socks are a bit too big!

 

[GT-Steve]

I've had loads of different products off them, all great in their own way....

.... except the track pump they did... it lasted 5 minutes, wouldn't pump anything up, and then snapped in two... avoid at all costs.

Everything else is fine...

 

[ringo]

I've been more than happy with my £20 Lidl toolkit...

 

[highlandsflyer]

If you want a decent bike repair stand you won't go far wrong with one of these...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HOME-MECHANIC ... 255fe00c48

...well made, and doesn't tip over at every inopportune moment ...

I think that is the one one of my buds uses out in the field. Seemed decent, much better than the LIDL one! Is it a metal clamp?

 

[Mr Panda]

Leggings and tools I've bought have been V good in all respects.

Floor pumps have been a bit hit and miss (i have one in cellar and one in garage) but they have no trouble exchanging faulty/broken items on request in my experience.

£20 lidl toolkit bought 32 years ago and used regularly without problems.

 

[sswiss]

don't know if it's mentioned else where but Aldi have some bike related specials starting today

http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/of ... sday12.htm

any good?

 

[kaytronika]

The geraniums aren't fancy, but do the trick

From Lidl I've had:

base layer - excellent value, keeps me warm, no cyclists nip.
gilet - again, no complaints.
rain coat - I wouldn't use it in anything more than a light rain shower
tool kit - has stripped and rebuilt three bikes so far. Crank extractor is on it's way out.
BBQ briquettes - Not bad


I think the Aldi stuff is equally good for the price, but not going to compete with top end kit.

 

[silverclaws]

I think Lidl get it with regards most stuff, Aldi seems to be a bit flakey from experience, mind their food is often cheaper than Lidl.

I have loads of stuff from Lidl, tools, clothing, bike stuff, all sorts, it represents good value for money and there quality and just reminds you buy a brand and you are often just paying for a brand name, especially so when you can discern no difference between a branded product and a Lidl product.

It could be we are actually being had in a lot of respects regarding the big brands, a case of supply some good kit then let the brand name do the work, as exactly where are all these products made, could it perchance be the same factory in the same country ?

But is it really all about fashion not function ?

 

[highlandsflyer]

I think Lidl get it with regards most stuff, Aldi seems to be a bit flakey from experience, mind their food is often cheaper than Lidl.

I have loads of stuff from Lidl, tools, clothing, bike stuff, all sorts, it represents good value for money and there quality and just reminds you buy a brand and you are often just paying for a brand name, especially so when you can discern no difference between a branded product and a Lidl product.

It could be we are actually being had in a lot of respects regarding the big brands, a case of supply some good kit then let the brand name do the work, as exactly where are all these products made, could it perchance be the same factory in the same country ?

But is it really all about fashion not function ?

Certainly are being had by a lot of the brands, but even more by the high street retailers. Even the brands can be found at a fraction of the price many high street retailers demand.

Sometimes I feel I got a bargain and live with the lack of ultimate reliability with some things, but generally when it comes to tools I buy what I know.

I am sure there are great spanners available at the fraction of the cost of proper Snap On and the like, but one time under a vehicle in the middle of nowhere with a couple of cm to work a ring spanner is enough to convince me of the benefits of spending an extra few quid to get something that flexes less than a piece of old rhubarb.