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[GuyBoden]

I found the Wittkop saddle I bought last year from Lidl very uncomfy on longer rides 50+ miles, so I gave it away, but it was worth a try at that low price.

 

[mjr]

A colleague got the lights last time around - surprisingly good. I think I might get a set for the commuter.

My commuter has dynamo lights, but I got a set for the road bike and the main drawbacks are that the mounts are proprietary (as far as I can tell) and the front light battery is non-replaceable (I suspect the light will last longer than the battery, so that's annoying built-in obsolescence). On the plus side, they've got battery indicators, the front runtime of 2.5h@40lux / 5h@20lux / 10h@10lux is OK and the rear light mounts nicely on a seat stay (adjustable angle).

I found the Wittkop saddle I bought last year from Lidl very uncomfy on longer rides 50+ miles, so I gave it away, but it was worth a try at that low price.

Usually there are two or three shapes/widths of saddle in these offers - typically racing, trekking and comfort, with the wider one or two being sprung or damped. Sometimes they're end-of-line major brand ones, but not this time. They'll probably suit some people and not others.

 

[jefmcg]

that the mounts are proprietary

Every time I have bought a bike light , it's had a slightly (or vastly) different mount. I thought they were all proprietary, Is there a universal standard for bike light mounts now?

last time I bought a front light was 2011, so I may be out of touch.

 

[mjr]

Every time I have bought a bike light , it's had a slightly (or vastly) different mount. I thought they were all proprietary, Is there a universal standard for bike light mounts now?

I probably should have added "and not available separately" or something! Basically, if the mount breaks (and the rear light clip is quite hard to release), the light's probably useless. I have had other bike lights from minor brands which were compatible with Cateye light clip-on mounts which are sold separately - there are at least two front designs current with names like H-51 and H-53.

Lights bolted on the fork crown, front fork, rear rack or mudguard tend to be fairly interchangeable (there's basically only the width and orientation of the fixing onto the light to worry about) but they're not common for battery lights at the moment, probably because people accept cluttering their handlebars and seat posts with lights.

 

[marshmella]

I usually look forward to the Lidl Spring cycling event and pick up a couple of jerseys whch do me fine, but nothing on offer this time around very disappointing.

 

[Saluki]

We were just talking about whether Lidl was due a bike day as Hubs needs a new waterproof jacket. Nothing like that in this event though so will wait for Aldi.

 

[Blue Hills]

something like that - I picked some up - possibly two packs for £3.

 

[ColinJ]

I'm just nipping down to the local Lidl so I will take a look at what they have got.

I bought a pack of those batteries last time they were in.

 

[glasgowcyclist]

Yes, I went this morning (my bike computers take 2032s and they are normally about a fiver for two). £1.99 for six, two packs for £3, a really good deal, and they have other sizes as well.

Thanks!
I'll be popping in on my way home..

 

[mjr]

I am hearing a rumour that Lidl are offering six CR2032 lithium button batteries for £1.99, which is an excellent deal if true.

Huh? Panasonic CR2032s are always that price in some stores - example http://www.bmstores.co.uk/products/panasonic-coin-battery-6pk-292765 - while the Lidl ones looks like own-branded stuff. Why chance leaks?

 

[Spiderweb]

I buy 5 Maxell CR2032 batteries for £1.15 or best offer and delivered free.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=322351128242&globalID=EBAY-GB

 

[NorthernDave]

You can get a pack of CR2032 x4, plus CR2015 x2 and CR2025 x2 - a quid, at Poundland. Never had a problem with them and they seem to last as long as similar batteries from anywhere else.

http://www.poundland.co.uk/leisure-and-entertainment/batteries/fusionmax-lithium-cell-8-pack

 

[gaz71]

Not much there but hopefully i"ll be able to pick up a few tubes of the Zero tabs.I"ll probably end up buying the lager and cider though.

 

[mjr]

OK, thanks, I've never seen them that cheap. But "Huh?" do you have some evidence that German-made Lidl batteries leak? Or do you just prefer a known brand name, which isn't always the safe option <cough>GalaxyNote7<cough>.

I don't remember if I've had the current Lidl brand "Tronic" leak. I'm pretty sure they used to have a different brand. Was it PowerPlus or was that one of Aldi's? I gave up after two (different packs, some time apart) went hissing.

 

[rozzer1971]

Was hoping to see their maintenance stand again but not this time....