Lidl

[danieldrough]

Hi All

I don't know if Lidl have their special offers nationwide (I'm presuming they do) but at my local store, from Monday, they have a range of bike related goods. Last year they had a similar offer and I purchased several items, which I was very pleased with. In particular, they are again selling tops and shorts made from "Coolmax". They are only £5 compared to £20-£25 in bike shops.

Hope this is of use.

 

[cocoabeans]

Thanks Daniel, that's useful to know. I found that you can look up offers available in your local store at www.lidl.co.uk. The cycling gear will be available in my local as well so hopefully it's nationwide. I always wonder how these places get things so cheap though...

 

[flecc]

I always wonder how these places get things so cheap though...

I think it's often a case of a manufacturer's or importers forecast of likely sales failing to be realised, leaving them with overstock and a lack of cash.

A quick sale to the likes of Lidl, Tchibo or Aldi gets them off the hook, and those companies possibly rely on a continuous flow of the results of poor forecasting.
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[Footie]

Just been down to Lidl's and picked up one of their Men's Running Jackets.
Been out on the bike with it on and it's great - lovely and light.
I find my hi-vis cycle jacket hot and uncomfortable even on short trips - long trips are a nightmare. When I get to where I'm going I'm in a bath of sweat - not nice.
It not hi-vis, instead it's red and black, matches the bike colours nicely (I'm colour co-ordinated ) and still very visible
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[keithhazel]

it's red and black, matches the bike colours nicely (I'm colour co-ordinated ) and still very visible
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[JohnInStockie]

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Yep, I have the same problem with my expensive eVent Jacket which is blue, so I bought a yellow reflective bib to go over the top (not the food catching kind - although that would come in handy too ).

John