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Bike Lock $10, Helmet with Built-in Light $20, 2x Saddle Bags $20, Cree Light Set $30 @ ALDI

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Bike Lock $10, Helmet with Built-in Light $20, 2x Saddle Bags $20, Cree Light Set $30 @ ALDI
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neil on 09/03/2016 - 13:07 files.ozbargain.com.au (3113 clicks)
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This weeks theme for Aldi is cycling gear. However what caught my eye was the locks, helmets and bags..so I bought all of them. Unfortunately I just bought CREE bike lights from eBay last week.

EDIT: Aldi have removed this week's flyer & product pages. Have replaced with PDF.

The other bike stuff is good as well however I wouldn't recommend getting a bike as they are not assembled and Kmart have them cheaper (and assemble for $10 extra).

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  • chewkl on 09/03/2016 - 13:12

    Thanks op, needed a lock for my bike.

    • franco cozzo on 09/03/2016 - 15:22
      +1

      wouldnt trust that for more than a ten minute lockup!….looks like you can get thru it with sidecutters so only on the beater bike is my rec….

      • chewkl on 09/03/2016 - 15:30

        Any lock you can recommend that is "not too expensive"?

        • franco cozzo on 09/03/2016 - 15:32

          you got me there….i tend to 'only ride' and never park. if your bike is worth anything at all you need a good dlock or thick chain lock…not so cheap or light….but anything 'braided cable' is easily cut with a variety of hand tools…

        • Jesmond on 09/03/2016 - 15:38
          -1

          Any bike lock can be compromised, they're just there to slow down the thief and make the reward/risk less attractive. In Australia we don't have a big problem (as far as I am aware of) but in the US black market bicycles are a huge underground business, with New York being the worst.

        • chewkl on 09/03/2016 - 15:38
          +2

          @franco cozzo: Same for me, I can only ride and never park as I don't have a lock…not looking to park and lock overnight, just for a short timeframe (eg getting a frozen coke in McD…LOL!!!)

        • sourdawg on 09/03/2016 - 15:40
          +5

          Vulcan lock gets a good review

        • dtc on 09/03/2016 - 16:28
          +1

          @magnafunk: I have the Vulcan, very good choice (if I say so myself). Obviously its quite heavy being solid metal, and you need to clip it onto your frame. Also, being solid metal without any rubber covering, putting it on and off tends to chip the paint on the frame a little bit. So if you have a carbon fibre pride and joy that is very delicate, maybe not a great choice. If you have a commuter bike that deals with anything, great choice.

          The point of a lock is to be either (a) harder than any other bike around so the thief steals that bike instead or (b) take too much time to crack so as to create a risk. The U-lock type locks need a hacksaw and quite a few minutes (don't lose your key!). The chain locks require bolt cutters and 2 seconds.

          Oh, obviously a U lock can only lock one bike and then just around the frame or one tyre and the frame. If you want to lock up multiple bikes or both tyres or lock up around a really big tree or something, then you will need a chain. In which case there are much stronger (but much more expensive) options than the Aldi one.

        • freesteakknives on 09/03/2016 - 20:48
          +1

          @Jesmond:

          Correct:
          Cordless angle grinders make most locks vulnerable. U locks can be quickly and silently overcome with a small bottle jack no matter how tough they are.

        • dtc on 09/03/2016 - 21:54
          +2

          @freesteakknives: if the u lock is a small one, it's hard to get the jack in. Smaller is better

  • CheapskateQueen on 09/03/2016 - 13:16

    Yes! ! Was hoping they'd do a bike special soon!

    Anyone comment on their helmets and strength of their lights?

    I don't really wanna spend 100 on a front light but the big w/kmart ones have been total fails.

    Recommendations for strong lights at decent price? (So if i get caught in the dark i can see? )

    • neil on 09/03/2016 - 13:19

      Buy all of them. You have 60 days to return them if you don't like them.

      The lights recharge through USB so that's a plus so you don't have to fiddle with batteries.

    • scraggers on 09/03/2016 - 13:24

      Picked up the lights set today, last one in stock at North Sydney Aldi.

      They seem pretty decent, 1000 lumens is heaps by the looks of it, most $100 lights seem to be 550 lumens. Can always return if no good.

      • llama on 09/03/2016 - 19:33
        +2

        1000 lumens is heaps by the looks of it, most $100 lights seem to be 550 lumens

        Don't be swayed by the usually fake (chinese) lumens that are claimed on this kind of gear.

    • CyberGenesys on 09/03/2016 - 13:48
      +2

      I bought a helmet. Due to my enormous brain I have a big head, the L/XL fitted perfectly and was very comfortable. The light is built in quite neatly and can be easily removed.

    • franco cozzo on 09/03/2016 - 15:22

      ebay solarstorm x2

      • brian23309 on 10/03/2016 - 07:44

        bought that last year and that failed .
        Its was about $35

        • franco cozzo on 10/03/2016 - 07:47

          battery or light….?
          light unit is 100% for me…never had an issue in 3 years of regular use
          battery packs can be a bit hit & miss…need to find a good seller/source and keep your batteries topped up with regular charging

        • octagonalman on 10/03/2016 - 08:26
          +1

          @franco cozzo:

          Or even get the type with USB plug and use a powerbank.

    • martyn on 09/03/2016 - 15:36

      Bought a similar light from Aldi about a year ago and it's still going strong. Awesome brightness too.

      • CheapskateQueen on 09/03/2016 - 15:40

        Great thanks everyone for the replies!!

  • Sammyboy on 09/03/2016 - 13:25
    +1

    how do the kmart bikes compare to these? same quality?

      • Sammyboy on 09/03/2016 - 13:34
        +3

        Lol I realise that but im only looking for something that wont breakdown just to ride around the park with my daughter

        • neil on 09/03/2016 - 13:51
          +2

          I have a Kmart bike as my spare. Works well. Shifting not as smooth and uncomfortable seat but for the price is great. Probably would spring for a better bike if you are going to use it daily.

          EDIT:

          Keep in mind. The Aldi bike is a mountain bike whereas KMart have road & hybrid & mountain. If you are riding on roads mostly, a mountain bike requires more energy spent.

        • A Banana4scale on 09/03/2016 - 14:56
          +1

          check out if there are any second hand shops in the area?

          In my city, they have a bike group which refurbs old bikes and you can get some amazing bikes for $100- $200

    • HX925 on 09/03/2016 - 21:50

      Got a cheap repco brand bike from big w over Christmas for $89 during 50% off period. Works amazing. Been using it almost everyday since day 1.

    • drwau on 09/03/2016 - 13:55
      +4

      You don't have to use words like sh*t.
      You may want to pay $1000 for a bike to ride around the park with, but in a realistic world, $199 for a semi reasonable no brand bike is not over the top. You would see the same speced bikes in places like Reids under there own brand name for $50 to $100 more.

      There is not a lot to assemble on them and if it came to the point of Kmart (with a young male sales staff trying to assemble) or this from Aldi. I would go the Aldi.
      The $299 26" off roads they had last time was reviewed with a good out come. Lets see if this is just as good.
      The Aldi helmets are good value for money, the lock a $5 to $10 difference in price for the same lock from other sellers.
      You cannot go wrong for the lights at $30 and if they do turn out to be not perfect as others have said you have your 60 days return policy.

      • neil on 09/03/2016 - 13:57

        (with a young male sales staff trying to assemble)

        It's not the sales staff. Can't speak for all locations but for Brunswick, they have a qualified bike guy come in once a week to do all the assemblies.

        • drwau on 09/03/2016 - 14:02
          +1

          not in my local store

        • llama on 09/03/2016 - 19:36

          they have a qualified bike guy come in once a week to do all the assemblies.

          Qualified = ROFL

          So, they don't even use permanent staff, just some casual.

  • simulacrum on 09/03/2016 - 14:27
    +4

    This type of locks is usually easily exploitable (most easily with a set of bolt cutters). A hardened steel U-lock that's opened with a key (like a kryptonite) is usually hard enough to exploit that most thieves won't bother.

    • sagrules on 09/03/2016 - 14:42
      +1

      Depends how expensive is your bike ;-)

    • eug on 09/03/2016 - 14:44
      +1

      What's important is the value of bike that you're locking up. If you have a cheap $100 bike, a thief might not bother stealing it, so a simple cable lock would do. If it's a more expensive bike that would be attractive to steal, then better get something tougher if you're going to leave it unattended for long periods of time.

      • trongy on 09/03/2016 - 23:25

        I used to think that. My friend had his sub $100 bike stolen. I gave him my cheap worn out mountain bike when I upgraded. A while later he also stolen. Both were locked with cable locks.

        • eug on 09/03/2016 - 23:26

          The area matters too, I guess. :)

        • peterpeterpumpkin on 10/03/2016 - 09:07

          @eug:

          That's why I don't trust the Sydney CBD. I've seen a thief (try) ride away with a bike before he was confronted by onlookers. And a guy had his Kmart bike stolen from inside our apartment block but visually exposed.

          A high thieving-pedestrian to bike ratio does not turn out well in one's favour.

    • drwau on 09/03/2016 - 15:23

      Yes I have a Kryptonite D lock and cable, dam thing is so heavy, for quick lockups, this cable will go from front to back, through both front and back wheels with ease.
      Had one of these for around 2 years from aldi, and is a lot easier to carry.

      • simulacrum on 09/03/2016 - 17:00

        As the guys above have said it depends how expensive your bike is, and also probably where you leave it. Many years ago my Uni faculty had some kind of drug rehab centre down the road, so every one of my friends that used a cable lock for more than a year had someone take the bolt cutters to it at some point. Guys who locked their bikes with solid steel locks didn't have the same problem.

  • skyva on 09/03/2016 - 14:53

    anyone know what the saddlebags are like? I want to carry some extra stuff when I go for rides with the kids, so it doesn't need to be great, just ok at holding picnic type stuff on a gentle ride.

    • JudgeMingus on 09/03/2016 - 15:26

      I bought a pair of saddlebags - they seem reasonably good ignoring the price, and VERY good if you do consider the price!

    • drwau on 09/03/2016 - 15:32

      I purchased the panniers today, bought the grey/black ones, seem to mount ok on the rack
      these are rectangular internally, I saw one had a rounded bottom
      Depending on how much your going to carry try the larger black/red version.

      Shall have to try a small shopping run see how well they stack up.

      • peterpeterpumpkin on 10/03/2016 - 09:08

        How much? I can't get the links to work.

        • drwau on 10/03/2016 - 09:15

          $19.99 looks like aldi have screwed up the web site not showing the specials for 9/03/2016
          there is a choice of 4 types.

        • peterpeterpumpkin on 10/03/2016 - 09:18

          @drwau:

          Thanks!

        • neil on 10/03/2016 - 10:53
          +1

          @peterpeterpumpkin:

          I've replaced the catalogue link with a PDF from my email. Pretty frustrating that they take it down while the sale is still active. They've also blocked Google from caching the pages.

        • peterpeterpumpkin on 10/03/2016 - 15:53

          @neil:

          Thanks! There's even a pump with gauge!

        • peterpeterpumpkin on 10/03/2016 - 23:44

          @neil: We should all contact them so they get the message this is stupid.

    • dtc on 09/03/2016 - 16:30

      Backpacks work well for carrying stuff…

      • slow on 09/03/2016 - 16:47
        +3

        Not when cycling…. sweaty back, sore shoulders, unbalanced …panniers are heaps better

        • cheepwun on 10/03/2016 - 05:57
          +1

          Backpacks aren't unbalanced.
          Sweaty back? Sure. In the heat and with enough distance.
          Sore shoulders? Not really, unless your bag really sucks.

          Advantages?
          * Getting off the bike with your bag on your back. Priceless.
          * No need for relatively expensive panniers that are made only for a bike.
          * Avoid lugging around more weight by avaoiding the need for a rack on your bike.

        • slow on 10/03/2016 - 08:48

          To each their own…
          By unbalanced I mean you are very top-heavy. I cycle to work with a laptop and work clothes and find panniers heaps more comfortable to ride with than a backpack carrying all my stuff (I have 2 bikes, a roadie with no rack and a touring back with rack, so do both). I don't even notice the panniers but certainly notice the backpack

  • slow on 09/03/2016 - 16:45

    The wireless bike computers are really good. I bought one for my son's bike to test and ended up buying them for all our bikes. Even replaced my wired cateye with one.

    • octagonalman on 09/03/2016 - 21:08
      +2

      I had pretty bad experiences with them from the last sale. There's errors in reported speed when going above 25km/h unless you close the range between the sensor and display to 10-20cm.

      • effgee on 09/03/2016 - 21:28

        that's a common experience

    • first in line on 10/03/2016 - 14:14

      Regretting the purchase?

  • brian23309 on 09/03/2016 - 18:26
    +1

    Thanks Op
    Just bought the light set and it is charging now.
    It is damm bright.

  • franco cozzo on 10/03/2016 - 09:02
    +3

    light primer for riders who arent familiar with using 'powerful lights'….its important not to dazzle & blind other riders / road & path users….be courteous and dip them when possible

    Aim your lights at the parts of the road or trail that you need to see and be conscious of other road/trail users. If you notice them reacting negatively to your lights, adjust them, either by tilting them down or turning them down to a softer setting. If that makes it hard to see your surroundings while you’re riding fast, simply slow down a bit. Riding is fun. Do what it takes to keep riding.

    https://www.bicycles.net.au/2014/07/clown-tilt-down-bike-lig…

  • peterpeterpumpkin on 10/03/2016 - 09:17

    I checked out the camping gear on sale soon as well.

    Seems ALDI's pricing is a little high so I assume it's higher quality merchandise. I was hoping for dirt-cheap prices with ALDI quality (like usefully waterproof tents for under $30 etc).

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