Lidl’s middle aisle sales can turn a weekly shop into the birth of a new hobby. That stand mixer is just too good a deal to not start baking, and I have really meant to take up weight training – and why wouldn’t I when that kettle bell is just so cheap?
But flights of fancy aside, occasionally Lidl’s bargains offer an affordable way to aid an existing pastime. So that’s why, here at BikeRadar, our attention has turned to the discount supermarket’s current selection of cycling deals from its in-house cycling brand Crivit (which also provides team Lidl-Trek with off-bike clothing).
We’ll admit that much of what’s on offer (Lidl has full details of the range on its site) doesn’t set our heart racing, but there are three deals that might be worth your time.
Crivit Torque Wrench
If you’re serious about bike maintenance, a torque wrench is essential. Torquing bolts on your bike with this specialist tool can prevent you over-tightening and ruining bearings or carbon components.
The best torque wrenches can cost in excess of £100. But if you’re keen to try out a cheap option before you invest a lot of money, the Crivit Torque Wrench could be for you at £14.99.
The wrench comes in a case with nine sockets, including options for hex and torx bolts.
It is covered by a three-year warranty.
- Buy now: Lidl Crivit Torque Wrench
Crivit Cordless Compressed Air Pump
Although they’re not quite as integral as torque wrenches, electric bike pumps have grown in popularity because they make pumping up tyres easy-peasy.
The Crivit Cordless Compressed Air Pump is another budget alternative from Lidl. The pump has an electronic display, which provides information on tyre pressure and its battery status. It comes with preset air pressures for cars, motorbikes, basketballs and bikes. The preset for bikes is roughly 60psi.
The device charges via USB-C and has a fabric-coated pump tube.
It’ll also set you back £14.99.
- Buy now: Lidl Crivit Compressed Air Pump
Crivit Brake Cleaner
Contaminated disc brakes can lead to horrible howling sounds and significantly increase your stopping distance. In short, they’re a nuisance. But so too is forking out money for the – often expensive – products you need to clean them.
But Lidl’s cycling sale seems to have the solution. The supermarket is selling 400ml of brake cleaner for only £2.49.
- Buy now: Lidl Crivit Brake Cleaner
