Bikemate Front + Rear LED CREE Bike Lights - £14.99 in store / £17.94 delivered @ (UK Mainland) Aldi

These are decent and well worth the money. One thing to be aware of is how the front light charges - it's a male usb behind the rubber cover so unless you can plug it straight into your charger you'll need a cable with a female end to charge it.

dartheidgeback13/09/2021 13:03

Whats the battery life like? Looking at that setup I assume its expecting …Whats the battery life like? Looking at that setup I assume its expecting mobile charge from a powerbank or phone?Read lessRead more

I've been using these for 2 or 3 years and hey happy with them. Can't be sure on battery life but I'd say in winter I got about 2 weeks from a charge, 15 min commute 5 days a week. I don't think I was using full brightness though.

Rear has a mounting clip so easily unclipped to charge, front the whole thing needs to come off but it's just a rubber strap.

I would say the rear didn't give much warning of low battery, a couple of times I found it was fine when I left work and had gone off by the time I got home, so I just made sure to charge it at the same time as the front one (which does give plenty of warning) and been ok with that.

been looking for lights for my wheelchair, I think these might very well do, thank you for sharing OP, heat is on it’s way..

now to decide if I want one or two sets

These are great lights

Front is v powerful

umar1613/09/2021 13:23

Whats the lumens on the front light? Would it give good coverage on unlit …Whats the lumens on the front light? Would it give good coverage on unlit roadsRead lessRead more

Aldi say.. front light is 320 lumens and the rear light is approx 25 lumens.

I have this set of lights. Front light is bright enough for cycling through a dark unlit park. The usb connection on the front is a bit odd but I always manage to find a charger that it will fit. They fit onto your bike with rubber straps which are easy to remove and put on again. Both lights have different brightness settings and at the top setting they are really bright. I'd definitely recommend. Would get another set but there's nothing wrong with the ones I have. They will probably last several years. (edited)

Whats the lumens on the front light? Would it give good coverage on unlit roads

An Amazon alternative with 5200mAh rating currently priced at £19.99 (delivered with Prime).
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Dazz28513/09/2021 14:34

Aldi say.. front light is 320 lumens and the rear light is approx 25 …Aldi say.. front light is 320 lumens and the rear light is approx 25 lumens.Read lessRead more

If that's the case I'm happy with my Cateye 400 lumen I bought from Halfords a few months back for £12.

I bought these last time around. Rear light is great and holds its charge for ages.

I found the front light would lose charge if I didn't use it for a week, so without regular use I pretty much needed to charge it every time I used it. Hence it sitting in a drawer.

These are great. Had mine for a few years now. Easy to take off and put back on so they don't get pinched as well

dartheidgeback13/09/2021 13:03

Whats the battery life like? Looking at that setup I assume its expecting …Whats the battery life like? Looking at that setup I assume its expecting mobile charge from a powerbank or phone?Read lessRead more

They seem to last quite a while though I tend to keep mine topped up with frequent charging to be on the safe side. The front light is hand as a handheld torch and is very bright.

I have a set of these - decent lights for the price, no issues to report of apart from as OP states the way the front light charging port works.

morgie14/09/2021 12:21

Where abouts do they mention that?

I tweeted them the last time they were on sale.

Diogenes00715/09/2021 16:10

No trawling required. I bought these earlier in the year and am happy …No trawling required. I bought these earlier in the year and am happy with them. If you have time, read the reviews. They're not perfect but they certainly satisfy my requirements and I have yet to experience issues quoted in some of the reviews. Comes with a 2 year mnufactuer warranty & also sold & fulfilled by Amazon, so shouldn't be any problems if anything is defective. I doubt they quite live up to their 1200 lumens claim, so we're in the same camp there, but not many of these things do.Read lessRead more

Context of "trawling" in prev comment = Amazon's poor search engine where addition of random characters to search string can return additional & usually lower priced comparable items.

morgie18/09/2021 07:25

Sorry to hear. No problem with the straps to mount the lights on my side. …Sorry to hear. No problem with the straps to mount the lights on my side. I'd say I really like them compared to some others as the strap is built into the light, so easy to mount/remove and no change of losing the strap. What happened to yours / how did it break?Read lessRead more

Both snapped. The rubber deteriorates over time.
The fact the straps are attached means every time you mount the light you're stressing the strap.
A much better solution is with brackets that stay on the bike. A set of Cateye lights is three times more expensive. But they are substantially better in terms of beam shape, modes and battery life and will last longer.
Halfords brand Bikehut lights are also worth a look. Especially when on offer.

deleted7595318/09/2021 22:42

after 6 months Amazon will pass you to the manufacturer, of course you may …after 6 months Amazon will pass you to the manufacturer, of course you may be lucky and get someone who doesn’t know the full rules but that’s few and far between no. You do know we left don’t you and the UK had already moved to the Consumers Rights Act in 2015 well before that.Read lessRead more

I returned a defective £200 electronic item in June which was purchased early in November 2020 with no problems at all, for a full refund. Prior to that an item developed a fault after 10 months of ownership in 2018. Again Amazon accepted the return and gave a full refund, no quibbles. I've yet to experience the 6 month pass off that's been referenced.

Thanks, yes I know of the Consumer Rights Act 2015. I was just lamenting that in Europe they get a full 2 year no fault warranty.
Wouldn't it have been nice to have that here too......

I visited the Cheltenham Aldi Branch (on the Tewkesbury Road as you drive away from Town).

There we’re lots left on the shelf in the far right hand comer of the store, near the wine And opposite where the nappies and baby wipes are I think.

Heres a pic at 2:30pm:

Hope this helps someone?

Thanks for posting.
😄 (edited)

m120firestormer13/09/2021 12:46

These are decent and well worth the money. One thing to be aware of is how …These are decent and well worth the money. One thing to be aware of is how the front light charges - it's a male usb behind the rubber cover so unless you can plug it straight into your charger you'll need a cable with a female end to charge it.Read lessRead more

Thanks and I agree - something like this (ebay.co.uk/itm…968) can help. (edited)

These sre really good, been using them for years.

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andywedge13/09/2021 19:21

Thanks for posting. Just wanted to let you know that your thread was …Thanks for posting. Just wanted to let you know that your thread was selected for our Highlights section Read lessRead more

Cheers Andy

Diogenes00713/09/2021 13:48

An Amazon alternative with 5200mAh rating currently priced at £19.99 …An Amazon alternative with 5200mAh rating currently priced at £19.99 (delivered with Prime). https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07ZYNXL9V/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1Read lessRead more

I have the zo4 model which cost £21.99, very good lights, very bright.

Mendoza13/09/2021 17:13

been looking for lights for my wheelchair, I think these might very well …been looking for lights for my wheelchair, I think these might very well do, thank you for sharing OP, heat is on it’s way..now to decide if I want one or two setsRead lessRead more

Get two. 😄

Ordered 2 sets. And added something else for a quid to get free postage.
Thanks for posting

AndyRoyd15/09/2021 16:13

Context of "trawling" in prev comment = Amazon's poor search engine where …Context of "trawling" in prev comment = Amazon's poor search engine where addition of random characters to search string can return additional & usually lower priced comparable items.Read lessRead more

It's come to something when Ebay's search engine is better than Amazon's. It's seems as though Amazon's search just throws up a load of crap in the hope that you'll just make a purchase!

Diogenes00715/09/2021 16:10

...Comes with a 2 year mnufactuer warranty & also sold & fulfilled by …...Comes with a 2 year mnufactuer warranty & also sold & fulfilled by Amazon, so shouldn't be any problems if anything is defective....Read lessRead more

Mention of apparently attractive warranty is likely just to attract sales to potential victims of marketing drivel, where warranty servicing requires the potential victim (buyer) to unfeasibly return item to untraceable manufacturer outside UK.

Diogenes00715/09/2021 16:33

You're giving me the fear.... [Video] At least it's covered by Amazon for …You're giving me the fear.... [Video] At least it's covered by Amazon for a year. .Read lessRead more

No secret of 6 months "warranty" for items directly sold by Amazon UK, as Amazon conforms to Consumer Rights Act 2015.
After 6 months the buyer has to prove issue was present on delivery prior to eligibility for repair / pro-rata compensation consideration.
"...If you have used the goods for more than six months, then before a repair or replacement is offered you may be asked to prove that the goods were faulty when delivered."
amazon.co.uk/gp/…960

AndyRoyd15/09/2021 16:53

No secret of 6 months "warranty" for items directly sold by Amazon UK, as …No secret of 6 months "warranty" for items directly sold by Amazon UK, as Amazon conforms to Consumer Rights Act 2015. After 6 months the buyer has to prove issue was present on delivery prior to eligibility for repair / pro-rata compensation consideration."...If you have used the goods for more than six months, then before a repair or replacement is offered you may be asked to prove that the goods were faulty when delivered."https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201310960Read lessRead more

Hmmm..... never had any issue returning defective items for reaplcement or refund at any time during a 12 month window following purchase, including between months 6 & 12, with Amazon.

AndyRoyd15/09/2021 16:53

No secret of 6 months "warranty" for items directly sold by Amazon UK, as …No secret of 6 months "warranty" for items directly sold by Amazon UK, as Amazon conforms to Consumer Rights Act 2015. After 6 months the buyer has to prove issue was present on delivery prior to eligibility for repair / pro-rata compensation consideration."...If you have used the goods for more than six months, then before a repair or replacement is offered you may be asked to prove that the goods were faulty when delivered."https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201310960Read lessRead more

EU countries get a 2 year warranty covering faulty goods citizensinformation.ie/en/…tml

davedave9515/09/2021 21:37

What the rear light lumens?

Based on this thread, best estimates/informed guessses - 25 lumens (if you ask Aldi via Twitter) and if the rear is also potentially a copy of the Lezyne Micro Drive 600XL set, then 30 lumens.

They are a decent set of lights for occasional use.
For running them every day I would say they are a poor choice. Better invest in something more sturdy. The light itself is fine but the mounting mechanism isn't very solid. Both fell apart after a few months of regular use.

I guess another negative of the rubber strap on the front one is having to adjust it every time I attach so it's pointing the right direction, not too high/low. I was worried about their durability but they have held up ok so far after 2/3 years.

The rear does have a mounting clip so does seem an odd choice not to have the same fit the front. (edited)

basergorkobal18/09/2021 08:32

Both snapped. The rubber deteriorates over time.The fact the straps are …Both snapped. The rubber deteriorates over time.The fact the straps are attached means every time you mount the light you're stressing the strap.A much better solution is with brackets that stay on the bike. A set of Cateye lights is three times more expensive. But they are substantially better in terms of beam shape, modes and battery life and will last longer. Halfords brand Bikehut lights are also worth a look. Especially when on offer.Read lessRead more

The bikehut 1600 is excellent light to see with on unlit paths, just got 2 of Aldi and very good value too.

Think getting another 2 tomorrow when in store, buy also want another 1600.. decision

Seems wrong just to have 1 light on bike

Diogenes00715/09/2021 16:59

Hmmm..... never had any issue returning defective items for …Hmmm..... never had any issue returning defective items for reaplcement or refund at any time during a 12 month window following purchase, including between months 6 & 12, with Amazon.Read lessRead more

after 6 months Amazon will pass you to the manufacturer, of course you may be lucky and get someone who doesn’t know the full rules but that’s few and far between no.

Diogenes00715/09/2021 17:51

EU countries get a 2 year warranty covering faulty goods …EU countries get a 2 year warranty covering faulty goods https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/consumer/consumer_laws/consumer_rights_in_eu.html#Read lessRead more

You do know we left don’t you and the UK had already moved to the Consumers Rights Act in 2015 well before that.

Thanks, ordered. Heat

Just picked these up as I want to start commuting. Noway it's 600lumens, comparing to my high end flashlights i'd guess approx 300-400 lumens at best. If you do some napkin math on the battery capacity and battery life and assume a XP-G2 LED. Then you're looking at 250-350 lumens depending on the bin (probably somewhere in the middle)

Still plenty bright for my commute on mostly lit cycle paths, will see how the mounts hold up. (edited)

WhiskeyMartin19/09/2021 18:14

Didn't ask anyone, but found what I assumed was all their cycle gear …Didn't ask anyone, but found what I assumed was all their cycle gear (basket with "new from Sunday" or something like that). Was nearly closing so couldn't have a thorough search. Will try a bigger store later in the week.Read lessRead more

It's not always together, certainly the bigger stuff like the assembly/maintenance stand will often be separate at the end of an aisle, but this time even the smaller bit were spread out, had to hunt a bit to find them. Worth checking in with someone in store though as wouldn't be surprised for some bits to be delayed. Hope your next trip goes better.

Dear deal poster, you might want to include in the title these lights come with a full 3 year guarantee, so they see it’s an even greater deal and hopefully remember to keep their receipts and or scan them or photograph them!

(I can see you included it in the description, but it’s right at the end more or less) 😄 (edited)

Bonedome12319/09/2021 18:58

Dear deal poster, you might want to include in the title these lights …Dear deal poster, you might want to include in the title these lights come with a full 3 year guarantee, so they see it’s an even greater deal and hopefully remember to keep their receipts and or scan them or photograph them! (I can see you include it in the description, but it’s right hand the end more or less) 😄Read lessRead more

Dear comment poster....just kidding ... @Bonedome123 - I've added that higher up in the description, thanks for suggesting There's a warranty card included with the lights, so worth having that and as you mention the receipt.