Cheap online helmets

K1NGSM1LL · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 09 Jun 2010 Karma :

Just wondered if anyone knew of any good online sites that have decent but cheap-ish helmets, preferable AGV ones, thanks. Smile

Frost · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 May 2004 Karma :

Ebay. They will likely be direct from the manufacturer with minimal profit tagged on. Probably still won't be much cheaper though. Also don't buy one second hand

RussG · Scooby Slapper Joined: 14 Sep 2008 Karma :

You can get brand new dainese helmets off their site for £100
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Towton 1461 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 15 Sep 2008 Karma :

I got my current AGV Stealth from this site:
https://racevisors.co.uk/

They're based in Guernsey. Mine was delivered in 3 days. They also
give you a free dark visor if you want it. See what you think of the prices.
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Capt Castle · Scooby Slapper Joined: 12 Jun 2008 Karma :

Bought my Schuberth from Helmet City.

Good service, but no idea how AGV prices compare.
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deleted111 · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Jun 2010 Karma :

Got my lid from www.ghostbikes.com

cost me £35 but was like £41 inc delivery or something like that.

Cantilever strap or whatever it is,
ACU Gold Standard
Pegs for Visor Tear Offs (bit posery for road use IMO, but still Laughing

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Quick Release Visor

blah de blah,

overall a decent lid Thumbs Up

And visors are compatible with some of the VF series Nitro lids if I remember correctly.

Oh I almost forgot to say what it was lmao.

It's the Honolulu full face helmet by O'Neal.

Nai · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Apr 2010 Karma :

Ghostbikes FTW Smile

Good to see you back KINGSM1LL. Was thinking you had given up on the idea of bikes due to a crap CBT school.

steveh · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Aug 2004 Karma :

two things i say to myself when purchasing helmets/saftey gear.

"if youve got a ten quid head, by a £10 helmet"

"spent as much as you can possibly afford on something you hope to never use"

just a thought!

steve.
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Jodie · Crazy Courier Joined: 16 Jun 2010 Karma :

If you're near a George Whites outlet I'd nip in there and try loads on.
They have a shop too on ebay with lots of agv ones amongst others. Smile

crowe · Trackday Trickster Joined: 03 Feb 2009 Karma :

check the below website for government safety ratings.

Price does not reflect Safety.

However, the pricier lids may have extras (ie pinlock or sun visors) and may block out wind noise better (always wear earplugs).

https://sharp.direct.gov.uk/

Crowe
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WetSparks · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 05 May 2010 Karma :

Also theres a little something that hasn't been mentioned. All the cheap helmets are basically plastic injection molded whereas the more expensive ones are GRP.

What difference does this make?

Well at speed the GRP lid will rattle your head less as they tend to be a balanced unit. Makes quite a lot of difference on a long ride.

Dazbo666 · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Jun 2004 Karma :

M & P for me...
They have a good selection online (with the added advantage for me that visiting their showroom is less than an hour away) Thumbs Up

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dextersaurus · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Mar 2009 Karma :

https://www.Ghostbikes.co.uk

They are pretty decent Thumbs Up

I do have to comment on this though, as cheap helmets (~£50) Are just as good as expensive helmets.

In some cases, it looks like you're just paying for the name.

My box helmet, which cost me £50, help up pretty damn well in my off, smashing against the concrete and has nothing to show for it.

Fair enough though if you want the peace of mind Thumbs Up

Dunc

K1NGSM1LL · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 09 Jun 2010 Karma :

Thanks for the links and stuff guys. Thumbs Up

Will check them out and see what I can find. Smile

Nai ~

Nah just been really busy lately. I'm retaking my CBT on the 18th on a ped, then will hopefully pass and just take it from there.

Nai · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Apr 2010 Karma :

Got a good school doing it this time or going back to the last one?

K1NGSM1LL · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 09 Jun 2010 Karma :

Just going back to the same one, couldn't really be bothered looking for a different one I just felt annoyed with the whole situation and want to get it out of the way, plus it's just close too.

Nai · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Apr 2010 Karma :

*nods* Good luck dude!

K1NGSM1LL · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 09 Jun 2010 Karma :

Thanks mate. Will let you know how it goes this time. Thumbs Up

Hazylogic · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Feb 2009 Karma :

I've got an AGV. I spent the bucks as I needed a helmet quick.

Compared to the shark helmet that I had before, I find it comfier, but it is very very noisy.

I wouldn't get another.

cnqdfu · L Plate Warrior Joined: 08 Jul 2010 Karma :

Ebay is good Embarassed

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K1NGSM1LL · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 09 Jun 2010 Karma :

https://www.racevisors.co.uk/categories.php?c=13&p=623&#

Thinking about that one, thoughts guys?

ebs · L Plate Warrior Joined: 24 Jun 2010 Karma :

Hello,

I have a helmet which I am selling on www.gumtree.com. If you look under the city of Leicester and type helmet, you will see the full details. Its never been dropped and it has a couple of scratches on the top. Have a look and let me know what you think.

take care

Ebs Very Happy

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