Buying Riding Gear

rogerdodger · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 20 Jul 2011 Karma :

I'm new in the UK, so don't know nufin! Been looking at this place to buy gear at. https://stores.ebay.co.uk/GhostBikes-Store Seems like they have some great deals on defective goods, but they are way up north. Is there anywhere like this near London. I'd rather go in person to try things on.

Thanks
Rog

Biker Alex · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 18 Jun 2011 Karma :

they seem to specialise in motocross gear

I cant stand motorcross gear on the road. I have a really nice MX helmet, I must have had a 100 compliments about it but I still refuse to wear it on the road. I assume you are riding on the road?

If so prepare for a soggy wet face if you wear a mx helmet.

Also winter is approaching, and you wont notice the difference between being naked and wearing mx gear when it goes down to -5

otherwise duchinni is my favorite brand. Dirt cheap but VERY comfortable.

waffles · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Oct 2009 Karma :

Try Hein Gericke, they have shops all over the place. Bit expensive but will give you an idea of what you like and sizes etc. I have bought stuff from Ghostbikes before and its always been good but make sure you check the sizes as some things seem to come up smaller on me.

Or im just getting fatter!
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Fifteen15 · World Chat Champion Joined: 25 Apr 2011 Karma :

Chriss · World Chat Champion Joined: 07 May 2005 Karma :

Not sure where in London you are, but I use J&S in Watford who have a massive store, Hein Gericke in Harrow and on the North Circular but the stores aren't that big with a limited selection compared to J&S and Lids direct/Lloyd Cooper motorcycles who are in Watford too.
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Rogerborg · nimbA Joined: 26 Oct 2010 Karma :

My local J&S is OK, and I agree that both Hein Gericke and J&S will give you a discount if you (honestly) tell them that it's out of your price range and you'll just go and buy it online. Walk for the door - if they don't quote you happy, follow through on the online purchase.
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rogerdodger · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 20 Jul 2011 Karma :

K thanks for the input everyone.