Is J&S Accessories a good place to buy from?

[annndy]

I'm soon to fully kit myself up with helmet and leathers and there is a J&S shop right near me and I was wondering if any of you have had experience buying from them in the past and if they offer good value for money.

Perhaps you know any other good shops in the Portsmouth area or any good websites as it'd be much appriciated.

Thanks
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[Ste]

Not heard anything bad about J&S, have been to their shop in Newbury although only went to try lots of different sets of leathers on. Know lots of people who have bought from J&S before and not had problems.

Probably be worth having a look at the nearest [url=https://www.hein-gericke.com/hg-shop/eurobike/eb_frameset.php]Hein Gericke[url] to you.

[Full Bananas]

Yup, I don't think that there's anything to be wary of with J&S. I bought some of their own brand gloves a couple of years back and they lasted really well, and were waterproof and warm despite being pretty cheap.

It's always worth comparing prices with other stores or on the internet if you get the chance though. Nothing more annoying than forking out for something and then seeing it cheaper somewhere else a short while later.
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[JonB]

I bought some Sidi boots from the J&S stand at the NEC, reasonably priced so yeah they are quite good.
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[tatters]

l,ve had nitro boots from them and they are fine, but gloves usually have,nt lasted that long, hole delvopes on the left thumb due to the leather not being that thick.


l do perfer hein gerkie but J&S is closer
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[Dom]

This J&S in cowplain you're talking about? I've bought tonnes of gear from there and they've been alright. Can't comment on the J&S brand stuff as I haven't got any, although I think my sis has a J&S jacket which seems alright.

Unlike some places that treat 'regulars' well by offering discounts and maybe even being friendly, J&S don't seem to. Plus they apparently don't offer their staff lunchbreaks and generally treat 'em like crap. (Heard first hand from a pissed off soon to be ex-employee )

Overall verdict is pretty much 'fine'.

[Bendy]

I've always found their range to be pathetic, they'll have stuff in your size but only if you want it in white and dayglo orange.

Gericke are much better IMO.

[JodieWodie]

I have a Gericke jacket...and I DO prefer it to anything else...

although...I did kit myself out with stuff from J&S, and it is all comfy, warm, waterproof and reliable
I have Nitro boots too...they are very snug

My partner and I spent 1K in 2 hours that day we visited.....
all jolly nice people...plenty of stuff....

Nothing bad to say really.
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[malb]

I've been to the one in Northwich and it seemed to be quite good, plenty of stuff to look at. The helmets looked a bit tired though
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[nick.h]

got my helmet (agv gp1) and jacket from j+s, newbury. no problems and i will continue to shop there..

probably because i dont know anywhere else to go to..

Nick
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[The Tot]

J&S are pretty cheap when it comes to buying ALL your gear from there, but customer service is basically absent from the store when i was getting my boots - just a buch of nincumpoops chattin at the counter and not bothering to ask for help - sad thing was that there were 3 of them and only one customer in the store - ME - at 4pm! Don't go to J&S watford if you're looking for good customer relations!

Personally, i'd recommend HG - guys know what they're on about and are very helpful - i always go in there for a chat! Some HG stuff is WORTH getting during their final reductions of off-season! Plus, some of their kit is Quality!
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