Where do you shop...

...for cheap online bike goods like helmets, paddock stands, etc, etc.

[Viney]

All over to be honest, however, i brought my 1st paddock satnd from Carnells about oooo 6 years ago, the front from the Gems show about the same time, lids form bike shows, all other stuff, busters and suchlike. Im a bit iffy about having lids delivered. I have seen what couriers, and parcel farce do with boxes no matter whats in them. Id choose J&S as a 1st port of call.

Personally i like J & S and Hein Gericke.

Both have good gear that won't ruin your pocket.

[northwind]

I buy a lot of stuff on Ebay... I prefer to shop locally, but it just doesn't work sometimes.

[timwilky]

Having bought on line I doubt that I ever would again.

Lids have to be tried. simple as that. The same size in two different makes is totally different.

I must be a funny size. I tried my leathers at J&S and bought elsewhere on line. although there was £100 saving. and they fit snuggly in the beer barrel area. I am afraid they lack space for the man bits are threfore extreamly uncomfortable.

Boots were the biggest disappointment. I bought cheapo raven waterproof and whilst great as a back to biking boot. the zip fobs snapped within about 5 weeks. replaced by a bit of welding rod. Then the zips themselves failed after about 14 month.

Biggest issue with online was the strange euro sizing. I work in feet & inches. my neck is the biggest part in that I would take an 18" collar but only a 44 chest so even jackets can be funny.

So I guess it is J&S as first port of call in future

[northwind]

I have to admit, I'm quite guilty of trying stuff in shops or at shows, then buying online. But I'm careful to do it in shops that don't deserve my cash

[Viney]

Originally Posted by timwilky

Having bought on line I doubt that I ever would again.

Lids have to be tried. simple as that. The same size in two different makes is totally different.

I must be a funny size. I tried my leathers at J&S and bought elsewhere on line. although there was £100 saving. and they fit snuggly in the beer barrel area. I am afraid they lack space for the man bits are threfore extreamly uncomfortable.

Boots were the biggest disappointment. I bought cheapo raven waterproof and whilst great as a back to biking boot. the zip fobs snapped within about 5 weeks. replaced by a bit of welding rod. Then the zips themselves failed after about 14 month.

Biggest issue with online was the strange euro sizing. I work in feet & inches. my neck is the biggest part in that I would take an 18" collar but only a 44 chest so even jackets can be funny.

So I guess it is J&S as first port of call in future

Nods

Really though, its not the online experience that is letting you down, just the poor quality products that you are buying But then you are from Yorkshire (only jesting tim me old mucker)

[fizzwheel]

Local dealer or somewhere I can try stuff on for lids etc etc.

The guys in my local shop are great. Liz's XR1000 was priced at £300 one website and £330 in the shop. Liz tried it on and it was a good fit and the guy I deal matched the price. Also they over charged me for my leather jacket and when he realised what he had done he gave me a refund to the tune of £80.

I buy from these guys but I don't buy online as they're just round the corner from me.

Originally Posted by timwilky

Having bought on line I doubt that I ever would again.

Is that because when you bought your waterproof oversuit the vendor was allowed to choose the colour*? :P


That few bits of kit I've bought have been Ride mag best-buys or recommended stuff but have got 'em off ebay.



*if anyone has a piccy please post it again