Buying gear in Christchurch - where to go?

[JMemonic]

Anyway, my personal recommendation would be to go around to pretty much all of the bike shops and have a look at their selection. Try on different brands and sizes and THEN start thinking about what you want. Whether you want leather or cordura, whether you want one-or two-piece, whether you want zip-together, etc, etc.

Exactly try on different gear, and shop around, its worth taking the time to get something you are happy with and confident in.

I agree - start with a baseline and shop! It's fun out there on Manchester Street.

Street and Sport are having a pre-Brass Monkey sale this Thursday at 5.30, with bbq and drinks. Well worth a look, their gear is great quality.

This could be worth a look as they have some specials on, also don't forget Trevor Pierce, ok they have a smallish selection but great service imho.

[karla]

Hey karla was that you in the lace teddy waving to all the motorists on Manchester the other night then?Careful girl you'll get a chestcold.

LOL - no, no, that was me in the nice smelling leathers ~ lmao.








Yeah sure, mutton dressed as lamb....

[TuonoTom]

Thanks for the advice guys! I ended up getting my gear from the guys at Street and Sport. Have to say they are awesome to deal with, had a pre purchase inspection done there and they were great.

[helenoftroy]

Hi there Tom.Pleased that you have got some gear sorted

Son Sam(Casualty) has had his cibby for about 7 months.Its been an awesome bike he loves it

I liked riding it so much i brought my first roadbike,the Ducati

If you ever want a riding buddy PM us

[karla]

Thanks for the advice guys! I ended up getting my gear from the guys at Street and Sport. Have to say they are awesome to deal with, had a pre purchase inspection done there and they were great.

They really are cool down there aren't they! Warm fuzzy

Went to the sale tonight, and it was just a lovely place to be hanging around in, someone likened it to a second home but I'm not that bad! . Sausage sizzle, coffee and company ... wanted to stay on. I don't get to shop too much, so bought myself a couple of wee things, plus they put a new brake on and pumped up my tyres for me.

They will be opening the shop up again next Thursday night if anyone is in the same boat as me and finds it difficult to get in during the week.

[simonnn]

Hi guys. I just got my first bike, a CBR250RR. I'm getting my learners on friday. I live in Christchurch and need to get all the gear. Where are some good places to go? And what should I be spending on what?

Cheers for the help

Tom

Get a Shark Helmet they are safe and well specced and cost as little as $199.00.

Gear get Ixon its great and well priced.

Boots there are some good prices on Oxtar or TCX at the moment.

Go see Don at Cycletreads/pit lane in Manchester Street.

[idleidolidyll]

Buying gear in Chch?

Too expensive, go to the West Coast where they grow the suff and get it wholesale