Auckland: Want to buy a helmet Easter Monday (5/4/2010)

[p.dath]

Are there any bike gear shops open tomorrow in Auckland (Easter Monday, 5/4/2010)?

My partner has been keen to become a pillion, and I'm about ready to give in. I have everything needed, except a snug fitting helmet for her head.

It would be nice to get the helmet tomorrow and go for a ride together.

[bb01086]

I think Cycletreads is open,

http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/events/...ours_2010.aspx

Cheers.

[Jonno.]

I saw a Butterfly Shark S800 there the other day. Nice lady's lid.

[p.dath]

Being that Cycletreads is about 1km from me, I'll be around in the morning. Thanks!

[zeocen]

I have an unused Shoei XR1000 size small that I haven't gotten around to putting up on TradeMe yet.
A friend brought it with intentions of getting into motorcycling but he got more interested in triathelons so I'm selling on his behalf. It's only been tried on in the shop before buying, never tried on the road.

[TOTO]

yep, treads is open.

[Jonno.]

I have an unused Shoei XR1000 size small that I haven't gotten around to putting up on TradeMe yet.
A friend brought it with intentions of getting into motorcycling but he got more interested in triathelons so I'm selling on his behalf. It's only been tried on in the shop before buying, never tried on the road.

How much do you want?

[zeocen]

Mate was looking for 350 - 400. It's a yellow and black design one, normal clear visor.

[p.dath]

I have an unused Shoei XR1000 size small that I haven't gotten around to putting up on TradeMe yet.
A friend brought it with intentions of getting into motorcycling but he got more interested in triathelons so I'm selling on his behalf. It's only been tried on in the shop before buying, never tried on the road.

That's more like something I would buy for myself! This is for a pillion that will probably only use it 4 or 5 times a year.

[sinfull]

That's more like something I would buy for myself! This is for a pillion that will probably only use it 4 or 5 times a year.

Ummmm whats wrong with that picture ?

[fliplid]

Ummmm whats wrong with that picture ?

He really likes his partner?

[p.dath]

Ummmm whats wrong with that picture ?

The safety of a $200 helmet is similar to the safety of a $700 helmet for normal on road use. The difference in cost is normally things like helmet weight, noise resistance, breath guards, pinlock visors, fancy electronics, etc.

I would have no problem using a $200 helmet. The difference being I ride a lot, all year around.

So best you get off your high horse now before saying that I am prepared to accept a low level of safety for my partner.

[sinfull]

The safety of a $200 helmet is similar to the safety of a $700 helmet for normal on road use. The difference in cost is normally things like helmet weight, noise resistance, breath guards, pinlock visors, fancy electronics, etc.

I would have no problem using a $200 helmet. The difference being I ride a lot, all year around.

So best you get off your high horse now before saying that I am prepared to accept a low level of safety for my partner.

Neighhhhhhhhhhh !!!

[Hopeful Bastard]

Neighhhhhhhhhhh !!!

MEOW!

[hellokitty]

So............. did you end up getting a helmet? I have a spare RJays helmet, black with a clear visor, really comfortable, but no good for me as my glasses don't fit as well as they do in my other helmet. It was $280 new I think.....