1Tonne jackets on trademe

[pritch]

Heh! To me, a helmet is probably the most important piece of motorbike gear. I would never buy on on-line.

I would. If the seller was reputable, and the helmet was a known brand, and if I know that the particular model fits well.

There are people on KB who have imported hats from the USA and have had a good experience. As long as you know what you're doing you should be fine, and there are big savings to be made. If you know what you're doing...

[pritch]

Can you remember the ad that went something along the lines of 'Got a fifty dollar head?Get a fifty dollar helmet"

That's inflation for you.

A guy said to me once, "Do you know where I can get a really cheap helmet?"
I replied, "If you've got a $10 head wear a $10 helmet."
He said, "It's not for me, it's for the wife."

[MIXONE]

So he wanted $5 change then

[Steam]

A guy said to me once, "Do you know where I can get a really cheap helmet?"
I replied, "If you've got a $10 head wear a $10 helmet."
He said, "It's not for me, it's for the wife."

Ahahaha! I said that in a post a couple of months ago, genuinely. Except not with the wife, but a girlfriend.

[Coyote]

My first road bike helmet was the cheapest I could find (HJC CS-10, $160) and it got at least 5 hard knocks (may have forgotten a few more). Eventually it got stolen rather than replaced. How much is my head worth then?

[BiK3RChiK]

I could not agree more .. the gear I am buying from 1tonne is due to weight loss .. and I am not prepared to spend a fortune on temporary gear when I know I have still a way to go ... hopefully not too far!

Ahh... I see now. Well done on the weight loss. Too many obese people in this country! If you need 'temporary gear' I'd suggest you still try it on before buying or are you able to borrow some for a while? Ill fitting gear could be dangerous..

Just my 0.02

M

[Nasty]

Ahh... I see now. Well done on the weight loss. Too many obese people in this country! If you need 'temporary gear' I'd suggest you still try it on before buying or are you able to borrow some for a while? Ill fitting gear could be dangerous..

Just my 0.02

M

2cents notes - I don't wear ill fitting gear ... it is guaranteed if you read his material .. so he will send a new size if you need it.

[BiK3RChiK]

My first road bike helmet was the cheapest I could find (HJC CS-10, $160) and it got at least 5 hard knocks (may have forgotten a few more). Eventually it got stolen rather than replaced. How much is my head worth then?

Hahaha I wonder if it split open on their first bin?

M

[HungusMaximist]

It's good to have friends who works at shops and is able to get you dealer prices.

[Nasty]

My 1tonne arrived today .. it fits really well ... and is really lovely.

[Grub]

I bought a REALLY cheap helmet the other day on Trademe, and it was REALLY flimsy and light and useless. It had all the NZ safety stickers on it but I returned it and got my money back. I reckon they were fake stickers.

I hope you took pics and sent them to one of the crown agencies? That's playing with peoples lives.

[natnat]

Hi. I sell the 1Tonne motorcycle apparel and out of 300+ sales of jackets and pants I have only had 2 return becuse of damage. This is an excellant record. I have even had motorcycle shops asking to sell my motorcycle apparel but I say "No" because I want to make my apparel the best value for money in NZ. If the shops add on thier bit, they wouldn't be the best value for money. This apparel is as good, and in a lot of cases better than anything you would buy from a bike shop. I am very proud of my products. Cheers.

[Radar]

My 1tonne arrived today .. it fits really well ... and is really lovely.

My 1Tonne jacket and pants arrived last week and they are really good - for the price they are excellent. Compared to the DriRider $180 - $190 jackets I have seen in the shops, the 1Tonne has vents and 600 denier thickness (Cordura) whereas DriRider has no vents and 500 denier. The 1Tonne jackets will zip connect to the pants in the back. The jackets have reflective striping - that works - and has all the pockets, velcro, zips and snaps that you would want. The jacket has some gray and white which I like instead of the solid black most other jackets have.

1Tonne did send me gloves but I had to return them since they were too small - in the end I bought 3XL gloves in Lower Hutt, but for most people the 1Tonne XL or XXL gloves should fit. The gloves are super and = ones that cost $160 or more in the shops. BTW, I normally take XL or XXL gloves but I wanted to put in Thinsulate thermal liners for those cold winter days.

As with anything on Trademe, read the comments. If the jackets were crappola you would see negative comments but all comments are ++.

[edit] Forgot to say that I have not worn the gear in the rain but the Cordura is supposed to be waterproof and breathable.

[Quasievil]

As with anything on Trademe, read the comments. If the jackets were crappola you would see negative comments but all comments are ++.

Maybe no one has crashed yet?

Sorry mate, you get what you pay for. I know how to buy and sell gear that cheap to but I have a caring nature for my fellow bikers, so dont cut corners.
And its not sour grapes because Im not in the cheap low quality market, nor will ever be, but I repeat you get what you pay for.

[Radar]

Maybe no one has crashed yet?

Sorry mate, you get what you pay for. I know how to buy and sell gear that cheap to but I have a caring nature for my fellow bikers, so dont cut corners.
And its not sour grapes because Im not in the cheap low quality market, nor will ever be, but I repeat you get what you pay for.

Maybe, maybe not.

Ask me in 6 - 12 months how I like the jacket and if I would have wanted to pay another $100 or so for DriRider (etc) jacket and pants.