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Have been meaning to write this from quiet some time - but then didn't know whether this dilemma strikes everyone or not.
Right from deciding what bike to buy - after weighing every pro and con on all the bikes on the option list, reading in-numerous forums to know more about those bikes and getting friendly advices from one and all on what they want you to buy - it's a difficult decision which one ends up making with lots of doubts, apprehensions and anxiety.
Now here is what the next dilemma hits you when you least expect it's existence. RIDING GEAR!!
while some people already have it, there are some noobs like me who gave everything away FOC when I sold my bike. And when again I am planning to buy a bike, the only thing that's worrying me to no end is the Riding Gear.
Yes - I am sure of what bike I want. I was confused with the color - but then that would be decided on what's available in the dealer's stock. But one question which has been haunting me from quiet sometime is - Riding Gear. and where to buy it from if you do not have a proper dealership for these in your town.
To start with - Helmets
1. How to decide on what "Brand" you want to buy? I am kind of sure that more or less all the good helmet companies are more or less the same when it comes to how safe they would keep your head. but then that's where reality comes in the picture. They are of varied price range. Right from Rs. 3,500/- all the way crossing Rs. 1,00,000/- mark.
2. How do you decide what helmet you want from that particular brand? I am none the wiser when they brand explains that the ABCD type of helmet is state of the art design with exceptionally good built quality and lots of air vents. This apparently they say for their EFGH, IJKL and MNOP series of helmets too.
3. How do you decide on what color of helmet you want? I mean there are 2 kind of people. 1. who would want their helmet to match with the bike they ride (in terms of base colors) 2. who want their helmet to be a total contrast. I for one have got no clue what would look better (heyy that's why they have all those ultra cool designs on it)
Jacket and Gloves
again - all the same points as above. the only difference being it's easier to choose between leather, textile and mesh. once you have decided that - then it gets crazy!! what brand, what type, what color, one with your bike's logos/brand on it, ones without anything on it blah blah blah!!
Shoes
ok - let's accept this - they look super cool when you are riding, but then they make you look like a clown when you are off your bike. (let's say you went for a coffee on your bike with your riding shoes on - trust me I've seen people laughed on - and not just by a few, but i've seen almost the entire coffee shop going silent - and burst into laughter!!)
another problem is if you have a shoe fetish like me. i will wear any shoe no matter how ugly it might look, but it should be comfortable!! be it those loafers, leather/wooden sole, sneakers, or those typical puma shoes. my only agenda while buying a shoe is - it should be comfortable!!
Now I need suggestions on all the three points mentioned above!! And especially what can one do when they do not have local vendors for any of these things.
How to decide on the helmet?
How to decide on the jacket + gloves?
How to decide on the riding shoes?
Help needed. Some clues. anything.
Right from deciding what bike to buy - after weighing every pro and con on all the bikes on the option list, reading in-numerous forums to know more about those bikes and getting friendly advices from one and all on what they want you to buy - it's a difficult decision which one ends up making with lots of doubts, apprehensions and anxiety.
Now here is what the next dilemma hits you when you least expect it's existence. RIDING GEAR!!
while some people already have it, there are some noobs like me who gave everything away FOC when I sold my bike. And when again I am planning to buy a bike, the only thing that's worrying me to no end is the Riding Gear.
Yes - I am sure of what bike I want. I was confused with the color - but then that would be decided on what's available in the dealer's stock. But one question which has been haunting me from quiet sometime is - Riding Gear. and where to buy it from if you do not have a proper dealership for these in your town.
To start with - Helmets
1. How to decide on what "Brand" you want to buy? I am kind of sure that more or less all the good helmet companies are more or less the same when it comes to how safe they would keep your head. but then that's where reality comes in the picture. They are of varied price range. Right from Rs. 3,500/- all the way crossing Rs. 1,00,000/- mark.
2. How do you decide what helmet you want from that particular brand? I am none the wiser when they brand explains that the ABCD type of helmet is state of the art design with exceptionally good built quality and lots of air vents. This apparently they say for their EFGH, IJKL and MNOP series of helmets too.
3. How do you decide on what color of helmet you want? I mean there are 2 kind of people. 1. who would want their helmet to match with the bike they ride (in terms of base colors) 2. who want their helmet to be a total contrast. I for one have got no clue what would look better (heyy that's why they have all those ultra cool designs on it)
Jacket and Gloves
again - all the same points as above. the only difference being it's easier to choose between leather, textile and mesh. once you have decided that - then it gets crazy!! what brand, what type, what color, one with your bike's logos/brand on it, ones without anything on it blah blah blah!!
Shoes
ok - let's accept this - they look super cool when you are riding, but then they make you look like a clown when you are off your bike. (let's say you went for a coffee on your bike with your riding shoes on - trust me I've seen people laughed on - and not just by a few, but i've seen almost the entire coffee shop going silent - and burst into laughter!!)
another problem is if you have a shoe fetish like me. i will wear any shoe no matter how ugly it might look, but it should be comfortable!! be it those loafers, leather/wooden sole, sneakers, or those typical puma shoes. my only agenda while buying a shoe is - it should be comfortable!!
Now I need suggestions on all the three points mentioned above!! And especially what can one do when they do not have local vendors for any of these things.
How to decide on the helmet?
How to decide on the jacket + gloves?
How to decide on the riding shoes?
Help needed. Some clues. anything.
I suggest you get a helmet from the duc showroom itself or if you want something else, i'd suggest you go for either of KBC Ladykiller or KBC Alien helmets. I saw them both in Gurgaon but were out of my budget (Somewhere around 15K) and both are available in Red. Will go well with the bike IMO.
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