flameboy182
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I bought my first gear locally at CycleWorld superstore in Scarborough.
Where do you buy your gear? Recommend me the cheapest local and online retailers...
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Www.sportbiketrackgear.com
They're only a 3 hour drive away in Flint Michigan. But call them first, and tell them the gear you'd be interested in looking at and trying on. They have to make sure it's in stock at the the storefront. Prices are good and when u call. .they give u a bigger discount, they can't publicly post some of the prices due to the msrp.
They're only a 3 hour drive away in Flint Michigan. But call them first, and tell them the gear you'd be interested in looking at and trying on. They have to make sure it's in stock at the the storefront. Prices are good and when u call. .they give u a bigger discount, they can't publicly post some of the prices due to the msrp.
lator-illa
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Cycleworld sells junk.
I buy all my stuff online from Italy and I find that I save a ton of money even after taxes and customs come in to play.
I buy all my stuff online from Italy and I find that I save a ton of money even after taxes and customs come in to play.
STG (sportsbiketrackgear.com) have been good to me. I probably bought around 2K worth of stuff in the past 6 mths from them. Sometimes you get hit by duty other time you don't and shipping cost isn't too much. Like Lil Sushi said, call rather than doing it online as you can always haggle the price down by 10 percent or more.
I like GP&RC although I like GP just a little bit more due to selection. Fawaz at Racer5 can beat most people (online or not) on gear too. If you're in the market for TCX/Knox/Five/Shoei brands he can't be beat and I'm sure he can get most things at a decent price.
I like GP&RC although I like GP just a little bit more due to selection. Fawaz at Racer5 can beat most people (online or not) on gear too. If you're in the market for TCX/Knox/Five/Shoei brands he can't be beat and I'm sure he can get most things at a decent price.
Speaking from experience. Give tony from bluestreak racing a call... he can in most cases match if not beat the US prices(to your door.. customs/exchange/shipping/etc)
marktwothousand
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I am in the same spot As the OP and I was going to check out CW in Scarborough, not so sure now after some of these comments. Why are you guys knocking the place, how bad can gear be that you'd call it junk?
as for insurance and rider training - I got insured with an M1 only at $750.
as for insurance and rider training - I got insured with an M1 only at $750.
What bike did you get?
Also check out gpbikes.com they in whitby, awesome store.
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Re: Where do you guy your gear? Recommend me the cheapest local and online retailers.
+1 for Re-Gear
+1 for Re-Gear
marktwothousand
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Re: Where do you guy your gear? Recommend me the cheapest local and online retailers.
Sigh... I had resisted going to GP and Royal, but it looks like they will end up being the best use of my time if I want to shop a couple stores and compare...they are 50 KM from where I live downtown but at least that's two stores I can hit at once practically right beside each other. And if I'm going to be out that way and really want to power shop, I guess I could consider hitting regear and cycleworld at the same time. According to royals site, there's a big gear sale starting Thursday.
I ended up with a CBR 250, which probably explains why my insurance was so cheap. But even if I got a 500, they still quoted me $1400 with an M1, which I believe is still an excellent deal for a new rider! I got excellent service from the broker downtown and would be glad to give a referral if anyone is looking, PM me.
Sigh... I had resisted going to GP and Royal, but it looks like they will end up being the best use of my time if I want to shop a couple stores and compare...they are 50 KM from where I live downtown but at least that's two stores I can hit at once practically right beside each other. And if I'm going to be out that way and really want to power shop, I guess I could consider hitting regear and cycleworld at the same time. According to royals site, there's a big gear sale starting Thursday.
I ended up with a CBR 250, which probably explains why my insurance was so cheap. But even if I got a 500, they still quoted me $1400 with an M1, which I believe is still an excellent deal for a new rider! I got excellent service from the broker downtown and would be glad to give a referral if anyone is looking, PM me.
BradW
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Re: Where do you guy your gear? Recommend me the cheapest local and online retailers.
Higher price doesn't always mean better quality or safer. I wear an HJC helmet because that's what fits me the best; although it is SNELL/DOT Approved. I've tried on more expensive brands, but they didn't fit right.
Higher price doesn't always mean better quality or safer. I wear an HJC helmet because that's what fits me the best; although it is SNELL/DOT Approved. I've tried on more expensive brands, but they didn't fit right.
delfonic
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Re: Where do you guy your gear? Recommend me the cheapest local and online retailers.
gp bikes and royal are probably the best for selection in the east end. cycleworld is terrible. awful service and outdated gear. gp/royal has a sale going on right now, no hst.
always buy my gear from gp. best deals and great service.
gp bikes and royal are probably the best for selection in the east end. cycleworld is terrible. awful service and outdated gear. gp/royal has a sale going on right now, no hst.
always buy my gear from gp. best deals and great service.
GSXFluvsfooty
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Re: Where do you guy your gear? Recommend me the cheapest local and online retailers.
I purchased my first gear at CW Scarborough and the following year sold it all online. There prices are attractive if you're just starting out and looking for entry level gear.
I shop regularly at GP Zdeno Cycle ad RC. I also shop online at Canada's Motorcycle, Revzilla and STG You can save money by shopping online make sure to try o the gear first at a local store like Royal.
I purchased my first gear at CW Scarborough and the following year sold it all online. There prices are attractive if you're just starting out and looking for entry level gear.
I shop regularly at GP Zdeno Cycle ad RC. I also shop online at Canada's Motorcycle, Revzilla and STG You can save money by shopping online make sure to try o the gear first at a local store like Royal.
Re: Where do you guy your gear? Recommend me the cheapest local and online retailers.
I had to check this out.. is the is same Zdeno that used to be at Jane and St. Clair ages ago?
I had to check this out.. is the is same Zdeno that used to be at Jane and St. Clair ages ago?
lator-illa
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Re: Where do you guy your gear? Recommend me the cheapest local and online retailers.
GP all the way for local to Toronto. They will actually go out of their way to get your business.
GP all the way for local to Toronto. They will actually go out of their way to get your business.
Re: Where do you guy your gear? Recommend me the cheapest local and online retailers.
I'll be taking a few trips up to GP bikes this year just for a mooch about and I live in Kingston. Otherwise I get all my stuff online locally or more usually internationally. If I get the wrong size I've never had a problem getting my cash back from Kijiji either (because of how high the prices are locally usually).
I'll be taking a few trips up to GP bikes this year just for a mooch about and I live in Kingston. Otherwise I get all my stuff online locally or more usually internationally. If I get the wrong size I've never had a problem getting my cash back from Kijiji either (because of how high the prices are locally usually).
lator-illa
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Re: Where do you guy your gear? Recommend me the cheapest local and online retailers.
Actually, most of my gear comes from Italy directly. It's cheaper (factoring all taxes and duties included) than the US, or locally. However, again as I previously mentioned, GP will go out of their way to get your business. Doesn't hurt to ask. I can attest to this.
Actually, most of my gear comes from Italy directly. It's cheaper (factoring all taxes and duties included) than the US, or locally. However, again as I previously mentioned, GP will go out of their way to get your business. Doesn't hurt to ask. I can attest to this.
starboy869
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I had cheap gear for my first year. junk imo. fit was OK. I went and tried on some Alpinestars stuff... OMG! fit and quality was miles beyond
However at the moment it's cheaper to buy in Canada than the USA.
However at the moment it's cheaper to buy in Canada than the USA.
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