# Where to buy gear? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [August 21, 2008, 10:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-buy-gear/53670 "2008-08-21T22:12:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Penfold](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/penfold/32/5007_2.png) [@Penfold](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Penfold)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2008, 10:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-buy-gear/53670/1 "2008-08-21T22:12:26Z")
I did a search and only found a few random threads that really didn’t answer my question so… Where should I go to buy riding gear around here? (WNY) Or should I just go somewhere to try stuff on and then order it online? I here [newenough.com](http://newenough.com) has the best prices. Also, what brands makes the best stuff? I don’t want to end up buying some overpriced crap. Thanks. -Jeremy ---
**Author:** ![eclipsed](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/bbce88/32.png) [@eclipsed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/eclipsed)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2008, 4:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-buy-gear/53670/2 "2008-08-23T04:43:28Z")
powersports unlimited in angola/evans. google them. tell them sam russo sent you. ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2008, 5:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-buy-gear/53670/3 "2008-08-23T05:14:21Z")
Did you buy a horse? j/k ---
**Author:** ![Penfold](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/penfold/32/5007_2.png) [@Penfold](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Penfold)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2008, 5:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-buy-gear/53670/4 "2008-08-23T05:21:55Z")
> [@eclipsed](#): > > powersports unlimited in angola/evans. google them. tell them sam russo sent you. thanks > [@AWDrifter](#): > > Did you buy a horse? Ok, that one actually made me laugh. :tup: ---
**Author:** ![almostBrett](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/almostbrett/32/5249_2.png) [@almostBrett](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/almostBrett)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2008, 8:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-buy-gear/53670/5 "2008-08-23T08:52:30Z")
just go into a berts, hamburg honda, weaver’s, or where-ever and check sizes. then id say order offline because its usually cheaper. [http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/](http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/) good deals there^ ---
**Author:** ![AngryHero](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/angryhero/32/7495_2.png) [@AngryHero](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AngryHero)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2008, 9:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-buy-gear/53670/6 "2008-08-23T09:02:59Z")
I just bought a joe rocket jacket and HJC helmet size medium and they both fit fine. Im about 5’8" 150lbs. Helmet fits great but the jacket is a touch long.I just tighten up the velcrow straps at my wrists and it fits great then. I got mine at cost through my gf so i couldnt help you on where to buy.Just buy the shit online ---
**Author:** ![AngryHero](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/angryhero/32/7495_2.png) [@AngryHero](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AngryHero)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2008, 9:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-buy-gear/53670/7 "2008-08-23T09:08:25Z")
> [@almostBrett](#): > > just go into a berts, hamburg honda, weaver’s, or where-ever and check sizes. > > then id say order offline because its usually cheaper. > > [http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/](http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/) > good deals there^ [http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/38/8583/ITEM/HJC-CL-SP-Apex-Helmet.aspx](http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/38/8583/ITEM/HJC-CL-SP-Apex-Helmet.aspx) Thats the helmet i got at cost(except in black/gray) and it was 125 shipped for me.So this dosent seem like to bad of a price [http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/39/9741/ITEM/Joe-Rocket-Ballistic-70-Jacket.aspx](http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/39/9741/ITEM/Joe-Rocket-Ballistic-70-Jacket.aspx) Thats the jacket.Cost me 170 shipped at cost. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2008, 10:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-buy-gear/53670/8 "2008-08-23T10:07:52Z")
got an hjc helmet at [kneedraggers.com](http://kneedraggers.com) and it was hassle free, I just tried my size on in the store first. I also bought a jacket at [motorcyclesuperstore.com](http://motorcyclesuperstore.com) and that was also hassle free. ---
**Author:** ![Penfold](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/penfold/32/5007_2.png) [@Penfold](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Penfold)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2008, 8:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-buy-gear/53670/9 "2008-08-23T20:14:15Z")
87conquestTsi, what are your sizes? I am 5’10" 150 lbs, so i am sure its the same. ---
**Author:** ![Penfold](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/penfold/32/5007_2.png) [@Penfold](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Penfold)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2008, 8:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-buy-gear/53670/10 "2008-08-23T20:50:15Z")
oh, also, is Icon a good brand? I like a lot of their stuff. ---
**Author:** ![AngryHero](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/angryhero/32/7495_2.png) [@AngryHero](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AngryHero)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2008, 9:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-buy-gear/53670/11 "2008-08-23T21:01:05Z")
> [@Penfold](#): > > 87conquestTsi, what are your sizes? I am 5’10" 150 lbs, so i am sure its the same. like 5’8" Get a medium jacket and medium helmet.It should fit perfect. ---
**Author:** ![burnt\_toast](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/burnt_toast/32/7518_2.png) [@burnt\_toast](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/burnt_toast)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2008, 10:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-buy-gear/53670/12 "2008-08-23T22:17:32Z")
> [@Penfold](#): > > oh, also, is Icon a good brand? I like a lot of their stuff. Many people swear by icon, seems like the quality is top-notch. ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2008, 10:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-buy-gear/53670/13 "2008-08-23T22:51:00Z")
alpinestars, dainese, shoei, arai, held gloves, joe rocket… Freewheeling has always treated me well. ---
**Author:** ![eclipsed](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/bbce88/32.png) [@eclipsed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/eclipsed)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2008, 6:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-buy-gear/53670/14 "2008-08-24T06:43:27Z")
> [@Willybeen](#): > > alpinestars, dainese, shoei, arai, held gloves, joe rocket… > > Freewheeling has always treated me well. i have cortech gloves and textile jacket, and a shoei helmet. i am very pleased with what i bought from powersports unlimited. for now, i am riding in steeltoe boots and heavy jeans. ---
**Author:** ![Penfold](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/penfold/32/5007_2.png) [@Penfold](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Penfold)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2008, 6:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-buy-gear/53670/15 "2008-08-24T18:28:37Z")
Item Price Quantity Remove Alpinestars One-O-One Riding Shoes Black, Size 10.5 Ships: Same Day! $109.95 Icon Airframe Claymore Helmet Slayer, Size Medium Ships: 3-5 Days $244.00 Icon TiMax TRX Long Gloves Black, Size Medium Ships: 3-5 Days $105.00 Cortech by Tour Master Mod Denim Pants Distressed Blue, Size 30W x 30L Ships: 1-2 Days $89.99 Icon Accelerant Perf Leather Jacket Black, Size Medium Ships: 3-5 Days $318.00 Cart Total: $866.94 Thats what I have in my cart so far. How does that look? Any tips/suggestions would be helpful. I went and tried on sizes today, so that is all right. Thanks, Penfold ---
**Author:** ![Penfold](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/penfold/32/5007_2.png) [@Penfold](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Penfold)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2008, 9:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-buy-gear/53670/16 "2008-08-24T21:44:25Z")
ok, nevermind my previous post, this is what I just ordered. 1 HJC AC-12 Axis Helmet [$119.00] 1 Icon Accelerant Perf Leather Jacket [$318.00] ---
**Author:** ![burnt\_toast](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/burnt_toast/32/7518_2.png) [@burnt\_toast](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/burnt_toast)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2008, 12:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-buy-gear/53670/17 "2008-08-25T00:01:48Z")
ahhh let me know how you like that jacket. i’m thinking about picking up a black one.