Where to buy cheap bits for CBT/DAS?
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Hola Ladies & Gents!
Good news! My theory is booked for the 7th! My CBT is on the 31st & my Test is on the 22nd of Sept. However, I have 0 in the way of gear I need to ride.
My question is how/where is the way/place to get hold of the necessary bits I need to help me pass, I don't necessarily mean things to help towards the theory/test itself (Althoug that would also be helpful), what I mean in particular is stuff like helmets/gloves etc etc.
The problem is, I can't & don't want to spend more than I have to in order to pass purely because as soon as I pass I won't be going back to biking for a few months so I don't want to be buying the best gear & then coming back to it months later & realising it's no good for me anymore. I basically just need the bare essentials to atleast allow me to pass.
If this has already been answered, my apologies!
Good news! My theory is booked for the 7th! My CBT is on the 31st & my Test is on the 22nd of Sept. However, I have 0 in the way of gear I need to ride.
My question is how/where is the way/place to get hold of the necessary bits I need to help me pass, I don't necessarily mean things to help towards the theory/test itself (Althoug that would also be helpful), what I mean in particular is stuff like helmets/gloves etc etc.
The problem is, I can't & don't want to spend more than I have to in order to pass purely because as soon as I pass I won't be going back to biking for a few months so I don't want to be buying the best gear & then coming back to it months later & realising it's no good for me anymore. I basically just need the bare essentials to atleast allow me to pass.
If this has already been answered, my apologies!
Borrow the stuff from the school! All you really need are a strong pair of boots, thats about it. There really is no need to worry too much about anything else. If you really want to buy stuff then just go with helmet and gloves, gloves are easy you should pick up a cheap pair at any bike shop. Helmets are more difficult as different heads fit different makes and that can effect price! Try a load on and see whether you can justify it.
I really wouldnt be buying too much as before the DAS you never know what type of bike is going to suit you best. If you buy racing leathers and then find you don't like race rep bikes but like off roaders or classics you will look a right knob in big racing stuff etc etc
I really wouldnt be buying too much as before the DAS you never know what type of bike is going to suit you best. If you buy racing leathers and then find you don't like race rep bikes but like off roaders or classics you will look a right knob in big racing stuff etc etc
Twit said:
Borrow the stuff from the school! All you really need are a strong pair of boots, thats about it. There really is no need to worry too much about anything else. If you really want to buy stuff then just go with helmet and gloves, gloves are easy you should pick up a cheap pair at any bike shop. Helmets are more difficult as different heads fit different makes and that can effect price! Try a load on and see whether you can justify it.
I really wouldnt be buying too much as before the DAS you never know what type of bike is going to suit you best. If you buy racing leathers and then find you don't like race rep bikes but like off roaders or classics you will look a right knob in big racing stuff etc etc
Boots ya say? Mmm!I really wouldnt be buying too much as before the DAS you never know what type of bike is going to suit you best. If you buy racing leathers and then find you don't like race rep bikes but like off roaders or classics you will look a right knob in big racing stuff etc etc
I figured that may be the case with helmets, I guess I'll have to have a nose round the local shops next weekend, although having checked there websites, the cheapest I'd be looking at is about £60 quid for a bog standard one, obviously when I pass I'd be looking @ £200+, but for now I don't need the works
Regarding the last point, I agree on that also. I'm not keen in buying anything like that at the mo. Im hoping I can just do my DAS wearing jeans, trainers, helmet, gloves & something rather strong up top in the way of a leather jacket or whatever else I have laying around.
When I did my DAS the school had loan helmets, gloves, jackets and waterproof trousers, so everything you legally need to learn with.
I bought myself a cheap second hand pair of boots from ebay, just to see me through, as I didn't have anything with ankle support other than hiking boots, which I found a pain to get under the gear lever.
As with the other advice, I wouldn't blow a stack on a helmet and leathers etc at this stage, as such items are expensive and won't necessarily fit you needs.
I bought myself a cheap second hand pair of boots from ebay, just to see me through, as I didn't have anything with ankle support other than hiking boots, which I found a pain to get under the gear lever.
As with the other advice, I wouldn't blow a stack on a helmet and leathers etc at this stage, as such items are expensive and won't necessarily fit you needs.
Venom said:
When I did my DAS the school had loan helmets, gloves, jackets and waterproof trousers, so everything you legally need to learn with.
I bought myself a cheap second hand pair of boots from ebay, just to see me through, as I didn't have anything with ankle support other than hiking boots, which I found a pain to get under the gear lever.
http://www.southernriders.dsl.pipex.com/ I bought myself a cheap second hand pair of boots from ebay, just to see me through, as I didn't have anything with ankle support other than hiking boots, which I found a pain to get under the gear lever.
Is the PH recommended firm I'm taking the DAS with, according to them I need to get hold of my own gloves/helmet & although they don't mention it, some boots would also make sense. Ebay later for it is!
ironictwist said:
Hola Ladies & Gents!
Good news! My theory is booked for the 7th! My CBT is on the 31st & my Test is on the 22nd of Sept. However, I have 0 in the way of gear I need to ride.
My question is how/where is the way/place to get hold of the necessary bits I need to help me pass, I don't necessarily mean things to help towards the theory/test itself (Althoug that would also be helpful), what I mean in particular is stuff like helmets/gloves etc etc.
The problem is, I can't & don't want to spend more than I have to in order to pass purely because as soon as I pass I won't be going back to biking for a few months so I don't want to be buying the best gear & then coming back to it months later & realising it's no good for me anymore. I basically just need the bare essentials to atleast allow me to pass.
If this has already been answered, my apologies!
I have my test on 4th September and have already got all my kit:Good news! My theory is booked for the 7th! My CBT is on the 31st & my Test is on the 22nd of Sept. However, I have 0 in the way of gear I need to ride.
My question is how/where is the way/place to get hold of the necessary bits I need to help me pass, I don't necessarily mean things to help towards the theory/test itself (Althoug that would also be helpful), what I mean in particular is stuff like helmets/gloves etc etc.
The problem is, I can't & don't want to spend more than I have to in order to pass purely because as soon as I pass I won't be going back to biking for a few months so I don't want to be buying the best gear & then coming back to it months later & realising it's no good for me anymore. I basically just need the bare essentials to atleast allow me to pass.
If this has already been answered, my apologies!
Furygan Oyster full 2pc leathers: £200
Sidi Vertebra boots: £50
Furygan gloves : £50
Shark RSI Titan helmet : £210 (brand new)
Apart from the helmet everything was bought from ebay.
Edited to add:
But i am buying a bike as soon as i pass
.............. CANT WAIT!!!Edited by speed_monkey on Tuesday 5th August 10:31
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