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Helmets and Shoes

thetonynator · 2011-11-04 20:38:58

Bought a road bike in the summer, but due to lack of money have been using it without bike shoes (only have the cleats - got them with the bike) and with my brothers helmet. I think it could be time to splash out! Where is the best place to buy both shoes and helmet? Have a budget of around €100 in total, although I'd…

04-11-2011 8:38pm

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thetonynator

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Bought a road bike in the summer, but due to lack of money have been using it without bike shoes (only have the cleats - got them with the bike) and with my brothers helmet. I think it could be time to splash out!

Where is the best place to buy both shoes and helmet? Have a budget of around €100 in total, although I'd rather spend less.

I don't really know anything about it, like what the difference between the €17 helmet in argos and a more expensive one is going to be to someone like me. Same with the shoes, haven't a clue really!

Any advice?

Tried a search of the forum, but a lot of it's years old so wasn't sure what the story was.

Thanks

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#2 04-11-2011 9:05pm

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http://www.adverts.ie/for-sale/sports-fitness/bikes/209/ Start here 2th hand is best

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=1205 And here

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ Then here

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#3 04-11-2011 10:47pm

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2nd hand shoes and helmet, no thanks.

I picked up a basic pair of Shimano shoes for 65 quid earlier this year in the lbs.
Do the job fine.

Helmet wise they're all supposed to meet a certain standard so it shouldn't matter in theory but reality is another kettle of fish. 45 got me one in 53 degree north that does the job.

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#4 04-11-2011 11:03pm

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Cookie_Monster wrote: »

2nd hand shoes and helmet, no thanks.

Was thinking that.

Thanks for that info.

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