Gear on college student budget

[lunchboxer]

Anyone in the same boat?
I've got some gear (helmet, jacket, knee pro, gloves) but it's tough since I'm a (recently unemployed) college student. One of my pet peeves is seeing other riders in hoodies and sneakers...but if money's tight, what can we do?

Thanks

 

[malicious439]

you're lucky youre in CA. There is tons of gear available on craigslist, people buy bikes here and rarely use them even though conditions are almost always good. Youll find barely used gear for a fraction of the price new. You just need to know what size you are and not be picky on colors.

 

[Jomomma]

you're lucky youre in CA. There is tons of gear available on craigslist, people buy bikes here and rarely use them even though conditions are almost always good. Youll find barely used gear for a fraction of the price new. You just need to know what size you are and not be picky on colors.

^Agreed.
Check Craigslist, I bought a pair of alpinestars s-mx boots for $40 the other day. Just got to keep your eyes open.

 

[Jblk9695]

Craigslist is a good place to find gear also check out--
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I've found some great deals on gear on the site.

Jerry

 

[mduhon]

Another idea is to wait for the sales at local stores and online such as cyclegear. I was in the same boat many others being a college student myself. I ended up getting 75% off jacket, helmet, gloves, and pants for when its really cold all in matching colors. It wasn't that hard to do, just had to be patient. I know currently cyclegear has some really good deals such as $250 jackets for $75. :thumbup:

 

[Ken's MKV]

As a fellow college student I went the same route. I ended hitting up other riders for their old gear. Got a jacket, rain suit and helmet for next to nothing

Cheers
Ken

 

[lunchboxer]

Thanks for all the replies!
What should I look for, IF considering used gear?

(Spent a pretty penny on cyclegear.com yesterday, yikes)

 

[malicious439]

I researched gear online and tried it in local stores, then searched craigslist for them :thumbup:takes time but saves you a ton of money

 

[Bates121]

Check this out it http://www.searchtempest.com/ searches Craigslist(multiple locations) ebay and amazon at once I have found it useful when trying to save money

 

[dankatz]

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Discount Street Bike Closeouts at Motorcycle Superstore

I used to buy last year models...would save a ton on closeout. ADVrider also has a ton of used quality gear, but some of it is very expensive