Motorcycle Gear shops in London - any recommendations? (want to check out Roof Boxer)

[Smersh]

I'm heading to London for a week for work, so I figured I'd use this as an opportunity to check out Roof Boxer helmets. They are not sold on this side of the pond, and I'm not going to buy a helmet without trying it on first.
I'll be staying around Hyde Park - any recommendations on a motorcycle gear shop in that area?

Thanks,

TS

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[Cloggy]

Sorry don't know the area but I suspect there won't be many bike shops around that area as it's probably the most expensive area of London for real estate. Also isn't there a problem with DOT approval (over here most things are CE approved), and thirdly (almost) everything is so much more expensive over here.

Anyway hope you have a great time, as you'll be in the heart of London with all the sights only a short trip on the metro. My Mum took my daughter to London for 3 nights last year and stayed not far from hyde park, although my daughter prefered feeding the squirrels in the park (officially not allowed ) to seeing the sights .

 

[Wildcat_drvr]

Googled Motorcycle Shops in Hyde Parke London.
They even show you a map.
Have fun,,
Try not to spend to much!
Rich


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Urban Rider Ltd
Belstaff - Tucano Urbano - Urban Rider London Store
51 New Kings Road
Fulham
London
+44 (0)207 736 3811

 

[yourebarred]

Looks like Urban Rider is the one. Fulham is close by. Never heard of it, but it's on the King's Road. So won't be cheap probably!
You could try one in the shop then buy online?

 

[nivag]

Gorgeous bikes sell Roof lids

You can find details here Home - Gorgeous Bikes
The guy who runs it is a proper character and has always been helpful to me.

 

[Andz]

Gorgeous bikes sell Roof lids

You can find details here Home - Gorgeous Bikes
The guy who runs it is a proper character and has always been helpful to me.

From their site (I know they can't control what a walk in customer does)

As an official Roof authorised agent, we are not permitted to ship non DoT approved helmets to the USA or Canada even where a particular state has no helmet law.
Unfortunately US law and customs regulations prevents any sales whatever the helmet regs in separate states

 

[The Spin Doctor]

It's not exactly London, but if you have transport it's not too difficult to get, I'd recommend these people:

Helmet City - Free UK Delivery on all items, Free European Delivery over £150

HUGE range, very helpful.

Helmet City Tatsfield
(London & Home Counties)
Waylands Farm
(on Reptile Zoo Grounds)
Approach Road
Tatsfield
Surrey
TN16 2JT

Make sure you look up where it is before travelling or you'll never find it

 

[nivag]

It's not exactly London, but if you have transport it's not too difficult to get, I'd recommend these people:

Helmet City - Free UK Delivery on all items, Free European Delivery over £150

HUGE range, very helpful.

Helmet City Tatsfield
(London & Home Counties)
Waylands Farm
(on Reptile Zoo Grounds)
Approach Road
Tatsfield
Surrey
TN16 2JT

Make sure you look up where it is before travelling or you'll never find it

I'd vouch for them too, excellent company and not pushy when showing products.
Some decent roads around there too for going for a ride

 

[Smersh]

Thanks, guys. I probably won't have time to get out of London (if only I could bring my gear with me, I'd rent a bike and go riding in a heart beat), but I may check out Urban Rider and Gorgeous Bikes.

I know they can't control what a walk in customer does

That's exactly what i'm counting on Blah

 

[Druff]

Not sure on shops to recommend but the Roof Boxer is a good looking lid. I bought one but its very round and I don't have a head like Karl Pilkington, ended up with the Airoh TR-1 so maybe take a look at the Airoh line up too.