In this blog we discuss the finest new Riding Gear Offerings, worth checking out this Fall. Our selections range from the finest Indian brands (Studds, Steelbird, Vega etc.) to selected International Offerings (LS2, Pro-Biker, AXO etc.).
We begin with the all new LS2 FF-358. This product offers inflatable cheek padding to re-size and tailor-fit the Helmet perfectly to each user. This product also carries a dual ECE:22-05ISI certification (European Safety Certification) and the Indian ISI Certification. Pictures & More ...
Next, we recommend checking out the new STUDDS NINJA 3G with Dual Visor and the all new Ninja 2G Graphic. Both products offer the excellent Studds Interiors, SR Visors, HQ ABS shells with single-button flip-up mechanisms and are recommended for city cruse-riding as well as the highway. Pictures & More...
For those looking for more economical, stylish Helmets, we recommend checking out the new STUDDS CHROME Super- Graphic. This product teams international quality graphic styling with the Studds Shell, Visor & Interior quality and is priced well under Rs 1,000.
Also worth considering this fall, are a nice pair of Riding Gloves & Knee Protectors. We've got the right products lined out for you- Checkout the Imported Riding Gloves by Pro-Biker with advanced joint protection and grip-enhancing lower lining. For HQ Knee and elbow protection, consider a pair of AXO Riding Gear set. Both these products are regularly available for online purchase via our E-Bay listings.
Coming this Fall: Keep checking for the all new Flip-Off styling by STUDDS...
Several Two-Wheeler Riders regularly seek advise regarding the correct Riding Helmets to suit their needs (Style, Quality, Price Range, Fit). This blog is meant to assist with such queries.
THE HELMET SHOPPE reviewed a wide range of HQ Motorcycle Riding Helmets to share our opinion of Helmets that offer the best VFM (Value for Money) in varying Pricing Brackets. Products were reviewed based on Strength; Finish; Styling ; Interior Quality & Fit; Visor Quality; & Pricing Vs. Overall Quality. For our detailed product review, please visit our PRODUCT REVIEW page.
Our Top-Selections in terms of holistic product quality, price, and styling include-
Rs 800 and below-
STUDDS CHROME (Rs 695 Onwards)-Economical, Compact, Light weight, ISI approved Full-Face offering by Studds. Offers a nice snug fit (VFM Score 88%)
VEGA CRUISER (Rs 746 Onwards)-Compact, Light weight, Stylish, ISI approved Open-Face Helmet by Vega. Also available in Designer Graphic options (VFM Score 83%)
Rs 800-1100-
STUDDS NINJA (Rs 1,050 Onwards)- India’s highest selling flip-up Helmet, Offers a nice comfort fit, high quality interiors, an improved flip-up mechanism & new designer graphic options (VFM Score 88%)
VEGA TROJAN (Rs 1,097 Onwards)- Compact, Stylish, Fiber-glass, Full-face Helmet by Vega. Offers an excellent snug-fit (VFM Score 88%)
STUDDS MARSHALL (Rs 965 Onwards)- Our Highest Seller, Stylish Cruise-Helmet by Studds. Offers brilliant interiors & visor quality. Also available in designer Graphic options (VFM Score 95%)
STUDDS CUB (Rs 895 Onwards)- HQ Cruise-Helmet by Studds. Offers brilliant interiors & visor quality. Also available in brilliant college styling (VFM Score 95%)
VEGA ECLIPSE (Rs 1,070 Onwards)- Our top seller, Stylish Cruise-Helmet, offered with a Full-exterior visor & tinted built-in shades. Highly advertised product in current Hero Honda TV Commercials. Offers a brilliant snug-fit & removable interiors. Now also available in Ltd. Edition Designer Graphics (VFM Score 90%)
Rs 1100-1500-
STUDDS RHYNO (Rs 1,295 Onwards)- Stylish, Export-quality, Designer, Full-face Sport Helmet by Studds. Offers the finest quality interiors & PC visor (VFM Score 98%)
STUDDS NINJA 2G (Rs 1,345 Onwards)- Export-quality Flip-up Helmet by Studds. Offers a brilliant single-button Flip-up mechanism, HQ PC visor, and excellent comfort-fit interiors (VFM Score 90%)
Rs 1500 & Above-
VEGA BOOLEAN (Rs 1,700 Onwards)- The most stylish, compact flip-up helmet in India, offered with a dual-visor. Offers excellent removable interiors, HQ PC Visors. Also available in specialized XL sizing & Designer Graphic options. (VFM Score 93%)
STUDDS DOWNTOWN (Rs 1,650 Onwards)- India’s finest cruise-style helmet offered with export-quality removable interiors, Stylish PC Dual visors, and brilliant shell design. Also available with designer graphics (VFM Score 95%)
LS2 FF301, FF350, FF384 (Rs 2,950 Onwards)- LS2 offers some of the finest DOT & ECE 22-05 Rated Sport-style Full-face Helmets in India. Distributed through a strong Vega Dealership network, these specialized International-quality offerings have been making a strong impression on our clients for their brilliant sport-fit, removable interiors, excellent visor quality & designer-styling (VFM Score 98%)
What is a Ladies Helmet? The simple answer is- a LADIES-ONLY HELMET DOES NOT EXIST...
Are female riders making a compromise by wearing standard men’s helmets? NOPE, Most Riding Gear, and specifically HELMETS ARE DESIGNED FOR UNISEX OPERATION and are perfectly suitable for both male and female riders.
What about Cap-style mini helmets often being sold as Ladies Helmets? THIS IS A JOKE. Most Cap-style Helmets offer limited protection and even the finest of these products DO NOT typically carry the IS:4151 certification (ISI). These products are as Unisex as standard Full-Face or Cruise-style Helmets.
All this said, we have experienced a pattern of choice among our Female clients. Most women seem to prefer compact looking light weight helmets. Based on these requirements, THE HELMET SHOPPE sincerely recommends FEMALE RIDERS to checkout some of these high quality product options (Checkout Product Pics in slideshow below)-
Full Face Helmets- This style of products is considered most protective by several users due to the complete head and jaw covering. Some excellent product options in this category preferred by Female Riders include: STUDDS Chrome (Probably the lightest HQ offering in the present market ~1,050 Gms), VEGA CORAH, & AARON ACE (Both these products are designed to a compact exterior & are fairly light weight ~1,100 Gms)
Open Face Helmets (Cruise-style)- This is by-far the most preferred style of riding helmets by our female clients. The best sellers in this category include: VEGA Cruiser (The lightest HQ offering, with the most compact exterior, in the present market ~950 Gms), VEGA Eclipse (Highly recognized for its brilliant styling & snug fit ~1,150 Gms), STUDDS Cub & Marshall (Slightly heavier products but offer excellent interior quality and snug fit ~1,150 Gms), & most recently the STUDDS Downtown (Again slightly heavier, but the finest Indian Cruise-style offering in the present market ~1,250 Gms)
Following the journey "To The Dawn Lit Mountains" to explore the untamed North East of the country by our riders JACEK and JAVED, this is our final post.
The exploration could be summed up as 16 days of exotic landscapes, wild flora and fauna and not to mention- RUGGED TERRAINS. The trip was successful and we our proud of our contribution. The East is rather sparsely populated with tourists and there is a reason for the same. The landscapes, however beautiful they may be, offer a rather dangerous terrain to be riding on. Without the correct riding gear such an exploration would have been difficult to say the least. Fortunately, our riders were equipped with the best protection available...
Jacek's Riding Gear
Jacek sported a Matt-Black, 3rd Generation STUDDS Ninja (3G) with Ltd. Edition Vega Riding Goggles; and installed a STUDDS Helmet Lock on his Chrome Plated Enfield Thunderbird.
The 3rd Generation Ninja offers the finest non-allergic cotton interior lining among all flip-up helmets in India. With a single button flip-up mechanism, Scratch Resistant Visor, and a snug fit, the Ninja 3G is among India's finest flip-up offerings.
The Ninja 3G is available via www.thehelmetshoppe.com
Javed's Riding Gear
Javed's riding gear included the stylish Vega Off Road helmet, latest STUDDS riding goggles, along with a STUDDS helmet locking device for his Black Bajaj Pulsar bike.
The Vega Off Road motocross riding helmet is equipped with cotton inner lining with removable cheek pads, and retractable mirror finish goggles. Offering a good snug fitting along with adjustable peak, the Off Road offers compete safety along with Vega's promise of quality.
The Vega Off Road is available via www.thehelmetshoppe.com
Continuing our story of Jacek & Javed's North-East India Adventure, we present snapshots of their travels in this post. This time, we'll let the pictures speak... More to follow.
All pictures courtesy of the Riding Team (Jacek & Javed). Official Blog at WordPress This Adventure was Supported in part by The Helmet Shoppe
THE TRAVELLERS- Jacek (Pronounced Yaa-sek) is a Polish National, a Management Consultant in Delhi, a freelance Journalist, and heads DilliNet (A popular Expat Network in India). Javed has his Roots from NE India; he currently works as a Software Consultant in Gurgaon. Both men are on a mission to explore some gorgeous yet least recognized sites in India...
THE MISSION- The travellers took the train to Guwahati where their Motorcycles should have arrived by now. Next, they head for Tawang followed by Kaziranga and then Shillong– Cherrapunji, and possibly Gangtok and Darjeeling. Overall, It will be 2000 -3000 km Motorcycle Ride across the most exotic landscapes offered by North-Eastern India.
THE MESSAGE- As much as explorers, both Jacek and Javed are also sincere Bike Enthusiasts. Through this journey they intend to "RAISE AWARENESS AND TO PROMOTE SAFE RIDING PRACTICES." While faced with financial challenges, our travellers did not compromise on their RIDING GEAR. More on Jacek & Javed's Riding Gear coming soon...
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT- Some gorgeous snapshots, several witty blog posts, and lots of tweets..
"Two bikers, equipped with the finest riding gear; their machines; a map; a camera; and a journey to one of the most astounding yet least recognized parts of India."
The race has begun; or one can argue that it truly started with STEELBIRD launching the BIEFFE series of products in India. The race towards producing India’s Finest International Quality Helmet…
With all due respect for “new and upcoming, international brands in India” (Read Asian), we will keep this Blog space to Established Indian Brands that offer the possibility of providing after sales service and spares to Indian buyers in the long term and do not leave them at the mercy of “technical assistance” from local vendors, when the visors become unavailable.
In the past we have taken a good look at the STUDDS SCORPION & DOWNTOWN Helmets. Now VEGA (VEGA AUTO, India) brings forward a range of Export quality offerings to the Indian market. The DOT Certified LS2 Dragon has already been establishing a strong foothold in the premium helmet segment. Now VEGA is offering its Flagship Export Helmet, the E.C.E. Certified (European Safety Certification) VEGA SHADOW. The SHADOW arguably offers a BETTER FIT than the LS2 Dragon and boasts of similar sport styling with FIERY GRAPHICS. Both products are aerodynamically designed and offer machine crafted ABS outer shells with removable interior lining, and multi-point ventilation systems.
Until a few years ago, the scorching Indian summer often forced bikers to wear ugly, ancient looking open face helmets... This is not the case anymore! This summer, top Indian Helmet Brands have a plethora of choices; high on safety, comfort, and style.
STUDDS is offering the ever-so-popular cruiser-style MARSHALL, and CUB Helmets. The CUB is now being offered in a trendy new Limited- Edition COLLEGE-LINE as well. Both these products are available under Rs 1,000/- at select dealerships across India.
Leading this Style platoon is the latest export-quality offering by STUDDS- The DOWNTOWN. The DOWNTOWN has been on back order ever since its launch this March. It has been acclaimed as the “best offering of its kind” by the initial users. The STUDDS DOWNTOWN is available, in limited quantities, for in-store and online purchases via www.thehelmetshoppe.com.
VEGA, India's other leading Helmet Brand, continues to impress with its stylish, high-quality product line. The compact, light weight VEGA CRUISER has been a market favorite among both Male and Female Bikers in recent years. In addition VEGA’s premium open-face offering, the ECLIPSE has gained a huge fan following for its dual-visor and a snug fit.
While other Helmet Brands play catch-up, these stylish offerings by STUDDS & VEGA will continue to woo Indian Bikers and make this Summer Ride SAFE & FUN.
This past March, STUDDS Accessories Ltd. launched its 2010 range of Motorcycle Helmets. The launch included the Unpainted Studds CHROME in the standard full-face helmet segment and two Export quality Helmets, STUDDS DOWNTOWN and STUDDS SCORPION. This blog features the STUDDS SCORPION.
Launched in response to a growing demand for high-quality sporting Helmets, the STUDDS SCORPION offers Indian Riders International Styling and Quality with the STUDDS Service Guarantee. Besides the high-quality finish and sporty graphics, the product features an aerodynamically designed, machine-crafted ABS shell, Silicon hard coated (Scratch resistant) Dual-Visors, High-density Polystyrene and two-tone cotton fabric removable interior lining and Operable Head and Chin Vents. The Scorpion is available in Delhi at our showroom or on E-Bay for online purchase (Currently offering FREE SHIPPING to any location in INDIA)
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