Limited Edition Arai Helmet: Competition Winner Announced

We recently launched a competition to win a ‘money-can’t-buy’ Limited Edition Arai RSX7-GP. It was a special design created to celebrate the 25 Anniversary of Arai in Europe, and was only given to distributors.

And the winner of this priceless, limited edition Arai RX7-GP helmet is…

Sean de Fraine from the UK.

Sean was picked at random from hundreds of entries, and this special Arai should arrive with him shortly. If you weren’t lucky enough to win, then you could still pick up a great helmet for very little - including limited supplies of Arai helmets, including RX7-GPs, with up to 50% discounted.

We’ll be running more special offers and competitions on a regular basis - why not sign up to our Newsletter now to keep to date?

Win a limited edition Arai helmet

Want to be in with a chance of winning an exclusive and limited edition Arai RX7-GP helmet just by answering a few simple questions? It’s a real ‘money-can’t-buy’ prize, and you could be the lucky owner just by answering the 3 quick questions below. Answer correctly, and if you’re chosen, you’ll get this fantastic prize.

The competition runs until 11.59pm (UK time) on Monday, June 3rd, 2013.

The prize:

The prize is a limited edition Arai RX7 GP in a presentation case. It was created specifically by Arai to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the brand in Europe, and was just given to distributors at the time.

As a result it’s impossible to give a guide price, but the visor alone is worth £60! A standard Arai RX7 GP helmet costs a few hundred pounds, and that’s before you add the value of an exclusive design. You’ll receive this rare piece of motorcycle history in a presentation case to keep it safe and looking good.

How to enter to win this rare Arai?

It’s simple to enter and be in with a chance of winning this rare Arai. All you need to do is answer the three questions below, and make sure you’ve sent your entry to us before midnight on June 3, 2013.

A winner will be selected randomly from all correct entries supplied, and the winner will be notified shortly after the competition closing date:

Q1: How much are we selling the Spada Sting Maverick Full Face Helmet for?

• £99.95
• £149.95
• £199.99

Q2: What comes free with Sword chain and Blaster padlock combination?

• A Wooly Mammoth?
• A Mammoth Ground Anchor worth £24.99?
• A bag of chips?

Q3: Where is the BargainBikerBrands.com headquarters and showroom?

• Newcastle under Lyme?
• Oldcastle under Lime?
• In a castle near the Tyne?

Send your answers in an email to sales@bargainbikerbrands.com, including your full name, address and contact details to notify you if you win - and to let us know where to send your prize.

Competition Rules:

1. You must be over 18 years of age to enter this competition.
2. Employees of BargainBikeBrands Ltd and any company associated to the specific competition and their families are not eligible to enter the competition.
3. Only one entry per person is permitted, unless otherwise stated.
4. Proof of making phone call, sending post/e-mail is not proof of our receipt of your entry. No responsibility can be accepted for entries that are lost, delayed or damaged.
5. The closing date is 11.59pm on June 3rd, 2013
6. In the case of a prize draw, the first correct entry drawn will be the winner.
7. Winners will be formally notified (by email or post) within 21 days of the closing date. Full details of the prize will be given in writing upon notification. Where we notify a winner by email, we will ask for confirmation of receipt by reply email.
8. The judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
9. The prize may not be transferred to any other person.
10. No cash alternative or alternative prize is available on entrants’ request but in the event of the advertised competition prize being unavailable we reserve the right to offer an alternative prize of equal or greater value.
11. BargainBikerBrands will not be liable for any damage, loss or disappointment suffered by any person taking part or not being able to take part in a competition.
12. Competition winners may be required to take part in or co-operate with publicity.
13. No responsibility is accepted for inaccurate prize details supplied by sponsors.
14. We reserve the right to amend these rules at any time. Entry in the competition implies acceptance of these rules.
15. We will keep your personal details for a reasonable time so that we can send you any prize that you have won, to verify that these rules have been complied with, and for accounting purposes
16. These rules are governed by English law.
17. The promoter of the competition is:
    Bargainbikerbrands Ltd, 2 Rosevale Business Park, Parkhouse Industrial Est West, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 7UB

Come and visit our showroom this weekend

If you’d like to meet the BargainBikerBrands team in person, and try on your next helmet, jacket or other kit before you make a purchase, then you’ll be pleased to know we’re extending our showroom opening hours to include Saturdays from 9am-1pm. So why not come and visit us this weekend?

Although we aim to offer the best possible service when you’re buying purely online, we also have a full showroom on our premises to let you come and see our product range and try it out. That can be really useful if you’re not sure which helmet brand or size is the right fit, and with decades of experience in advising a huge number of motorcyclists, we can ensure you get the right lid.

As you can see, we’ve got a large range of motorcycle helmets available, covering all styles, shapes and sizes. Whether you’re shopping for open, flip-front or full-face helmets we have options for you at the best prices.

The showroom also includes our clothing ranges, including waterproof motorcycle jackets, trousers, and boots.

And you can check out our other products, including motorcycle security, and consumables for cleaning and maintaining your bike.

Our showroom opening hours are 9am-5pm from Monday to Friday, and 9am-1pm on Saturdays. And we’re located at 2 Rosevale Business Park, Parkhouse Industrial Est West, Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 7UB.

If there is a particular product you want to see, contact us if you want to check it’s in stock and available when you plan to visit.

The Schuberth C3 try out

Schuberth C3

I have always been a believer in trying to test the items I sell and as helmets are a big passion of mine I decided that I would try out the Schuberth on my latest club run to North Wales.

I would be covering around 300 miles over the weekend on my GS and decided the C3 would be the helmet of choice. Unfortunately the new Schuberth C3 Pro did not fit me due to the slimmer shape so I opted for the C3 and fitted the Schuberth SRC neck roll.

The first thing to say at this point is how easy the SRC was to fit and set up. I’ve always hated the communication systems that bolt onto the side of the helmet when it should be so easy for a manufacturer to work together with a comms company to produce a system that works with the helmet. Schuberth and Scala have just done that.

Within 15 minutes I had removed the C3′s neck roll and replaced it with the new roll and set up my Garmen Zumo. My iPhone was already paired with the Zumo so I was ready to go.

Had to make one small adjustment to the left hand speaker but with the velcro pads fitted this was easy. Little pain was where you put the charging cable but eventually I found you could thread it back into the neck roll out of the way.

Did have a go at setting up the RDS radio and whilst Radio one was difficult the local radio station was amazing.

“maybe Arai could learn a thing or two here!”

Anyway, back to the helmet. Fitted the Pinlock anti-fog insert that comes in the box and you notice straight away how easy it is to remove the visor. Being an “Arai expert” for many years the Schuberth was a doddle…….maybe Arai could learn a thing or two here!

Helmet was now all ready for the weekend ahead and the weather forecast looked fantastic.

I set off Friday afternoon to head towards Betws-y-Coed in North Wales to meet up with the rest of the club and the journey was fantastic as I decided to keep off the main roads and the 70 miles took just over two hours.

The helmet performed very well and was amazingly quiet with the vents closed and the visor clicked shut. The sun was very bright and the drop down sun visor was perfect and did not interfere with my glasses when down which was a big problem with my X-Lite.

The chin bar was close to my chin which did cause an issue with the microphone as it touched my lips but the biggest pain was the chin strap.

“making the velcro rub against my skin which was very annoying”

The helmet has a cover to the strap that can be velcro’d closed to keep the micro lock buckle away from your skin but as I have a large neck the strap did not meet so during the journey the material turned making the velcro rub against my skin which was very annoying. These need to be made longer for the large helmets. It is a bit like the chin straps on the large Arai helmets as they too are also too short.

Got to the hotel, beers and evening meal with the guys before the club run on the Saturday.

After breakfast we all set off on our trip in glorious sunshine and on some amazing roads. This was the time to try out the vents and they worked a treat slightly increasing the noise level but bringing cool air to my head. We stopped a few times and it was great to be able to lift up the chin bar without having to take off the helmet. I did notice it was not easy to click the front back down again a problem because of my wide cheeks as I could not click it down without using two hands, one on the back of the helmet whilst the other pushed the chin bar into place. This maybe is a good thing as it would stop you driving whilst the chin bar is up, something it does warn you not to do in the hand book!

The day was amazing with some fantastic biking roads thanks to the well organised run set out by the old Honda boss no less!

After getting back and a few more beers and yet another great meal I went to bed. Breakfast in the morning and then the journey home.

“something I would have bought myself”

Sunday was not a nice day, much colder and some rain. I decided to reflect on the C3 on the way home and decide if it was something I would have bought myself. I concluded I would but would have to make a few adjustments. The chin strap would need to be made longer or the velcro removed. I would have to get into the habit and make sure the chin bar was correctly shut before setting off and finally see if it was possible to put thinner cheek pads in, something I did with my Arai Tour Cross to give a better fit.

The positives far outweighed any negatives, the quietness, venting, vision and the addition of the SRC made the Schuberth C3 a helmet I would have to wear again.

Ride Safe

Show the world you’re a MotoGP fan this season

It’s just 10 days until the 2013 MotoGP season kicks off in Qatar, with British riders Cal Crutchlow, Bradley Smith and Michael Laverty. Things are looking promising, particularly after Crutchlow finished the final day of pre-season testing at Jerez in Spain with the fastest time, so why not support the riders in style with a range of MotoGP goodies for you and your motorcycle?

MotoGP Clothing:

We’ve got a full range of MotoGP branded clothing, so you can be as subtle or as proud of your racing obsession as you like. In addition to Everday and Summer MotoGP socks, we’ve also got MotoGP boxer shorts. We can’t promise they’ll turn you into the next Rossi or Lorenzo, but buy a pair now and you’ll save any embarrassing moments when you’re changing out of your one-piece leathers in the Silverstone car park in August.

Alternatively, given the British weather, you might prefer a thermal MotoGP Beanie Hat. Perfect for cold mornings at the track or in the garage. In addition to classic black, we’ve also got the thermal beanie in a cool Grey design. Either way it’ll keep your head warm and stylish.

And for when you’re riding, we’ve also got Race Boot Socks specifically designed to be comfortable in motorcycle boots, with a fitted ankle to minimise annoying slippage and riding with your socks rucked up under your feet.

More practical MotoGP products:

The MotoGP range isn’t just about looking fashionable. When you’ve spent hundreds on a new helmet, it makes sense to protect it in a helmet bag. We’ve got a messenger bag to carry your helmet, gloves, spare visors etc, or the classic drawstring helmet bag.

Every bike on the MotoGP grid will have a brake reservoir shroud to help protect the front brake master cylinder and absorb any brake fluid. So why not treat your bike to a MotoGP Brake Reservoir Shroud for the Spring?

Finally, any amateur or professional racer will tell you how important tyre pressures are in achieving a good lap time. It’s just as important to check your tyres when you’re riding on the road, but it’s easy to forget or put off sometimes, especially when it’s cold and wet. Encourage yourself to make sure you’re running the optimum pressures with a MotoGP Tyre Pressure Monitor, and we won’t tell anyone if you want to pretend you’re in the HRC or Yamaha pit crew while you’re doing it.

We’ve also got MotoGP carbon and linear tank pads, bandit masks, mouth guards and more. So why not take a look at our full range of MotoGP branded goodies.

Grab a bargain on race replica helmets

The motorcycle racing season has already started with the first round of the World Superbike championship taking place in Phillip Island. It’s just one month until the first race on the MotoGP calendar in Qatar, and the same weekend sees the British Superbike season begin on the Brands Hatch Indy circuit. So it’s not surprising we’re all starting to get excited about another great year of two-wheeled racing.

Race replica motorcycle helmets usually come with a premium cost, but you can still find the highest quality lids at amazing prices. We’ve still got limited supplies of the best helmets from last season, with savings of up to 50%! That means you can look like a MotoGP star for a lot less. Even most fans won’t necessarily spot that it’s not a 2013 design, and those that do will simply assume you’re a longtime fan. At the same time, you’ll have the great knowledge you may have saved up to £350 by going for a classic design.

Stocks are limited in some designs, so if you see something you like, we’d recommend you don’t hang around!

Save up to 50% on Arai race replica helmets:

We’ve got a small number of Arai RX7-GP race replica helmets still available, including the former MotoGP world champion Nicky Hayden’s Nicky 2 replica, and former MotoGP, WSB and BSB star John Hopkins lid, with Monster sponsorship. Both are available only in XS size, with savings of £250 from the recommended retail price.

Save 50% on the Nicky Hayden replica

For those with a slightly larger head, there is the Arai RX7-GP Edwards Replica, with a timeless design to match former WSB champion and veteran MotoGP racer Colin Edwards, which is available in XS and S sizes. Equally timeless is the subtle black design of the Arai Chaser Haga replica, in XS and also XL sizes. And if you want to emulate Japanese racer Yuki Takahashi, you can choose from the RX7-GP in XS and S, or the Arai Viper GT in S.

Save 36% on the Arai Edwards replica

Finally, there’s 49% off the the price of BSB and TT star Steve Plater’s Arai Chaser V replica. Or you can pick the timeless and classic Arai Quantum Doohan replica, available in XS,S and XXL.

The Doohan paintscheme remains popular 15 years after the Australian retired from GP racing

X-LITE Race Replicas

We’ve also got a small selection of X-LITE race replicas with massive savings as part of our X-LITE blowout to sell our remaining stock. The X-LITE X-802 Stoner Philip Island Replica is likely to be a bit of a collector’s item now that the two-time MotoGP world champion with Ducati and Honda has switched to racing on four wheels in his native Australia. It’s available in XS for just £209.99.

Casey Stoner’s switch to cars may make this a collectors item!

If you’d prefer an alternative world champion, the X-LITE X-802 Lorenzo Replica is available in XS,S and L for just £219.99 to give you the look of a Spanish world champion. And there’s also the rather classic and retro paintscheme of the X-LITE X-802 Badovini replica in XS, S and L.

Kappa Motorcycle Luggage and Helmets Now Added

Kappa has been producing motorcycle luggage and accessories for more than 20 years, and we’ve been dealing with them in various roles for that time. We’ve seen them grow from a small range of hard cases to compliment their sister company Givi, to a huge list of hard and soft motorcycle luggage, helmets, clothing and other accessories.

We’ve already added a number of the leading Kappa motorcycle luggage and helmets to the store, and more will be added very shortly - if you don’t see what you’re after, then give us a call as most items can be supplied within 2 working days.

Here are some of the highlights already available for you to take a look at:

Kappa K47 ‘Manta’ Monolock Top Case

The Manta is a new Kappa motorcycle luggage solution which is particularly well suited for commuter bikes and large scooters, with 47 litres of capacity. That means you can carry two helmets, saving you from having to bring your lid into the office, and also meaning you could keep a spare with your bike in case you need to give someone a lift.

The Kappa K47 Manta Monolock Top Case

It comes complete with a fixing plate and universal fixing kit, so you’re able to securely attach it to your bike, and the red reflectors will help you be seen by other road users. You can also choose from a range of handy extras, including a remote control for opening it, which means you don’t end up fumbling with your ignition key. For added comfort, a backrest is available, which your pillions will appreciate it, and for an extra warning for car users, there’s a specific LED stop light.

Kappa KV1 Flip Front Motorcycle Helmet:

You might not associate the name Kappa with motorcycle lids, but it’s time to change that. The KV1 is a modular flip front helmet which has been passed for both open and full-face safety standards. Plus it does away with the time-consuming fumbling when you’re at a petrol station or nipping into the bank with a full-face helmet.

The Kappa KV1 Flip-Front Motorcycle Helmet

It features an anti-scratch visor, and a removable breath guard to help stop your vision getting steamed up. The anallergic fabric means it’s comfortable even in the hottest weather, and the inner lining and cheekpads are removable when you get around to cleaning it. The double visor saves you even more hassle when the sun gets in your eyes, as you don’t need to pull over to switch to a dark visor or put sunglasses on.

As a bonus, we’re currently supplying a free universal Fine Vision Anti Fog Insert with every helmet.

Kappa TKW746SM Motorcycle Tank Bag:

Kappa know their luggage, and the TKW746SM tank bag is no exception. As you can see, it’s been designed to look cool, as well as keeping your contents safe and dry. And it’s not just a tank bag - it’s also a rucksack when the detachable base is removed, making it easy to transport whatever you’re carrying with the 20 litre capacity.

The Kappa TKW746 Motorcycle Tank Bag

The bag itself features a seamless technology to avoid water leaking in, and comes with 4 fastening belts. It’s 42cm long, 29cm wide and 20cm deep, and comes with a removable map holder to keep you on course.

The TKW746SM is not fitted with magnets, so you’ll need to use the supplied straps, or the compatible Kappa Tanky case, the TKB00 to fit it to your bike, but it does mean you won’t end up stuck to any metallic objects you stand next to when you’re using it as a rucksack!

More Kappa bike kit being added every week:

Keep checking back to the site to see the latest Kappa bike products being added, or make sure you sign up to our newsletter at the bottom of this page for the latest items, bargains and sales.

New product groups added

Updated menu bar with new products

Over the last few weeks we have began to deal with new distribution partners that has resulted in the increase in our offerings to our customers.

While we still have some stock of Arai, X-Lit, Nolan, Grex and Yoshimura we are still selling off at greatly reduced prices we can now offer products that come with the full back up of UK distributors.

Kappa products

It was great to announce that we are now dealing with Kappa Moto, a company I have dealt with for over 20 years. Their range of quality products have increased from a small range of luggage to compliment their sister company Givi, to a stand alone range of hard and soft luggage as well as a range of helmets, clothing and other motorcycle accessories. While we are still working on listing what is available it will still be worth giving us a call as most items are available within 2 working days. The new helmet range is well designed and exceptional quality and with the stock of the KV-1 we have at £139.99 definitely worth a look at.

Bike It

A massive distribution company that we are also proud to say are happy to deal with us. Their range covers everything you may ever need from Zip ties to helmets. We have listed just a small selection of what we are carrying and will continue to increase this as all their products are not only good value for money but with a 98% pick rate nearly always in stock.

MotoHart

A fairly new distribution company with a tight range of products available. Their Viper helmet range is worth a look as you can buy a ACU gold full face helmet for under £50.00 and the open face Union Jack helmets are also proving popular

VCAN helmets

These helmets come from one of the biggest helmet factories in China. In the past helmet from China have not been taken seriously but with helmets that reach 4 star Sharp and accredited ACU gold labels they now have to be looked at as a way of protecting yourself and realistic prices. We have the V190 full face Rage helmet on offer at less than £40.

We continue to talk to other UK suppliers and will soon be announcing even more products that we can bring to you.

Our showroom is open 5 days a week for anybody who wants to try before you buy and you will be made very welcome.

New Fed Ex Charges

As we get bigger and better we are able to negotiate better deals in order we can pass them onto you, our valued customer.

We have done just this with Fed Ex and are able to offer some fantastic rates to ship products all over the world. While we cannot control any additional taxes individual countries charge we can now send a trackable parcel to any main European City for only £15.00.

If you live outside of Europe you will need to make contact with us first so we can give you a quote as it all depends on the size of the parcel we send but to give you an idea, if we send a helmet out to America it will cost £29.00 or to Australia or New Zealand, £49.00.

These rates are Fed Ex economy but on the whole most parcels are received within four working days, just two for America!, but these can all be followed using the Fed Ex web site and your tracking number we will supply you when the parel is despatched.

So we again keep to our plan to offer Bargain Biker Brands to the whole world!

“Save money & ride safe”

The BBB team

New clearance tab now in use

Well we are now coming to the end of our first month and we would like to thank you all for your fantastic support.

We continue to load more products onto the site and have found we have a few single items that we thought we would offer these at an even bigger to you, our valued customers.

Check out the new clearance tab that will open up to these additional “one off” offers and these still come carriage free!