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Today we Will look into Gear
From head to toe and different Varieties and Where you can Buy or Source
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A full head to Toe will cost you min of around Ksh 24,500 To be fully Padded and ready to safely ride
Helmet Ksh 12,000
Gloves Ksh 1,000
Jacket Ksh 3,500
Knee guards Ksh 3,500
Boots Ksh 4,500(Can be abit Optional if you have daily ankle height good Normal boots/Shoes)

HELMETS

The best helmets Available In Kenya are
GXT Ksh 11,000 (Modular) Ksh 8,000 Full face
Axor(Ksh 9,000, Ksh 13,000, Ksh 20,000)
Yohe Ksh 11,000
Arigus Ksh 13,000
LS2(Recommended) Ranges from Ksh 12,000- Ksh 20,000 depending on the variants

For others please Confirm if the Helmet is ECE or DOT certified.

If not sure, Slightly press the helmet with both hands and Feel the movement. If the body is firm then it will protect you Incase of A Crash

BALACLAVA

They prevent the dirt and sweat to get to your Helmet paddings.
People with long hair and If you share helmets it's recommended if you can get one. They also help in covering the nose and mouth when your visor is open
They range from Ksh 400-1200

PADDED JACKETS

They keep you warm during the cold and also prevent the Wind As you are riding.
The Jacket should have pads on the elbows,Shoulders, Back and also chest)
Price ranges from Ksh 3500-6000 for a good quality canvas or Leather mtumba Jacket

For new ones, they cost between Ksh 10,000 and Ksh 25,000

You can also decide to get a riding suit combo that has both the pants and jacket
This range from Ksh 10,000 to 99,000(Alphine stars used for racing)

KNEE GUARDS

This helps protect your knees as you are riding
It's preferred if you can wear them inside the clothing you are wearing so as not to slip Incase of an accident
They range from Ksh 3,500 to Ksh 8,000

CHEST GUARDS

You can use this Incase you want to wear it on top of the clothes you are wearing and remove it once you get to the office or where you are headed to
Price ranges from Ksh 3500- Ksh 7500 depending on brand and Seller

BOOTS

Always get Ankle high Boots.
You can opt in for the short boots or the long boots
Mtumba or second hand you can get good quality ones ranging from Ksh 3,500 to Ksh 6,000
For new ones they Range from Ksh 7,000 to Ksh Ksh 20,000 depending on brand and Seller

Gloves

This help protect your hands while riding
You can get them At most bike stores
Ones with Knuckles the best Incase need arises IFYKYK
They range from Ksh 1,000- Ksh 6,000(waterproof)

Accessories

Apart from the Gear you can get extras
This include:
Intercom: Ranges around Ksh 8000 for voice only and Ksh 13,000 for Voice and Video
Tank bags: Ksh 3500-8,000
Ropes and tie downs- Ksh 500-800
Reflectors Ksh 100-2,000( Reflector half jackets)

Contacts for plugs and where to get :
Helmet:-
Trove Bike gear- [phone]
Throttle pitstop- 0715 109107
Rad254- 0736 969696
Nairobi bikers Paradise 0725465167
Bike connect- [phone]

Jackets,Pants and Boots

Mtumba
Shakim Globe Roundabout CBD- 0722694178
Bonke (Eldoret but delivers)-
City stadium ( Will update on number but When you get there and ask for Shop ya Bike jackets you will be shown)
Safety max Solutions- 0712 046362
Bike hub Kenya- 0791889235

New
Trove Bike gear- [phone]
Throttle pitstop- 0715 109107
Rad254-0736 969696
And others

Knee guards,Balaclavas, Gloves, Accessories

Safety max Solutions- 0712 046362
Shakim Globe Roundabout CBD- 0722694178
Trove Bike gear- [phone]
Throttle pitstop- 0715 109107

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Ride safe ride happy
Have a lovely and Wonderful Weekend