NE1L Posted September 3, 2010 Share Hey all I’m looking for a new helmet and have really seen a remarkable difference in price when looking at online shops such as Chain Reaction Cycles compared to our local shops.I'm drawn to the Giro Hex as a good helmet but am concerned about fit and comfort some things are good to buy online some things are best left there. Has anybody had any experience with the Hex good or bad or possible know a shop in JHB that has stock so I could try one on. RegardsNeil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mecnic Posted September 4, 2010 Share Just remember the extra tax slapped on top of the price you pay overseas and the crash replacement policy won't be honoured here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat-i Posted September 4, 2010 Share i bought a hex after i broke the previous one my requirements include a way to fit a light - so that's why i went for the hex in the end - it fits beautifully - even though it looks a bit like those soldier ants from it's a bug's life if you buy from crc, see if you can fit the helmet somewhere in a local shop (i bought mine at epic cycles in centurion) - even if it's perfect for one head shape (or height of ears, or size of sunglasses) it might not work for the next person Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE1L Posted September 6, 2010 Share Thanks for the advice guys ja I would like to try one on first also I did think about the crash replacement value but then the helmets overseas are almost half the price of 1 here so even if you do crash you can still afford to buy another one Thanks all the same will check out Epic Cycles when I next visit Centurion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mecnic Posted September 6, 2010 Share Just make sure I do think helmets are taxed heavily just do a search and see how much the tax is there are lots of threads on this forum concerning that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plentipotential Posted September 6, 2010 Share Just back from the UK where I picked up a Giro Ionos, and was informed by the salesman that there would be no need to apply for a VAT refund as helmets are VAT free as they are protective wear, very 1st world. By the way the price was GBP143.00 about ZA1670.00,a hell of a lot cheaper than the local price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackie Posted September 6, 2010 Share 30% duty on helmets from CRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE1L Posted September 9, 2010 Share Thanks for all the information I didn’t know about the duty I will defiantly investigate further. However even with the Duty the Hex is only going to cost me R780 where as some of the shops I’ve spoken to are closer to R1200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnydabutcher Posted September 9, 2010 Share Rudy Project is nearly prostituting their helmets to try and get a bigger foot hold in the market - Zuma R 700.00/Sterling R 1400.00 Cant really beat that can you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE1L Posted September 22, 2010 Share Just got the GIRO Hex from CRC fits great did have to pay the duty but its exactly what I wanted so very happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerus Posted September 22, 2010 Share Rudy Project is nearly prostituting their helmets to try and get a bigger foot hold in the market - Zuma R 700.00/Sterling R 1400.00 Cant really beat that can you? Its not just the helmets they are doing this with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermophage Posted September 22, 2010 Share Guys...best deal out there at the moment...http://www.buycycle.co.za/buygear/helmets/fox-en-2-3-4-5/fox-flux-charcoal-helmet-l-xl-fox.htmlI just bought one and it's arriving today...They sell for R1000 at Due South (don't know where else to find them). Really good helmet and feels good on your head as well (tried it at Due South before buying). Cheers,Cuan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerus Posted September 22, 2010 Share Just got the GIRO Hex from CRC fits great did have to pay the duty but its exactly what I wanted so very happy How much for that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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