I took note when you guys said they were closed and saved DGY and Fox Valley Cycles in my map bookmarks on my phone for they say I have some extra dough and either want to race or go on a long trip and keep my feet safe (to warrant that expense) but I'll definitely check them out. I know Chicago Cycle was competitively priced unless something was clearance online... Then there was the sales tax, but I would still buy it there if they had it in my size and color to show my appreciation for them carrying so much for women.

 

I highly recommend DGY. When I bought my boots I also picked up a helmet. Since I was spending a lot, I asked for a discount. I'd have to look at the receipt to see exactly what discount she gave me, but it took care of at least the tax, maybe a little bit more. I had tried on a bunch of helmets and bought a Shark, then after we left I remembered that the Shark was the one that fit a little funny. I tried it on again and knew it wouldn't work so we took it back. Even though she said they usually only give store credit she gave me a refund. I also bought my jacket there last summer.

Fox Valley wasn't bad, I didn't find anything there though. There was only one sportbike in the whole place and I don't think anyone ever said a word to us the whole time we were there.

Edit: Sorry I forgot, they did talk to us when we asked where the restroom was... I don't want to put them down it really wasn't a bad place, just not my type of place.

 

Hate that... it's not very inviting when they don't acknowledge you.. Sometimes I like to be left alone and browse, but they should at least say hi to see if you need any help.

 

HJC helmet
Cortech leather jacket
cortech vented textile jacker
cortech leather gloves
Joe rocket mesh gloves
Carolina boots (yeah work boots)

I dunno maybe I'll blow some green on more expensive gear, but my stuff is still in great shape.

 

I'm a bigger guy so I rock what ever I find most comfortable! Right now my Joe Rocket jacket is my go to jacket, with icon gloves and helmet. Then I just rock work boots and jeans!

 

Cortech jacket and gloves, Bell helmet and TCX boots are what I wear now...

 

I chose 'other' on account of I have a mixture. I have Spidi Hurricane CE-certified pants, Alpinestars motocross boots (some 15 - 20 year old Tech 4s), an Xelement jacket w/CE-certified armor, some Joe Rocket gloves, and I think I'm about to complete a swap for an Arai helmet. I have a hard time finding a helmet that fits me w/o giving me a headache after 15 - 20 minutes (sometimes 5!) of riding, and I believe the Arai will address that for me. I hope so, anyway! I'm also big on the Snell 2010 rating.

 

Scorpion Helm, Joe Rocket gloves, Oxtar boots, Astar full leathers + back protector, Joe Rocket textile for slow street days. I go for price+quality, not brand.