The internet has completely revolutionized the way in which we shop and as a result we now have a far wider range of products available and more importantly, better prices. If you’re a motorcycle enthusiast like me then you will no doubt spend an awful lot of money on motorbike stuff be it Honda CBR parts, cool leather jackets or replica bikes. I only started using the internet a few years ago to buy my motorbike gear and to be honest, I’ve never looked back. If you aren’t yet an avid internet shopper then here are just a few reasons why it is time to get online for your motorbike gear.
Connect
Whilst you can of course purchase a lot of stuff directly online, when it comes to parts and bikes themselves, you will want to see them in person before taking the plunge to buy the item. I like to build and repair old bikes and that means a lot of buying of broken down bikes as well as old parts. What the internet has allowed me to do using online classifieds it to get in touch with a wider range of people who sell specific parts and then go and view and buy them. It used to be tough to get hold of some of the rarer parts but with the help of the net I can find parts that I need in a click of a button.
Reviews
By far and away one of the biggest bonuses to online shopping is being able to read reviews that other bikers have left about various pieces of equipment and gadgets. Naturally when you walk into a bike shop, the staff will stop at nothing to ensure that they make a sale and you don’t really know how good something is until you have walked out of the shop with it. When buying bike gear online you can see a whole range of reviews from others which can really help you to separate the wheat from the chaff.
Range
The sheer range of products which you can now buy on the internet is probably the best argument for shopping online. Both online stores and auction sites like eBay give you the chance to buy every piece of equipment to suit your needs, no matter how specific. You can have items like helmets and jackets custom made and it has never been easier to buy from international companies.
My friend down at my local bike store used to have to order parts and equipment in for me which would take weeks on end to arrive, the internet makes this whole process a great deal easier. As I mentioned before, the result of having such a huge range available online is that there is more competition for business and this competition drives prices down. Being able to select from a wider range of products with lower prices than you will find in any bike shop means that shopping online is a simple no-brainer for me.