You may be thinking that this is all well and good, but I am on a budget. How much should I spend and how can I save money? A lot of clothing is available second hand and providing it is clean and in good condition, you may save yourself a few quid (NEVER buy a second hand helmet though). A good rule of thumb is to spend 15 - 20% of the total cost of your bike on clothing. To help you avoid blowing £400 on a helmet and then riding around in jeans and trainers, we’ve put the following table together, which gives a suggested budget break down.
| Item |
Learner |
Ideal |
Frequent |
Every Day |
| Helmet |
£67 - £82 |
£166 - £202 |
£207 - £253 |
£290 - £354 |
| Clothing |
£170 - £207 |
£418 - £510 |
£522 - £638 |
£731 - £893 |
| Boots |
£35 - £43 |
£86 - £106 |
£108 - £132 |
£151 - £185 |
| Gloves |
£20 - £25 |
£50 - £62 |
£63 - £77 |
£88 - £108 |
| Total |
£293 - £358 |
£720 - £880 |
£900 - £1100 |
£1260 - £1540 |
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