Thor Quadrant Helmet and Boots

[trial_07]

I've searched for boots and a helmet over the net during the past month. I got outbided at the last 2 sec on a pair of Alpinestar Tech 8 yesterday night on the evilbay. So I decided I might buy the boots and the helmet new from my dealer. The Thor Quadrant gear sounds good enough and is affordable. What do you guys think?

 

[FruDaddy]

The Thor helmet is made by HJC, which is a good company. I don't like like my Quadrant boots, but I don't think that I could have done better for the money. Been wearing them for about a year and will hopefully upgrade within 6 months.

 

[trial_07]

Ok so Thor Quadrant helmet is good, but you didn't like the boots. Why didn't you like them?

 

[kmccune]

What size feet? My daughter has a pair of Gaerne boots in nice shape, I think size 7.

 

[trial_07]

12...Thanks for the offer though!

 

[FruDaddy]

I have posted it a few times, they are a little too tall at the toe, the buckles never seem to be right, I pretty much have to readjust every time I put them on. The leather rolls up a bit when I try to buckle the second from the top, I have to hit it to close it. I did manage to break a buckle last month (not such a big deal). Lately, the left boot is irritating the inside of my ankle. Like I said though, I don't think that you could do better for the price, I just plan to spend more next time. They are supportive, and so far they have done the job that they were bought to do.

 

[trial_07]

Ok well that sure brings my hopes down. I think I'm going to spend a little more time finding a good used boot. Thanks for the review!

 

[elcamino12sec]

I have the thor boots too, I wear a size 14. They are very comfy for 110.00 boots, my problem is that with a boot that large it is hard to find my shift and brake petals. My only complaint is that toe area is too tall for me, however if I had a regular size foot (size 8-11) I think you would be fine. For the money you cannot beat them, but my problem is that bikes are not built for a size 14 boot.

 

[Moose]

shifters are.

 

[Jeromeo]

I have the brand new thor quadrant boots. My buckles are metal so I know I will have trouble snapping those. Some previous year models used plastic buckles whick I would imagine snap off. The boots are comfy no major complaints. THey are a fine boot for the price.