Tony07R6 Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Are there any good places around the Akron area to shop for gear? I always read about people going to The Pony in Columbus, but do we have anyplace like that around here? The last time I was at State 8 their selection kinda sucked, I was not impressed. There's got to be someplace better with a good selection of things to try on. I'm thinking about buying a new jacket for this season. Any info you guys have would be much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Honestly, the trip to Iron Pony is worth it. It's huge. I love going there just to walk around and look. That place makes me understand women going to the mall and not buying anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 what exactly are you looking for i can point ya in a direction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APCh8r Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Are there any good places around the Akron area to shop for gear? I always read about people going to The Pony in Columbus, but do we have anyplace like that around here? The last time I was at State 8 their selection kinda sucked, I was not impressed. There's got to be someplace better with a good selection of things to try on. I'm thinking about buying a new jacket for this season. Any info you guys have would be much appreciated.From what I heard when we were in Cleveland for the IMS state 8 is the main thing you guys have up there. I am partical as I work at pony, however I have to agree with Ben. You will never find another store like us that is going to have so many different brands and options in stock. Especially when it comes to helmets. If you have any questions feel free to pm me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 my favorite store..the world wide web..best prices evar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Yeah Tony you might as well plan on making a trip to the Pony. Check out their website to get your shopping list/needs/wants.http://www.ironpony.com/Also the in-house Yamaha dealership (Yamaha of Columbus) is having their Grand Opening on April 18th. We got a thread about that too.http://www.ohio-riders.net/showthread.php?t=22352&highlight=grand+opening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APCh8r Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 yeah the grand opening would be a good time to come down. Free hooters food, Hooters girls to look at , and also giveaways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Hooters you say?I mustve missed that part. Oh wait. It's not the Halloween Hooters triplets is it? But the Aaian one was cute. She had pretty hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APCh8r Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Hooters you say?I mustve missed that part. Oh wait. It's not the Halloween Hooters triplets is it? But the Aaian one was cute. She had pretty hair.We might be able to arrange a date for you, didn't know that was your style..."She" will be sure to give you a surprise at the end;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Hahahaha. I miss OG. Oh man. ^^ that's ghey too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APCh8r Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Hahahaha. I miss OG. Oh man. ^^ that's ghey too.Hey I am not here to judge your life choices, don't worry I won't tell your woman....anyways back to topic, tony come on down and check out the shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 In the akron area that I know of are crooked river in the falls, state8, or a bit north cleveland akron honda, Never been to the pony as i live in cleveland. I also buy almost all my stuff online. Go someplace try on what you want to buy then finder it way cheaper online.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomez Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 The only decent place that I know of is ShadeTree in Middlefield. The store is small but they have a little warehouse that they ship from because it's mostly a mail-order type place. http://www.shadetreepowersports.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony07R6 Posted March 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 what exactly are you looking for i can point ya in a directionI'm really just tossing around the idea of a new jacket. I currently have a like new Alpinestars TZ-1 leather jacket that I only wore a couple times when I had my Blue R6, but my new R6 is red so they don't look good together. I also have the Joe Rocket Rasp textile (red) that I wear now, but I don't really like how it fits. I really just want to walk around someplace and see things in person and try them on. Both of my jackets I have now were bought without actually seeing or trying on the product. I'm also contemplating another pair of gloves, I have some Alpinestars SMX4's, but I couldn't feel my damn fingers by the time I got to work this morning.From what I heard when we were in Cleveland for the IMS state 8 is the main thing you guys have up there. I am partical as I work at pony, however I have to agree with Ben. You will never find another store like us that is going to have so many different brands and options in stock. Especially when it comes to helmets. If you have any questions feel free to pm me.I went to the website, the store looks very impressive. I wish we had something that big up around here. 125 miles just seems like such a long drive or ride just to look at some gear. I don't know, I'm thinking about it though. I hate riding highway long distance, but I could probably map out a nice scenic country route from Kent to Westerville. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spz9 Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 it is well worth the trip! there isn't anything up here that compares. i've been thinking about heading down myself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4junkie Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Just coordinate a few Northerners, it's worth the trip.I have a TZ-1 as well. I've stopped worrying about matching my bike, but that's just me. The A*s seem to fit those with a more European build and Joe Rocket seems to be built for those a bit thicker (especially in the shoulders). I tried on some Icon jackets too but my torso was too long. If you liked the way one A* fits you will probably like them all.My .02 cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigArn Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Check this place out.http://www.newenough.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APCh8r Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 yea i would say get a bunch of people and make a ride out of it. We get groups like that all the time on the weekends. I would say try to come out for the Yamaha of Columbus grand opening. Then you can ride down, look at some gear, get some free food, and see some good looking hooters girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walther_gsp Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 state 8 or rousch are ok, but the pony is really the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 rousch has quite a few jackets...no a stars...i might be interested in a little group ride to the pony to see what its all about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapeape Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 If you want gear in the akron area. go to crooked river. Andrews in salem has a good amount too. Never been to iron pony. but they have booths at the races and such. Seemed like a lot of Black Iron Pony t shirts. Have to check out there store someday. Oh Kames sports is getting into street a bit more. I bought my A star leather there. Probally paid a bit more. but got to try it on for fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxr_josh Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 If you're in to take a trip there is a place up in Michigan called Sportbike Track Gear... I haven't been there but have checked them out online... It looks to be a big ass store bike the Pony... You can always take the vitural trip lol.. They have some good deals too.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomez Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 yeah I bought both of my Scorpion helmets from SportBikeTrackGear.com and they were great to deal with plus awesome prices amazing deals on ex-400 and ex-700 helmets that had discontinued graphics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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