Qingqi and Helmets in Shanghai?

[Ekkicore]

Hey guys,

I also asked this in my introduction thread but figured more people would end up reading it if i posted it as a new thread here.

I'm leaving Quzhou for Shanghai tomorrow, and will spend a few days there before going back to Beijing.

Whilst i was there, i thought i'd take a look at some bikes and helmets, so i could perhaps compare with Beijing..

In particular, i wanted to see that Qingqi bike everyone was suggesting i get, so i was wondering where i could find a Qingqi dealer in Shanghai? Also, is that 250cc model out yet?

My practicing in Quzhou didn't get very far as both the people who were teaching me had to leave town, so i wouldn't be able to test-ride anything (i don't even have a license).. so i guess it'd be more a case of sitting in them and seeing if i felt comfortable or not.

Also, if anyone in Beijing or Shanghai would like to give me some riding lessons i'd be very appreciative :)

I don't plan on purchasing the bike until i find the right one, i'm in no rush and need to save up money for it anyway.. plus it's a bit too cold now in Beijing, but the aim is for around March or April..

Will try to get my license and everything sorted before then!

Thanks in advance for any advise you guys may have! :)

[felix]

Hi Ekki,

For helmets, this thread talks about a couple of places you might want to check out:
http://www.mychinamoto.com/forums/sh...ll=1#post17123
I'm fairly new to shanghai so can't confirm if these places are any good.

If you're still here tuesday or wednesday and want to try a Galaxy XTR250 with motard wheels you're always welcome over! I've no problem teaching you to drive if you want too.

[jape]

Nice looking bike. Vibrates a bit though don't it?

[euphonius]

Dear Ekkicore,

not sure about where to see the Qingqi models, but there are several places to buy helmets and other equipment.

Shanghai Qiyi Motorcycle Accessories Ltd 上海骑翼摩托车用品有限公司
虹口区汶水路513号 or possibly 虹口区汶水东路513号
http://www.qiyi.cc/
+86 130 6268 8803
Wang (王) Simon (俺云)

Dragon Rider Motorcycle Gear
2632 Wuzhong Lu 吴中路 2632号
Metro Line 10 to Hangzhong Lu station 地铁10号线航中路站，出口沿吴中路向西前行200米即到本店
http://www.lqsmoto.com/
+86 21 5447 7217
(Nolan N103 helmet for 2100 rmb)

Then of course there is Jiaoji Lu.

cheers

[felix]

What's jiaoji lu, is that the big motorbike parts market? I'm interested too.

[euphonius]

That's the place -- 交暨路. It's maybe 100m from Xincun Lu Station (新村路站) on the No.7 Metro line up in Putuo District.

Group outing? I have time tomorrow, probably not on Wednesday (brew day!), and Thursday or Friday is good.

cheers

[jape]

Woooo - fun day! You going to let Ekki on your beloved JH600 mate? Maybe just to sit on for pics?!

[Ekkicore]

thanks everyone for your suggestions and offers! I DOWN!! :):)

I don't mind going up to Suzhou and i'm free pretty much all week, haven't booked my flight back to Beijing yet! the weather got a bit colder today though..

also, I've written that Galaxy on my list of considerations now :)

[euphonius]

Unfortunately, the Jialing is garaged till I get this bloody shank out of my shoulder, probably in the next fortnight. Plenty of women do ride bikes this big, but it's tall and heavy and I'd not recommend it for a newb!

Ekki, all the places I've listed are here in Shanghai -- Qiyi up in Zhabei, Dragon Rider out west of Xuhui on the No.10 Metro and Jiaoji Lu up in Putuo. Yeah, cold as hell today, for Shanghai. Bring your woolens.

cheers

[Ekkicore]

oh i meant i'd be down for going to see Felix to take up his offer, as that appears to be where he is?
Even the Zhongshen was a bit big and intimidating for me, doubt i'd want to get onto yours on my own, though it does look nice!
perhaps we could all go check out these shops together or something?
i'm pretty centrally located, on Yan'an at my friends place, and as i said, i've got nothing but time so it's totally up to you guys :)