The Helmet Center

I’ve been exclusivity shopping here for years. You’ll never find me at any other shop! The selection is fantastic, the staff is friendly & knowledgeable.

Amazing service! I was fed up getting jerked around trying to buy gear at dealerships and «the gear store that shall not be named». It was a long way for me to get to The Helmet Center, but worth it. Tony and Seth were incredibly helpful. I was also impressed with how man XL and larger items they had. The prices were good too.

The guys are great! Very knowledgeable and will work with you until you find what you are looking for. I’ve seen the store for a long time and decided to go in when I bought a bike, and I’m glad I did. You can’t beat service like this!

Nate and the staff here are very helpful. They show you your options and let you decide on what works best for you. Not pushy salesmen or try to get you to buy something you don’t need. They have a great selection of helmet, riding gear, oils, tires and more. Would suggest going to them b/​c they’re helpful and nice also a locally owned business not corporate or anything Tony and Dave are great guys if they don’t have what your looking for they’ll gladly order it for you and usually comes in that same week.

This place is great. Been shopping here for years. The folks know there stuff and always go above and beyond.

This place is fantastic. The staff knows what they are talking about, and are always extremely helpful in making sure you get what you are looking for. If they don’t sell a particular helmet of any other type of gear, they can order it for you and they receive it within a day or two. Prices are always good, and they price match items if you find it cheaper at a different company or online. I pretty much get all of my gear from them, and don’t plan on going anywhere else.

Had an amazing experience with these guys today. I rolled in with my impossibly weird head, explained the fitting issues I had with my current Arai Signet Q, they asked some relevant questions that other shops never asked (what and how do I ride, what’s the best fitting helmet I’ve owned to date, etc). They gave me a medium Defiant to try on; it fit perfectly, but wasn’t a solid colour, which I prefer. They pulled out a large silver model, swapped out the pads, push-​pull tested it on my melon, and five minutes later I had a gorgeous, comfortable, perfectly fitting (and expensive, but Arai is like that and well worth the cost) lid.
Everyone here is friendly, competent, and very very good at their job. They don’t work on commission so they’re not going to push you toward high-​end gear if that’s not what you want. If you take your riding at all seriously, this is where you want to source your gear.
I chose ‘moderate’ for pricing because you can spend as much or as little as you want. I tend toward spendy gear, but if all you need is a skid lid, go for it. There’s no dedicated bike parking, but you’re not going to see a lot of cages here so feel free to double up in the full-​size spaces.

I went into the helmet store yesterday after being recommended to them after taking the intro to riders course at ridesmart. Nate who is one of the managers was VERY helpful and took a lot of time to help me getting a new helmet. He measured my head and talked about how helmets differ and what the best protection would be. He then took more time and attention and helped me with a pair of gloves. He sat and talked with me about motorcycles and gave me tips on riding as well as recommending a good bike shop. He even offered to look at my bike I purchased if I rode it in. They truly went above and beyond in service. Being a new rider and a female walking into a shop can be intimidating but everyone who worked there where very knowledgeable and helpful. Special thank you to Nate. I’ll be telling all the riders I know to stop in.

I drove 45 minutes north to get to this place because of all the good reviews. Definitely absolutely worth it. Employees here are EXTREMELY helpful and knowledgable, and helped me feel good about spending 500 bucks !!! Awesome place!

I recently purchased a new helmet and boots from The Helmet Center. It was a great experience, from start to finish. Everyone I talked to was very friendly, willing to help and extremely knowledgeable.
Prices were great, I was able to get a top quality helmet and boots within my budget.
I would definitely recommend The Helmet Center to anyone looking for motorcycle gear!

Tony was a lot of help. I told him what i was wanting and where i had found the helmet. He told me the pros and con about what i was looking at. I went back the next day to buy my helmet, Tony was not there but another worker was more then willing to help. Will be going back here for more stuff.

Owner operated without boutique prices. Let’s be honest, when it all comes down to it, money is money and we work hard to get it. You can hop online and shop looking for the best deals, and take risks that things may not fit 100% perfectly, and that we may not be 100% happy with our purchase. Well, stop doing that. Head to The Helmet Center and get everything you need for riding except the motorcycles (or ATV’s, etc…) You will get the best pricing, and THE BEST service around.
An avid motorcycle rider and RiderCoach, I’ve been on two wheels since I was seven years old. Now, at 43, I find that there were better helmets out there that fit like they were custom made. I stopped by The Helmet Center just to try on helmets (intending to then go online to buy) and had Christian size my melon. I have been wearing the wrong size and ill fitting brain buckets all these years. Then, when I discussed pricing, found that I cannot find a better price online. I even compared their pricing on products I can find at places like Wal-​Mart (example Frogg-​Toggs). The pricing was BETTER than what I found at Wal-​Mart. Surprised the hell outta’ me.
These guys know what they’re doing. They are owner operated and CARE about my needs and desires. They treat customers like friends, and are fiercely competitive with their prices. I am not an employee or paid for my opinion. I’m just one happy customer.
Whatever moves you, Ride Smart.

My husband brought me here to look at helmets because I needed a new one. One of the owners greeted us and although they were busy, spent a large amount of time explaining the differences. I was only interested in a pretty helmet and my husband wanted safety. These guys helped us with both and we bought the beautiful Shoei rf1200 Duchess. LOVE it! Thanks!

There are fewer and fewer retail establishments left that are customer-​oriented. National chains and internet stores don’t give the personal experience that a «brick and mortar,» «owner-​operated,» type of store does. Video reviews online can help with a little info, but really, nothing compares to holding, trying on, and properly fitting a helmet/​gloves/​jacket/​whatever with the hands-​on help of a person who is knowledgable and interested in the stuff they sell. There have been a few occasions where I watched some videos online to slightly narrow down my selection, but I always spend some time in the store to get things ordered and fitted properly.
Like others have said, all of their staff is very helpful and knowledgable. The whole squad at the shop works well together, and there’s never a feeling of pressure to buy something. Helmets, jackets, boots, race suit, exhaust, oil, tires — I order it all through them. No need to go to multiple places all around town.

I went back to buy myself a helmet this time. The owner was there and he helped me to identify the best helmet and then ensure I had the proper fit. He was able to answer all of my questions and made me feel as if I was the most important customer in there despite a crowded store. Again can not recommend this place enough.

I have been going to Helmet center for a few years now and have always been extremely happy. Prices are great, staff is amazing, and they really believe in customer service and selling a quality product.

Right when we walked in Brian greeted us with a smile. He asked what we were looking for, my husband had just went through a motorcycle course so he wanted to get some gear and start looking for a bike. Brian did an awesome job of explaining the differences between all of the helmets and gloves. He was very patient with us, he told my husband to try on a few helmets he liked and wear them around the store for a bit. After being there about an hour he had finally made his decision and we got a helmet, jacket and gloves. We will definitely come back here if we need anything else, I loved that while he did a great job helping us he in no way pressured us into buying anything.

The owners and staff at The Helmet Center are all VERY knowledgeable and helpful, their goal is to sell you the best product for YOU not to make them money, they really DO go the extra mile to ensure you are well taken care of and your needs are met. Cannot recommend them highly enough, they are awesome.

There are good business owners and there are bad ones. The owner of this place is one of those really good ones.
After my original review the owner wrote me and offered to take back my electronics purchase even though it was not their police to do so. And the best part was that he explained himself in a very not confrontational manner. He knew the employee, explained that he was new (er) and that having thousands of items (and they do!) that it’s difficult for new people to know each and everything. I completely agree.
So with that in mind I am TOTALLY revising my review. The sales staff assisting me was AMAZINGLY helpful in picking out the proper fit/​helmet for me. I HIGHLY recommend you (at the very least) buy your first helmet HERE … the learning experience is bar none.
And one more thing … one of the first things my salesman asked me was «how much are you willing to spend?». And that one always get’s my dander up as what almost always happens after that question is «the up sell» … NOT here. I told him I wanted to spend around $ 100 – 200 … and he took me right to some than he liked that were in the low $ 100 range. That means a lot to me … the guy was clearly a pretty honest and good dude!

Prices as good as you can find online with out the need to ship and the ability to get help.
I made the trek up north to get a new helmet, I know my hat size but that
did little to comfort me for buying helmet.
The in store staff helped me find the right fit which with our their help I would have though was too small as I did not think about break in.
Check their prices online as they may be lower and they will honor them in store. If they don’t have what you need they will order it and have it sent to the store or directly to you for no added cost.
They also stocked other gear for motorcyclists. It was nice to see knowledgeable staff who knew the products vs some minimum wage workers.
Just as a note check the hours as they are not always open.