Custom Lids Ltd

Update September 2023: Your can see below I bought a Helmet from Custom Lids over a year ago. The sunvisor part of the visor broke. You know the inbuilt sunglasses. I was advised by Anthony the sales director of Ultimate Moto to take the helmet back to show CLs what has happened and they'll fix it or replace it. No. I replied they won't I've had for about a yr or so. They will just take it and ask. SO I DID. And after considering the problem they went and fetched me a brand spanking new Helmet from within the shop and replaced mine. No quibbles no bother. If you've got your receipt take it with you. I am still amazed at how good they all were. Kev the owner is a delight of a man who has so much knowledge about gear and safety you should get yourself here... And imagine this. Whatever you buy here is quality. It is expensive compared to Primark. But Primark don't make clothes that will save your life. You get what you pay for. Well you certainly do here. There is NO RISK BUYING SAFETY CLOTHES HERE or Equipment. As I've demonstrated above. You buy something and in normal use it breaks or doesn't work, bring it back, don't take the Mick, be honest bring your receipt if you have it, and Custom Lids will take a look and if it is broken or has failed they'll replace the item... No quibbling no begging required. I was and remain astounded by this shop and it's attitude towards it biker/rider shoppers. Thanks for reading. This below still stands: If you want motor bike gear that saves limbs and lives; I'd recommend this place. By gear I mean clothing, gloves and helmet. I visited Custom Lids. Here's what happened: Wow. It's a bit overwhelming when you first step thru the doors. There's a huge noise above the door when you go in. To let the staff know someone is entering and leaving. They could move that a bit it doesn't half startle you if you've got hearing aids in. There are motorcycle clothes in here for every shape & size and Alex the Salesman is a class act. He squeezed money out of me with professional ease. I have to say I still had preconceived ideas about what I needed. Its the autism bit in me. Anyway he hung in there with me and I bought things I ought to to be as safe as I can be on the road. And I'm all the better for it Do bear in mind most motorcycle collisions are at low speeds and can cause life changing injuries if you don't have proper safety gear on. Anyway I was helped by the staff. Some other men came in they were grey haired too. Alex gave me some discount which is very good of him. I wasn't expecting any but I would have asked at the till. I've bought the most expensive hat (In the end that's what a helmet is) in my life. And definitely the most expensive gloves. One needs the correct gear to save oneself. So there we have it. If you need gear for a motorbike, moped, scooter, quad bike anything, get In here. Alex will look after you. I think in the not too distant future they will have more kit in the shop with technology integrated into it... There is still a debate raging about the kit the purists who are disgusted at the thought of speakers in their helmets. The futurists want all the technology they can get their hands on. I can remember when electronic starters came in. Some said biking will never be the same again, give me my kick start anyday. The world is moving on. Those two ends of the spectrum are coming closer together. And they need to. The March to the internet of everything is already here. Great shop great staff and fab gear. Buy the best you can afford.

Went to custom lids earlier in the week as husband wanted new crash helmet and gloves. Lots to choose from, varying in prices. Walked away with new helmet and gloves that he wanted. The shop assistant even ordered us a taxi. So helpful and pleasant. Was our first time here so we went on the metro and walked down from Gateshead metro. Fabulous walk, just not on the way back with shopping.

BEST SHOP IN GATESHEAD! I went ther for the first time and the staff were amazing and very friendly. I didn’t know anything about motorbikes or what gear I will need. The only think I new was how much I was aloud to spend. I got greated by one of the employees and I told him what was my budget and that I am a beginner rider, and he showed me everything I will need and what will be the best for me and for the price. He was amazing and very helpful. I got me self a helmet, gloves, jacket and boots. The total was under £500 which was very affordable they had literally everything you need for you and for your bike. They also sell great security rated locks for the bike. I will highly recommend. I will be going again. Happy customer 💯👍😀