Chandigarh is one such beautiful planned city where a helmet for a pillion rider is a must. Studds is one such company I only think of if I have to purchase a helmet. Though Royal Enfield Helmets are also available at RE showrooms these days, I find them costly as per my budget, but yes, the desire is there to buy one such helmet written on top Royal Enfield. Maybe one day.

Anyway, in search of a Studds helmet, I inquired with a few vendors selling helmets at makeshift shops in Chandigarh but failed as they were not having Studds products. Finally, we reach sector 17, and from there a walk of 1.5 km approx. to reach sector 21 to find a fantastic store having hundreds of helmets on display. I saw a few other brands’ helmets also but I purchased finally Ninja Pastel Plain – Flip Up, how much did I pay? – Rs. 1220/- only.

And memory rewind, and I remember the cost of the helmet I purchased from Mumbai in the year March 2010 and how much I paid. – Rs. 1040/- only. So in short, in the last five years for the same helmet, not too much of price increase. Fantastic – said I.

Thank you, Studds.

I decided to change the glass of an old helmet from the same shop, and how much did I pay? Rs. 200/- only including fitting charges. How much did I pay last time for the glass change? Rs. 180/- only two years ago. Fantastic this too. I am happy with both the cost I paid.

Anyway, if you are in search of a good helmet, I will suggest visit:

New Scooter Centre, Sector 21-C, Chandigarh, Punjab.