Custom Lids

Custom Lids, helmet and motorcycle gear specialist in Gateshead

Custom Lids is a British retailer dedicated to selling motorcycle helmets, clothing and accessories, both in its physical store and online. The company states it has over 44 years of specialist experience in the sector and more than 50 years in the industry, and presents itself as one of the first establishments in the UK to specialise in motorcycle helmets, clothing and accessories.

Its activity began in 1981 on Westgate Hill, a street known for concentrating motorcycle-related businesses. According to its own presentation, it was one of the first shops in the country to focus on this type of product and has operated as an online retailer since 2000.

Helmet range

The helmet selection covers multiple categories: dual sport, full face, flip front, off road, open face and youth models. The shop stocks brands such as FXR, Merlin, Wulfsport, Axor, Just 1, Leatt, Arai, Bell, Airoh, REVVI, Scorpion EXO, LS2, Alpinestars, HJC, Klim, MT, Sena, Simpson, Schuberth and Shoei, as well as visors, goggles and spares.

Clothing, gloves and footwear

The clothing range includes jackets, trousers, ladies' motorcycle clothing, off road and motocross gear, jeans, leather one-piece suits, armoured hoodies, base layers, waterproofs and accessories, as well as kids and youth clothing. Clothing brands include FXR, Merlin, Wulfsport, ARMR, Macna, Leatt, Alpinestars, Klim, Oxford and Rukka.

Gloves cover categories such as ladies, mens, Gore-Tex, leather, textile, waterproof, sports, short and off road, with names such as Furygan, ARMR, Held, Macna, Leatt, Alpinestars, Klim, Oxford and Rukka. Footwear includes casual and urban, ladies, motocross and off road, sports and race, waterproof boots and boot accessories, from brands such as Gaerne, Held, Leatt, Sidi, Alpinestars and Oxford.

Luggage and technical accessories

The luggage section brings together backpacks, bike packs, waistbags, tank bags, hydration packs, messenger bags, tail packs and accessories, with brands such as Sevra, Kriega and Oxford. Accessories include communication kits and spares, cleaners, heated grips, tank pads, tyre care, motorcycle covers, workshop and handlebar accessories, battery care, straps, travelling accessories, valve caps, reflective accessories, phone cases, straps and nets, sat navs, indicators, armour, action cameras and accessories, and security and locks, from names such as Wulfsport, GoPro, Cardo, Chigee, Kovix, Pinlock, TomTom, Alpinestars, HJC, Kriega, Muc-Off, Oxford, Sena and Schuberth.

Casual clothing and e-bikes

The casual section comprises hoodies, caps, tees, boots, neckwarmers and outdoor or thermal jackets, with brands such as Alpinestars and Oxford. The catalogue is completed with an e-bikes category.

Experience and service

The company highlights that its staff advise on choosing the right product and guarantee a correct helmet fit. It presents itself as one of only six stockists in the UK of the KLIM brand and offers free delivery on orders over £15, easy returns and all official products from the UK.

Location and contact

Custom Lids, Unit 6 Tenth Avenue Trade Park, Tenth Avenue West, Team Valley Trading Est, Gateshead NE11 0GU · Phone: 0191 487 0032