Hi Nic! You might try the classifieds in the local paper if you are looking for a used bike. You could even advertise in them. Also, post a notice on campus that you are in the market for a used bike and you might get lucky. As for the Helmet I could bring you one from the states (at a considerably lower price than thirty pounds) I’ve got an extra one sitting in my garage (or I’d grab one from Wal-mart) and bring it in October.