My wife and I always wear a helmet when riding. We have had many over the years from Fulmer and HJC. We are looking at getting a quality modular helmet. Looking at models from Shoei, Schubert and Nolan. These are expensive and there is no place to try them on here in ND. Any help with the decision would be appreciated.

 

That's a tough one. i just looked at Cycle Gears locator map. Not only is their not one in your state, but not even in a neighboring state. They do have a 7 day helmet return policy, which can save you from owning something mail order that doesn't work for you. http://www.cyclegear.com/helmetexchange

Also check the manufactures web site for construction and fit recommendations. Here is one of two pages of modular helmets Cycle Gear stock: http://www.cyclegear.com/search/go#w...0modular&asug=

Best of luck!

aka Bob

 

Buying a helmet blind, is a risk. We didn't know what size my wife wore so we went to a shop and she tried some on. But if there's an online business that will take them back, that's a big advantage.

 

If you have any store within an hour or so I'd say its worth it to go. Modulars are great though! They can actually fit a little more snugly because the chin bar can be up when you put the helmet on, then snapped down into position. Whereas with a full face you have no choice but to shove your head through there

 

OL and I have a Nolan N43, its a 3 piece modular type helmet. It has a detachable chin guard and face shield as well as a smoked pull down internal visor. I like it it as it has 5 different looks and is quick interchange.

 

Buying an helmet online is cheaper, and offer great variety, but it is not easy to get the fit right.
The last helmet I bought, size was off (helmet was best fit for oval shaped heads), and I had to return it.
Thanks to Revzilla and its zero-pain return policies, I was able to get the new size very quickly.
You want to select companies which has similar return policies.

 

Lazer Monaco modular. It comes with pin lock (prevents fogging) transitional face shield that goes from clear to dark in sunlight, and is the lightest helmets on the market.

 

For what it is worth if I were to do modular it would be the schuberth for sure. It is true it is worth the effort to try one on but I have never heard of a fit problem from someone who owned one

 

Shoei or schuberth. I would take a road trip before I invested 600+ on a modular helmet without trying one on.

 

Schuberth is what I use. Tried several modulars and it was the best fit for me. They nseem to fit true to size but it is definetly worth trying one on before you buy.