Hi, I am in the market for a full-face helmet and am wondering how often you use the "modular" feature (open position) on a modular helmet?
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In your experience, would you buy a modular helmet again or would you go with a full-face helmet instead?
How often do I use it? All the time. Every time I put it on, or take it off, at red lights, when talking to people, etc.
I wear glasses, so a full face is basically not an option for me.
Modular helmets are very handy. They give you many of the benefits of a 3/4 and full face combined. But keep in mind that it only gives you as much protection in a crash as a 3/4 helmet. The only thing the front area is going to protect you from is rain. Not that this is a problem if you normally ride with a 3/4 helmet a lot of people I've spoke to seem to be confused and think it will give them as much protection as a full face. In a way it gives them a false sense of security.
So the chin bar on this helmet just evaporates or pops off if it hits something?
I find that the modular design allows for a tighter fit around the neck reducing noise inside the helmet. I like being able to lift it while stopped at a signal or while fueling up. I have the helmet pictured below and love it. I also have the integrated comm unit in it which I really like.
I have a Nolan modular and am basically happy with it. To open it you have to use two fingers on a two lever latch. This is to help preventing it to open in a crash. I am also able to ride with it open with no ill effects. My only gripe is that it is a little heavy for me. I have developed arthritis in my neck and I get a sore neck on longer rides. I may have to start looking for a lighter helmet but I hate to do without a modular. I wear glasses too.
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Modular for me is a full face replacement. I like the coverage for colder weather riding and flip up the chin for all the instances already discussed, plus to get through a security gate so they can see & chat with me for a few seconds. Use a 3/4 & 1/2 for warmer weather.
I find that the modular design allows for a tighter fit around the neck reducing noise inside the helmet. I like being able to lift it while stopped at a signal or while fueling up. I have the helmet pictured below and love it. I also have the integrated comm unit in it which I really like.
I have one and the only time I use the feature is to put it on while wearing sunglasses or to change glasses if I already have it on. Other than that it's just another full face bucket.
Modular helmets are very handy. They give you many of the benefits of a 3/4 and full face combined. But keep in mind that it only gives you as much protection in a crash as a 3/4 helmet.
This is not really true. Good modular helmets offer excellent face and chin protection. Cheap ones may not.
Look at Schuberth and Shoei - these are typically the choices of Police riders and have very strong chin protectors and locking mechanisms. Granted, probably not 100% as strong as a FF, but close enough.
05-16-2018, 10:15 AM
