Helmet Headaches
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 1,354
Likes: 766
From: north Carolina
Friend of mine had a bilt and hated it, I tried it and hated it too. I like my icon dark alliance helmet and it was $170 including clear and tinted shields. It's not the quietest I've tried but it's good and fits me well. The 200-300 range is probably best value for quality.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 1,333
Likes: 355
From: San Diego
I live 2 blocks from Cycle Gear. I've been wearing plugs for a year now. Couldn't ride without them. Tried riding without them and noticed all noises were louder with the helmet on.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2020
Posts: 1,195
Likes: 1,346
From: Banana Republic of amerika
Check out revzilla.com for top brands and pricing. They have a no hassle return policy. I think they said you should wear the helmet for an hour or so to get an idea what it feels like. Also make sure to get one for your head shape as it makes a huge difference in comfort.
Tourer
Joined: May 2018
Posts: 462
Likes: 226
From: Northern Sierra Nevada Mountains, Californy
Helmets
When I ride on the interstate hwy I Wear a Schuberth C3 Pro Modular helmet, with ear buds so I can listen to Music form cell phone spotify , Very lite weight helmet, Weight:3.53 lbs.
82 dB for outside noise, Integrated sun visor no need for sun glasses, ratchet lock, no Dam D-ring.
For rides around town I wear half helmet.
82 dB for outside noise, Integrated sun visor no need for sun glasses, ratchet lock, no Dam D-ring.
For rides around town I wear half helmet.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 10,135
Likes: 4,780
From: Sandpoint, Idaho
I've never had a helmet on that "didn't" amplify sound. And if I had to wear some of them I would quit riding because they make the ride unbearable. Much quieter without a helmet.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,635
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From: 501
My $.02
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Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2018
Posts: 536
Likes: 488
From: Ontario,Canada
If the helmet was involved in a previous accident, shouldn't it be replaced anyway?
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Tourer
Joined: Jun 2018
Posts: 271
Likes: 169
From: South Africa
When I ride on the interstate hwy I Wear a Schuberth C3 Pro Modular helmet, with ear buds so I can listen to Music form cell phone spotify , Very lite weight helmet, Weight:3.53 lbs.
82 dB for outside noise, Integrated sun visor no need for sun glasses, ratchet lock, no Dam D-ring.
For rides around town I wear half helmet.
82 dB for outside noise, Integrated sun visor no need for sun glasses, ratchet lock, no Dam D-ring.
For rides around town I wear half helmet.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 3,174
Likes: 1,466
From: Charleston, SC
Go to REVZILLA and look at helmets. When you click on a helmet, look for the description and comments section. It will show you the HEAD TYPE out to the side of the picture. This is a great help in finding the helmet type that fits you. Revzilla also has a great exchange program. It it doesn't fit you can send it back and get another size.
I like HJC helmets because they fit me well. I have a Medium, Intermediate Oval head shape. Knowing that, I can shop ANYWHERE that shows helmets with that shape.
I also have a nice Nolan open face that has a visor peak that keeps the sun out of your eyes, and a shield that can be raised up that goes up under the sun Peak. Most helmets, including my HJC, don't allow you to have the PEAK on AND have the clear shield on at the same time. Nolan does. HJC doesn't. SO, I need two helmets. If you can find one that does the trick for you, you're even better off.