Going helmet shopping today
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2015
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From: Ohio
FWIW, I have both modular helmets, the Shoei Neotech and the Schuberth C-3. The C-3 seems to be just a bit quieter and a bit lighter but when it gets warmer outside the Neotech has better ventilation, probably why it's has a bit more wind noise.
Both are good helmets with the C-3 being a bit better for me.
Proper fit is most important when choosing a helmet.........just sayin'.
Both are good helmets with the C-3 being a bit better for me.
Proper fit is most important when choosing a helmet.........just sayin'.
The controls are just different enough that one might "feel" better for you than the other one. The chin straps attach and release differently, the control to raise the chin piece up is different and the lever to raise and lower the internal sun shade is very different between them.
Also, I think the C-3 left just a tiny bit more of my throat exposed to the wind than the the Neotech did.
In any case I ended up just sticking with the Neotech because it fit me better than the C-3 did. Both were pretty comfortable but it was the third hour of wear during a long ride that would tell the difference.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 395
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From: 29575
Besides overpaying for the name...
Shoei sucks. Sent the helmet back twice at $25 shipping out of my pocket. They would not admit there was a problem. After 35 years of riding their response was I didn't know anything about helmets. Will never by Shoei again.
Shoei sucks. Sent the helmet back twice at $25 shipping out of my pocket. They would not admit there was a problem. After 35 years of riding their response was I didn't know anything about helmets. Will never by Shoei again.
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 196
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From: Western Washington
Have 2 and could not be happier, what was the issue that you were having?
Road Captain
Joined: May 2016
Posts: 544
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From: San Diego
Originally Posted by Lucky Doug
Besides overpaying for the name...
Shoei sucks. Sent the helmet back twice at $25 shipping out of my pocket. They would not admit there was a problem. After 35 years of riding their response was I didn't know anything about helmets. Will never by Shoei again.
Shoei sucks. Sent the helmet back twice at $25 shipping out of my pocket. They would not admit there was a problem. After 35 years of riding their response was I didn't know anything about helmets. Will never by Shoei again.
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Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2014
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From: Camp Lejeune, NC
I went with the Neotec. Super comfortable and a great helmet overall. I inspected the display model and talked them into giving me 20% off. Can't beat that!
I'm only a recent Shoei convert and I can say definitively that they do not suck. That tolerances and quality of their product is outstanding.
Last edited by ChickinOnaChain; Mar 4, 2017 at 09:21 PM.
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Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 204
Likes: 21
From: Boise, ID
What was the problem??? Personally I've used most of the major brands over the years and my Neotec is my go-to helmet.
