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**The Monk** · 02-22-2014, 04:48 PM

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**AkshayA** · 03-05-2014, 06:45 PM

Very nice review there.....just one question...I am planing to buy either Metal Man or Unicorn....I like the design of Unicorn very much, but I am paranoid that if the LED lights and its battery would add to the weight of the helmet and if lights are usable at all?

And do they look odd....the lights?..do they pop out of the design during daylight?...I am unsure if I can tell from photos.

Any help would be appreciated.

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Akshay

**hatebreeder** · 03-05-2014, 08:15 PM

Originally posted by A[k] View Post

Very nice review there.....just one question...I am planing to buy either Metal Man or Unicorn....I like the design of Unicorn very much, but I am paranoid that if the LED lights and its battery would add to the weight of the helmet and if lights are usable at all?

And do they look odd....the lights?..do they pop out of the design during daylight?...I am unsure if I can tell from photos.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks
Akshay

Thanks Akshay!

Well, in my case, no. The lights are not at all usable. Cause I leave in the sun and get back before sundown. About the weight, look at the picture below. Thats the LED setup. 2 AAA batteries and 6 really tiny LEDs (the kind nokia phones keypad had as backlight). Where the helmet weighs a ton, the batteries and PCB are negligible.

Lights don't look odd. Often get unnoticed even, until you point it out. It's got a nice smoked strip on top which hides the PCB and the batteries. But you will end up paying quite a lot for those lights which you might never use (like in my case).
[MENTION=37022]Ron Syl[/MENTION] had written a beautiful review of his SOL Unicorn (http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/universa...tml#post958851). He claims that the lights are very good for night use. You could certainly use his opinion.

Hope I could help.

**AkshayA** · 03-06-2014, 01:24 AM

Originally posted by hatebreeder View Post

Thanks Akshay!

Well, in my case, no. The lights are not at all usable. Cause I leave in the sun and get back before sundown. About the weight, look at the picture below. Thats the LED setup. 2 AAA batteries and 6 really tiny LEDs (the kind nokia phones keypad had as backlight). Where the helmet weighs a ton, the batteries and PCB are negligible.

Lights don't look odd. Often get unnoticed even, until you point it out. It's got a nice smoked strip on top which hides the PCB and the batteries. But you will end up paying quite a lot for those lights which you might never use (like in my case).
@Ron Syl had written a beautiful review of his SOL Unicorn (http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/universa...tml#post958851). He claims that the lights are very good for night use. You could certainly use his opinion.

Hope I could help.

Thanks bro...it is really helpful

...I am just on the brink of purchasing it....but still have some doubts over its overall weight

...what do you recon?...in terms of heaviness of the helmet?...I hear that SL68sII are lighter..the one your friend has....how does it compare in terms of weight?

Thanks
Akshay

**Ron Syl** · 03-06-2014, 11:42 AM

Originally posted by hatebreeder View Post

Thanks Akshay!

Well, in my case, no. The lights are not at all usable. Cause I leave in the sun and get back before sundown. About the weight, look at the picture below. Thats the LED setup. 2 AAA batteries and 6 really tiny LEDs (the kind nokia phones keypad had as backlight). Where the helmet weighs a ton, the batteries and PCB are negligible.

Lights don't look odd. Often get unnoticed even, until you point it out. It's got a nice smoked strip on top which hides the PCB and the batteries. But you will end up paying quite a lot for those lights which you might never use (like in my case).
@Ron Syl had written a beautiful review of his SOL Unicorn (http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/universa...tml#post958851). He claims that the lights are very good for night use. You could certainly use his opinion.

Hope I could help.

Yes lights are helpful. The riders behind me say it. especially in foggy conditions and also night rides (obviously). its more of a use when u get off the bike during night rides. easier to spot the rider for others. its less useful while riding, more useful off the bike. and also if at all ur rear brake lights dont work then ur helmet will save u

**hatebreeder** · 04-17-2014, 08:01 PM

AkshayA, sorry for the late reply. I didn't see your query there. Well its about 400gms lighter I think. Mine is 1.8Kg and his was 1.4Kgs (not very sure though). But I never really noticed the weight. It feels heavy for a while, but then you get used to it. It's like owning a splendor for a really long time, finding it heavy and then switching to a bullet and suddenly realizing one day that the splendor is actually quite light. (Maybe not the most accurate example! :P)

**Dreamwalker987** · 04-17-2014, 11:08 PM

Originally posted by AkshayA View Post

Thanks bro...it is really helpful

...I am just on the brink of purchasing it....but still have some doubts over its overall weight

...what do you recon?...in terms of heaviness of the helmet?...I hear that SL68sII are lighter..the one your friend has....how does it compare in terms of weight?

Thanks
Akshay

Originally posted by hatebreeder View Post

@AkshayA, sorry for the late reply. I didn't see your query there. Well its about 400gms lighter I think. Mine is 1.8Kg and his was 1.4Kgs (not very sure though). But I never really noticed the weight. It feels heavy for a while, but then you get used to it. It's like owning a splendor for a really long time, finding it heavy and then switching to a bullet and suddenly realizing one day that the splendor is actually quite light. (Maybe not the most accurate example! :P)

1650 Grams to be exact. I feel the helmet heavy.

**AkshayA** · 04-18-2014, 12:36 AM

Originally posted by hatebreeder View Post

@AkshayA, sorry for the late reply. I didn't see your query there. Well its about 400gms lighter I think. Mine is 1.8Kg and his was 1.4Kgs (not very sure though). But I never really noticed the weight. It feels heavy for a while, but then you get used to it. It's like owning a splendor for a really long time, finding it heavy and then switching to a bullet and suddenly realizing one day that the splendor is actually quite light. (Maybe not the most accurate example! :P)

Originally posted by Dreamwalker987 View Post

1650 Grams to be exact. I feel the helmet heavy.

Thank you both...unfortunately my lid hunt has not been complete yet...I did not get a chance to see SOL in person due to non availability of stock, but I am kinda feeling that this helmet is really heavy..I was just about to post the query in helmets thread. Budget is 6K, but all I need is a very light helmet. I think I have to drop SOL :|

**yogisays09** · 07-28-2014, 12:30 AM

Originally posted by hatebreeder View Post

Well, in my case, no. The lights are not at all usable..

Hey Bro the LED is very usefull during night time. By the way I need your help in finding a Clear Visor for my similar helmet. Where can i find it? if you still have your clear one and willing to let it go i don't mind taking it.

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