Helmets

[ashwinprakas]

@ashwinprakas ain't that a full face? i thought you were going for a modular?

They had the Optimus in XL, but on inspection it seemed a bit flimsy, plus I was 50% fixed on the Blade after the conversation I had with JRay, the build quality pushed me over the edge and ended up with the Blade. Though I must say they could've skipped the sun visor and NFC and reduced the price. Plus DJ didn't have any other colour in XL, hence meh freakan!

For how much and where?

Got this and a Spartan balaclava(Worthless piece of ****) for 5.9k

[jRay]

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They had the Optimus in XL, but on inspection it seemed a bit flimsy, plus I was 50% fixed on the Blade after the conversation I had with JRay, the build quality pushed me over the edge and ended up with the Blade. Though I must say they could've skipped the sun visor and NFC and reduced the price. Plus DJ didn't have any other colour in XL, hence meh freakan!


Got this and a Spartan balaclava(Worthless piece of ****) for 5.9k

Hahaha. I'm getting the blade tomorrow, thanks for the heads-up about the balaclava.

[Kaushik Iyer]

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I'm used to using open-face helmets to date, I like the full visibility it provides. But on longer highway rides the full-face comes with it's own issues.
- Protection at speeds in a open face is highly compromised.
- wind resistance and wind-blow is a big problem
- during rainy rides/ on wet roads all the muck & grime from the other vehicles is sprayed right into the mouth - not a very desirable situation.

Hence I'm planning to get a Full face Helmet for the long rides and one parameter is visibility. Anyone you guys can suggest which has unrestricted view?

I tried the Lazer helmets and it felt good but seemed bit over-priced. Also would help if those from Mumbai can help with reliable shops selling genuine products.

[The Monk]

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I'm used to using open-face helmets to date, I like the full visibility it provides. But on longer highway rides the full-face comes with it's own issues.
- Protection at speeds in a open face is highly compromised.
- wind resistance and wind-blow is a big problem
- during rainy rides/ on wet roads all the muck & grime from the other vehicles is sprayed right into the mouth - not a very desirable situation.

Hence I'm planning to get a Full face Helmet for the long rides and one parameter is visibility. Anyone you guys can suggest which has unrestricted view?

I tried the Lazer helmets and it felt good but seemed bit over-priced. Also would help if those from Mumbai can help with reliable shops selling genuine products.

This is not a post to suggest which brand/ model to buy. There are many members here who know MORE about what is available in the market.

This is only addressing your belief that an Open face helmet offers better visibility. Please have a look at this study - http://www.msf-usa.org/downloads/imsc2001/McKnight.pdf

Though this study is 20 years old and comparing hearing and vision with no helmet, 3/4 helmet and full face helmet. The results of vision should be of particular interest to you. Of course model of helmet used would play an important role in the study. But in the last two decades helmet technology has come a long way. Most modern day full face helmets would restrict peripheral vision marginally. And even then the difference in vision is more than made up by the head movement. To sum up, it is a myth that full face helmets reduce your vision, and this is not even taking into account the safety advantage that a full face helmet offers over an open helmet.

My sincere request to you is, don't just buy a full face helmet for highway riding, but use it in the city as well. A 60 kmph crash in the city is enough to crush your jawbone. Personal preference is the only reason for going for an open helmet over a full face. There is no scientific, rational reason.

[scarecrow]

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How is the quality of the helmet? Since how long are you using it? Any flaws like internal visor getting loose etc?

Quality is good. Using it for a month now. No issues as of now.

[Kaushik Iyer]

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This is not a post to suggest which brand/ model to buy. There are many members here who know MORE about what is available in the market.

This is only addressing your belief that an Open face helmet offers better visibility. Please have a look at this study - http://www.msf-usa.org/downloads/imsc2001/McKnight.pdf

Though this study is 20 years old and comparing hearing and vision with no helmet, 3/4 helmet and full face helmet. The results of vision should be of particular interest to you. Of course model of helmet used would play an important role in the study. But in the last two decades helmet technology has come a long way. Most modern day full face helmets would restrict peripheral vision marginally. And even then the difference in vision is more than made up by the head movement. To sum up, it is a myth that full face helmets reduce your vision, and this is not even taking into account the safety advantage that a full face helmet offers over an open helmet.

My sincere request to you is, don't just buy a full face helmet for highway riding, but use it in the city as well. A 60 kmph crash in the city is enough to crush your jawbone. Personal preference is the only reason for going for an open helmet over a full face. There is no scientific, rational reason.

While I totally agree on the rational of safety using full face even in commutes, but when commute is 99% b2b traffic with hardly even space to go at 15 a full face seems to only increase discomfort with buckets of sweat. my commute is from saki naka to charkop, the most dreadful route in this city. Anyway that aside I'm not discounting on it's safety aspect. But for proper highway riding which I took up only recently open face is a nightmare which I experienced first hand.... basically all the years of just commuting I totally forgot how fast a highway ride can be .

I'm looking up at some posts & i've crossed LS2 out of the probable list, I'm trying on MT, SOL & Bell(tad expensive! but I've used bell cycling helmets so I have assurance).

Can someone point out places in Bombay where I can try atlest both MT & SOL my budget can be extended if I feel the price is right. I'm looking for somewhere in the range of 5-6k, I can go upto 8K if I feel it's worth it. Any suggestions are welcome.

[kety213]

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[MENTION=75833]Kaushik Iyer[/MENTION]

A H helmets near lotus petrol pump at Andheri link road...here you can try both MT and SOL helmets.

Sent from my Panasonic P81 using xBhp Connect mobile app

[shahbaz63]

Re: Helmet Range Break-Up

Rs1000-2500 Range
Studds : Chrome Decor, Rhyno , Shifter, Scorpion
Vega : Gliss, Axor
Steelbird : SB series falls in this range, there wide range can be seen on their site

LS2 : Available at almost 2600-2700 range but I personally would ask to stay away from the fakes

Rs2500-4000 Range
Sparx : Old Sparx models are still available in market without bill in 3000-3500range
Some old models of SOL falls in the same range

Rs4000-6000 Range
SOL Hornet : 4950
SOL Dragon 5700
SOL Unicorn 5700
SOL cat : 5800
SOL metal Man : 5400
SOL solid colors : 5500-5900

MT Atom/Geo3-4/Vector/ - 4150
MT optimus - 5200
MT blade Raceline : 5650

HJC CS-R2 Seca/Injector - 6000

Rs6000-9000 Range
MT Matrix : 8600
Airoh Speedfire : 7800


For the time being I have compiled few of the helmets , if I missed any please let me know via PM or Visitor message so that I can edit this post

P.S : I really hope now there wont be same questions again and again regarding helmets falling in this range.

Time to update thread .. Price changed..
Airoh Speed Fire One - Bachoo Motors

[prateek2210]

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Time to update thread .. Price changed..
Airoh Speed Fire One - Bachoo Motors

12k, Airoh is a strict no no now. Better helmets are there in same price, and whose parts cost is less too.

[Abishek94]

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Upgraded my helmet from ls2 ff350 phobia to ls2 ff384 'tuner'.
Main difference being that ff384 has different padding, has a chin curtain, air vents are different.
Pics to follow soon

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[rizhi]

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Guys please suggest me a good looking Helmet for KTM RC 200. I am looking for Looks + Safety(Obviously) + Washable. My budget is around Rs.4000/- to 5000/-

[sanjaysangar1990]

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Guys please suggest me a good looking Helmet for KTM RC 200. I am looking for Looks + Safety(Obviously) + Washable. My budget is around Rs.4000/- to 5000/-

Please check the post from prateek, he has mentioned all the helmets from 1500-12000 rupees.

If there are any specific questions regarding helmet purchase, please put across. Don't just bluntly ask for which helmet will look this.and that. Be specific.

Cheers,
Sanjay

[abhisheksha]

Anti Glare stickers for helmet visor

Hi,

I am looking for anti glare (anti - sun light) stickers or shield for my visor. I cannot wear sun glasses as I am already wearing spectacles. So, I am looking for some stickers that I can apply to my helmet visor. (HELMET : SteelBird Adonis)

Any reviews or pointers or products that you have heard/tried would be helpful.

Thanks!

[The Monk]

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I'm looking up at some posts & i've crossed LS2 out of the probable list, I'm trying on MT, SOL & Bell(tad expensive! but I've used bell cycling helmets so I have assurance).

Can someone point out places in Bombay where I can try atlest both MT & SOL my budget can be extended if I feel the price is right. I'm looking for somewhere in the range of 5-6k, I can go upto 8K if I feel it's worth it. Any suggestions are welcome.

I have a couple of MT helmets. These -

Spartan ProGear



The first one is a modular helmet and good VFM. Since it is modular it will you the best of both worlds, open face and full face. The locking system is good and is easy to use and comfortable to wear for long hours on the saddle. Recommended.

The second is the MT Revenge. Good, but not the best. Too much of wind buffeting. It is a full face helmet. But i can't find it on the Spartan website currently. Maybe discontinued.

With MT helmets, i have noticed that the sizing isn't the same as many other brands. So avoid buying online, basis of some other brand helmet you own. Check for fit and then buy.

Another thing, people generally do not recommend modular helmets over full face helmets and rightly so. But the reason why i am recommending it, because it is far better than an open helmet which you currently use and it can serve both purposes. Also, buy a spare visor along with your helmet. It is useful to keep one visor for everyday running around which will get scratched and a clear, scratch free visor for touring.

No experience of SOL or Bell, so cannot help.

All the best.

[Kaushik Iyer]

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Thanks for the reply, I'll surely try some and update what I finally picked up