Helmets

[samschenker]

Oh! You have the same one
Where did you pick it from? You had it during the i-day ride?

Yeah, kin of. Need to pick knee guards & boots man. & upgrade gloves.
All in due time. Slow & steady.

Got it a couple of months back, bought it for around 70$ from Revzila.com.

[tibby]

Got it a couple of months back, bought it for around 70$ from Revzila.com.

Nice! & shipping?

[samschenker]

Nice! & shipping?

Got free shipping, looks like that is why the difference of 9$
Bought it when I was in USA on a official trip.

[tibby]

Got free shipping, looks like that is why the difference of 9$
Bought it when I was in USA on a official trip.

I had to pay USD 8.95 extra for shipping. Thes helmet was some USD 52.
bikebandit doesn't provide free shipping. All items need to be shipped at an extra cost.

[TijoJoy]

@Tibby : Congrats man IT looks GOOD

[bluevolt]

Here's my latest acquisition - A SparX S07 Lightning
Picked it from bikebandit.com for USD 61 (including shipping to NY)
My friend who was in NY for work brought it down here for me

I must say here that bikebandit is an awesome place to shop at online. They are very helpful with even a live chat feature available during working hours!
My helmet was delivered within 3 days of placing the order & making the payment

Neat helmet! Sparx seems to be extremely popular in Xbhp!

[sheelpriye]

Neat helmet! Sparx seems to be extremely popular in Xbhp!

As per few blokes whom I spoke to prior to shopping between KBC & SparX (they were using KBC as OE due to contract) that SparX was a better VFM deal & I personally after looking at liners feel that SparX is better designed and padding is softer & better.

There was a Ben Spies HJC, but wasn't my size, darn (Size S)

[tibby]

@Tibby : Congrats man IT looks GOOD

Thanks buddy

Neat helmet! Sparx seems to be extremely popular in Xbhp!

Thanks!
Hahahaha.. Right now LS2 rules here..
I had to decide between the SparX S07, HJC CL-16, & Scorpion Exo-400. These were the only good ones available in my budget of USD 125.
Finally settled for the SparX after deatiled discussions with n_aditya & Sarvajit. Thanks guys!
btw, an Arai/ Shoei was way out of budget for me, & will remain so atleast for the next 10 years..

As per few blokes whom I spoke to prior to shopping between KBC & SparX (they were using KBC as OE due to contract) that SparX was a better VFM deal & I personally after looking at liners feel that SparX is better designed and padding is softer & better.

There was a Ben Spies HJC, but wasn't my size, darn (Size S)

I personally saw the KBC also, & felt it had better quality padding. The difference wasn't glaring, but could be felt.
n_aditya was telling me that the SparX S07 fared better than KBC in crash test(s), hence I went ahead with SparX. Wasn't too convinced to pick a KBC as the brand didn't quite appeal to me.
You are one BIG Ben Spies fan huh! Sad that you didn't find your size.

[RanjithMN]

Yeah it seems that SparX is the best VFM helmet out there..will be picking one up probably in the next few months.

Wasn't too convinced to pick a KBC as the brand didn't quite appeal to me.

isn't SparX a subsidiary of KBC?

[sheelpriye]

I personally saw the KBC also, & felt it had better quality padding. The difference wasn't glaring, but could be felt.

I cross checked a couple of them at PRS

isn't SparX a subsidiary of KBC?

Perhaps, Yes.

You are one BIG Ben Spies fan huh!

Anyone who watched 2009 WSBK would be a fan for life. (title winner in rookie year)
Anyone who watched 2010 Aragon last few laps would be a fan for life.
Anyone who watched the last race with him / Simoncelli /Dovizioso fighting would be a fan for life.

Till date NO one has managed to out-brake him.

^^Sorry, for going OT & the rant, but you hit a chord.

[tibby]

Yeah it seems that SparX is the best VFM helmet out there..will be picking one up probably in the next few months.

isn't SparX a subsidiary of KBC?

Ya, its one of the best helmets in its price range.
It is. I belive KBC had a lot of spare production capacity, hence starting manufacturing this new brand (SparX) of lower priced helmets (compaerd to KBC). Its one of the highest selling helmet brands.

[shivank]

@Tibby : Congrats man IT looks GOOD

Why don't you buy one then?

Helmet-less pics aren't allowed here I guess.. Please take care of 'both' from next time..

@Topic

Planning to buy the LS2 dragon(white) as it will be in sync with my white-RTR..

But prices quoted here are too much compared to that in south..A vendor yesterday quoted a price tag of 3.5K for the Shadow..I get the feeling of being 'looted' if I buy this...Any online shop from where I can get this for a reasonable price..

[madhav krishna]

But prices quoted here are too much compared to that in south..A vendor yesterday quoted a price tag of 3.5K for the Shadow..I get the feeling of being 'looted' if I buy this...Any online shop from where I can get this for a reasonable price..

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[Sachinnair]

Hi guys... Currently I have Gliders MC1.. Now looking to have a better helmet..Which helmets can I get in M size as M size would fit me properly.. L size is too big...

Budget around 3.5k - 8.5K max.. Was thinking options like Cross, LS2, Sparx, R Jays etc.... Guys please provide your inputs.. Will be buying it tomorrow.

[tibby]

I cross checked a couple of them at PRS

So did I!! Maybe we are comparing it to different models (shells) of the KBC Helmets.

Anyone who watched 2009 WSBK would be a fan for life. (title winner in rookie year)
Anyone who watched 2010 Aragon last few laps would be a fan for life.
Anyone who watched the last race with him / Simoncelli /Dovizioso fighting would be a fan for life.

Till date NO one has managed to out-brake him.

^^Sorry, for going OT & the rant, but you hit a chord.

I can understand your liking for him & his riding.
Will try to lookup for a pic! Alternatively, you can make life easier for me by sending me one/ link to it.

Why don't you buy one then?

Helmet-less pics aren't allowed here I guess.. Please take care of 'both' from next time..

Was this post for me or Tijo?!
I fail to understand the purpose of your post, & the meaning of it too!!
If you have anything personal against anyone, fight it out over PMs. Spare the threads.