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Fulmer
I went with a Fulmer flip face, and I really like it. It's a little noisy, but I have a windscreen on my long distance bike. It fits good and is pretty cheap. I've had it for over a year now and I still like it. AND, it doesn't fog up as badly as any of my previous helmets. The chin vent actually works. No leaks either.
Do NOT buy a Zeus flip face. Total garbage.
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Roof Boxers, are RUBBISH!
I have used mine 8hrs a day in London for a year and despite the advantages of being a flip helmet I found the build quality to be shocking, everytime you raise/lower the visor you smudge the lens as there is no 'tab' to lift it by, it leaks in rain. There is very little padding inside, just a hard shell. They are way over-priced and the very budget looking poppers for the chin guard rattle in the wind at speeds anything over 30mph, even when they are done up.
This helmet is more for scooter riders in a big city riding occassionally and wanting to look like Mavric from Top Gun. For big bike open-road riding it is just not up to it. It seems to be massively popular in London but then again London is all about having the most expensive piece of kit, and looking 'cool'.
All Ten guys who I worrk with share the same opinion on this Lid........Stay away from it!
Hope this helps
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The bad thing about these ROOF helmets is that most that I've seen have a little bit of the "R" scratched off - it seems people cant resist it. I wouldnt use one!
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my 2 pence
Schuberth C2 ...leaks -
Roof...well Caminando is right - scratch off the leg of the 'R' and u got it- useless helmet, cheap,leaks,bad chin starp etc etc don't be a fashion or designer label victim!!
Find a helmet that fits your head then get the best your wallet can bear- Head injuries for the sake of a few quid are just a non-brainer- so to speak!
BMW's System 5 works for me- perfect with the 'double-glazed' visor. Never leaks, great fit (for me) perfect ventilation and a flip-up that I like
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Quote:
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The bad thing about these ROOF helmets is that most that I've seen have a little bit of the "R" scratched off - it seems people cant resist it. I wouldnt use one!
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This could be a way for some people to make new friends , I hear that they are very popular with guardsmen and politicians .
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Nolan
I have a Nolan flip up. It is comfortable, is vented and is easily worked with one hand (while riding). Maybe a bit noisy but I typically wear ear plugs on long rides.
Regarding "value for your buck". Don't cut cost here for the sake of saving a few bucks. Your helmet is one item that you do not want to cut cost on.
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Shoei Multi-Tec - $450 usd
I've owned two flip ups and just got a new one. My first was a Nolan, about eight years ago, and recently an HJC Element (the really cheapo one). Other HJC flips are much better.
I tried to convince myself about the ROOF while travelling in the UK and France. They were too expensive and it was obvious from looking closely that the build quality was suspect. And trying one on next to my Arai RX-7 was a joke. I did like the colors and the look. Newer ones are WAY better than the early ones. Better interior, comfort et al.
The HJC Element is an ultra cheapo ($125 US) helmet that actually was quiet and comfortable and easy to use. But one little drop (from only two feet up) totally shattered the chin bar plastic holding tabs. Junk. The whole chin bar fastening mechanism is plastic and everything in there broke on a nothing drop.
My early Nolan was OK but very very noisy. Newest generation are much much better and get rave reviews.
We just blagged a new Shoei Multi-Tec. Will report in on it. This helmet came out this year, Shoei's first new flip up in maybe ten years? If feels really good,
very well made....with STEEL hardware in the chin bar. It still would not pass
SNELL but I feel its the best flip up I've seen....and its comfortable. Have not ridden with it yet. It's $450 usd.
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Another vote for the Nolan from me , I find mine quiet and comfortable and most important ,the rain does not leak in .Styling is a bit urghhy though !
I have a Shoei full face which is very old now but I am impressed with how it has stood up to abuse and I will be very interested to see Patrick's review of the Multitec helmet .I tried on a Syncrotec last year and found it very comfortable and well made , I came damn close to buying it.
I wouldn't buy HJC for a road helmet after seeing how quickly their dirt bike helmets deteriorate.
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