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What Helmet To Use???

Hello everyone. Just trying to get an idea about helmets.

Last year I was looking for a new helmet and after a bit of research I decided on the Schuberth C2 flip-front at just under £300. I though it was a bit pricey but I was told that Schuberth make the BMW helmets and I reckoned that would mean it would be quite good. I went along to a local retailer to try one and it felt fine, the build quality seemed very good and I especially liked the interior flip down sun visor.

So there I was with my new helmet and the road was waiting. My immediate reaction when using it for real was that it was incredibly noisy, and that kinda pissed me off as I had spent a lot on it. As time has gone by it hasn't got any better, and even with earplugs I can still hear the wind howling around like a mini tornado!! I had heard that flip-fronts do tend to be a bit noisier than traditional full face lids but I really didnt expect anything like this to be honest. In a nutshell, it kinda ruins the whole biking experience for me.

Now I'm thinking of a new helmet as I'm going touring in July for a number of weeks. Any ideas anyone??? I do like the flip-front design and that's what I would be looking for again. I'm happy to spend maybe £200-£250 on a new one.

I know that some brands are more suited to different shapes of heads, and if you have a round head then the Schuberth might be good. On close inspection I realise now that my head ain't round.............it's kinda.......well........a bit ....pointy, for want of a better word!!! Does that make sense????

Any help would be appreciated.
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I have a Schuberth C2 and it is one exellent helmet.
Noise ????
Mine is dangerously quiet and i ride 1 cyl, 600 ccm
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Lids

A valid point - I commute in a shoei road lid and did my africa trip with an Arai TourX. I loved being in africa with more of a MX type lid and the peak is great when travelling - up early, low sun etc. but vents, peaks etc. will make your helmet noisier.

Different types of plugs and different people's perception of different frequencies could make all the difference. Does the manufacturer give any guidance on what to do if you're not happy with the helmet you've bought?
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I also.....

...got the Schuberth C2 helmet (since almost 2 years now). Can't really complain about too much noise. I used a $350 Shoei helmet before, can't really tell the difference. Could it be that your helmet is too big - that might be a reason.
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What bike are you riding? I have found that the bike has as much effect on wind noise as the helmet. On an unfaired bike like the CCM I currently ride or a Speed Triple I used to own I have found most helmets are reasonably quiet. My Shoei XR1000 is whisper quiet and even my MX lid doesn't need ear plugs except on long journeys. On an SV650S the shoei was louder but still OK without plugs but on a TDM850 it was awful.
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the shoei synchrotec 2 flip-up was very good, not loud when down. it's now on version 3, but I only used the number 2's...
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I know it's not a flip-front

But I can't recommend the Marushin X-Moto highly enough.


It's lighter than all the flip-fronts I've tried and has the cool "Jedi-on-hols" look to it if you like that. You can also remove the visor for use with goggles or the peak for use with the visor, or the whole lot to look like you've broken your helmet. It comes with a clear visor as well, and nice bags for both helmet and visor (I liked that touch a lot) It seems fairly light to me at 1400grams, but then I've not go the most experience in these things. It's got a removable lining too for washing and comes in a great range of sizes.

I can't say I've suffered from the dreaded peak vibration on the motorway, but then most of the time I'm pootling round at 60 or so so wouldn't get a lot of it. It seems quiet enough too, and I rarely bother with ear plugs on the shorter trips.

Like I said I know it's not a flip, but I find the enduro style chin piece gives me a nice roomy feel up front, and it doesn't drag on the old goatee.
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Noisy Schubert

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Please check the visor on the schubert is against the rubber strip when closed. The visor has a vent position about 2mm from the rubber strip and it is pretty noisy there. Not bad otherwise, in my opinion.
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Very nice

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But I can't recommend the Marushin X-Moto highly enough.


It's lighter than all the flip-fronts I've tried and has the cool "Jedi-on-hols" look to it if you like that. You can also remove the visor for use with goggles or the peak for use with the visor, or the whole lot to look like you've broken your helmet. It comes with a clear visor as well, and nice bags for both helmet and visor (I liked that touch a lot) It seems fairly light to me at 1400grams, but then I've not go the most experience in these things. It's got a removable lining too for washing and comes in a great range of sizes.

I can't say I've suffered from the dreaded peak vibration on the motorway, but then most of the time I'm pootling round at 60 or so so wouldn't get a lot of it. It seems quiet enough too, and I rarely bother with ear plugs on the shorter trips.

Like I said I know it's not a flip, but I find the enduro style chin piece gives me a nice roomy feel up front, and it doesn't drag on the old goatee.
You didn't!!!

That is a very, very, very sexy helmet - and I am just buying one now.

Could you pleeeeeeeeaaazzzeeee write this in the EQUIPMENT REVIEW section... cos I' have read some really crappy reviews on this helmet.. and GIGI won't believe me, unless someone writes about it. (Can you write in a smart font.. its more impressive).

And use big words.

PS - When we looked at them here at the Excel show - they retailed with a black visor (illegal)... and.. here's the cheeky thing.. you couldn't buy it with a CLEAR visor... meaning, you HAD to fork out another £20, to buy the clear visor.

Is this the case in your neck of the woods too?
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Get decent earplugs made up...... ultimate ear protection | Hearing Protection | Ear Plugs | Hearing and Ear Protection Manufacturers London UK | Best Ear Plugs, it doesnt matter which helmet so much then for noise, I would concentrate on comfort and ventilation....
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