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Caberg Trip helmet
I'm looking for feedback on Caberg Trip helmets.
They appear to stack up well for performance, looks and price, but nothing beats an owners view.
Only problem is that they're not available here in NZ. infact they only sell in the UK from what I can tell.
Can anyone recommend a good on-line seller who can ship to NZ.

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I bought one as my first helmet, it didn't feel as good as the really expensive alternatives but needs must.
It feels like the chin part is a little close to my chin, but maybe i've got a horse face. Other than that I'm happy with it.
I would be wary of buying a lid without trying it on in person.
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Excellent choice
Have had one for 2 years and find it first class. travelled in India with the outer visor removed using only the inner, lovely and cool. Used it in the other extreme of Iceland and again found it to be ideal.
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Best helmet I have had, apart from the earlier Caberg model. I think they are terrific value for money. Now I'm waiting to see how they rate with this new UK rating scheme. I certainly dont think that the more you pay the better you get....This 100 pound (sorry no pound sign on this French keyboard) helmet is good.
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Had this helmet for just over a week now
It is definitely a good buy. It is considerably quieter than other helmets in the same price range and the fit is perfect!

My only complaint is the venting. It is not the best but then when it is hot I guess you just flip open the front and ride off laughing at yourself for not realising earlier!


The internal visor is very good and easy to use while moving and the main visor seals well. Only been tested in light rain so far but no leaks!
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Another alternative is the AGV 'Long Way' helmet (I know, the names a bit cheesy) But they come in different colours to the E+C ones. I have just purchased a white and black one, approx £120 or less, initial feelings are good, it seems comfy and it doesn't mist up easily(I wear glasses). I will give it a good testing next week on a trip to Northern Ireland, weather forecast looks like the helmet testing type
I also tried the new flip front from Nolan (N103 Classic-N-Com), it was way to close to my face, very claustrophobic


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I certainly dont think that the more you pay the better you get....

my paid-a-lot-of-money-for Arai never mists up, ever. it's also very quiet.

you do sometimes/often get better if you pay more.
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Nearly ordered one of these for £79.99 but luckily tried it on first.

Found it to be fairly heavy and it didnt work with my glasses plus the sun visor when down cut my vision in half so I effectivly had a shaded horizon.

On the plus side it looked pretty well made so I guess if it fits then fair enough
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I was thinking of the Caberg Trip too. I have a Schuberth C2 at the moment and I find the noise awful. Maybe I have an odd shaped head but I don't think so. And the mechanism for the internal visor seems to have buggered itself too. Most disappointing for a helmet that cost me £270 a year ago.

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I'm looking for feedback on Caberg Trip helmets.
They appear to stack up well for performance, looks and price, but nothing beats an owners view.
Only problem is that they're not available here in NZ. infact they only sell in the UK from what I can tell.
Can anyone recommend a good on-line seller who can ship to NZ.

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Hi we are the distributor for caberg helmets we advertise in kiwirider you can call me on 0272728269 New Page 1
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I have (or had) a Caberg Trip flip front helmet, yesterday morning I had the missfortune to be hit by a pigeon. Travelling at just 40 mph (me not the little feathered bugger) the pigeon hit me on the chinguard section of the helmet and sheared straight through it, I'll leave the ensueing facail damage to you imagination but trust me its not pretty. A pigeon is not a particullarly big bird and we didn't collide at that great a speed, there seems to be a definate safety issue with the Caberg Trip, it is quiet comfortable and full of features but if you value your head I'm not sure this flip front helmet is the one to buy.
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I have (or had) a Caberg Trip flip front helmet, yesterday morning I had the missfortune to be hit by a pigeon. Travelling at just 40 mph (me not the little feathered bugger) the pigeon hit me on the chinguard section of the helmet and sheared straight through it, I'll leave the ensueing facail damage to you imagination but trust me its not pretty. A pigeon is not a particullarly big bird and we didn't collide at that great a speed, there seems to be a definate safety issue with the Caberg Trip, it is quiet comfortable and full of features but if you value your head I'm not sure this flip front helmet is the one to buy.
Hope this helps

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Wonder if you had a dodgy one Damo... I had an "off" 2 years back when a taxi driver pulled out on me and I was wearing a trip. I got about 20 free air yards and landed sweetly straight on the face. I got a small amount of gravel come thru the top of the visor as I slid along the tarmac. When I came to rest, the helmet was pretty scored up but intact... And luckily so was my melon !! I was that impressed I bought another trip the next day !
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Rode with this helmet for over a year and half. From freezing conditions in Northern Pakistan to very hot dry deserts in Iran and even torrential downpours in SE Asia.

Overall? Extremely happy! It is an excellent fit for my head and although it is loud I ride with noise cancelling earphones which completely remove the noise problem. No problems with misting and the helmet did very well during the rainy season barely leaking at all.

This is a budget helmet though and you should expect what you pay for. Being cheap I was willing to modfy it a bit as well and have come up with a solution which makes me prefer riding with a helmet than riding without.

Dunno how well it would fare on safety tests now though.
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Ive been using the Caberg trip now for over a year,i find mine very comfortable and the flip down sun visor has come in very usefull at times, but mine unfortunately is prone to misting in rain and cold weather and the visor clicks up too far on the first notch, not sure if there is a way round the misting problem using some after market product ?
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Now replaced with the Konda, which is the Trip plus bluetooth, which I don't use. The trip gota 5 star SHARP safety rating and was just about the cheapest to do so and the only flip front.

I counter the noise with earplugs and don't bother with them unless I am going on faster roads out of town. The flip down sun visor is brilliant.

I have used in the freezing cold and hot days and always felt comfortable. I ride with the front top vent open all the time and have no issues regards fogging.
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