Comments on: Flip Your Lid: Modular Helmet Buyers Guide

By: Allie

Allie — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 03:56:47 +0000

In reply to Andy. I completely agree and I would add that I have heard bad things about the quick release buckles opening during a crash. Track riders usually won't use them for this reason but as consumers we need more information. How safe are they and which are more secure than others. Does the Dot test the buckle system ?

By: Rob Moser

Rob Moser — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 00:24:26 +0000

I have purchased a Schuberth C5 last fall, I sometimes ride my motorcycle below freezing outside if the roads are bare. I wear a balaclava for warth and the helmet fit great. Now that I’m riding without the balaclava the helmet was too large. I contacted Schuberth Helmets USA ( I’m Canadian) and SUPER DAVE FROM ARIZONA set me straight. He gave me the correct part number for a larger inside liner and VOILA, an incredibly quiet, good fitting helmet again. If memory serves there was a round head liner, long skinny head liner as well as the larger all around liner. It’s the quietest helmet I’ve ever owned. Rob

By: Patriot159

Patriot159 — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 05:10:14 +0000

In reply to Brian Cordell. I've been saying for years that all helmet reviews need to list head shape fit. I have a long oval head and wear a Klim TK1200 carbon. It fits well, is comfortable, light and well made. I've had 4 different modulars over the years and the Klim is the only one that ticked all the boxes. An excellent helmet.

By: Andy

Andy — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 00:46:14 +0000

Maybe just list others even though they are not included in the review like aforementioned Shoei and Klim TK1200
More importantly it would nice to know which have Double D chin strap closure and which have Quick release ratchet.

By: Cary Sanger

Cary Sanger — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 14:56:45 +0000

I have a Simpson carbon-fiber modular and it’s a great helmet. It fits my intermediate oval head shape well.

By: David G Stout Jr

David G Stout Jr — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 20:51:55 +0000

In reply to Brian Cordell. Well said!! It is a critical fit dynamic these reviews seldom mention. All helmet reviews should address this issue.

By: Dave Sanders

Dave Sanders — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 19:40:59 +0000

I’ve always worn Arai full face helmets but decided to go the modular route last summer and bought a Schuberth. It’s a good enough helmet (I still use the Arai for day rides) but I’d really like to see Arai make a modular.

By: Rider Magazine

Rider Magazine — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 16:39:00 +0000

In reply to Joshua Weitman.

This buyers guide is by no means comprehensive, and we focused on newer helmets. The Nolan N100-5 came out five years ago, and we reviewed it then.
https://ridermagazine.com/2018/11/02/nolan-n100-5-modular-helmet-gear-review/

By: Rider Magazine

Rider Magazine — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 16:37:19 +0000

In reply to Bear.

This buyers guide is by no means comprehensive, and we focused on newer helmets. The Shoei Neotec II came out five years ago, and we reviewed it then.
https://ridermagazine.com/2018/07/05/shoei-neotec-ii-modular-helmet-review-2/

We’d love to see Shoei introduce the Neotec III.

By: Rider Magazine

Rider Magazine — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 16:36:38 +0000

In reply to David Howard.

We’d love to see Shoei introduce the Neotec III.