HeatedGrips
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After posting here a few weeks ago to ask your views on Schuberth helmets I went for the full-face rather than the flip-up C3.
Having had it a few days now I'm very happy with its performance. This is the first time in more than 12 years that I haven't worn an Arai and initially the Schuberth seemed a little odd - a bit like BM switchgear the first time you ride one!
However it is amazingly quiet compared to the Arai - although I still use ear plugs.
This morning involved a 20-mile trip down the M1 in rain and spray, accompanied by one of those nasty, blustery crosswinds that used to buffet my Arai quite badly. The Schuberth was hardly affected, the difference between the two was quite startling.
It seems just as comfy as my Arai, although I've yet to spend 10 or 12 hours solid riding in it which was where the Arai scored, so good that you never even thought about having it on.
The pinlock visor didn't mist up, even in town, and there were no leaks.
The scalp ventilation system was so effective that I will probably have to block it off come winter - you can move the velcro-backed top lining to do that.
The built-in sun visor does a great job, and saves me having to carry a tinted visor in the tailpack.
Ultimately I don't think it is as well-made as an Arai, and it looks huge compared to one. But it is a helmet made for road riders unlike Arai's race-based products and it shows in the many little details like reflective strips, wide and deep visor, quietness and easy to operate vents.
It's biggest disadvantage is the price - £469. But Heine Gericke had a 20 per cent discount offer on which brings it down to a more reasonable £376, not much more than a good Arai, or the System 6 if my dealer ever manages to get one in stock!
Having had it a few days now I'm very happy with its performance. This is the first time in more than 12 years that I haven't worn an Arai and initially the Schuberth seemed a little odd - a bit like BM switchgear the first time you ride one!
However it is amazingly quiet compared to the Arai - although I still use ear plugs.
This morning involved a 20-mile trip down the M1 in rain and spray, accompanied by one of those nasty, blustery crosswinds that used to buffet my Arai quite badly. The Schuberth was hardly affected, the difference between the two was quite startling.
It seems just as comfy as my Arai, although I've yet to spend 10 or 12 hours solid riding in it which was where the Arai scored, so good that you never even thought about having it on.
The pinlock visor didn't mist up, even in town, and there were no leaks.
The scalp ventilation system was so effective that I will probably have to block it off come winter - you can move the velcro-backed top lining to do that.
The built-in sun visor does a great job, and saves me having to carry a tinted visor in the tailpack.
Ultimately I don't think it is as well-made as an Arai, and it looks huge compared to one. But it is a helmet made for road riders unlike Arai's race-based products and it shows in the many little details like reflective strips, wide and deep visor, quietness and easy to operate vents.
It's biggest disadvantage is the price - £469. But Heine Gericke had a 20 per cent discount offer on which brings it down to a more reasonable £376, not much more than a good Arai, or the System 6 if my dealer ever manages to get one in stock!
