Ordered my new helmet!!
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S*** you had me going. I hope the shoei is worth it.
JK lol
Ordered this today!
It's his head ...it's worth it.
hmmmm some people would argue that, Nice helmet though!!It's his head ...it's worth it.
Here is the Helmet I purchased this week. Bell $179.00. Bell Powersports RS-1 Emblem Full Face Helmet
Most if not all said that Cycle gear's Bilt helmets are junk and not truly DOT rated inside and out.
Sorry; Can't seem to attach picture from Riders Discount.
Bell Powersports RS-1 Emblem Full Face Helmet
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Bell Powersports RS-1 Emblem Full Face Helmet
$179.95 - $399.95
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Most if not all said that Cycle gear's Bilt helmets are junk and not truly DOT rated inside and out.
Sorry; Can't seem to attach picture from Riders Discount.
Bell Powersports RS-1 Emblem Full Face Helmet
Not yet rated. Be the first to write a review
Bell Powersports RS-1 Emblem Full Face Helmet
$179.95 - $399.95
Prices vary by options selected.
Select Color:
Hi-Viz Yellow
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I'm pretty sure Cycle Gear would have been sued already if they put DOT approved on their gear without DOT testing. I have a Bilt helmet, not saying it's great, but it's a pretty solid helmet, good padding, good ventilation. I will get a better one some day, but really not a bad helmet. I've had it since last season and have my Sena SMH5-02 hooked up to it. I'm actually thinking of getting one of the Icon Airmada series helmets.
Bilt Helmet Quality???
Well,
For a newbee trying to make a right choice; I tried to read quite a lot of information, rating and forums on helmets. The vast majority if the input I read seems to not said anything good about Cycle Gears "Bilt Helmets".
I didn't want to spend the super big bucks right now for a Shoei at $400.00 plus and just wanted a basic overall quality helmet that I would be hating a month from now. I came damn close to purchase the Bilt helmet with the bluetooth on the side of it for $179.00 this week, but all the information I got said beware! Not very many happy Bilt helmet owners.
Well,
For a newbee trying to make a right choice; I tried to read quite a lot of information, rating and forums on helmets. The vast majority if the input I read seems to not said anything good about Cycle Gears "Bilt Helmets".
I didn't want to spend the super big bucks right now for a Shoei at $400.00 plus and just wanted a basic overall quality helmet that I would be hating a month from now. I came damn close to purchase the Bilt helmet with the bluetooth on the side of it for $179.00 this week, but all the information I got said beware! Not very many happy Bilt helmet owners.
Well I don't have a ton of helmet experience, but didn't have a lot of cash and decided to try the Bilt Fusion. It is actually quite well built. Is it better than most brand name helmets, probably not. Still it serves its purpose. I don't have a ton of money to get a real expensive helmet right now. I will still keep my Bilt though even after getting a new helmet. I like some of the Speed and Strength helmets and Icon Airmada line. I have an oblong head so it eliminates a lot of helmets. Almost all Icon helmets are fitted for long oval shaped heads. Hell if I had the money I'd love to get a nice Carbon Fiber helmet to alleviate some neck stress. LOL
fine if you don't like a product, but please don't spread rumors like "not truly DOT rated inside and out" - not sure what inside & out means?
FastFreddy
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What is the switch on the side for ?
Is that to stop the visor fogging up ?
Is that to stop the visor fogging up ?
Couldn't agree more. I have a Bilt helmet and Bilt racing boots. Quality on both is pretty decent. Is it Arai or Shoei quality? No, but it's decent. My fusion helmet is pretty solid with quite good padding. I will eventually buy something better, but I will still keep this helmet as a 2nd helmet.
agree, they are certainly 100% DOT approved.
"Approved" is an interesting word in this case. DOT ratings are done on the honor system (unless something has changed). Here's an excerpt from the Snell Foundation on the differences between DOT and Snell:
DOT certification is done on the honor system. The helmet's manufacturer determines whether his helmets satisfy DOT and then claims the qualification for himself. There is not even a reporting requirement. The government does contract for some spot check testing at commercial and private labs but not very much. In recent years much of their effort has been spent against so-called beanie helmets that are obviously substandard and are worn only by helmet law protesters.
hmm, coming from Snell that's not exactly impartial. I would have to do some research on that.
Grats on the new lid!
as to dot/snell, most helmets that say they are, probably are... imagine the lawsuits that would follow if they weren't. Mostly what you pay for in higher "quality" helmets, is features, weight, and ergos... if a lower price helmet fits your needs, go for it... but once you try on a higher "quality" helmet, ride with it, you'll know why it is 2-4X the price.
as to dot/snell, most helmets that say they are, probably are... imagine the lawsuits that would follow if they weren't. Mostly what you pay for in higher "quality" helmets, is features, weight, and ergos... if a lower price helmet fits your needs, go for it... but once you try on a higher "quality" helmet, ride with it, you'll know why it is 2-4X the price.
real independent testing proved that Snell is not better than DOT, although of course people that spend more $ on a snell rated lid want to still think it, some call them SNELL Snobs
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/27/automobiles/27SNELL.html?pagewanted=1
In one comprehensive study of real-world impact performance based on research done for Motorcyclist Magazine, presented by Mr. Thom to the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, a $79.95 helmet certified to Transportation Department standards performed the best of the 32 tested, withstanding the most violent hits while transmitting as much as 67 g’s less impact force to the headform than a $400 Snell-certified helmet.
and telling the truth gets you fired when $ is on the line
How The Truth About Motorcycle Helmets Got A Journalist Fired
link to original article in PDF
http://www.westcoastweasels.com/archives/PDF/Blowing_the_Lid_Off.pdf
IMHO these ratings have been around so long, if one standard resulted in more deaths over another, lawyers would've been all over it by now
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Yet more proof that a publication like this isn't worth the paper its printed on. How can you trust any review of a new bike, new helmet or a new shoe from these clowns if they are only going to report based on the advertising dollar. If I had a subscription I would cancel it and hope you all do as well. As for helmets I think the DOT/ECE are all safe and as someone else said you pay for some little features but I don't see anything in helmets that make a $100 worth paying 400 other than the name.