Triumphrat

I went from a cheapo Zeus W508 to a Nolan N100E to my current Nolan N102. I've been very happy with the Nolans, especially the customer service. As Bonnebike says, though, the N102 is a bit prone to fogging. The N100E came with a removable breath deflector that did a good job of keeping breath off the shield. The N102 has a stubby little vestigial thing permanently attached to the top of the chinbar; it does nothing. (Both Nolans come with Pinlock inserts that do a lot to minimize fogging, though.)

Cheers,
-Kit

Baltobonneville

I just bought a Nolan N102 (on clearance--good deal) and like it a lot. It fits well, the sunshield is great--less need to fidget with sunglasses, and the color goes with my bike.

I have an HJC CL-Max flip-up, but I like the Nolan better.

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JasonS

You might give the Caberg another shot. I've read a post where someone thought theirs was tight, but within a few hundred miles they found it seemed to mold to their head. It is a great value compared to the top shelf helmets. Metal catches, functional one button release, quick disconnect strap and the drop down sunvisor. I've lived with mine for about 16k miles and it has been great.

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steventhechef

+1 for the HJC Symax. Well priced, comfortable and has stood up to 2 years of constant wear.

I would recommend them, for my head at least!! :-D

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stmike

I'd like to try the Caberg again, but haven't been able to locate a dealer around here. The HJC didn't feel too bad (although the chin strap seemed a little too far back). Webikeworld really liked the Vega, but I tried one and it seemed a little flimsy to me - I suppose you get what you pay for, as they're very inexpensive. No one around here is stocking the Multitech yet. Oh well, I have a Shoei X11 that I like a lot, so I have some time to look for a spare helmet.

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Nic900

I shelled out for a Schuberth C2 last year and I must say I was impressed.

The good points ;

Build quality is excellent
The vents really work, really really work.
The visor pops forward giving a gap all-round it, preventing fogging etc.
The lining is removable
Both the outer clear and inner tinted visors remove easily.
It is very comfy and cool in the summer
The flip up device is easy to use and over all it seems well thought out lid.

The bad points;
The visor isn't very positive when clicking into position and you have to give it a push to make sure it's shut or rain will get in.
There customer support in the US is dreadful, finding parts was a nightmare and I am still waiting for my call from the local Triumph dealer to let me know those parts are in nearly a year later!!!! (I gave up and ordered them from a very helpful man in England) not only that but if you email Schuberth in Germany they will promptly ignore you....

So there you are, nice lid shame about the support ... and the visor action. Having said all that the build quality alone would make me contemplate owning another.

Cheers then

Nic

[ This message was edited by: Nic900 on 2007-04-02 22:12 ]

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idjk

I'm a full face helmet guy but AVG has 2 modular helmets that look pretty good and are cheeep $120-150 range ,I have seen mixed reviews (some love, some hate)- I have never had a flip-up but for the price I am thinking of giving them a try

JMcDrums

I have the AGV gt open helmet and for 120$ Its great for the price. It can get cold and I use earplugs on interstate.

oldmanjob

I just bought a Nolan N102 and will pick it up on Tues. Can't wait to compare it to my heavy weight, noisy Fulmer flip up Like the idea of the sun visor, so I do not have to change to a clear when going out at dusk :-D Like the idea of the slip through helmet strap as my arthritic fingers have trouble with the D rings and finding the little snap to hold the end of the strap :hammer:

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Berto61

HJC Symax fits great and is priced right. The Cool Max liner if very nice in the summer heat.

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