Guest Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Would like to buy a flip lid after Xmas so went to try a few on yesterday... was thinking about getting the Caberg Justisimio GT but as the flip comes down it hits my chin! All the Caberg ones I tried suffered the same fate so was a bit dissappointed! I did try the Schuberth C3 flip and that wasn't too bad... but didn't intend on spending >£200 on one and that came in at >£400!HJC were also there but not in XL so will have to check those out at some point.Is it just me or do the flip lids generally give less room for ur chin??! Can anyone recommend any other brands in my price range? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 I tried the caberg helmet as well and also found my chin touching the helmet.I wanted a flip lid for using it for work,saving the hassle of having to take helmet off for refuelling,getting buzzed through the gate etc etc.I bought a fairly cheap BOX flip lid which suits me for work,think it was around the £70It has a decent lining and fits very comfortable.I will be buying another helmet in the new year but for now it does the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Try the Nolan N103 (?) I have the 102 and it has more jowl room than my Schuberth C2.I don't look like Bruce Forsyth but even so some of the flip fronts hit my chin too. However, I think once they're on they're not so bad in the comfort stakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 ok will see if i can get to a shop to try on some of those lids... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadtorque Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 I'll go with Mr P,Have had a Nolan for last 3 yrs, a good lid,detachable lining & cheek pads so ok for the washing machine,I bought a shoei multitec early this year & was not impressed,,the helmet looks good but the nolan beat it hands down for internal fittings,,The shoei the lining is glued in, So helmet hygiene is not good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booboy Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 bought a v can front flip with built in sun visor 60 notes its budget , but for the money cant complain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archiec Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 I have a Caberg and yes my chin hits it sometimes when flipping it down but is OK when riding, just remember flip lids are noisier than full face helmets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pumilio Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Various models of Caberg flip fronts get good reviews and are cheap. I've heard good things about the Nolan flip fronts too.My Schuberth C3 is by far the best designed helmet I've ever had - totally comfy, the flip front works great, effortless to operate and effective ventilation, pinlock style mist shield standard, flip down tinted shield standard (and so much easier than a replacement tinted visor), you can work the chin strap with a single gloved hand, etc., etc. They are a bit pricey though. Still, I'd buy another one to replace this one when the time comes.You might still be able to find some C2s in stock for a lot cheaper. BMW branded flip fronts are made by Schuberth as well, but I doubt you'd get much of a discount going that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fazerboy Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 i thort people who rode with flip up helmets were really old,and boring,then i bought one from the bmf for next to nowt,and its frikin ace my caberg is brlliant and i love riding round with the helmet up and internal visor down did 3000 miles like that in 2008 and only ate 2 flies the whole time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzyG Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I've got an HJC fliptop and it's brill.So much easier, especially if you have piercings. Also, you can walk straight into petrol stations etc as long as it's up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithg24 Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I have a Caberg Trip and there's loads of room!Its also quieter than My Arai!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossage Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Cheers for the advise on the flip up's, I was also considering getting one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurtank Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 i have a caburg and they do give less room for the chin. or atleast i find it anyways + there loud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethNW Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 I started with a flip lid and i couldn't imagine anything else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foz Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 flippies are so much easier on piercings and long hair as they dont pull the piecings out and tug on your hair when you put them on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavskin Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 agreed i have a 30mm flesh tunnel in one ear and a 22mm in the other.....the caberg gt lets me get them in the lid just fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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