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I had a KBC VR-1X, which I bonked when I fell off and pierced the outer shell, so it was time for a new one!


I had never really liked the VR-1X, it was uncomfortable and took ages to mold to the shape of my head, plus it misted up like a good-un while giving practically nill protection from wind entering from under the chin, and it had really restricted vision! (small visor). I bought it as a first helmet, with no helmet experience (chuckle!).


Anyway, I went to Hein Gericke with a £150 budget, and I ended up with this: http://www.sounddistribution.co.uk/prod ... umber=4579 (I bought the Type-O). It has a bigger visor than the KBC (only slightly, but gives much better peripheral vision), It has a bit of cloth over the chin to stop wind coming in, I like the sun visor, it comes in a really nice matt black and, above all, it is incredibly comfortable! In fact, I thought it was just as comfortable as a £250 Arai that I tried on out of curiosity. So I was cheeky and bought it off the net for £25 less than the shop price ;)


All in all, for £125, I think it is by far the nicest helmet you can buy :) (provided it fits your head and doesn't move around, of course).

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Lol! :mrgreen: :mrgreen:


Nope, I just found that link today! I bought the helmet from another place. anyway, it says "bag", not "back" :pop: It's great how I just stumbled upon that particular website AFTER I'd bought the helmet!


Anyway, I wore it this afternoon and it was so comfortable. The bit round your nose and mouth completely warms the air as it enters, so breathing is comfortable even in very cold wind, I can't recommend it enough and I would happily wear it all day. The nose piece and "chin guard" are removable for the summer too.

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I've been down to HG today and have asked him to get this in in XL.. I've tried on a few other HJC XL helmets and they all seem the same fit so i'm going to see if i can find it cheaper online.


I really want the blue one though and that websites only got it in black / white - annoying because i quite fancied that free bag now that i've seen it lol..

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