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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: T in NC on June 07, 2015, 09:22:50 PM
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I was wondering if anyone has some long term experience with this helmet. I was looking at one at Cycle gear today.
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I don't have that one, but I do have the Evolution modular. They now have a Bluetooth version available of the Evo. For me, this has been one of the best flip front helmets I've ever owned. Lots of features, and very quiet on my EV. It also is very well built. I've had mine since October and still love it!
The biggest issue I have is that if you ride with the chin bar up, it isn't balanced very well. Since it's not made for that, I don't worry about it too much.
I'd look into the Evo one as well, although I think it's a bit more expensive.
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I don't know which model it is but, the chin guard flips up.
I bought the wife a Biltmore from Cycle gear a year or so ago I guess. She likes it, as it allows her to wear her glasses under the helmet easily, and it is easier for her to put the helmet on.
The flip down sun guard quit working, but other than that no issues.
Old Head
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Had one. I would stay away if it is the model that has the flip up switch that sticks out from the chin guard
Mine broke with in a couple of months, just the switch. They exchanged it for the full face model also offered store credit so they will stand by their guarantee. Bluetooth worked well in both original and replacement. Pairs easily with my phone. Both are noisy with top vents open. Mostly use it to take the occasional call from wife a though you can certainly steam music.
Dave
Galvston
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I have an Apollo modular Bilt helmet I got 2? years ago for $100. :bow: Well it's kind of heavy and I found out the top of the lense doesn't seal against the helmet, so it leaks water and it whistles where I iive with a lot of side winds, but I wear ear plugs too. Put a top lense seal on it from WalMart and now it doesn't whistle or leak any more, but it's not good for cold weather because it doesn't seal like my Nolans did. In hot weather I don't feel much air getting thru but my head doesn't sweat either. I wear a headskin. Still use it for long distance rides and the flip down tinted lense works great. Guess you could say I got my $100 worth. Beats $300-500. :grin:
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Have the helmet and love it. I had to exchange it twice because of defective chin latch. The local store informed me that there was a recall and the third helmet has performed flawlessly. The bluetooth is so good that I can be riding down the Interstate and have to remind those calling me that I am talking in my helmet. You can hear the speakers easily with earplugs. I find it comfortable and love the flip down sun screen. I have a national cycle pelxi-star 2 on my Cal II and frequently ride with the screen up using just the sunscreen.
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Well l picked up a white Techno Evolution BT today, it is the newer version with aerodynamic shape. So far seems pretty good. BT plays music clear, and as luck would have it my daughter called right after I got on the road after leaving the store. I asked if she knew what I was doing, she never guessed I was on the bike. Only had it a day but so far so good. Also picked up some mesh gloves that were on sale. I bought them for the cooling which worked out well, but what really impressed was when I noticed how much helped keep my hands from going numb. I don't know how they get rid of the vibrations but they really do.
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Cool. Enjoy it!!