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                <title><![CDATA[Shoei X Spirit II: Shoei X Spirit II]]></title>
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                                The Shoei X Spirit II

If something is a II it normally means that the I was seller in the first place and some new gizmos have come along to boost sales of an already good product. This is also true of the Shoei X Spirit II – now with added zest. 

Not a cheap helmet by any stretch of the imagination but then the old adage of you get what you pay for seems to be rather apt for this cracker of a lid set out on RRP of 495 GBP.

I do love the sleek design and weighing in at a real feather weight 1,450 grams saves on the neck fatigue. Full face and noise reduced the X Spirit II has left me feeling refreshed and forgetting that I am even wearing a helmet! The washable inner liner is wonderful for thos of us that ride long distance – just ensure the smell of Lenor is not over powering the smell of fresh cut grass as you blast around the countryside.

How safe? AIM and Shell with an ACU Gold standard as well of course of meeting the ECE 22-05 stuff but a little something extra – the X Spirit II now comes with a built the EQRS or Emergency Quick Release System (How we love our acronyms). This snazzy little feature will allow the helmet to be removed in an emergency without putting the rider at further risk.

I’m also a great fan of the ‘pinlock’ system and I know many say fog ‘resistant’ but I am yet to find a lid that keeps the dreaded breath mist out like a pinlock system does. You can swap the pin lock for a shaded slot (for race days of course) and I am looking forward to the development of a light reactive pinlock when it comes to the market.

To add to the comfort of the amazing light weight and the sound reduction fitting of the visor you have a multitude of air vents that, for those of us who still have it, will let the wind flow coolly through your hair, while the chin curtain keeps that bugging up draft at bay.

Thie creation of Shoei has been issued a 4 star rating (Out of 5) by UK Government SHARP scheme. 

The only down side I have found is – she is a pricey little number that will leave you feeling pig sick if you happen to drop it while out on the piste!!
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                <pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:11:18 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Caberg V2R: Mid-Budget bargain]]></title>
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                                Bought this as my first bike lid and assumed it was an example of cheap and cheerful until I wore my two subsequent helmets and realised that the V2R actually did things really quite well.

The vents are useful and stay open/closed as desired, visor fogging can be an issue, but is a lot better than both the Held and Arai lids I've worn.

The flip down sun visor I used more than I thought I would, handy both for Sun glare and just protecting eyes while riding with the visor open, although I did feel concious of looking like a Darth Vader wannabe.

Safety I've put at 9 since the government tests gave it a 5 star rating in their safety tests and I can't think of a reason to disagree.

The wind noise is possibly the worst feature, with a gap in the padding right by the ear that channels wind and bugs.

Good budget lid, especially if you always have the visor down.                ]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:27:27 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[New Helmet: Schuberth C3]]></title>
                                <link>http://www.adventurebikerider.com/component/content/article/69-helmets/505-new-helmet.html</link>
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                                I wanted a flip-up helmet and this fitted the bill.  I wore it in the shop and it seems ok but it doesn't really fit my oval shaped bonce.  The pin-lock visor mists up in very heavy rain and vents are not that effective - especially the chin vent.  I also thought it was noisy compared to my old Arai SV.  I like the flip up facility although it catches the intercom mic occasionally when you clos it.  Overall, I would buy a proper full face helmet (another Arai?).                ]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:17:42 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Caberg V2R: mid-range lid]]></title>
                                <link>http://www.adventurebikerider.com/component/content/article/69-helmets/585-caberg-v2r.html</link>
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                                Great value lid with a good range of sizes, have used for three years with no problems everything still works fine, visor not too scratched.

Mists up a lot and vents not brilliant, also pretty noisy at motorway speeds.

Comfortable fit and nice lining that has not started to smell [too much!] that can be removed for washing.

Overall a pretty good helmet. Worth a look...                ]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:33:52 +0200</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[New Helmet: Schuberth C3]]></title>
                                <link>http://www.adventurebikerider.com/component/content/article/69-helmets/505-new-helmet.html</link>
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                                This is a quality lid, I find the fit very good and for a flip front lid is a reasonable weight. I have used it on some long rides and it is fine. In the past, I have always used earplugs, but for smaller runs now I find I don't need them, though my old GS's engine rattles are audible. The sun visor is very handy too, especially when the sun is low in the sky. The main stumbling point is that it's a pricey lid, the BMW System 6 might be a good alternative and is a bit cheaper. Recommended.                ]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 23 Apr 2011 18:46:38 +0200</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[BMW Sport helmet. : BMW Sport Helmet]]></title>
                                <link>http://www.adventurebikerider.com/component/content/article/69-helmets/283-the-worst-helmet-ever-made-i-think-so-.html</link>
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                                Helmets can be very subjective, and doubtless you can be unlucky and get a bad one (like the last reviewer), but I have to say my experience with the BMW Sport helmet has been very different.
I purchased the white Metallic one from John Clark BMW over the internet for the reasonable price (at the time) of £229.

First off the helmet is very light at 1375g, and it feels it. Provided the chin pad is fitted I also found the helmet to be extremely quite, certainly the quietest helmet I have ever owned (previously owned Schuberth C1, Airoh, AGV, Bell, NZI).

The anti fog visor insert also works a treat, never fogging up, The ratchet chin strap mechanism is very good, feels secure, but is easy to open and adjust.

If you wear glasses a down side is that they will fog up with the chin insert in place, and without the chin insert I agree the helmet does become more noisy and drafty, (but about normal I would say)

So far after two years of use, nothing has broken or fallen off, although just ordered a new tinted visor and the price is pretty steep at €70.
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                <pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:50:50 +0200</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Arai Condor: Arai Condor]]></title>
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                                I've had my Arai Condor for 4 years. It has covered around 60,000 miles of all weather riding in it lifetime and done very well at holding up to all that I could throw at it! I have only just now replaced it with a new helmet so hears a few words about it

The lining of the helmet is one of the softest out there, and evan after four years stull feels soft and relatively new. Evan up antill replacement it was still waterproof, never letting in water through the visor seal. I found all the vent easy to use and particularly liked the brow vents on the visor. 

Things I didn't like about the arai are the noise. It is very loud dew to the side pods, ear plugs are a must on this helmet. Removal of the visor takes several pratice attempts before it becomes easy to swap. I also found it relatively heavy compared to other helmets. 

It summery its a good all round helmet. It always protected me from the worst weather and has always been comfortable to wear.                 ]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:22:07 +0200</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[New Helmet: Schuberth C3]]></title>
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                                Can't give high marks for reliability as only just bought it, same for would I buy again,but first impression is very good.                ]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 27 Feb 2011 16:35:14 +0100</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[BMW Enduro Helmet: A great all rounder]]></title>
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                                The BMW Enduro helmet is the first helmet I bought when I started riding 3/4 years ago. I have since also bought a system 5 and a system 6 - and yet, it is the Enduro that I use the most.  For my riding, I ride to work most days, tour with the girlfriend and ride a fair amount off road and it serves all of these purposes very well.

There are a couple issue - it is possible to have the peak to far forward leading to scratches on the visor when fully open (fix: just don't have the peak all the way forward!); the rubber seal around the visor can detoriate - mine went after 25,000 miles - it just means that the seal is not so great.

On the plus side:
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                <pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2010 13:05:51 +0200</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Global Vision C-2000 Touring Kit: Very Pleased]]></title>
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As a Despatch Rider I trash all my kit very quickly. Constantly getting on and off the bike, all day every day takes it toll on even the hardiest of rider equipment.

And sunglasses are no exception! Everytime I get to a collection or delivery point I have to remove the sunglasses, and doing that a lot all day tests the glasses to the extreme.

I read a review on Motorcycle.co.uk a few years ago about some sunglasses they recommended. I went ahead and bought some for around £35. Well, after 2 weeks, I'd snapped one of the arms. The review they provided must have been totally bogus.

I searched around for another pair of sunglasses and found a pair with lots of interchangeable lenses, the C-2000 touring kit.

They've lasted me for 4 years (for a Despatch Rider, this is a lifetime!) and I'm only just thinking about buying another set now that the lenses have become a bit scratched.

They also look pretty cool, come with a carrying case with seperate pockets for each lens and a neck cord.

I can't recommend these motorcycle sunglasses enough.


Reviewed by MadStu
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                <pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2010 15:18:16 +0200</pubDate>
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