My brother has decided to take up riding again and started to buy a "cheap" modular helmet. "Not so fast!" I said. So I poked around the web not expecting to find anything cheap. The Bell Revolver EVO looks promising and Revzilla has the hi-viz version at $99. If you want any other color it'll cost you another hundred bucks.
Bell Revolver EVO Hi-Vis Helmet - RevZilla
I went to Houston on business today and stopped in a few dealers. I simply could not believe the gross ignorance and unadulterated BS I encountered. You know I wear a Shoei so I won't bore you with the list of modular lids I ruled out. Suffice it to say Bilt brand was on the list but the most notable junk was the Fulmer unit I tried on. The chin bar latch didn't even line up and got stuck. Unfortunately no one had the Bell Revolver for me to try on. But at my last stop almost as an afterthought I picked up this Speed and Strength SS-1700. "nice" I thought, surprised. The fit was comfortable, really comfortable - the shape not too round. The chin bar mechanism was smooth and precise. Here's the kicker - when I spun the thing around I spotted the ECE 22-05 cert. I didn't see that coming. I may actually buy one. Revzilla has them in all colors offered for, get this, $169. DEAL! :clap:
Speed and Strength SS1700 Solid Speed Modular Helmet - RevZilla
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dFAUhEDnHc[/ame]
Bell Revolver EVO Hi-Vis Helmet - RevZilla
I went to Houston on business today and stopped in a few dealers. I simply could not believe the gross ignorance and unadulterated BS I encountered. You know I wear a Shoei so I won't bore you with the list of modular lids I ruled out. Suffice it to say Bilt brand was on the list but the most notable junk was the Fulmer unit I tried on. The chin bar latch didn't even line up and got stuck. Unfortunately no one had the Bell Revolver for me to try on. But at my last stop almost as an afterthought I picked up this Speed and Strength SS-1700. "nice" I thought, surprised. The fit was comfortable, really comfortable - the shape not too round. The chin bar mechanism was smooth and precise. Here's the kicker - when I spun the thing around I spotted the ECE 22-05 cert. I didn't see that coming. I may actually buy one. Revzilla has them in all colors offered for, get this, $169. DEAL! :clap:
Speed and Strength SS1700 Solid Speed Modular Helmet - RevZilla
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dFAUhEDnHc[/ame]