Need helmet recommendations.

[Vam Monaco]

I’ve seen some advanced smart helmets for cycling, like this, and this, but I really want a FULL FACE helmet with a brake light and I’m not having much luck finding one. I like this red 1storm helmet, but it only has a tail light. Is this something I can modify?

 

[Hellkitten]

https://www.brakefreetech.com/
My buddy has one of those on his helmet and it’s decent. It also has an integrated braking light built in as well. You can buy a good quality helmet and put it on. 👍👍

Edited July 5, 2023 by Hellkitten

[Cerbera]

That is suspiciously cheap for a modular front lift helmet, and my experience of those (although it doesn't include this one specifically) is bad. I went through a few cheapy ones like this, and, whilst you can sometimes get lucky with fit, and sometimes they seem quite solidly built, I had to send all mine back because at least one of the basic functions wouldn't work reliably. Front lift sections don't hold properly in the up position and keep dropping down when you ride, padding is not as tight, removable, or comfortable as better brands, sun visors don't move nicely, or stay in position and they tend to fog up really easily etc etc, so these things quickly become annoying and in some cases unworkable. If you want to ride in wet conditions at all I would say pinlock system is essential for example, and cheaper helmets don't tend to have this either.

The brake light functionality you are looking for also demands a bit more cash if you want the elegant solutions like app-free, movement sensing independent units that are truly bright enough for road use. I like the brakefreetech system best in that regard, although it is a bit bulky for me, and decent helmets are already quite heavy and bulky before you add stuff to them.

I've gone for new version of an old classic the Scorpion ADX-2 (At960 in US), which is excellent in all regards. But that, + an LED brake system is likely to cost you upwards of $400.

 

 

Edited July 5, 2023 by Cerbera

[davewood1982]

19 hours ago, Cerbera said:

That is suspiciously cheap for a modular front lift helmet, and my experience of those (although it doesn't include this one specifically) is bad. I went through a few cheapy ones like this, and, whilst you can sometimes get lucky with fit, and sometimes they seem quite solidly built, I had to send all mine back because at least one of the basic functions wouldn't work reliably. Front lift sections don't hold properly in the up position and keep dropping down when you ride, padding is not as tight, removable, or comfortable as better brands, sun visors don't move nicely, or stay in position and they tend to fog up really easily etc etc, so these things quickly become annoying and in some cases unworkable. If you want to ride in wet conditions at all I would say pinlock system is essential for example, and cheaper helmets don't tend to have this either.

The brake light functionality you are looking for also demands a bit more cash if you want the elegant solutions like app-free, movement sensing independent units that are truly bright enough for road use. I like the brakefreetech system best in that regard, although it is a bit bulky for me, and decent helmets are already quite heavy and bulky before you add stuff to them.

I've gone for new version of an old classic the Scorpion ADX-2 (At960 in US), which is excellent in all regards. But that, + an LED brake system is likely to cost you upwards of $400.

 

 

Are you still using the ADX-2?

[Cerbera]

31 minutes ago, davewood1982 said:

Are you still using the ADX-2?

Yes.

[Vam Monaco]

On 7/4/2023 at 7:22 PM, Cerbera said:

That is suspiciously cheap for a modular front lift helmet, and my experience of those (although it doesn't include this one specifically) is bad. I went through a few cheapy ones like this, and, whilst you can sometimes get lucky with fit, and sometimes they seem quite solidly built, I had to send all mine back because at least one of the basic functions wouldn't work reliably. Front lift sections don't hold properly in the up position and keep dropping down when you ride, padding is not as tight, removable, or comfortable as better brands, sun visors don't move nicely, or stay in position and they tend to fog up really easily etc etc, so these things quickly become annoying and in some cases unworkable. If you want to ride in wet conditions at all I would say pinlock system is essential for example, and cheaper helmets don't tend to have this either.

The brake light functionality you are looking for also demands a bit more cash if you want the elegant solutions like app-free, movement sensing independent units that are truly bright enough for road use. I like the brakefreetech system best in that regard, although it is a bit bulky for me, and decent helmets are already quite heavy and bulky before you add stuff to them.

I've gone for new version of an old classic the Scorpion ADX-2 (At960 in US), which is excellent in all regards. But that, + an LED brake system is likely to cost you upwards of $400.

Yeah, I actually bought that helmet and the large was too large, and the medium was too small so I had to return them. They had a “DOT certified“ stickers but from what I understand, it’s kinda bullshit

 

 

[superox]

Many Nolan helmets have an option for an integrated brake light in the spot normally reserved for a communicator. I liked N100-5 for my head size and shape, but YMMV.

Edited July 19, 2023 by superox

[varamontelo]

On 05/07/2023 at 02:15, Hellkitten said:

https://www.brakefreetech.com/
Mon pote en a un sur son casque et c'est correct. Il dispose également d'un feu de freinage intégré. Vous pouvez acheter un casque de bonne qualité et le mettre. 👍 👍

I will try this. I am a biker too with different helmets. Thanks.

[woke rider]

I'm glad you decided on a helmet. My comment would be to choose a helmet that you would wear. For me that's something light weight and simple.

[eezo]

Caveat emptor that this works best if you already have experience evaluating the trustworthiness of sellers, but I have had good success with finding helmets on Facebook Marketplace. I picked up a lightly used, non-crashed HJC i90 along with with a mesh padded riding jacket and gloves for $100 total from (let's call them) "country club types" who just wanted to get the stuff out of their garage.

[InMoOnGoWa75012]

Nexx X.WRL

Cratoni C-Maniac 2.0 (light protection)