08-20-2023, 10:04 AM
(08-19-2023, 12:22 AM)Gone in 60_imp Wrote: Looks great, but when I tried it, the forehead pressure of the smaller size and the loose feeling of the next size up was the bugaboo. Curious to see what you think when you get some miles on it.
I think you've described exactly my try-on observation as well. Put it on several times the last few days for 5/10/15 minutes, wiggled it around, seeing if I could find a spot where I didn't notice any forehead burn. Was thinking of returning it, but this afternoon I just started pushing on the forehead area from the inside, used a metal spood and pressed into the burn area just to see if that would help...and I think it did.
Decided to ride with it on and see. I don't know the return policy once you ride with it, but I figured it it was close to feeling decent that I would keep it.
Put my sponge ear plugs in and took off for a 40 mile ride. Mainly through city streets at first, 30-40mph. Not too bad, turn head full left / right, just a little bit of air flow due to the way the chin strap funnels air to the left. It felt expectedly tight. Pushed down on helmet from top and that eased the tightness some.
The visor is very smooth to operate. I left it an inch open and at 35-45mph it didn't move at all. Pulled it off / back on numerous times--the more I rode, the more I think it will be ok. Got on the hiway and reached 90mph--felt solid. W/out ear plugs I'm sure it would be substantially noisy. Rode the last 5 miles home without ear plugs, and there is consistent air-rush--do-able for short distances, but anything longer than a 15 minute ride and I'm sure I'd pull over to insert ear plugs. Helmet looks good in the light, the view is very spacious, and the quality of interior materials / comfort is less than that of the Shoei...not too surprising.
So my ancient Shoei of 20 years is done...I was only using it as my commuter helmet for rainy days. My 7 year old Shoei will take over those duties and long trips and this Torc helmet will be my summer / fall helmet for half days or less, unles it conforms to my noggin' better than expected.