11-01-2015, 04:23 PM
(11-01-2015, 11:10 AM)fritzwilliger_imp Wrote:(11-01-2015, 11:03 AM)metallyguitarded_imp Wrote:(11-01-2015, 10:42 AM)fritzwilliger_imp Wrote:(11-01-2015, 09:29 AM)metallyguitarded_imp Wrote: Okay, I'll play! Here are my primary helmets. I have two others that collect dust and didn't make the cut.
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From left to right: Bell RS-1, Bell Vortex, Bell Bullitt, and Biltwell Bonanza.
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Er, not to be picky, but it looks like the caption ought to read (from L to R): Bell Vortex, Bell RS-1, Biltwell Bonanza, and Bell Bullitt...
fritz
Sorry fritz, but I'm not following. RS-1 has the Roland Sands design. Vortex is white. Bullitt is blue. Bonanza is black. Left to right as stated. Even reversed (if you're taking the viewpoint of the helmets looking out), it would be Bonanza, Bullitt, Vortex, then RS-1.
Sorry fritz, but I'm not following. RS-1 has the Roland Sands design. Vortex is white. Bullitt is blue. Bonanza is black. Left to right as stated. Even reversed (if you're taking the viewpoint of the helmets looking out), it would be Bonanza, Bullitt, Vortex, then RS-1.
Er, my bad, as they say. Sorry, got confused between each pair of helmets (got them reversed).
BTW, MG, nice overall selection for different purposes and riding moods...!
fritz
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No worries fritz. And thank you!
(11-01-2015, 11:17 AM)Nemo_imp Wrote: Nice arsenal, Metally!
Talk to me about the Bonanza... How do you like the bubble shield?
The bubble shield is great. No distortion whatsoever. I went with the chrome version and was pleasantly surprised when I got stuck late at the office and had to ride home in the dark. Not ideal but I could see well enough that I didn't feel it was dangerous. During the day time, it does a decent job of blocking out the sun. Riding directly into the sun does require me to squint a bit but that's true with all but the darkest of shields.
I also have a flat, smoke shield that I used to wear on the Bonanza but stopped after it almost flew off when checking lanes at freeway speed. The helmet only has the three snaps along the front that you see in the photo. So far, the bubble shield feels more secure than the flat shield and I haven't experienced any close calls with it coming off. I routinely hit 75/80 mph during my commute.
The helmet itself is incredibly light. I've ridden with no shield and a pair of sunglasses and it feels great. I know it doesn't offer the same level of protection as my other helmets but, still, it's the one I've been wearing the most lately. As the temperature continues to drop, I'll likely revert back to the full-faced helmets more and more.
(11-01-2015, 02:09 PM)kmoney_imp Wrote:(11-01-2015, 09:29 AM)metallyguitarded_imp Wrote: Okay, I'll play! Here are my primary helmets. I have two others that collect dust and didn't make the cut.
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From left to right: Bell RS-1, Bell Vortex, Bell Bullitt, and Biltwell Bonanza.
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That Biltwell is awesome.
Thanks kmoney! It's ironic that I enjoy wearing the Biltwell the most and it cost me about $100 ($120 with the shield). My other helmets were between 2 and 5 times that amount.