Bell Bullitt Helmet

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MG, there's been occasional discussion on the forum about earplugs and noise protection. There's some discussion [url=http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3056&pid=49040]here. I'm also sure Pterodactyl posted some links to articles on levels of wind noise in helmets, but I can't find them.

My occasional riding buddy, Pterodactyl, put me on to Bose's extraordinary in-ear noise cancelling headphones. [url=http://worldwide.bose.com/axa/en_au/web/quietcomfort_20/page.html]Here for Android and others and [url=http://worldwide.bose.com/axa/en_au/web/quietcomfort_20i/page.html]here for the iDevice model. They're certainly not cheap, but they seriously reduce the level of noise both by fitting snugly in your ears and through the clever circuitry they employ. An added bonus is that you can use them to listen to music or instructions from a GPS without adding to the noise damage caused by wind. I now use them all the time and have no trouble getting them to stay put as I put on my helmet.

Given the leather strap snap, and the way the shield is designed, I am guessing that this helmet is not leading the pack for wind noise reduction? I am putting my shield up and down constantly, as I ride (stoplights, slow through town, etc.) Maybe working that snap (with gloves on?) is not as difficult as it looks, but I am guessing yes?

Given the leather strap snap, and the way the shield is designed, I am guessing that this helmet is not leading the pack for wind noise reduction? I am putting my shield up and down constantly, as I ride (stoplights, slow through town, etc.) Maybe working that snap (with gloves on?) is not as difficult as it looks, but I am guessing yes?
The "snap" is actually magnetic. There is nothing to actually snap into. It's easy to take hold of the button/snap and simply lift up. Closing it is likewise as simple as pushing the shield down and the magnet just affixes to the chin guard. The shield itself seals very well and the noise seems to come primarily from the wide opening on the sides of the jaw. Also, there is no chin curtain. Still, it's not as loud as one would imagine.

MG, there's been occasional discussion on the forum about earplugs and noise protection. There's some discussion [url=http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3056&pid=49040]here. I'm also sure Pterodactyl posted some links to articles on levels of wind noise in helmets, but I can't find them.

My occasional riding buddy, Pterodactyl, put me on to Bose's extraordinary in-ear noise cancelling headphones. [url=http://worldwide.bose.com/axa/en_au/web/quietcomfort_20/page.html]Here for Android and others and [url=http://worldwide.bose.com/axa/en_au/web/quietcomfort_20i/page.html]here for the iDevice model. They're certainly not cheap, but they seriously reduce the level of noise both by fitting snugly in your ears and through the clever circuitry they employ. An added bonus is that you can use them to listen to music or instructions from a GPS without adding to the noise damage caused by wind. I now use them all the time and have no trouble getting them to stay put as I put on my helmet.

Thanks Cormanus! I certainly should have searched before starting a new ear plug discussion. I'll definitely check out both the links you provided and those Bose headphones!

Cool! That changes everything.

Here's mine....the "Captain America / Daft Punk" version. It came with both the mirrored shield and a clear bubble...but I prefer this one. It's breaking in nicely, btw.

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Very Daft Punk, for sure! You will have to get one of their t-shirts to wear with it, when you ride!