FlipLid helmets

[blackops]

Anyone got any experience of the Caberg Kondo they are selling for £100 at the moment Any good ?

[Dracula]

Not the Kondo, but my last 2 helmets were Cabergs, the Trip was my first lid (£99), comfortable enough but very noisy, used it for 3 years. Just bought a Justissimo GT from the bike show (£120). A better lid, slightly different fit and a little bit quieter but still need earplugs on long journeys.
I thing most flip lids are noisy but I find them just easier.

[bencav]

The Konda isn't a bad helmet, but, and there are 2 of these:

1 - The antifog coating gives up the ghost quickly and peels from the visor, I went through 3 within a few months!
2 - The raised section of the chinbar (infront of your nose) means that a aftermarket antifog isert won't fit.

wasn't too bad noise wise, but feels low rent compared to the Nolan I have now. I think in the sub£100 bracket, you  can't go wrong with these - very comfy and get a decent sharp rating if that floats your boat:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NITRO-F347-VN ... 7915d67995

HTH

Ben

[willbo]

I test fitted a kondo and wasn't that impressed. I could easily move and squeeze the lid from all sides, wasn't keen at all on the padding. Uncomfortable for my over sized odd shaped bonce and the visor rattled when I moved it. I also had a justissimo jt and it felt a better helmet to be honest. I like flip lids and now have a shark evoline. Double the kondo price but a better helmet. I must add maybe I tried a duff one but it didn't inspire my confidence

[Sea-Strom]

I have been buying helmets on and off for 40 years now and my current 4 are fairly budget ones. Some of the more expensive ones are good and others don't appear to live up to expectations. I tried this fliplid yesterday and found it very well made, comfortable and smooth to operate:

http://www.mandp.co.uk/productInfo.aspx?catRef=246800

It looks great in black but  white gives good visibility I must admit. A lot of my gear is Tuzo and I live near M&P so I can try on at my leisure and decide over time. Their stuff is cheap, well made and durable, I have found. If you fancy the style, they are certainly very adaptable and allow for easy face access without removal. If want to use it for shorter trips for easy 'fiddlability', this one seems very good value for money, IMO. Of couse for some, maximum quality on head protection gear is important so this one may not be for you. Some of the 'better' ones I have tried seem stiff to operate and that defeats the object a bit even if they offer very good protection. I have not had the opportunity to try the Kondo (it looks pretty good). The Shark Evoline is one of the very best I understand. Fliplid is the best compromise in helmet style IMO -  probably will buy one soon.

[pad]

I have a konda, great in the warm weather, the internal sun visor is good,  but I find it a bit draughty and loud. OK for sub £100.

[Gassoon]

=1 for what Bencav said re the Nitro F347. I was a little worried but its my second lid (and fits one of my daughters) as its a chinese made, relatively cheap lid, but the quality is excellent for the price, it even creaks less than my schuberth flip! Its not as quiet as the schuberth, but fine with earplugs, the sunvisor is great, could fit a pinlock if wanted, too...and that is about the best price I've seen em for...But I've seen tha bluretooth duchinni somewhere down to 99 quid also...(Ghostbikes, or M&P or p-rclothing.com or somewhere...)

[Piglumps]

I had a Justissimo as my main helmet when I got back on two wheels four years ago - thought it was fine, then bought the first Wee and found it horrendously noisy and buffetty so I replaced it with a Caberg V2 407.

It probably goes with the territory with Flip-fronts that there will be more noise - apparently the Schuberth C3 (?) is/was the quietest out there..

[StromGeeza]

Had a flippie for a few years, but have changed to a non flip. While I miss the convenience, the new one is both quieter and a little lighter in weight.

Geeza

[patropsley]

I have a justissimo - changed from a hjc is flip - I'm really pleased with it not noisy on my wee but I do have a taller slipscreen fitted - the visor is really good as is the fit. for the.money I'm delighted
pat

[Grey Ghost]

I have a sinitessi fitted with the Just Speak com system. A pretty good helmet, but strangely becomes tight around my forehead after an hour even though it's exactly the same size as my caberg open face and my AGV S4. The Sinitessi is made to be used with the lid locked in the open position

[bencav]

The Sinitessi is made to be used with the lid locked in the open position

That was one of my main 'must have' points when I got the Nolan. I love riding down by the coast with a bit of fresh air flowing!

[willbo]

That was one of my main 'must have' points when I got the Nolan. I love riding down by the coast with a bit of fresh air flowing!

try the shark evoline, open and closed position legal. it also used to get a bit tight on my forehead after a couple of hours, but OK now

[DesertStrom]

Some good offers on flip fronts

http://www.mandp.co.uk/productinfo/239946/Clothing-and-Helmets/Helmets-Flip/Duchinni/D619-Bluetooth-Flip-Silver

http://www.ghostbikes.com/itemlist.html?searchAlternative=true

[Glider65]

I ran Two Caberg Justisimo's liked them a lot (I have to have a flip down dark visor as I HATE having to stop to put sunnies on, then STOP again to take them off, etc).

I like flips as I can see easier to park up and ,y wife who's a nurse assures me they're miles better for resuscitating the wearer in a crash. The Justissimo is around 160, but you can get it cheaper.  Saw a takismo thingy for 90 and the tint was too light, it was really noisy, and basically, lived up to it's price point.  treated myself to a Schuberth C3 in the sale at Hein Gerick last year 50 off - so the Princely sum of £400!!!!!

But it is stunningly good.  Quiet, warm, light, great cooling when needed and easy to open.  but can't attach it to the bike as it has no double D rings

[Juvecu]

Shoei are bringing out a new flip front, their first helmet to have an internal sun visor too. It is bound to be a very good helmet, but will also be very pricey. Consider the Shark flip helmets too, the Evoline (series 2) can ride in the locked open position legally (check the weight though, might be too heavy for some.) The OpenLine is the more budget one, but still very good compared to others. Supremely comfy helmets too and very good quality.

[Jersey crapaud]

Recently ordered the new Shoei flip lid. Should be delivered next month. £470 but got a good £120 discount. Much lighter than my Caberg but it's done well for the last 4 years. Only now has the flip stopped locking in the up position, as has the chin air vent.  Will keep it as a spare. Hope the Shoei will be slightly quieter.

[Juvecu]

That's a bit steep in price, at least for me. I'd wager it will be quieter than most helmets you've had so far. Fit the chin curtain too as it makes a noticeable difference.

[Locky]

Yes that's a lot of money for me too , I've not got a Shoei shaped head though so it probably won't fit me  .

[bencav]

That was one of my main 'must have' points when I got the Nolan. I love riding down by the coast with a bit of fresh air flowing!

try the shark evoline, open and closed position legal. it also used to get a bit tight on my forehead after a couple of hours, but OK now

I LOVE the evoline, infortunately it doesn't love my head - all the wrong shapes!

My Nolan is dual homologated too, so can be ridden when flipped up in down position!