So I picked up a new ICON Alliance flat-black helmet this weekend down at Clares ($160 taxes in on sale) intended as a replacement for my ageing KBC helmet.. Felt really comfortable in the store, good fit, nice options, venting looked good and I like the locking visor (My KBC visor pops open whenever i shoulder check).
Finally got out for a ride to try it out last night and man, I'm one unhappy camper..
Can't believe how LOUD the ICON helmet is compared to the KBC (Which I always thought was a cheap helmet anyways).. Also find that the chin/jaw portion sticks out really low and i kept hitting my chin on my shoulder when shoulder checking...
Also found that even with all of the vents closed it felt like I was riding with the visor open.. so much wind still coming in.
Now.. hopeful that Clares will take it back (probably only store cred?) Plus I have to make a trip from NE GTA back town to Niagara region.. booh... Not even going to consider an ICON again, i think all else the had were BELL helmets.. anyone have good experience with those?
Finally got out for a ride to try it out last night and man, I'm one unhappy camper..
Can't believe how LOUD the ICON helmet is compared to the KBC (Which I always thought was a cheap helmet anyways).. Also find that the chin/jaw portion sticks out really low and i kept hitting my chin on my shoulder when shoulder checking...
Also found that even with all of the vents closed it felt like I was riding with the visor open.. so much wind still coming in.
Now.. hopeful that Clares will take it back (probably only store cred?) Plus I have to make a trip from NE GTA back town to Niagara region.. booh... Not even going to consider an ICON again, i think all else the had were BELL helmets.. anyone have good experience with those?