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When I first started riding in London I wore open faced helmet as it gave me wide field of vision necessary to see and react to unexpected things (pedestrians, traffic, cyclists etc). When I left London and moved to a more urban environment I realised that I needed to get a proper full face helmet, especially as I ride all year round. So I needed something that would keep my face warm and dry in winter months, but also cool enough during warmer summer months. Plus, I need to be able to show my face at the security gate at work in the morning. This is where this flip=up helmet was such a godsend.

In terms of comfort, despite me having a lot of thick hair (dreadlocks) I have no issues with it. It is the most comfortable helmet I have ever had on my head. It is surprisingly quiet too. Obviously it cannot cut out all noise, but what little wind noise I do experience (when I don’t have in my earplugs) is quite pleasant.

The visor gives great range of vision and the pinlock works excellently too. Although I have found I need to crack the visor a little when riding at slow speed in stop/start traffic to prevent fogging up. But, once I’m travelling at constant speed it clears up quickly.

The flip-up section is easy to use, even with gloves on. I’ve never ridden with it fully up, as even in summer, the air vents have kept my head from over heating.

The sun visor is excellent too, coming down far enough so it ’s not in my eye line. And, as with the flip-up mechanism, easy to use with a gloved hand.

In fact, the only “complaint” I have with this helmet is it’s only available in limited colours; would have been nice to have some interesting graphics options.

All in all, extremely happy with the purchase and the typically excellent quality of service from Sportsbikeshop.

I ride all year round, mainly commuting to work during the week. Therefore it is essential for me to find ways to stay warm on the bike in the coldest weather our lovely island has to offer in the Winter months. I have an RST waterproof textile jacket and trousers, which are great. But are a little bulky. Also, sometimes a little impractical for my needs.

I have a nice layering system to wear under my jackets (base layer, merino wool jumper and cardigan, fleece mid layer and then jacket) and this heated vest has been the missing piece (for long rides).

Initially I thought I had made a mistake, as the first time I wore it I couldn’t really feel any warmth from it. Then I realised I should put it on over the base layer and jumper, but underneath the cardigan and mid-layer and jacket. Since I did this my rides have been amazing.

The vest has three heat settings. I find the middle setting the best; warm enough to be comfortable and feel it, but not so hot that I need to adjust. Which is good, as the button to adjust the settings is on the inside of the vest. So if I wanted to adjust it, I would have to pull over and undo various layers to get to it.

The vest material is not to thin, but flexible enough as part of a layering system that I don’t feel chunky or stiff. It does not come with a battery, but I was able to get one from Amazon for £7. Battery life is around 4 hours of on again/off again usage. I haven’t had to do a 3 or 4 hr ride in on go yet, but I don’t envisage any issues when I do.

Just in case anyone is interested, so far, I haven’t had any issues with the cold affecting my arms. And, it’s most essential to keep your core warm, which this vest does. I can feel it more on the panels on my back. I can’t really feel it on my chest when going motorway speeds, but I am warmer than I was previously, so it’s obviously doing what it’s intended to.

All in all, this vest i a great option for keeping warm on the bike without the need for outlay for a full heated jacket. Also, I can wear it when off the bike and walking around too, which is very useful.

Feels like quality material, but try it before buying it, you may need one size bigger depending on the gear you use

Great fitting helmet, feels light yet very strong.
Great features that I wanted.
Internal drop down visor, pinlock ready and supplied with a pin lock insert ready to fit.
Very comfy to wear and already feels like it will look great when I get out for a ride.
This helmet ticks all my boxes for colour, looks, features and weight.
Very happy customer

The standard alpinestars knee pads in my bike trousers were not up to dcratch, these on the other hand are a much needed upgrade and feel great ! Good product.

Genuinely loved my first pair so when I lost them it was a no brainer to to buy another pair.
Bit bulky but nice and warm plus waterproof.
Perfect.

Excellent quality, well worth the money
Customer service was amazing
Would highly recommend

So good I bought it twice!
I had one fitted to my bike and loved it.
A friend liked it and offered to buy it off me when I mentioned I was considering upgrading to more expensive options.
I regretted it immediately after trying my new luggage and went back to SportsbikeShop and got another one.
Simple, stylish and clever design.
Love it.