I was a bit reluctant to part with quite so much cash, but glad I did! My previous helmet (Bell Modular) is not really a fair comparison, but that’s where I am! The Neotec is streets ahead on comfort, noise, build quality… the list goes on! Sportsbikeshop stag in Glasgow did a great job of fitting and changing out cheek pads to get the best solution. I had initially bought the Schuberth C5, but after (on their advice) sitting watching Homes Under the Hammer with it on, I decided I couldn’t live with the chinstrap. I returned it (unused outdoors) and changed for this, and have now found a perfect solution. First trip out was off for a week in the Dolomites, and it was comfortable on long days of riding, ventilation handled 40+’C temps, sun visor did what it was meant to, noise levels were easily handled both on the twisties and the autobahns, and the sweaty lining came out easily for washing when I got home!