I went into a garage to pay for the fuel on my motobike and was asked by a nice lady wearing a head veil to remove my helmet next time I came in :confused:

Good price.

I'm tempted to buy it and I only have a bicycle.

Thinking of picking this up just for the few times I go go-karting, would save using sweaty rental ones

Mine arrived yesterday, seems good, snug fit, cant see a manufacturing date on it. Anyone spotted a date?

They are legal before dark hours

Just recieved item and it's never worth over £40

Well mine arrived today and for the price I think its a good helmet. Brought with the intention to use it on the few occasions I go indoor karting.

Honestly wouldn't trust it to protect my head on anything much faster than a moped as I can physically flex it a little if I squeeze on the sides of it and the padding inside is not huge.

If anyone wants any questions answered just ask.

Well, I bought one. Arrived quickly, but was too small so I've just emailed them about returning it.

Looks nice enough, but the padding inside is rather poor.

the manufacturers do not send them
in, they are bought by sharp as a consumer from retailers, read here http://sharp.direct.gov.uk/content/sharp-testing.
It's a misconception that manufacturers send them in or have any any say in whether they want to be included in the tests

I've always had Schuberths, I last had an S1 pro. Lasted me years of daily use in all weathers. When I changed last year, I thought the same as you, I don't think any Schuberth helmets have the 5 star rating.
I also wanted a sportier helmet, so I went to a few stores and ended up opting for an AGV K5, quite a bit cheaper than a Schuberth!!! Also really aggressive look. BUT, I will say it is nowhere near as comfortable or quiet as a Schuberth. Better fit for me though.
Do you have a Helmet city near you? They are good for trying in loads of different brands.
Don't worry too much about the impact review, just because a helmet gets 5 stars on the parts the testing impacts, the other parts of the helmet might be made of cheese!

Not really a review, he has not even used the bloody thing, think he is either stoned or drunk...very funny....

I wouldn't want to rely on a plastic helmet to save my life. Would want GRP at the very least.

Bought my less pretty Arai chaser for less than £200 and I trust it to do it's job. My sister stopped at an accident where a guy (in a 30mph zone) hit a concrete post splitting the helmet and removing his jaw. Watching her give him mouth to ? really brought it home not to scrimp on the necessities.

Found this review on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kV7UIxVi32U even the yellow looks pretty good!

rocc n roll deal.

not after dusk obviously

Dark visors are road legal...

Thanks, I usually buy Schuberth system but the last one I bought was a Bell. I have used the Bell every day for over 2 years and the flip is now loose and won't stay up properly. I was looking at a Schuberth but was concerned by the poor impact reviews. Their 5 year warranty is a joke as it does not cover normal wear and tear so a loose flip won't be covered and they usually go loose after 2-3 years. I only ride a scooter in Vietnam so I don't care about aerodynamics, or acoustics as I never go above 40mph and fit is more about head shape than anything else.

I have bought 3 helmets from ghostbikes and all 3 had faults such as the vents falling off.

Meets the strict ECER 22.05 guidelines so it's a bargain from me.

Hard to see any info about these. Looks like they have some connection with Buse the german motorbike gear company. Anyone with better info?

Thinking of picking this up just for the few times I go go-karting, would save using sweaty rental ones

Bought 2.... Don't even have a bike yet, but definitely gonna get one... Triumph Scrambler I think.

5.05% TCB too.

Hot, decent budget helmet.

​this is a £130 helmet
you must've been talking about a different one

We're not allowed to wear crash helmets at my bank any more, even if you work behind the counter
Thanks Brexit

I have one like this with the dark visor that comes down. It didn't take long for one side of the visor to break.

The problem with SHARP is that they do uniform impact tests - I.e. Forehead, side of head etc. It is straight forward direct impacts. How often will an impact be direct? Not often. My main issue is that the helmet industry know the tests, how they are done and in what areas. This means that some companies will purposely strengthen their helmets in the areas that will be tested, for the sole purpose of getting a 5 star rating, thus manipulating the system.
Finally, SHARP don't rate on aerodynamics, fit, acoustics, if the helmet is watertight, it's fit, loads of other considerations.
Fair enough, use it as a very rough guide, but you might see a helmet like this one which is 5 star rated for £30 - personally I'd get a higher spec, more expensive one from say AGV or Schuberth which has maybe a 3 or 4 star SHARP rating.
Best thing would be to go to a bike / helmet shop and try a range of helmets on then read some reviews.

Never heard of Rocc but this is an amazing price.
No trace of Rocc on the sharp testing website (although to be honest I take SHARP with a pinch of salt).
Halfords do sell these for a few quid more, maybe a good idea to go and try one on in Halfords before ordering to make sure you get the right size.
Hot.

​i take it off if they ask me otherwise I leave it on as I'm lazy and can't be bothered most of the time.
the counterargument could be made that its more polite to take it off if your talking to someone.

as a matter of fact I will buy another one for this price!:-)

​i agree 100%
obviously they will reduce the price of good helmets too as they always come out with new ones.

I bought this about 2 month ago and they are good helmets.
I prefer a tight fit and went for the medium one. I normally buy large.
good company to deal with..they are helpful..I had bought helmet from them.
hope it helps someone

Yeah I can see the flip side of it, but common sense needs to be used. Taking off gloves, helmets etc can be a right ball ache.

When she seen you, did she beg you to put it back on again lol.

The irony cup overflows!!!! Just vote with your feet. I don't use garages that try to make me take my helmet off. I even had an argument at Tesco the other week when they had a go at me for wearing my helmet even though I was paying at the pump. I pointed out I'd already paid for the fuel before it was authorised but the little chappie still felt the need to run over to me and have a go at me. Won't be going back there again!

Yeah, don't pay any attention to that. You could post a £1000 AGV helmet that's reduced to £300 and you'll get people voting cold as 'you can get helmets for £100' comments.
Some of the best deals I've got in this site have been voted cold by people who don't understand or get it, so don't be put off!

Awesome, :sunglasses:

didn't expect this to get hot as every cheap helmet posted on here usually gets the cold vote due to the
if you think your head is worth under £30 quid comments...
Glad I posted now!

Voted cold - why because this can or can't save your life you should get yourself measured up all makes and models come out different despite the sizing guidelines

If you don't have a motorbike but are a sucker for a hot deal, these are also great for "bank jobs".

Looks a good deal and free post too

Good price.

Good price.

I'm tempted to buy it and I only have a bicycle.