Topic: A decent looking 'retro' styled helmet

[toycollector10]

I've just received my Bell Bullitt in the post. It's a lovely full face and totally suits my style with the bikes I have.
A nice leather interior and gloss black finish 

[Mo]

Also, the least aerodynamic full face you can buy.

[greenjeans]

I dig it.  Didn't think those were out yet.

[nccb]

I like it too, but damn they are expensive. . .

[evanphi]

I got a Biltwell Gringo this year. Less expensive, and plus you can rock a REALLY vintage looking bubble shield. I love the helmet so far.

[mcswny]

Also, the least aerodynamic full face you can buy.

Unless you're racing, does this REALLY matter? Not trying to be snarky, genuinely curious...

[750K]

^^^doubt full, unless it has some serious wind drag when you shoulder check at highway speeds its aerodynamic enough for general riding. Wind noise might be another story, depending on how well the visor seals around the opening. There's always ear plugs I guess, the bell is better than the gringo if you ask me. Why the hell would you design a full face to have a snap on shield that you can't raise, retarded if you ask me.

[70CB750]

One of the reasons I got flip up to replace my open face was the aerodynamics.  The open face was lifting off my head and sliding to the back in speeds over 75 and I found it annoying.

[nccb]

One of the reasons I got flip up to replace my open face was the aerodynamics.  The open face was lifting off my head and sliding to the back in speeds over 75 and I found it annoying.

lol, i picture you looking like your avatar with a helmet floating above your head. 

[evanphi]

One of the reasons I got flip up to replace my open face was the aerodynamics.  The open face was lifting off my head and sliding to the back in speeds over 75 and I found it annoying.

I found this with my 3/4 helmet, too much lifting. The Gringo does not lift with the bubble on, and I haven't taken up to highway speeds with only sunglasses on.

The bubble snaps off no problem when I need it to come off. I also have a clear one for riding at night.

[Schnell]

My new Shoei rf1100 (discontinued)

[AintNoEasyWay]

^ Not retro 

 I think the Bullitt looks awesome, but the price is way too steep. No how it'd feel at high speeds, but my guess is most people aren't racing with em.

[Schnell]

^ Not retro 

 I think the Bullitt looks awesome, but the price is way too steep. No how it'd feel at high speeds, but my guess is most people aren't racing with em.

I think the graphics are retro. Helmet is modern. Best of both worlds.

[PeWe]

The helmet look really nice, brown leather in black helmet look good. Ventilation as a update of later designs.

I remember my Jebs Clay Regazzoni that was really tough helmet in the end of the 70's. I had it until 1990.
The shield could fly away if not locked with the buttons. Happened several times. The shields of the modern helmets from the end of 80's has comfortable fixed positions. The good thing with my old Jebs was that i heard the engine. Today difficult to hear when engine start to ping. Too much insulation that is good as protection.

The helmet stayed on head >100mph. Not like Nolan that want to lift over the head, crap. The spoiler on the Jebs helmet really worked. Pressed the helmet to the head downwards in higher speeds

 I threw my old helmet in the garbage 10 years ago... no stickers left and really used. I trusted the fiberglass.
to the bin  together with the alarm clock in same design from Tag Heuer, it tick-tacked too loud.

WOW! Are they crazy??
http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/6389936

[david 750f]

If you have lots of spare cash, check out Ruby helmets..

http://www.ateliersruby.com/helmets

[Bankerdanny]

Holy crap $1,400+. Are they hand made by elves from unicorn horn?

[redlabel]

I love the Bullitt, but they are hard to find here in Norway. My other option was the Gringo, but do most of my riding on the freeway and din't want the hassel with the bubble clipon.
The Rubys are amazing, but it costs more than my bike did........
I landed on the Takachi TK38 Retro. Nice price and won a german crash-test with helmets up to 300Euros. They have a slight retro look with modern features.

[750K]

One of the reasons I got flip up to replace my open face was the aerodynamics.  The open face was lifting off my head and sliding to the back in speeds over 75 and I found it annoying.

I found this with my 3/4 helmet, too much lifting. The Gringo does not lift with the bubble on, and I haven't taken up to highway speeds with only sunglasses on.

The bubble snaps off no problem when I need it to come off. I also have a clear one for riding at night.

I'm sure it snaps on and off easy but you can't do that on the road, if you live anywhere where it gets cold or damp its going to fog up to some degree when your at a light or in traffic. So it really defeats the point of a shield, it's all show and no go. Even my well vented shoei will fog up in the fall or early spring when I'm at a red light but all I need to do is crack the visor a notch or two, can't do that with a bubble visor. I'm sure they work better on a 3/4 helmet without the chin piece, the gringo is a good looking helmet but I don't think the visor was well thought out.

[Retro Rocket]

I love the Bullitt, but they are hard to find here in Norway. My other option was the Gringo, but do most of my riding on the freeway and din't want the hassel with the bubble clipon.
The Rubys are amazing, but it costs more than my bike did........
I landed on the Takachi TK38 Retro. Nice price and won a german crash-test with helmets up to 300Euros. They have a slight retro look with modern features.

Link..?

[Rookster]

There are a few other options for a retro full face.  The Premier Trophy is about $100 cheaper than the Bullitt and has the right look from a major helmet manufacturer.  Then there is the Daytona Retro Ride.  The Retro Ride looks good but it is just a re-badged Bandit Integral which did not meet any existing standards.  It is cheap at around $100 which is about half what the Integral went for.  I for one would like to see the Premier Trophy imported into the U.S. in the Phil Read livery.

Scott

[tjswenson]

Very nice, Toycollector10. Perfect blend of form and function. I hope you'll let us know how the leather feels when the highway heats up.

[KayOne]

Not Retro, but my sore old neck would appreciate this helmet:

http://www.skullysystems.com/heads-up-display-helmet/

Interesting to see what it will retail for when and if it ever becomes available. Don't need all the Bluetooth stuff, just the rear and side cameras through the HUD.