Down to 4 choices….for today anyway…
Nexx X Wed 2 (normal shell) -
pros: I know it will fit, it’s cheap (ish), not super heavy, already have a comms kit for it. It’s an update. Can now get a transitions shield.
cons: it’s not super light, might not be the quietest, it’s not totally new, more of an update
Nexx X Wed 2 (carbon shell)
pros: I know it will fit, it’s lighter, already have a comms kit for it, you can get a transitions shield
cons: it’s more expensive, missing the side plate mounts for camera and goggle straps (that I use), might not be the quietest
Nexx Vilijord carbon
pros: it’s new…I like new things, adv modular helmet so handy at stops/getting gas/talking, supposedly quiet for a modular helmet, it has a peak for sunshade. It’s heavy for a helmet but light/average for a modular, you can get a transitions shield for it. safety ratings for both chin bar up and down modes. Vents well from reviews.
cons: can’t remove the peak, needs a purchase of a pricy comms kit (but it’s a sleek built in one), slightly unknown fit but should be a standard Nexx fit which is good for me.
Schuberth C4 pro
pros: supposedly the quiestest (modular) of the bunch but the Vilijord is reported to be very close, integrated comms kit is relatively inexpensive, supposedly the most premium of the helmets listed.
cons: unknown fit although everything suggests it will be fine, no peak (the E1 is based on an older model so I’m not considering that). Heaviest of all the helmets here. Supposedly does not vent as well (might be a moot point considering you can flip the chin bar up or ride with the sun visor down and shield open. Oddly not safety rated for chin bar up riding (which I do sometimes when it’s really hot/at slow speeds).
I have a horrible feeling I might end up getting two helmets. A modular for touring where I’m unlikely to head off-road and also used more for cooler weather riding and a dual sport lid for hot weather riding or off-road/mix with goggles or visor.
I have to check my piggy bank.
Nexx X Wed 2 (normal shell) -
pros: I know it will fit, it’s cheap (ish), not super heavy, already have a comms kit for it. It’s an update. Can now get a transitions shield.
cons: it’s not super light, might not be the quietest, it’s not totally new, more of an update
Nexx X Wed 2 (carbon shell)
pros: I know it will fit, it’s lighter, already have a comms kit for it, you can get a transitions shield
cons: it’s more expensive, missing the side plate mounts for camera and goggle straps (that I use), might not be the quietest
Nexx Vilijord carbon
pros: it’s new…I like new things, adv modular helmet so handy at stops/getting gas/talking, supposedly quiet for a modular helmet, it has a peak for sunshade. It’s heavy for a helmet but light/average for a modular, you can get a transitions shield for it. safety ratings for both chin bar up and down modes. Vents well from reviews.
cons: can’t remove the peak, needs a purchase of a pricy comms kit (but it’s a sleek built in one), slightly unknown fit but should be a standard Nexx fit which is good for me.
Schuberth C4 pro
pros: supposedly the quiestest (modular) of the bunch but the Vilijord is reported to be very close, integrated comms kit is relatively inexpensive, supposedly the most premium of the helmets listed.
cons: unknown fit although everything suggests it will be fine, no peak (the E1 is based on an older model so I’m not considering that). Heaviest of all the helmets here. Supposedly does not vent as well (might be a moot point considering you can flip the chin bar up or ride with the sun visor down and shield open. Oddly not safety rated for chin bar up riding (which I do sometimes when it’s really hot/at slow speeds).
I have a horrible feeling I might end up getting two helmets. A modular for touring where I’m unlikely to head off-road and also used more for cooler weather riding and a dual sport lid for hot weather riding or off-road/mix with goggles or visor.
I have to check my piggy bank.
