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New Helmet Shopping
Beefmaster_Mark:
Since my primo, Biaggi-autographed Shark helmet was crash-tested, I am in the market for a new helmet.
I always said that I wanted a Shoei, but since they revised their mainstream helmet they got to be as expensive as all the other mid-range lids, so now I am kind of up in the air.
First of all, let me just say/ask: what happened to Cycle Gear? Their Lomita store, as well as their catalog, basically features this "Bilt" crap - helmets, jackets, pants and gloves. Bilt and something called "Sedici" which to me sounds like trying to ride on the popularity of Ducati. I presume that both of these brands are cheap Chinese-made house brands, yes?
Anyway CG doesn't carry a lot of different lids like they used to so they are of limited value when shopping.
Do any of you guys know about the AGV K3? WebBikeWorkd likes it:
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/1/38/33705/ITEM/AGV-K3-Celebr8-Helmet.aspx
http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/agv-k3/
An AGV helmet for $220, that's what I'm talking about!
wlk12:
Mark, if you wear a Medium (at least in a Shoei), I may be able to help your pocketbook. I have a Medium RF1100 that I've only worn about a dozen times. It's essentially brand new and you can have it for $150.
As you know, I'm not riding the bike much, and when I do I've been using my old RF900 (God, I hope Cammie doesn't read this). As I wrote in a review I posted here a while back, it still needed some break-in, especially in the area where my eyeglass temples fit. So I got lazy, put the RF1100 on the shelf, and wear my comfy bug stained RF900 (I REALLY hope Cammie doesn't read this). If I were taking longer rides, I'd definitely be using the RF1100 - far superior. But I'm not, and it's not doing anybody any good sitting on a shelf.
Anyway, if you're interested, just give a shout.
Bill
JimT:
I haven't been to cycle gear in ages, I heard on the Aprilia forum they have gone downhill. I would never wear any gear that was called "sedici", I agree with you Mark, it just sounds like they are ripping off Ducati.
I think Pro Italia carries AGV, I don't know what models they have though.
How is the Shoulder doing Mark?
Beefmaster_Mark:
Hello Bill! That is so nice of you to offer - I may be a Medium, I'll have to try to find an 1100 to try on and see. What color/pattern is it? I am a stickler when it comes to the "look" of the helmet, it's one of the few fashion things I give a damn about! :) As those of you who have seen my "sense of style" can probably attest to! :P
For these three, I am really digging these (yes I love the VR stuff!):
Man, what a tough decision! I may just order a Medium and see how it fits. For $220, I wouldn't mind shipping it back once if I had to get another size ...
Beefmaster_Mark:
Wow seeing them all together makes it *harder* to decide which I like best, not easier!
Jim - my shoulder/arm/collarbone are getting better, slowly and surely. I can't tell you how great the scar looks, I should take a picture and put it up. For being such a long scar it is very thin, my surgeon did a great job. I honestly have nearly recovered my full range of motion, though I am still taking it very easy and not putting weight on that arm yet. We are still in bone-healing mode. I will begin physical therapy in a couple or few weeks, and from there I should hopefully be good.
I think I won't know how well I am adapting to the plate and screws until I really start swimming (freestyle) again. To me, that will be the real test - that and like doing push-ups and lifting weights again.
My shoulder is kind of permanently low-grade sore right now but as I said it is now very slowly improving. My ribs and side *still* hurt! It hurts a bit to get up from lying down, like getting out of bed. It's not excruciating any more thank God, and it doesn't kill me to sneeze, but it hurts a bit there still.
Looking forward to getting back on the horse, as it were. :)
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