Helmet thoughts for the Atom

Andy G · Post by **Andy G** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 11:09 am

Hi Guys

Just wondered if anyone had any advice regarding Helmets for the Atom?

They will be getting fitted with intercoms (already purchased with the Atom).

Had toyed with possibly Roof helmets, but also need ones that are as unmoved by lift as possible?

I don't know a great deal about them though, so would welcome some thoughts, and also where best to source them from?

Budgeting about £200-300 per lid

Thanks

Andy

Post by ed » Wed Mar 28, 2007 11:13 am

Would think a bikers helmet (oowh erh) would be a good place to start!

And remember, a small persons head can fit in a larger one but not the other way around!

/hasabigheadfaction

Victor Meldrew · Post by **Victor Meldrew** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 11:15 am

http://www.2wheeltouring.net/bluetooth/bluetooth.htm

Motorola Universal Bluetooth

Helmet Headset HS830

The open road is calling, but it's not the only one. With the Motorola Bluetoothâ„¢ Helmet Headset HS830, your eyes are on the road, your hands are on the handlebars, and your friends are just a phone call away. The HS830 uses the latest Bluetooth technology to link your helmet to your handset. Now, you can talk safely and easily without ever having to stop the ride. So call home, and tell them you'll be a little late because the road is calling, and you're going to answer.

- Single-touch, hands-free operation for complete safety
- Comfortable padded earpiece fits securely within the helmet
- Superior sound quality
- Intercom function for communication between rider and passenger
- Weather resistant microphone
- Compatible with any Bluetooth 1.1 or 1.2 mobile phone or device
- Compatible with most helmet makes and styles
- Included hands-free pendant neck strap for off-bike use

ryallm · Post by **ryallm** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 11:16 am

For a car as cool as an Atom, to hell with the cost, you need the coolest helmet around

. Has to be one of these http://www.demontweeks.co.uk/products/P ... SIM1210001

Mark

Dominic · Post by **Dominic** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 11:37 am

http://www.hi-starclassics.co.uk/Vintag ... 201904.JPG

Andy G · Post by **Andy G** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 11:50 am

Dominic wrote:http://www.hi-starclassics.co.uk/Vintag ... 201904.JPG

You scare me

Post by ed » Wed Mar 28, 2007 12:01 pm

mac · Post by **mac** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 1:03 pm

Chin spoiler is a must - even at pedestrian speeds in the caterham (70mph on M/Way) I could feel lift and that's with an "aero" screen.

I'm also on the lookout for some lids - but aren't they illegal to wear on the road?

Mac

Post by ed » Wed Mar 28, 2007 1:13 pm

I would be very surprised if they are illegal?!

GregR · Post by **GregR** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 1:15 pm

I think Mac has a point, I recall that from my dim & distant past, but it may be that there's a distinction to be drawn between cars with/without screens?

As for Lids, doesn't McApe's have a chin spoiler? It looks quite mean

craigieb · Post by **craigieb** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 1:16 pm

worth considering wind noise - more vents/sharp edges on a hemlet = more wind noise.

i had custom fit ear plugs made by a guy at the motorbike show a while back and he had some worrying statistics about permanent hear loss after ~30 seconds use at motorway speed without earplugs.

the stats got worse the more vents etc. were on the helmet that was tested.

having said that i have an arai quantum f which is magic. dead comfy and washable when it gets stinky

last test i read the roof helmets did really well

tenkfeet · Post by **tenkfeet** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 1:19 pm

Shoi and Arai helmets are very good and more importantly wind noise is quiet.

However as I needed a budget helmet I got a V2 from bike source Great Western Road for £100 with integral black visor, quality is good but noise level may be higher than some.

Andy G · Post by **Andy G** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 1:23 pm

ed wrote:I would be very surprised if they are illegal?!

its Legal for the Atom

I think the chin spoiler points to Shooomer suggestion. Shame they only have 3 colours of them!

dlogan · Post by **dlogan** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 1:34 pm

We had this discussion on the way to the Autosport show.
Its technically illegal to wear a helmet in a car which has a windscreen.

But its legal to wear in a car with aeroscreen, i.e Caterham or Atom.

Its strange because either way its more safe.

The above came from Stu P, so blame him if I am wrong.

PS: I like the ROOF helmets, there was a good article when Tom Ford drove an ATOM somewhere near the Arctic circle and wore a heated ski suit type thing and a ROOF helmet which looked cool. That would get my vote.
PPS: Oh and Andy are you going for the "bubble" screens or just nothing at all.

PhilA · Post by **PhilA** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 1:36 pm

suits u sir!?

its ur heid in there
id get an Arai