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Posted by tomorrow@erols.com on March 15, 2007, 6:02 pm
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> > Back in September, I asked:
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> >> Anyone using one of the new carbon fiber helmets hitting the market
> >> (H-D FXRG full face or HJC AC-12 full face are two that I know about)
> >> care to share their feedback, experiences, recommendations? Are
> >> there other brands/models than the above two on the market?
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> > Apparently, no one in reeky was using either of these helmets at the
> > time. The AC-12 Carbon is now widely available, and I've read several
> > positive reviews. Yet, at 3 pounds 4.5 ounces, it is only four ounces
> > lighter than my current Shoei RF1000 full face helmet.
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> > However, there is a new contender on the market. Not sold in the U.S.
> > (it is EC compliant but not DOT or Snell approved) the BMW
> > SportIntegral Carbon full face helmet weighs in at an AMAZING 2 pounds
> > 1.5 ounces. That's lighter than ANY of the open-face helmets tested
> > by WebBikeWorld.
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> > Its amazing weight is matched by an amazing price tag, as well: about
> > $1,500. U.S.
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> > Still, saving about 1/3 of the weight of my Shoei sounds worth the
> > money.
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> > I think I will try to find a way to acquire one of these bad mama-
> > jamas.
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> http://www.carbonfiberhelmets.com/new_page_2.htm
> $109 to $145
"Helmets on this page are NOT DOT APPROVED, buyer assumes all
responsibility for suitability of application"
I don't think these helmets would be suitable for my application,
unfortunately. Otherwise, I couls save a BOATLOAD of moolah!
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