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Professor Wayne posted:Night. My favorite thing about riding at night with a dark visor was not being able to see anything but the road in front of me. Can't be scared of cliffs you can't see. 
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I can see how that would work with some people, but I don't think most riders who commute on their bike want to carry around an entire extra visor all day.
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Jul 26, 2015 00:23
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Professor Wayne posted:I can see how that would work with some people, but I don't think most riders who commute on their bike want to carry around an entire extra visor all day. It's not hard to stash a visor when you're already carrying a backpack.
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Jul 26, 2015 00:25
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BlackMK4 posted:It's not hard to stash a visor when you're already carrying a backpack. This. Who is commuting and isn't using a backpack or luggage of some kind? I bought tailbags specifically for my daily commute.
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Jul 26, 2015 00:34
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Test fitted the Kriega, man these things are well-designed. Now I just gotta wait for the mirror to get here (  dealer!) and go riding somewhere.
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Jul 26, 2015 01:36
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Professor Wayne posted:I can see how that would work with some people, but I don't think most riders who commute on their bike want to carry around an entire extra visor all day. I just stash my extra one in my jacket. Wraps right around you.
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Jul 26, 2015 01:52
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So I decided to actually look at visors for my Shoei Qwest, and they list visors on their website here: http://www.store.shoei-helmets.com/parts-by-helmet-model/road/qwest/shields-shield-acc.html I notice that some of the visors are CW-1 and some are CW-1 pinlock. What is the difference?
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Jul 26, 2015 02:46
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CW-1 don't have a Pinlock, CW-1 Pinlock do.
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Jul 26, 2015 02:51
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Shimrod posted:CW-1 don't have a Pinlock, CW-1 Pinlock do. What is Pinlock should be my question then.
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Jul 26, 2015 03:04
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Pinlocks are an anti-fogging device. It's basically a double layer visor, the pinlock is detatchable and replaceable. They work pretty well and you should probably get one if you have fogging issues
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Jul 26, 2015 03:21
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BlackMK4 posted:What's wrong with a tinted visor? Oh, hey BlackMK4 sorry but this is kind of super important, could you stay an extra 4-6hrs today? We're kind of in a huge bind and will have to shut down production for a day or two if you can't. Thanks! That said, I always just kept my clear in my backpack so vOv Manifest Dynasty posted:This is one reason why I love my new RF-1200. Got that Transition polychromatic visor, loving it. I haven't heard much about those, are they worth the money? I need a tinted visor for my RF1200. It's entirely too bright out for me now that I work indoors. Marxalot fucked around with this message at 03:40 on Jul 26, 2015 |
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Jul 26, 2015 03:38
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I carry my clear visor with me all the time too. It's really not that big a deal.
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Jul 26, 2015 03:42
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Do gear stores typically carry visors? I'm interested in getting one now but I can't decide between dark smoke, mellow smoke and light smoke and I'd rather get to see it in person.
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Jul 26, 2015 05:14
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Cyclegear does, I know.
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Jul 26, 2015 05:22
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Knifegrab posted:Do gear stores typically carry visors? I'm interested in getting one now but I can't decide between dark smoke, mellow smoke and light smoke and I'd rather get to see it in person. Run dark smoke if you're light sensitive, light smoke if you want something that cuts some light and glare but is also okish at night, and mellow smoke if you just wanna blaze and chill. My Bell custom fit is on the way and has a transitions lens, which I'm really looking forward to though.
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Jul 26, 2015 08:48
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Professor Wayne posted:I can see how that would work with some people, but I don't think most riders who commute on their bike want to carry around an entire extra visor all day. Oxford makes a $10-ish visor carrier that wraps around your waist. Very convenient, especially since a visor does not fit in the tail of my bike.
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Jul 26, 2015 15:02
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Razzled posted:Pinlocks are an anti-fogging device. It's basically a double layer visor, the pinlock is detatchable and replaceable. They work pretty well and you should probably get one if you have fogging issues The only issue I'm finding with pinlock is that it effectively reduces your vertical field of view by quite a bit even in the clear, such that if you want to tuck a bit you end up needing to crane your neck to have a clear view of traffic ahead (or be constantly pushing your helmet up, which seems kinda risky tbh) It's possible to target things in the ~10mm gap between the seal and the edge of the visor, but I've found doing this to be more tiring than just stretching my neck, with the added risk that things can disappear behind the seal due to refraction shenanigans. It's basically like having a little A-pillar in your helmet. I know they've released some maxi versions that go right up to the edge of the visor, but afaik these are only available for one or two race type helmets. All that said, it's great not having to gently caress around with religiously cleaning and treating my visor to be able to see through it at all, especially given I live in a cold humid area where fogging is a year round risk.
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Jul 26, 2015 17:21
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I doubt a pinlock restricts your view in any meaningful way.
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Jul 26, 2015 18:16
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Razzled posted:I doubt a pinlock restricts your view in any meaningful way. I've never had any issue with the rf1200 pinlock.
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Jul 26, 2015 19:05
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Foxtrot_13 posted:Take a look at http://sharp.direct.gov.uk/ as the British government tests helemts and 1 star is just passes ECE standards. Wow never knew about this site. The 50 quid Box helmet I've been rocking has 4/5 stars, the more you know.
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Jul 26, 2015 22:07
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Razzled posted:I doubt a pinlock restricts your view in any meaningful way. The double pane visor I have for my Bell blocks the view of my speedo. But I don't know why I'd want to look at that anyways.
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Jul 27, 2015 01:27
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Ended up getting a dark smoke visor for my shoei at my local cycler gear. I never realized how easy they are to replace.
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Jul 27, 2015 05:04
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Renaissance Robot posted:The only issue I'm finding with pinlock is that it effectively reduces your vertical field of view by quite a bit even in the clear, such that if you want to tuck a bit you end up needing to crane your neck to have a clear view of traffic ahead (or be constantly pushing your helmet up, which seems kinda risky tbh) What kind of helmet have you got? It might just have a questionable field of view to start with. My Raid II had a tiny vision port and the pinlock made it absolutely hopeless. The NXR has a much, much larger FOV and I don't notice the pinlock at all.
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Jul 27, 2015 05:37
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I think I already know the answer to this, but I'll ask anyway: I was in a minor crash a few weeks ago. I was quite aware of everything happening while going down. I don't honestly remember hitting my head on the ground (I landed on my shoulder. It was fantastic.), but while I slid, apparently my helmet got a scrape up near the corner of my visor. No cracks or anything. Is it time to replace the helmet, or is it OK?
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Jul 27, 2015 05:49
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You know.
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Jul 27, 2015 05:52
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There are only two kinds of questions in CA: 1. You're knew and don't know anything so we'll be friendly and explain things in exhausting detail. 2. You already know the answer/buy a multimeter
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Jul 27, 2015 05:55
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Slavvy posted:There are only two kinds of questions in CA: Welp, I already own a multimeter, so I know what I must do. Damnit.
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Jul 27, 2015 05:57
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Slavvy posted:What kind of helmet have you got? It might just have a questionable field of view to start with. My Raid II had a tiny vision port and the pinlock made it absolutely hopeless. The NXR has a much, much larger FOV and I don't notice the pinlock at all. LS2 ff370. The normal FOV with the pinlock in is fine, it's just an edge case where a couple times in the rain or at high speed when I'm hunched over I've thought "poo poo, it'd be nice if I could drop my head just another few degrees".
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ninmeister posted:I think I already know the answer to this, but I'll ask anyway: Shoei and I think Arai, possibly others have a program wwhere you can ship them the helmet and they'll x-ray it and say if it was damaged
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Jul 27, 2015 15:08
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Return shipping handled by yodel 
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HAMAS HATE BOAT posted:Shoei and I think Arai, possibly others have a program wwhere you can ship them the helmet and they'll x-ray it and say if it was damaged They even have roadshows where they take an ultrasound machine around to check them. General advice though is that any helmet with damage that gets through the lacquer should be replaced on general principle.
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I was looking a little on helmets and noticed that the weights was higher than I thought they would be. Seems like I lucked out when I chose my first helmet, as my First gen HJC Rpha 10 is only 1330 grams according to the kitchen scales, which Is as far as I can gather is insanely light.
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Supradog posted:I was looking a little on helmets and noticed that the weights was higher than I thought they would be. Seems like I lucked out when I chose my first helmet, as my First gen HJC Rpha 10 is only 1330 grams according to the kitchen scales, which Is as far as I can gather is insanely light. SHARP says it's fibreglass, which makes sense weight-wise. Only problem is that fibreglass is generally the least-protective shell material in common use, and also gets less-protective as it ages, which means the 3-star rating isn't a surprise either. (3 star isn't *that* bad, it's as good as some very high-end lids, but there's room for improvement). TBH helmet manufacturers stopped targeting ultra-light weight around the turn of the century because given the average head weighs about 8kg, 500-odd grams doesn't really make any difference at all and improving aero and comfort is a better use of the budget.
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Jul 27, 2015 20:06
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Htfu in the neck department basically (which I totally need to; for a few days after that 420mile round trip to Cambridge I was getting this really weird twitching in the muscles between my shoulder blades, ie the ones responsible for holding my head up. I was super freaky, felt like someone tapping me on the back, I kept turning round to see who it was  )
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huh seems so, HJC themselves says it's a Carbon Fiber, Aramid and Fiberglass combo they've invented.
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So I bought this over the weekend since it's like 100 degrees around here in the summer and we have 2 months left. Did I do a good thing? It fit me really well and I will probably buy some better inserts for the back, shoulder, and elbow armor. It fit better than the other ones I tried on and all the armor inserts were in the right place. I rode with it yesterday and while I was moving I was only vaguely aware that I had long sleeves on.
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Jul 27, 2015 20:46
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I always say having a mesh jacket for summer and another one that's got all the liners and stuff for the rest of the year is a good idea. Mesh is just so far superior to "4-season" gear, and if it gets hot enough where you live in the summer, it's totally worth it. I don't know what your fall and spring are like, but here it gets cooler but stays dry for a while into October, so I can rock the mesh with a hoodie under it until it's too cold or too wet to continue.
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Lynza posted:I always say having a mesh jacket for summer and another one that's got all the liners and stuff for the rest of the year is a good idea. Mesh is just so far superior to "4-season" gear, and if it gets hot enough where you live in the summer, it's totally worth it. Absolutely 100% agreed. Mesh is mandatory for 90+F rides, in my opinion.
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Jul 27, 2015 21:41
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94 out today rockin full unperf leather. Harden Up Nerds.
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Digital_Jesus posted:94 out today rockin full unperf leather. Harden Up Nerds. How you smell after a ride is your business, man.
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