http://bikechatter.net/ 1025-109 http://bikechatter.net/helmets/1025-shoei-xr-1100-helmet-review Bit boring on graphics but it works well enough on me head and when you are giving it beans the vents work but too well sometimes so its noisy. ]]> Tue, 21 Dec 2010 17:02:24 -0800 1025-103 http://bikechatter.net/helmets/1025-shoei-xr-1100-helmet-review Nice skid lid but a bit noisey compared to some. the vents open blasts you with air so it is nice in summer but winter can get a bit cold even with them shut. I think the graphics could be better though shoei. I quite like mine but probably would look at one of the newer models if it needed replaceing because of the noise even when i have my ear plugs in ]]> Wed, 15 Dec 2010 17:31:41 -0800 1025-45 http://bikechatter.net/helmets/1025-shoei-xr-1100-helmet-review The XR-1100 is a truly superb helmet and I would expect a lot of other brands to follow suit with its design's over the oming years, in terms of construction it is exceptional with all of the fittings having a solid and expensive feel to them. Ventilation is huge, I have never felt anything like it from a helmet before but with this comes a noisy downside so unless you are wearing your earplugs it might get a touch loud with all the front vents in action. Surely you are wearing your plugs though - right? In terms of the Sharp rating it has not been tested as yet so until then it gets the standard 3 star rating I give other helmets but I would expect the Shoei to be as highly rated on safety as previous models. Overall this is a remarkable helmet, a great shape leads to reduced fatigue and ventilation that will keep your head cool and dry in the hottest conditions - 5 star rating from me! ]]> Sun, 20 Sep 2009 07:16:58 -0700