I`ve just received a Reevu Helmet, these are the ones with a series of mirrors between the shell and the lining and one above your eyeline. In theory this means you can see what is behind you like the interior mirror in a car. I have been told that I can spend all weekend checking it is comfy etc and return it if I am unsure about it. As long as I dont actually peel all the stickers off and go for a ride and get it covered with insect innards I can send it back, So, have any of you got one and used it and if so, what do you think of it?
Not used one, but it's a nice idea. Not sure about whether the protection is compromised or not, or could be higher anyway. HUDs with rear/side cameras can't be that far off.
I want one for training where I need eyes in the back of my head !!!! Let me know what you think of it , did you get it from a guy called nooj in in Newbury ???
Price. The whole thing's a bit of a gimmick in the eyes of the average biker. But the product - i.e. the helmet itself - is actually very good, very high quality, and the price reflects this. Perhaps they'd have been better off producing a cheap version to start with.
So, I decided that the best way to make up my mind was to ignore the mirror and decide how it felt as a regular helmet. First impressions were good, it seems well made and was quite comfy. I wore it for an hour or so just wandering around the house and garden. After that I decided I would buy it and if it was no good I could sell it on Ebay. Went for a ride with it and was very pleased. While it is quite heavy, about 1800g, compared with my Shoei at about 1400g, it was much more comfortable and loads quieter. Very good all round visibility too. The mirror is just a bonus. It is adjustable so I think I need to spend some time with it getting the right angles but even if I only use it when changing lanes I think it is a huge safety plus. It will be brilliant for instructors as it fills in the gaps between the side mirrors, just like in a car. There are times when you cant see anything, like going uphill changes the angle so you need to move your head position but like I said, it stacks up as a helmet anyway so no worse than a regular one. It cost £250 in plain colours and £300 for two tone. I will update when I have had it longer as it is too early to say anything definitive but I recommend anyone after a new lid considering one. If anyone wants to know anything specific just ask but there are a few reviews and images online already. David
Thanks for that ..... I reckon it'll be just as good on any super bike duke ..... Spesh the 848 etc as I can't see shit !!!!!
Guys I know the geeeeeza who distributes these in the uk check out shiny bike syndrome and ask for nooj
Nooj, what a star. Lives just down the road from me and lavishes care and attention on the Multi to offset my wilful neglect. Keeps trying to tempt me with a Reevu but they don't fit my noggin :biggrin:
It's OK if you can hold your head still at speed, it is comfy and quiet. If you have 'mirror' issues it's an awesome help.
You could fit a pair of these for that total moose look! Or you could buy some decent mirrors, and exercise your neck too. Mind at 1800g the reevu will certainly do that for you....you'll have a neck like Mike Tyson in no time.
Anth, would you take your internal mirror off your car and just use the wing mirrors? We could all get by that way but it is not as good. I`ve had Shoei helmets for as long as I can remember and I have kept some of the old ones, they weigh in at around 1700g so not a huge difference. I think the flip helmets are around the 1800g mark too so there are plenty of people riding around with rippling neck muscles. I`m not saying it is brilliant or perfect, just it is a good concept and I`m going to give myself a few months using it to see what it is like.
Yeah my van doesn't have an internal mirror as many others don't either.....and don't feel the need for periscope systems. I too have used Shoei helmets amongs some other brands for a long time and none of them weight over 1400g, so which model of shoei are you refering to....I'm guessing if it weighs that much it's one from the ark and will be long past it's life expectancy, in that case I wouldn't be worrying about whats behind I'd be more concerned about the degredation it's already suffered. I'm not knocking it either, It's just not my cuppa....so you pays your money and takes your choice! Oh and shoei multitec flip ups weigh 1,590 g for the medium shell
I change lid every 4 years or so, just happen to have a pre-war one around to weigh. My most recent Shoei was not as well made as the older ones, that is what made me decide to look at other options this time.
