By Lee Indy from Montana on 03/20/2008
Pros: � Low price- 109 for the standard color schemes and 130 for the S.E. designs w/ free dark smoke visor.
� E.C.E 22.05 and DOT safety ratings.
� Finish is consistent and seamless.
� Visor vents flow a good amount of air with out hiting you in the eye.
� 6 visor detents. I have an HJC with only two and that is annoying.
� Moves a good amount of air threw the static vents.
� Clean profile. I�m not a fan of the Icon bulgy helmets.
� Comfortable. For a helmet in this price range its actually outstanding.
� Light weight. The only helmets lighter than this one is a couple very rare helmets and the
Shark line of racing helmets
� Doesn�t fog very often. The chin vent flows quite a bit of air onto the inner part of the
shield and at light I just had to barely crack the lip to keep it from fogging.
� SparX is the only company to offer a crash replacement plan. If you crash in this helmet
send it back and a copy of the police report thell replace your helmet
Cons: Bad Points
� Noisy. At high speeds with the visor vents open it whistles a little bit. Id recommend ear
plugs for high way speed trips.
� The visor has a tiny tab for lifting that is often difficult to move. Im sure it will break in a
little better but it is really tiny.
� At the very top of the visor it appears to be tapered a little so the top 1/8th of an inch
gives a bit of a distortion so at full tuck it�s a slightly distracting.
� Chin strap is set to far back for my tastes and the little snap for the extra bit of strap is
half way up into the liner a bit making it impossible to snap with gloves on.
� The liner is a little bit of a pain to put back in after you pull it but patience is the key.
Sizing Info: Fits true to size
Additional Sizing Notes: fits near the same as an hjc. i wear a large in hjc but an xl in kbc. the sparx i wear is a large
Comments: Overall I think that this is the best helmet in the sub 200 dollar range. Light Comfortable and ECE 22.05 certified. And with the backing of the long time helmet maker KBC there here to stay.
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