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Really takes the heat off your head when you are going to spend a lot of time in direct sunlight. Tested this fact at Rolling Thunder 2012 and rode 400 miles to Virginia Beach and back in nothing but direct, hot sunlight. Makes sense, black helmets absorb light=heat, white helmet better, chrome helmet best at reflecting light/heat.

The drop down visor is very nice when you are riding before sunrise with clear lenses and the sunrise finds you. Visor lets you keep your clear glasses on underneath but the tab is a little difficult to grab with gloves on as you ride into the sunrise. On mine, the nose notch doesn't line up perfectly with my nose. I've considered the possibility that my head is crooked but the internal lining also doesn't seem to be lined up (oriented) correctly with the shell. That being said, it still works and my nose does still fit under the misalignment of the visor.

The padded "V" strap over each ear is very wide in case you are concerned about the size of your cheek tan lines. The strap stays put at the tention you select and there is an end strap button to secure the loose end.

Sizing: I applied the rule of going one size smaller than my full face helmet size and the helmet fit fine. Very comfortable with a lot of padding inside.

I wanted a black helmet but they were out of stock and had to choose the chrome one. But I'm glad that I went with the chrome one. A lot of people liked the look of the chrome helmet when I showed it to them and I think it gives me a Mad Max, Judas Priest sort of a look, so I really dig this helmet! Chrome is awesome!

First, I'll say I was skeptical about ordering a 'large' for my fat head, but according to the measurement chart, that was what was suggested. It fits as if it had been molded to my skull! I wear eyeglasses and the the visor is awesome! I do wish they'd come out with a polarized version, though. The chrome finish is superb and is far cooler on hot days than the flat black I'd been wearing. It's showing a few tiny nicks here and there from road grit, but at the price, I can see ordering a new one every season as long as they don't change anything about it. Even the strap was well thought out with no need to completely disconnect it from the D-rings. The light weight of it is a relief, too. Shipping was mind-blowing fast! Customer for life!

The Good: Looks great, keeps me cool, pretty lightweight. The Bad: Runs a bit smaller than stated in sizing guide. Chin strap rings have squared edges, making it difficult to tighten (and loosen). Visor is great for sunny days, and not so dark that you couldn't use it evenings, however it does direct the air under and into your eves. Suggest buying goggles, and only using visor for low speed riding... anything over 40, and your eyes will water so bad you won't be able to see... For the price it's not bad, but knowing that the visor is pretty worthless I would have bought the Bell Chrome Half Helmet for $25 (Item: #Bandito-Chrome).

This is one snazzy helmet. I wasn't too thrilled with having to do the responsible thing and sport a hat, but honestly, I forget that it's on. The chrome look is sharp and wipes clean after each ride. It doesn't sit real high on your head and it's comfortable. The visor is worthless but I don't use it anyway. The "removable" stickers were a bear to get off and I needed goo gone, but that part's over now. The red snap I colored with a black sharpie so I don't have to see that either. It's a great price.

The fit of this helmet is perfect and I love the visor! It's dark enough for daytime use, but not so dark that you can't use it during night rides. I wear script glasses and it's nice to not have to always put my contacts in to wear another pair of glasses to ride. I love the visibility it gives me. I'm a photographer and the added bonus is that you can take some incredible shots into the helmet. I've gotten many compliments from other riders.