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21. My quiet ride fullface carbon fiber helmet review

    Posted by Kip Felker on 17th Mar 2016

    After finding quiet ride helmets on the Internet. I decided to give them a call about my concerns of ordering helmet online. While speaking with Alvin I asked him if I order one of your helmets and do not like the fit of it then what. He confidently told me that I should put it right back in the box and ship it back to him for a helmet in the correct size. My next question to him was if I cannot find a helmet that comfortably fits my head am I stuck with it. He assured me that I could return helmet for a refund if we had no luck with fitting my head. So armed with this information I confidently ordered my Quietride helmet.
    I ordered it Wednesday afternoon and it took until Friday for me to receive it. Am I Inpatient or what. Great customer service. Upon opening the box I feel the fit and finish of this helmet is on par for this price point. The size was spot on for what I had ordered. I needed an extra large and the extra-large was the right size for me.
    
    Going from a halfshell helmet to a fullface will take some getting used to but the helmet fit and felt great. Curious to how well the earmuffs will work inside the helmet I quickly began fiddling with the air pump. It seems about 8 to 10 Pumps is ideal pressure on the muffs for me. Now it's off for a ride. The lack of noise in this helmet is amazing. You have to let the air out of the muffs in order to really appreciate how well they work.
    
    Now for the icing on the cake. I connected the helmet to my iPhone and turn the music on. The volume level before compared to now is amazing. Now I do not have to drowned out the Wind, engine, environment noise. I can listen to my music at a reasonable level not having to overcome the noise around me.
    
    Airflow in the helmet seems to be very good when I was riding the temperature was 55 degrees which is not uncomfortable. But I noticed even with the top vents shut off the top of my head was getting cold. But then I don't have any hair up there. So this assures me that during the warm weather with vents open I will have plenty of airflow.
    
    Overview of the quiet ride helmet this is everything that it is advertised to be. I am looking forward to many seasons of enjoying the quiet and not the noise. Thanks Alvin
    
    Kip Felker Grandville Mi
    Sent from my iPhone

22. If you ride a motorcycle, you need one of these helmets.

    Posted by Joe Demko on 13th Mar 2016

    Carbon Fiber Full Face Helmet
    Joe Demko Rides: 2015 Kawasaki Concours 14
    
    If you ride a motorcycle, you need one of these helmets. I opted for the full-face carbon fiber model. Shipping was remarkably fast. I had my helmet in just a couple of days. I took it for a test drive on my 2015 Kawasaki Concours 14 yesterday. The C14 isn't a particularly loud bike and, with the helmet on, I couldn't hear it at all at cruising speed...only when I revved it. These helmets really are notably quiet. All the other racket that we lump together as "road noise" was dramatically reduced. It actually seemed odd to be on the bike, on the expressway competing with traffic, and yet the noise level was so low. It was a warmish day, so I tried riding with the visor cracked open. Still very quiet and, by toying with the bike's adjustable windshield, can be quieter yet. I tried the speakers out with both an iPod and an android phone. Music and driving directions were both listenable at legal highway speeds. Up around 85 mph or so, they get kind of muffled sounding. Are there any cons? Well, solid full-face helmets aren't as easy to put on as other designs, but that is true no matter who makes it. If it slides on too easily, it's too big and is going to move around on your head. The ear muffs integral to the quiet ride helmet feel a little different from other helmets, but it is only different, not bad or uncomfortable. The cable hook up is clumsy compared to a blue tooth unit, so you'll want the wireless equipment. TLDR: Does what they claim. Get one.
    
    Joe Demko
    Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania
    March 14th 2016
    

23. I could barely hear my bike

    Posted by Cipher Sam on 7th Mar 2016

    So today I took my bike out for the first time this year and needless to say I was very impressed with the quality of the helmet. At first I didn't pump the ear buds because I was listening to music, but once I pumped them the quality of music drastically increased because outside noise was cancelled and I could barely hear my bike, and I was literally jamming while I was riding. I got so many compliments on the helmet, part of it because I have a GoPro mount, but mostly because of its carbon fiber look and the quality of its design. I'm very pleased with the way the helmet is designed. I managed to install a mic for my GoPro on the helmet and piecing the insides back together was a breeze. If you look at this helmet and compare it to others, you can tell the difference in design and quality. The inside is so comfortable I was walking around with my helmet on in the gym. It's lightweight even with my GoPro and mic attachments and it fits so well. I rode it with the dark visor and it was very clear. This helmet literally blocks all the dangerous noise, and with the supplied speakers you can hear music which is also very great. The pump allows you to make the helmet more or less quiet, which is a big plus if you don't want to be in quiet mode you just don't pump it and you'll get some noise come through. The helmet also comes with a supplied wire connector that you plug into your MP3, or phone and it's high quality and long enough, but it will soon be replaced by the G7 intercom Bluetooth system. I am very pleased with this product, and I will be recommending it to other people, and Alvin is one great fellow who answered on my questions and stuck with me as it took me quite a while to finally buy the helmet as I had other obligations. Out of 10, I give the helmet a 9.5, the other .5 will come once I receive the G7. I couldn't be happier. It feels safe, has the new ratcheting system, and fits quite snug and is very lightweight.
    

24. Exceeds all my expectations

    Posted by Dan Moore on 6th Mar 2016

    Al
    Quiet Ride Helmets exceeds all my expectations. I traveled by bike exclusively while in the Washington DC area serving in the military. I got away from bikes once married and kids were around. Over the course of two decades, I yearned for a bike again. My wife had apprehensions so I needed an angle to purchase something. I compromised and purchased a Vespa GT six years ago; justifying the purchase to my wife by saying I got it for her to ride around the neighborhood…. I also hoped some of my kids could ride as they grew. Well, my wife didn’t feel comfortable with the weight of the Vespa so I ended up riding it to and from work. However, I stopped riding it a couple years ago because the dang wind noise drove me crazy. All I could think about while riding was the noise – not road conditions, not temperature, definitely not joy. I have a full face HJC lid that I purchased from the BMW shop. Even with ear plugs and a windshield, the noise bothered me more than I wanted anyone to realize. A great Vespa sits unused in my garage.
    
    Still desiring a bike, I started looking at classic street bikes. I was still concerned about the noise and started researching different helmets. I would buy a new bike (that I wanted to ride and not for my wife) if I could find a better helmet. I looked at BMW’s, Ducati’s and ended up with a 2016 Triumph Street Twin - based on input from my 16 yr old son! I knew February was a good month to purchase new bikes. As I was researching which bike, I found a thread on Triumph forum about quiet ride helmets. Comments like “it sounds too good to be true”, “why hasn’t Arai incorporated?”, “I’ll wait and see…”, but no one could provide any empirical criticism as they were too risk adverse to buy one. These are the very same comments I have encountered with my company, a health service company. I tell potential clients not to believe a word I say as I’m a lying sales person, but call any and all of my existing clients. So I wanted to see what actual customers were saying about Quiet Ride Helmets. Powerful positive statements! I like taking calculated risks, isn’t that part of riding a bike? So I ordered my helmet.
    
    I received it within two days and upon initial inspection; very safe construction, looks better than I thought, more visibility than my HJC, and very comfortable. Super service and communication. I trailered the bike home from the shop and now I need a dry day to try out the new Triumph AND new helmet. I travel hundreds of times on plane each year and I have worn the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones for years. I had the over-the-ear, on-the-ear, and now back to the over-the-ear style. I’m amazed I can hear conversations a few aisle away with the headphones on. So my expectation level of noise reduction/cancelling was pretty high. The rain stopped, sun came out and temperature was 38 degrees – kind of close enough to being warm enough… I dawned the Quiet Ride. The ear muff was as comfortable as the over the ear Bose headphones. I few pumps and I could hear myself breathing. When I first started riding to work I was amazed at how great the Triumph sounded. I noticed I heard the car leaving his gravel driveway behind me. I started feeling how cold it was in work clothes. I heard the school bus stopping before I saw the lights. I thought my fingers were frostbit. I realized how well the helmet ventilated as I forgot to close the vents. I arrived my short distance to work and thought to myself, “that was the best motorcycle ride I have ever had!” I experienced the ride because I was not distracted by the noise and pressure of the ride on my ears! This helmet has changed my occasional riding to wanting to ride all the time. Now I’m buying all kinds of things to go riding. For the first time in my life I purchased leather chaps and hot weather mesh armor jacket and pants. I’m telling you guys this helmet is really good. I am ordering another one for my wife now. I know she will love the Quiet Ride Helmet. If I had the money of a celebrity Shark Tank Investor, I would immediately scarf up Al and the Quiet Ride Helmet.
    
    Daniel Moore
    Pleasant View, Tennessee
    March 2nd 2016
    

25. One ride sold me on the best ride of my life!

    Posted by Charles on 18th Feb 2016

    Charles, California
    
    I just needed one day of riding to write this review. I ordered the extra large carbon fiber full face helmet. This helmet fits true to size as I wear an extra large in my other two helmets. First, I spoke with the owner and also emailed him. He listens to your questions and answers them fully. He also rebut feedback to improve on his product. I knew as soon as I put the helmet on it was going to make a difference in my ride and proctect my hearing. I am a tired Navy Vet and do not have much hearing left to give up. I can ride to and from work almost everyday. I started this about a year ago. I did not like the road and wind noise but ear plugs I did not like. I noticed about a month ago I was asking my sons to speak up and repeat themselves. That's when I starting looking for a new helmet. There are 1800 dollar helmets but they do not tackle the noise issue or provide much in hearing protection. The Quite Ride helmet is a
    very good helmet. It fits tight and has a cool look. Great quality for a first issue? The air circulation vents work great and the inner padding is easily removable. The face shield is adjustable and I love the fact that the smoked shield was included for free. Swapping the shields are easy and quick. Overall an outstanding product for the price. The
    helmet is everything the seller advertised it to be. It's super comfortable, lightweight, and it looks awesome! I'm definitely pleased with this purchase.
    This helmet has a quick release strap so that you can set it at a desired length and quickly return to that setting using the quick release. So this morning I had the best ride ever and I have been riding for 41 years. No wind noise freeway and engine were greatly muffled and I was able to listen to music at a much lower volume. It was almost like sitting at home with your headphones on with just a low hum of the motor in the background. I cannot wait for the ride home.
    I ride a 750 Honda shadow and a 1970 Harley Davidson
    

26. Very quiet helmet

    Posted by Unknown on 11th Feb 2016

    If you like to listen to music and want a quiet helmet then this is the one for you. I wouldn't spend nearly a thousand dollars on the European helmets.Great company to work with as well.

27. I love listening to music while riding and I hate wind noise

    Posted by Gary Allcox on 7th Feb 2016

    Carbon Fiber Full Face Helmet
    Gary Allcox Rides: Honda NC700x
    
    I commute to and from Ft Bragg NC every other day. I have about an hour and fifteen minute ride each way. I love listening to music while riding and I hate wind noise. I also have a hearing disability from prior military active duty service.
    
    The helmet . Very Nice , right out of the box today. Very nice quality and finish on it. The first ding on this helmet will hurt like a dent in a new car. I like the chin screen and nose cone. It is a little snug for my sun glasses on the sides. It is snug on my jaws but all helmets are. This helmet gives very good peripheral vision. I love this buckle on the chin strap.
    
    The speakers sound great and the music is very clear. Wind noise is mostly gone until around 65-70 , I plan on taking care of that with a taller screen on the bike then I should be riding with nothing but my tunes.
    
    As far as service is concerned Alvin has been excellent at running this business, great communication and quick shipping. I will do business with Quiet Ride again.
    
    Overall , I think I made a very good decision on going with this helmet, it's like sitting in the hearing test booth at work ...just me and the ringing in my ears .
    
    Gary Allcox
    Durham, North Carolina
    February 6th, 2016
    

28. I rode about 180 miles on Sunday and it was a wonderful thing not having to use earplugs.

    Posted by Cad Uebersetzig on 8th Dec 2015

    Quiet Ride Carbon Fiber Full Face Helmet
    Chad Uebersetzig Rides: 2011 Ducati Multistrada 1200s
    
    Finally got a chance to get out and try my new carbon fiber Quiet Ride helmet. My first impression after receiving the helmet, quality was on par with any other expensive brand name helmet that is on the market. Fit was the same as my Shoei, I always get large helmets and the large fit perfect. The liner is very comfortable and appears to be high quality as well. I rode about 180 miles on Sunday and it was a wonderful thing not having to use earplugs. Noise reduction, not elimination, was significant with the Quiet Ride helmet. You can still hear wind noise, but it is not loud enough to put that ringing in my ears that I would get from my other helmets. When I wore ear plugs with my other helmets I felt like I was in a bubble and despite blocking out most of the noise I would still get a buzzing noise in my ears that would last for a couple days. I was at the point where I wasn’t riding all that much because I knew that I was permanently damaging my hearing. I think all motorcycle riders know the ringing that I’m talking about. The Quiet Ride helmet is worth the money spent, I could have bought 2 Quiet Ride helmets for what I paid for my Shoei. I am definitely very satisfied with my purchase.
    
    Chad Uebersetzig
    Temecula, California
    December 7th 2011
    

29. I have been using custom ear plugs for many years to project my hearing

    Posted by Bill Grantham on 3rd Dec 2015

    
    Bill Grantham Rides: BMW K1200
    
    I have been looking to replace my 6 year old Shoei RF1000 helmet for a few months now. I have been using custom ear plugs for many years to project my hearing. Without them, the helmet is very noisy. I test drove a Schuberth C3 Pro helmets at a dealer. It was nice but not a game changer. It fit well, the noise level acceptable, the sllde down visor was ok. Hate to see what it would cost or replace it. However, I was willing to shell out $850 to get rid of my earplugs.
    
    Then I found Quiet Ride on the net. The videos were impressive and the reports even more so. For $375, it seemed worth the risk. 5 days later it on my doorstep. Nice. The helmet is excellent quality. The carbon fiber shell always impressed me. Once I removed the plastic nose guard, the field of view was excellent. I have been on two rides so far. I use my BMW K1200 to get to job sites for job walks. Most of my projects are about 30 min away. Parking is never an issue and lane splitting makes getting stuck in traffic a non-issue.
    
    At 60 mph the noise levels are very acceptable much better that with old helmet and ear plugs. At 70 mph the noise level goes up but barely noticeable. From 70 to 90, no difference at all. Its only when I turn my head, the seal is broken and more noise enters my earmuffs but as soon as I return to looking straight ahead, the seal reforms and the noise dampens. No bid deal.
    
    I tried pumping the ear bladders more than the initial setting but it made no difference in reducing the sound. I use a small Bluetooth receiver to connects to my phone to give me directions to job sites. Its very clear even at 80 mph. The built in speakers work for music but not for driving directions. Bummer but then again, I don't like wires anyway so I tucked them out of the way for future use.
    
    That being said. I would highly recommend this helmet. It truly is a game changer. The low tech solution is ingenious. Kudos to Alvin for making this happen. Keep up the great work!
    
    Bill Grantham
    San Diego, California
    December 2nd, 2015
    

30. I love this helmet!

    Posted by Steve Stiles on 24th Nov 2015

    Have ridden with the QuietRide helmet for a couple of weeks now, it is great. The noise reduction works as promised: I ride a Honda Shadow 750cc, admittedly a quiet bike, that is utterly silent on the highway with the noise reduction bladders inflated.
    
    Built in speakers is a great feature, and the carbon fiber construction is very light. The fit is perfect and the strap/release couldn't be easier. Getting cool feedback on the looks as well -- icing on the cake.
    
    There's nothing comparable for the quietness, and nothing comes close to the quality for the price. I've got a couple of friends now interested in buying one as well, even though they've already got expensive helmets.
    
    This is a great deal.

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