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21. A nice, quiet helmet...

    Posted by Lauren Linstad on 28th Feb 2016

    I have used my fiberglass full face model for about two months and really like it. I ride the freeways in San Diego 45 minutes each way to work every day going mostly 60-70 mph. I usually wait until I’m up to a high speed before I pump up the ear muffs so that I can experience the difference it makes. I have found that for me, about 8 or 9 pinches on the pump and the muffs are comfortably snug against my head and what I hear is quiet rustling of the wind. There is no howl or whistling. I can also hear my engine a little, but not much, so it is just the right amount for me. It took me a few tries to get the air pressure the way I like it. At first I was pumping them to 10 or 11, but would let some air out as they seemed too tight after a while. The pump bulb is easy to use as is the air release valve, even with the bulky gloves I wear. The helmet is very comfortable and it fits me well. I have a 58 cm head size and as that was at the upper end of the medium range, I went for a large because I don’t like it super tight, but it is still snug. I also have been using the built-in speakers a lot plugged into my iPhone. The sound quality is very good, and I’m glad to be able to listen on my long rides everyday. It seems like it is constructed very well, and I like to keep it in its protective bag to keep it nice. I’m really happy I got it, and I feel like I’m doing all I can to protect my hearing.

22. Thank you for the wonderful helmet

    Posted by Scott Hesterberg on 30th Nov 2015

    
    I have always wondered why noise protection was not a bigger design and review parameter for motorcycle helmets, particularly for long distance touring rides, and was very pleased to find one in the form of the Quiet Ride helmet. This helmet is extremely good value, arriving encased in a surprisingly high quality, thick helmet bag. The helmet also comes with a smoke and clear visor, chin curtain, India buckle and nose/breath guard, in addition to its its ear muffs with speakers.
    I would advise customers to give the helmet a a few rides to break in. When it first arrived I thought I would have to give it up as it had an uncomfortable pressure point the the front the helmet at the forehead, and was additionally very difficult to pull on over my ears and even more so coming off. However after wearing it for a time, perhaps a few hours, things improved dramatically, it is now nearly as easy as my old helmet, and I expect it will continue to improve.
    The fiberglass helmet, even with all the add-ons appears to weigh about the same as my old HJC-CL15. The helmet has vents that seem to flow very well, as best I can tell in the current cold weather, I can feel the air when I open the vents, not something I could do in my old helmet. The action of the visor through the steps is smooth and it closes gently but firmly. The helmet moves very well through the air, with less resistance than the HJC, even while sideways with head turned!
    The India buckle deserves a mention as well, the first alternative to the traditional d-ring I have ever seen. It works extremely well, it is much easier to use with gloved hands and can even be loosened and tightened for comfort while riding!
    The muffs work well to quiet your ride, engine noise is still apparent at low speeds but on my bike at higher speeds engine noise that I used to be able to heard is no longer audible. If wish to hear more outside noise you simple press the button to release air from the bladders pulling the muffs away from your ears, which will make things surprisingly loud by comparison.
    The speakers sound excellent, I have no experience with alternative speakers but I have no complaints about these.
    Cons:
    The quality of the helmet is good, but it does show some signs of being a first generation product. The material for the surrounds is a rubbery material similar to electrical tape, I am concerned the muffs will not breath well enough during hot summers.
    In addition as others have mentioned wearing glasses with this helmet is very difficult. I have only one pair that work, the key features being shorter than average arms/temples, which allows them to only have to sit under one ridge of the muffs, and a slick temple tip, allowing them to pass the muff ridge without sticking. This is unfortunate as I greatly prefer wearing sunglasses to carrying multiple visors and switching between them. That being said I am not sure what could be done about this by Quiet Ride except cut shallow pass-through in the muffs, but that might compromise the sound deadening.

23. "noise assassin" because it completely killed noise.

    Posted by Mike Dolgetta on 20th Nov 2015

    I recently received my quiet ride fiberglass helmet. First thing I noticed right out of the box was what nice quality we had. I recently purchased a Shoei helmet (very expensive) and I compared the two, very similar in weight and both very well
    constructed.
    
    When I tried on the helmet, it fit like a glove! I take a large in the Shoei and I ordered the same size from Alvin. What you notice immediately is how well it fits and how quiet it is without even putting air in the earmuffs.
    
    Riding with his helmet on the road it's quite an experience. Alvin should really change the name of the helmet to the "noise assassin" because it completely killed noise. This thing is quieter than my Shoei expensive helmet with ear plugs inserted! Below 70 miles an hour it really is very quiet with a little wind noise coming in above that speed.
    
    What's nice is that you can adjust the amount of air in the bladder to let in some road noise when you want it.
    
    The extra smoked visor for sunny days works really great and I found it fairly easy to change.
    My complaints on this on that a few but here they are.
    
    1. The speakers could be a better quality although they are not bad. I'm used to listening to music on my Bose headphones. But maybe Santa Alvin will have an upgrade available soon :)
    
    2. Feels a bit hot, with airflow being OK I rode in 45° weather and found it very comfortable just a little concerned about summer weather.
    
    Overall this helmet is a game changer ! Especially for people who are commuting a distance to work on their motorcycles, you'll arrive much more relaxed.
    
    Mike Dolgetta Rides: Ducati Monster
    Yonkers, New York
    November 16th 2015

24. My ears thank you more than you will ever know!!

    Posted by Robert Takacs on 7th Nov 2015

    Hi, just wanted to let you know that the helmet is a MUCH needed IMPROVEMENT for my commute to work!! I am very happy with your invention and wish you all the best .(If you ever need someone to speak to a potential buyer and I can help have them call me) . Thanks for your efforts. My ears thank you more than you will ever know!!
    Robert Takacs
    Shelton, Connecticut
    November 6th, 2015
    

25. Just what I've been looking for!

    Posted by Johan van Heerde on 25th Jun 2015

    I have been told I had to protect my hearing as I have some hearing loss. I have always been frustrated by excessive wind noise drowning out music on my earphones. I Googled Quit helmets and found the Quiet Ride website. I called Al to clarify some issues before ordering and was impressed with the direct contact and excellent service. I used the sizing info on the Quiet Ride website and ordered an XL, and found the fit spot on. The helmet is impressively well made, and well finished. The Visor action is smooth and solid and the quick release buckle great to use. I found that I hardly needed to inflate the muffs as outside noise is immediately considerably reduced due to the excellent fit. I was also worried about being totally cut off from the outside world, but am impressed that I can still hear enough to be aware of my surroundings. I installed my Chatterbox headset and can now listen to music even at highway cruising speed on my sport touring bike with small windscreen. Looking forward to the modular version. I've been looking for a quitter helmet for a long time and believe the best solution to a problem is the simplest one - Inflatable ear muffs!! Great idea, Al.

26. Exceeded expectations

    Posted by Dale Walker on 18th Jun 2015

    I am a retired sailor with poor hearing. With my Bell Max 9 3/4 helmet I found myself turning the volume up on my headset. Then I would slow down and volume was too high, to the point it hurt my ears.
    
    So, to the Internet I go to research a quiet helmet. For some reason the Quiet Ride Helmet was not a part of my first search. I noticed that helmets advertising themselves as quiet were expensive so I searched some more and find the Quiet Ride and it seems too good to be true. The more I read the better it sounded. I did have a concern about sizing a helmet without trying it on first. I sent the company an email explaining I seem to be between sizes because of the shape of my head. The reply was immediate and I was assured that if it did not fit they would send me a return label and exchange it. So, I ordered.
    
    The helmet arrives and I hit the road. WOW! The darn thing really is quiet. I expected a reduction in the noise level, but nothing as good as this. I was listening to Old Time Radio shows on my ipod with the volume set the same as if I was sitting in my house AND I heard every word.
    
    Just as I feared, I picked the wrong size. True to their word the company immediately sent out a replacement helmet.
    
    Here we are at the bottom line. The product works better than advertised, the company was responsive to my concerns, and they delivered.

27. Get One Now!

    Posted by William Craig on 18th May 2015

    People are funny: if we had jobs running tractors or mowers, jackhammers or stamping presses, we'd wear the toughest hearing protection we could afford. Who wants to go deaf for a paycheck? But tell motorcyclists, snowmobilers or rock concertgoers they ought to wear earplugs, and most will look at you like you just don't get it. Somehow, when we're having fun, hearing loss is supposed to be fun, too.
    I ordered a Quiet Ride fiberglass full-face helmet because I know I've already lost as much hearing as I care to lose to motorcycle engine and wind noise, not to mention all those rock 'n' roll years... My inner ears just plain hurt sometimes, as they used to after playing bar gigs.
    Honestly, I would have bought a Quiet Ride a year ago, but the choice of black or black clashed with another of my ATGATT scruples: Be Seen. But I'm about to leave on my first cross-continent motorcycle ride, and the thought of 3,200 miles of ear pain made the decision for me. I decided to get a Quiet Ride and have it repainted or give it a reflective-tape makeover. (Still not sure which; I'll be blogging at stonetheroad.com and posting pics.)
    The helmet arrived last week. Just like the website copy says, I'm leaving my earplugs at home. Actually, I'm not sure I could fit them in; the Quiet Ride in large is a slightly tighter fit than my large Shoei RF-1000. But it's a GOOD fit, and when the earmuffs close on my head, I feel I'm combining hearing protection with the custom fit of one of those inflate-to-fit helmets.
    I have some quibbles with my Quiet Ride -- I'll blog in detail later, if folks want more info -- but quibbles are little things. The GREAT thing is... quiet. Yes, for those of you who worry, I can hear the 18-wheeler coming up behind me. But no, I don't have to hear gear, valve and chain noise sizzling in my ears, or feel the boom-boom of airflow helmet buffeting as so many little punches to the eardrum. It's quiet and peaceful in there, and riding is an unmixed pleasure again.
    Anyone who is concerned about hearing loss -- which ought to be everyone -- should try a Quiet Ride Helmet. There's nothing else like it. Unfortunately, we all like to think we're going to be 25 forever, so too few riders are likely to try a Quiet Ride before they've already suffered significant hearing loss. But if you know you're not hearing everything you used to -- or if you're one of those rare folks who think ahead to prevent hearing loss -- you owe it to yourself to put one of these on, pump the earmuffs snug and hear how comfortably, safely quiet motorcycling can be.
    Please forgive the long post; I'm a writer by trade, and it's harder to be brief than to let it fly.

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