Bought from NewEnough.com for $168 shipped and this was the best price I found. I have used HJC helmets for some time now b/c I just dont feel the need to pay top $$ for Arai, Shoei, Bell, etc. I believe HJC is made by the same company that makes Shoei and some other helmets. Was interested in the Shoe RF1000 & 1100, but wasn't happy with the pricing on the former model and the color and size combination I needed became very hard to find. My previous helmet was a CL-15. Squeezed 3 riding seasons out of it. The brow liner piece that snaps into the helmet at the face opening kept popping out, leaving a crease in my forehead that needed more than rubbing to take out. For $100, the helmet did what it had to, but I didnt want to replace it with the same. Overall, the FS-15 is a lighter helmet, a carbon fiber version is manufactured that weighs even less, but $100 more. It has a 'silver cool' lining inside, it's "removable moisture-wicking and odor-free interior with advanced silver anti-bacterial fabric". Went riding in 90F weather on Sunday, I sweat alot but not so bad with this helmet. Perhaps it was a combination of helmet venting design and the silvercool? I bought the helmet after comparing the sizing charts with my head measurement - ended up with a large. the cheek pads are too thick and really squeeze them. Replacement pads are available but for $30, but I'll wait until mine are worn down. It has a breath deflector that snaps into place and it easily unsnaps itself if grabbed on when moving the helmet or putting on/off. Shield comes on and off easily. An anti-fog insert is available and snaps into place on the shield which is fitted with post pins. They also come tinted. I may consider the option in the future for long trips with unexpected humidity and rain conditions. I will follow up with more on this review in about a month or 1000 miles. Welcome to HJC Helmets Got the yellow, it's nice finish and not into graphics. DOT / SNELL approved
HJC is made in Korea. Shoei is made in Japan. They are not the same company. KC-10 FE out... lane: :usa2:
