I'm in need of upgrading my current helmet. I have been kicking around the idea of purchasing a quality modular helmet. I was curious to know what other peoples' experiences have been with them? I have been eyeballing the Schuberth C3 Pro and Lazer Monaco Carbon...obvious differences are the flip-down sunshade vs transition lens. Any thoughts or opinions are welcome! Thanks.

 

I have a Shoei Neotec.

The only thing i Hate is, no tinted outer viser is available. Other than that it is a nice helmet.

Personally, I don't care for the flip down sun visor. I wear prescription sun glasses that are way better to look through.

 

I have the Shuberth C3 (along with several other helmets). It keeps from fogging up in the cooler wet weather and is very light for a full coverage. I use prescription glasses and find using the drop down sun lens and outer shield just creates too much plastic to look through. Overall one of the best helmets I've tried.

 

I wore a full-face Arai Quantum II for seven years. It fit me well and I was happy with it. I decided to go to a modular because, I became accustomed to the full-face keeping my jowls from flapping at 75 MPH, but wanted the flip-up for convenience. I now have two modulars: a Schuberth C3 and a Shoei Neotec.

With my C3 I have the integrated SRC communication system in the collar roll of the helmet. Upsides: Helmet outside dimensions smaller than most other full-face and modular helmet, so a little less stress on neck. Tinted visor and flip up wind screen both function well. I will sometime wear sunglasses on long-days in bright sunlight, but generally the tinted visor is sufficient for both wind and sun. SRC provides good connectivity with phone and comms with other riders. The C3 does a good job of reducing wind noise. Downsides: The C3 is a round head shape helmet, and is designed to be worn more snugly than many others. The helmet fit break-in requires several long rides, and is a little uncomfortable during this process. Try the C3 on; your head-shape may not be "right" for Schuberth. However, after my break-in, I've been very happy with it. Schuberths are pricey.

I got a Shoei Neotec because I wanted to incorporate helmet speakers and mic to work with Harley's corded Boombox system. The Neotec is a larger helmet when set side-by-side with the C3. The tinted visor and windscreen mechanisms work well. I also can comfortably wear sunglasses on particularly bright days, but the visor is fine on most days. It too is a quiet helmet, but slightly louder than the C3. The airflow management system works well, so it remains as cool as possible. It doesn't fit as snugly as a C3, and my break-in was shorter. I actually find the Neotec to be a little more comfortable to wear on long days. As with the C3, the flip-up mechanism is tight, yet easy to operate. The Shoei is also a little pricey, but worth the investment to me.

Both helmets have the pin-lock screen attached to the wind visor, and both are very effective at preventing visor fog in rainy or cold weather riding.

I am happy with both helmets. I wear both about equally, really depending on what my communication needs are for the ride.

 

I have 2 modular helmets. I love them. For me personally, when it comes to protection, anything less than 3/4 is futile.


I purchased a Bilt Solar modular helmet. It was good but had wind noise. The top vent popped up and would not close. Bilt has a 5 year warranty and Cycle Gear replaced it for free.


Now I have a Bilt Techno modular helmet w/ Bluetooth and I love it. This has very little wind noise if any. The Bluetooth works great for music and calls are clear on both ends.

 

I have one as well, wear it during the cooler months - I love mine....

 

Can't believe I'm saying this, but the Schuberth C3 Pro
Is worth the $700. My VH Pro Pipe is loud & I have tinnitus
And my Arai was not cutting it. The C3 Pro is amazing w/ earplugs.
I can get away w/out earplugs wearing it. Took a few months to
Feel really broken in, but I love it now. My Arai is cooler temperature.
The pinlock face shield has Been fog free & I like being able to flip up the front of helmet.
My experience & research the C3 Pro is the quietest helmet on the mkt.
It's silent on my dual sport. FYI I wear a small Arai, but Medium C3 Pro.
They feel tight & clostrophobic in showroom, but that's because of the padding
Around the neck to keep decibels down. I really like the flip down visor but I'd like
It darker. Beats carrying extra shield like i did w/ the Arai. It took months to get
Used to the slightly clostrophobic feeling of the Schuberth but I don't think I will ever buy
Another brand after owning one. Last helmets were all full face Arai, Scorpion, & Shoei. Used
On euro bikes.

 

Schuberth. Worth it; quiet, light, I wear glasses and like the built in sun shade. Wear it from 40-100 degrees. Took all but the dot sticker off; it is a relatively expensive lid

 

I also have the Shuberth C3 Pro. It's an excellent helmet. Very quiet and cuts through the air like butter. The flip down sun shield is excellent (although I would like it to be about 1/2" longer) and the air flow through the helmet is superb. The pin lock anti fog system also works very well - although the sun shield will still fog slightly, but I guess the times you need anti fog protection and a tinted visor are rare.

On the downside, it's very expensive.

 

The flip-down sun shades are best used only when the sun is right in your face, otherwise a nice pair of Oakleys or equivalent will provide much better eye protection especially when riding with the shield up around town.