Anyone here use or experience Caberg helmets? Look good, feel good, apparently quiet. Dot 5 safety. Any 1st hand with them? Thanks.
I used to wear them about a decade ago, seemed ok for the money. Didn't feel quality like my Shoei though.
My problem was they don't fit my head, they were all a bit loose below ear level so quickly became wobbly when worn a lot. Felt ok new, but 3 months down the road I'd get neck ache as the lid wobbled constantly. Not really a helmet fault, it was just the fitting didn't work for me.
OK,no users except Hooli. My great old LS2 got same reception over 5 years ago. Safety reports good, i gave it a try. Was around $400 from Aus shop, I got direct Ali Express, cost $99 including tinted visor, bag and visor spray. Colour i chose wasnt available in Oz. Been a great helmet, tiny bit noisy but i wear ear plugs, no prob. Now, air vents have seized, over 5 yrs, a newie time. Either Nolan 100-5 or Caberg X, will test them tomorrow.
I have a Nolan N100-5 brought mine on line from The Netherlands, were none in NZ at that time. Happy enough with it. When going slow, like round town n stuff I open the chin bar & use it like an open face helmet, onto open roads with higher speeds & I close it back up. I also use the sun visor all the time, especially when the helmet is in the open position.
Yeah I'd buy another one, or something similar to it.
Never heard of Caberg tbh. Nolan are good, HJC and LSC seem good as well. A few guys in the BMW club have HJC, or Schuberth, both of which are on my short list. Looking at a flip up this time.
I'd rate the Cabergs I had about the same as the HJCs I've had. Similar price & quality but both had the same fitting issue for my shaped head.
My riding buddy has a Caberg and loves it, finding it quite a "quiet" helmet for wind noise. However when I tried a Caberg for size, it wasn't a good fit for my head, so after checking out a few other makes (Shuberth, Arai, I finally settled on a Shoei and have had 2 more Shoei helmets since.
Apart from supposedly being quieter than many other makes, I don't think there is anything that makes them stand out IMO.
To me, its betting the right fit - whatever make that may be.
Quote from: Hooli on Friday, 21 November 2025, 10:09 PMI'd rate the Cabergs I had about the same as the HJCs I've had. Similar price & quality but both had the same fitting issue for my shaped head.
POINTY ?????? :stir: :stir:
Quote from: GSXKING on Sunday, 23 November 2025, 04:49 PMQuote from: Hooli on Friday, 21 November 2025, 10:09 PMI'd rate the Cabergs I had about the same as the HJCs I've had. Similar price & quality but both had the same fitting issue for my shaped head.
POINTY ?????? :stir: :stir:
:lol:
Narrow under my ears is the best way I can describe it. Most helmets fit from the ears up, but if they aren't tight below that they come loose very soon & wobble like mad when riding.
Today tried on helmets at shop.Far away best fit there is Neotec3.Another shop next week, different brands, will then decide.
Been told the Schuberth C5 is really quiet. Have tried one on but not ridden anywhere wearing one. :salute:
I was interested in Shuberth but just nowhere to try one around here.
After a Recommendation I bought a S-beth - Quiet Frankly! Not worth the cost! I've use HJC for years and had a shoei but went back to HJC - value for money and quieter than the S-beth. Still have a number of HJCs now BUT! is is the shape of your nogging! :popcorn:
Saw a review for the Schuberth C5 from champion helmets yesterday. Rates second to the Shoei Neotech, with the HJC third. I'm looking at modular helmets this time.
Yeah Eric,i had another shop try today. HJC very good,a couple of models. Shuberth, wont buy if i cant try. I got really pissed off, colours not in my size HJC etc etc.I thought ill just buy another LS2, at least i know good.Went home thought about.I decided to fix top vents which were my main reason to change current hat. Gave external polish, ipone interior clean, new visor fitted.Now a keeper until i save up for a Neotec. Sick of buggering around and talking to sales people.18 yr olds telling me what i need 😡
Quote from: grog on Saturday, 29 November 2025, 06:09 PMYeah Eric,i had another shop try today. HJC very good,a couple of models. Shuberth, wont buy if i cant try. I got really pissed off, colours not in my size HJC etc etc.I thought ill just buy another LS2, at least i know good.Went home thought about.I decided to fix top vents which were my main reason to change current hat. Gave external polish, ipone interior clean, new visor fitted.Now a keeper until i save up for a Neotec. Sick of buggering around and talking to sales people.18 yr olds telling me what i need 😡
Limited stores around here. They did open a new AMX store not far away. Lots of new helmets.
I was in there 2 minutes when I realised it wasn't great. The girl serving me hadn't got a clue, said it was her first week and she only knew about working in an old folks home (should have been at home with me then!)
Didn't have a clue about different visors, different styles, why some lids had AU / EC stickers and others didn't, different buckle types, basically zero product knowledge.
I get that everyone has to start somewhere, but it was very hard to spend my money. She had zero product knowledge, it was like trying to buy a car off someone who'd never driven.
That's when I went to the Suzuki dealership tried one on, ordered another in the same size, different colour. Small selection but very clue'd up sales team.
Sorry for you guys down under. We have sportsbikeshop up here and I find them to be excellent. :smitten:
Nearly all, of the staff are bikers, so they use the gear and know what they're talking about. :salute:
Yes, you can find stuff cheaper, elsewhere but they price match, so actually, you can't. :clapping:
You can get stuff sent, to your local store to try on free. Or order online and have it posted to you.
Anything over £25 is shipped free and if you don't want it, for any reason, then it goes back free
and you get a full refund. :grin:
Last season i bought a pair of RST Paragon 6 heated gloves. After eight months, they took them back without question
because the batteries packed up. :onya:
Superb service. :worshippy:
Quote from: Mr Gee on Sunday, 30 November 2025, 07:02 AMSorry for you guys down under. We have sportsbikeshop up here and I find them to be excellent. :smitten:
Living and traveling between the UK and AU I find a lot of differences. The UK with its high population on a little island is great for buying stuff, bike sales, stores, bike shows and meets, puts AU in the shade.
I much prefer riding in AU, the roads and weather, the costs, 78p a ltr fuel and no MOT's etc.
It's not like one is better than the other, both different offering their own benifits.
My insurance here is excellent. All the staff are very clue'd up, they chat about the differences between models, how rare or common each is, values, advantages and disadvantages in a way only riders do, not someone reading off a spec sheet.
I used to love the UK bike scene, I was a regular at the Rock and Blues, Bulldog Bash, the big NEC show, several pubs bike nights etc, but riding around in the sun in December on a bike the UK isn't allowed to sell, to sit outside the pub with a cold drink before getting some cheap fuel isn't bad !
Quote from: Tony Nitrous on Sunday, 30 November 2025, 07:15 AMQuote from: Mr Gee on Sunday, 30 November 2025, 07:02 AMSorry for you guys down under. We have sportsbikeshop up here and I find them to be excellent. :smitten:
Living and traveling between the UK and AU I find a lot of differences. The UK with its high population on a little island is great for buying stuff, bike sales, stores, bike shows and meets, puts AU in the shade.
I much prefer riding in AU, the roads and weather, the costs, 78p a ltr fuel and no MOT's etc.
It's not like one is better than the other, both different offering their own benifits.
My insurance here is excellent. All the staff are very clue'd up, they chat about the differences between models, how rare or common each is, values, advantages and disadvantages in a way only riders do, not someone reading off a spec sheet.
I used to love the UK bike scene, I was a regular at the Rock and Blues, Bulldog Bash, the big NEC show, several pubs bike nights etc, but riding around in the sun in December to sit outside the pub with a cold drink before getting some cheap fuel isn't bad !
Not in the least bit, jealous. :drool: :drool:
Sub zero and wet. £1.50 a litre. What's not to like about that. :rofl2: :happy1: :grin:
Quote from: Tony Nitrous on Sunday, 30 November 2025, 07:15 AMbut riding around in the sun in December on a bike the UK
You dunno what ya missing, it was 'lovely' out today as you can tell by how many bikes were out.
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My last few helmets have been a SHARK and HJC. Both convertibles. I prefer the open faced options due to our warmer climate and if it's cold or raining very rarely I closed them for full protection.
These helmets are a little heavier due to the opening mechanisms, however my HJC is only 1.7 kilograms so not a pain in the neck even whilst open.
HJC are very reasonably priced are quiet and well padded. Most importantly it's a good fit for my large noggin. 🙄
Quote from: Hooli on Sunday, 30 November 2025, 08:35 AMQuote from: Tony Nitrous on Sunday, 30 November 2025, 07:15 AMbut riding around in the sun in December on a bike the UK
You dunno what ya missing, it was 'lovely :cool: ' out today as you can tell by how many bikes were out.
I don't ride much on a weekend, weekdays suit me better, so I went out in the Toyota to check out some 4x4 tracks as an alternative way to get into town, get some prawns and give the dog a wash.
It was sunny and 31 degrees C this morning when I left home. ......
It's sunny & about 3.1c here, so nearly the same today.
Quote from: GSXKING on Sunday, 30 November 2025, 10:08 AMMy last few helmets have been a SHARK and HJC. Both convertibles. I prefer the open faced options due to our warmer climate and if it's cold or raining very rarely I closed them for full protection.
These helmets are a little heavier due to the opening mechanisms, however my HJC is only 1.7 kilograms so not a pain in the neck even whilst open.
HJC are very reasonably priced are quiet and well padded. Most importantly it's a good fit for my large noggin. 🙄
Chris I assume the HJC is a 90S or 91. As I think they are the one's with locking mech so rating for use open while moving.
Quote from: Hooli on Sunday, 30 November 2025, 08:35 AMQuote from: Tony Nitrous on Sunday, 30 November 2025, 07:15 AMbut riding around in the sun in December on a bike the UK
You dunno what ya missing, it was 'lovely' out today as you can tell by how many bikes were out.
Squires 29th Nov 25 (600 x 450).jpg
Seriously, I'm not jealous of you Hooli. :rofl2: :happy1: :lol:
Today finished my helmet enquiring. Another shop. Caberg i dont like the look. Shark, HJC, AGV,just limited stock, XL my size, seems like everyone elses as well.Neotec just stupid price, Schuberth, nowhere to try.Nolan, same. So again ordered another LS2, they tick safety box, my current is over 5 yrs, just slight wear marks. FF908 is model,i dont understand why so cheap. Quality is above most others, better than a few ive recently tried with triple price tag. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZtMFmRkPus
Quote from: grog on Monday, 01 December 2025, 06:18 PMToday finished my helmet enquiring. Another shop. Caberg i dont like the look. Shark, HJC, AGV,just limited stock, XL my size, seems like everyone elses as well.Neotec just stupid price, Schuberth, nowhere to try.Nolan, same. So again ordered another LS2, they tick safety box, my current is over 5 yrs, just slight wear marks. FF908 is model,i dont understand why so cheap. Quality is above most others, better than a few ive recently tried with triple price tag. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZtMFmRkPus
Only worn it a couple of times but I'm very happy with my LS2. It's ideal for off road stuff and a lot better than I expected, love the drop down dark screen, even the free rucksack is quality. I was going to buy another Shoei for my roadbikes, but I'll certainly check out the LS2's before I do.