$99 modular helmet worth the money?

Liquidtoon · July 29th, 2011, 04:19 PM

I seen that cyclegear had the bilt solar modular helmet on sale for 99 bucks. I have never worn or used bilt gear and was wondering if anyone has tried it and what they thought of it. I do have a nice shoei sever helmet I will continue using 90% of the time mostly just want a modular so I dont need two visors when I plan to be out past dark. Just want to be sure the helmet is safe and worth wearing rather carry two visors than wear a Styrofoam bicycle helmet.

bilt solar helmet 50% off sale

gogoKawi · July 29th, 2011, 06:41 PM

Its fine. Its DOT approved. It will protect your head just fine. The main thing about the helmet is that it is heavier than your Shoei. Much heavier. It takes some getting used to. Also the ventilation isn't the best, but it's adequate. 100 Bucks for a decent helmet is not a bad deal. As long as you know the shortcomings, you should be ok.
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EsrTek · July 29th, 2011, 08:38 PM

Actually just tried 2 of them on in my local store tonight.
There was 2 model's, 1 of which had **** airflow, and the other was much better a tad on noisy side, but less than my summit3 (which has almost NO airflow).

Ok looked at their site just now to find a pic of the good $99 one.. and it's not there. So guess it wasn't part of the sale, just in wrong place

The $99 helmet was the one w/ hardly any airflow.
Fit nice, but the inner padding was thick and did not allow for airflow coming in from ports to actually cool your head. I also did not like the button, or the actual sunglasses that pop down. First the sunglasses seemed cheap and flimsy and very little shading. The button to retract/engage the glasses is kinda in a bad spot and when I turned my head left it was pushed 1 way or other by my jacket collar (may be a 'my jacket' thing). That aside I just didn't like it's position. Also the port's button to activate the chin ports where cheap and can easily break (it's a black piece of plastic like a cheap toggle switch would have).

My vega summit 3.0, which has about the same airflow, but much easier to use ports better sunglasses and just as comfy.. my summit seems more noisy, but I normally have to have visor open 1/2 clicks to get any air. Hence the noise increase, this helmet I had the visor down, but would probably ride w it open like my vega if I got it. The vega cost about the same (got mine for $89).

If you need a backup or spare, it's fine but really I wouldn't recommend either unless your really tight on budget and have to have a helmet and if that's the case get the vega.
Just make sure you save for a better one latter on.

Liquidtoon · July 29th, 2011, 09:01 PM

ok well sounds like I will look for something else. I just wanted something for the occasional evening ride so I dont have two visors but sounds like not worth it.

Thank you !

greatwhiteninja · July 29th, 2011, 09:05 PM

That helmet was $69 the other day when i went in there ..is it the one were the front face lifts up ? I was gonna get one just to have a spair helmet but never did.

EsrTek · July 30th, 2011, 08:59 AM

Ed, It probably was the same helmet.

When I ordered some trackstar boots they where on sale for $99, from $139.. my size had to be shipped from Cali.
When I was there yesterday, their website said $79, so I was going to try to get that price. To my amazement they only charged me $69 (which is same price as the site now).

This the only place I found prices dropped after I ordered, so I went ahead and ordered a 2 piece full leather suit, knee pucks and all...figure by time they get in I might just catch a sale on them

setasai · July 30th, 2011, 11:52 AM

For under $100 I find it hard to beat the scorpion helmets on closeouts. If you didnt care much for design and just wanted a simple full faced helmet, any of the closeout EXO-400/700's are a great bang for the buck helmet.

If you're looking at a modular helmet, has anyone had experience with the shark evoline modular helmets? I hear great things about it and would love to have a modular helmet so that it'd be easier to flip up and talk to people or get a drink of water at a stop.

n4mwd · August 1st, 2011, 05:52 PM

If you get any helmet from cycle gear, make sure you try it on first. I have never been able to buy any of theirs because they never seem to fit right. But if you find one you like, a modular is the cat. You wont want to wear anything else.

almost40 · August 1st, 2011, 07:12 PM

I like my HJC modular if anyone cares.
Great for bikes and sleds.

July 29th, 2011, 04:19 PM	#1
Liquidtoon ninjette.org member Name: Josh Location: Sacramento, Ca Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250r Posts: 215	$99 modular helmet worth the money? I seen that cyclegear had the bilt solar modular helmet on sale for 99 bucks. I have never worn or used bilt gear and was wondering if anyone has tried it and what they thought of it. I do have a nice shoei sever helmet I will continue using 90% of the time mostly just want a modular so I dont need two visors when I plan to be out past dark. Just want to be sure the helmet is safe and worth wearing rather carry two visors than wear a Styrofoam bicycle helmet. bilt solar helmet 50% off sale

July 29th, 2011, 09:05 PM	#5
greatwhiteninja Ridin Dirty Name: Ed Location: Delaware Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 white se 250r , 2008 zx6R Posts: 921	That helmet was $69 the other day when i went in there ..is it the one were the front face lifts up ? I was gonna get one just to have a spair helmet but never did. __________________________________________________ #1

August 1st, 2011, 05:52 PM	#8
n4mwd ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: D Location: Palm Beach, FL Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250R, 2007 EFI Ninja 250R Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	If you get any helmet from cycle gear, make sure you try it on first. I have never been able to buy any of theirs because they never seem to fit right. But if you find one you like, a modular is the cat. You wont want to wear anything else. __________________________________________________ My Ninja Blog Proud member of ABATE.My NYC Road Rage documentary - CENSORED!

August 1st, 2011, 07:12 PM	#9
almost40 ninjette.org Monkey Spank Name: Kevin Location: Illinois Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Track-Bike Woodcraft clip-ons and rearsets FZ-6 track bike Posts: A lot.	I like my HJC modular if anyone cares. Great for bikes and sleds. __________________________________________________ Black 250R Full Area P QC Dyno Jet Kit 100 main 41T Rear Sprocket

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July 29th, 2011, 06:41 PM	#2
gogoKawi ninjette.org sage Name: Dre Location: DMV Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300, 2008 ZX6, 2011 Ninja 1000 Posts: 622	Its fine. Its DOT approved. It will protect your head just fine. The main thing about the helmet is that it is heavier than your Shoei. Much heavier. It takes some getting used to. Also the ventilation isn't the best, but it's adequate. 100 Bucks for a decent helmet is not a bad deal. As long as you know the shortcomings, you should be ok. Posted via Mobile Device

July 29th, 2011, 08:38 PM	#3
EsrTek ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Murfreesboro, TN Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): '13 300 Posts: A lot.	Actually just tried 2 of them on in my local store tonight. There was 2 model's, 1 of which had **** airflow, and the other was much better a tad on noisy side, but less than my summit3 (which has almost NO airflow). Ok looked at their site just now to find a pic of the good $99 one.. and it's not there. So guess it wasn't part of the sale, just in wrong place The $99 helmet was the one w/ hardly any airflow. Fit nice, but the inner padding was thick and did not allow for airflow coming in from ports to actually cool your head. I also did not like the button, or the actual sunglasses that pop down. First the sunglasses seemed cheap and flimsy and very little shading. The button to retract/engage the glasses is kinda in a bad spot and when I turned my head left it was pushed 1 way or other by my jacket collar (may be a 'my jacket' thing). That aside I just didn't like it's position. Also the port's button to activate the chin ports where cheap and can easily break (it's a black piece of plastic like a cheap toggle switch would have). My vega summit 3.0, which has about the same airflow, but much easier to use ports better sunglasses and just as comfy.. my summit seems more noisy, but I normally have to have visor open 1/2 clicks to get any air. Hence the noise increase, this helmet I had the visor down, but would probably ride w it open like my vega if I got it. The vega cost about the same (got mine for $89). If you need a backup or spare, it's fine but really I wouldn't recommend either unless your really tight on budget and have to have a helmet and if that's the case get the vega. Just make sure you save for a better one latter on.

July 29th, 2011, 09:01 PM	#4
Liquidtoon ninjette.org member Name: Josh Location: Sacramento, Ca Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250r Posts: 215	ok well sounds like I will look for something else. I just wanted something for the occasional evening ride so I dont have two visors but sounds like not worth it. Thank you !

July 30th, 2011, 08:59 AM	#6
EsrTek ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Murfreesboro, TN Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): '13 300 Posts: A lot.	Ed, It probably was the same helmet. When I ordered some trackstar boots they where on sale for $99, from $139.. my size had to be shipped from Cali. When I was there yesterday, their website said $79, so I was going to try to get that price. To my amazement they only charged me $69 (which is same price as the site now). This the only place I found prices dropped after I ordered, so I went ahead and ordered a 2 piece full leather suit, knee pucks and all...figure by time they get in I might just catch a sale on them

July 30th, 2011, 11:52 AM	#7
setasai ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Brian Location: Detroit, MI Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Green Posts: A lot.	For under $100 I find it hard to beat the scorpion helmets on closeouts. If you didnt care much for design and just wanted a simple full faced helmet, any of the closeout EXO-400/700's are a great bang for the buck helmet. If you're looking at a modular helmet, has anyone had experience with the shark evoline modular helmets? I hear great things about it and would love to have a modular helmet so that it'd be easier to flip up and talk to people or get a drink of water at a stop.