13-07-13, 09:29 PM
(This post was last modified: 13-07-13, 10:30 PM by nick crisp.)
(05-07-13, 06:40 PM)nick crisp link Wrote: Just bought an HJC IS-17, black. Judging by short ride home from work today in hot sunshine, the vents work well, really noticed the difference. Drop down dark visor - first one of these I've had. Seems to fit nicely with no uncomfortable tight spots. Retails at about £140 - brand new at £76! That'll do me...
Nice to retire cheap £45 Box that I only really bought to pick up the bike when I bought it. Will do for a spare. Was going to wait for next lot of HJC RPHA10 Carbons to come in, but going to Wales next week, so needed something decent sooner. Will let you all know what I think of The IS-17 after a bit more intensive use.
Nearly forgot this. OK, fits real well, snug but not uncomfortable. Still impressed with the vents after having so many lids where I didn't know if they were open or closed for all the effect I got. Nice to have the drop down tint visor, obviously that's been a real bonus lately, but I think a decent pair of shades keeps the wind out of my eyes better. However, unintentionally, it has it's own way of coping with this; The visor ratchet is a bit looser than it should be, and I was thinking about sorting this when I got back to work (replacement visor and/or base plates), but actually, the wind tends to blow the visor shut just as it gets a bit too much! So, a happy accident

