CruisinCruzan Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 After having cervical spine surgery this past fall I decided that after fit I wanted as light a helmet as I could get and still feel protected. Went to the MC show in NYC and tried on the Nexx XR1R and it felt so comfortable I treated myself to the full carbon version. I could not believe how light it is. As I live in the land of eternal winter (by Syracuse, NY) it will be some time before I actually ride with it but so far looks and feels like a winner. Show was crowded but fun. Link to comment
Danny caddyshack Noonan Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 C5-6 Fusion? Link to comment
BarOne Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Hey -- sorry to hear about your surgery! Hope you are getting back to normal. Link to comment
CruisinCruzan Posted January 23, 2011 Author Share Posted January 23, 2011 C6/C7 foraminotomies to release a crushed nerve and relieve pain that had completely overwhelmed my life. Woke up from surgery pain free and the tingling has gone and life is back to normal. I hope to never experience something like that again. BTW Steve I see that the UnRally is in your back yard, will you be going? Link to comment
BarOne Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Yes, we will be returning from the Adirondacks. You coming down? Link to comment
Thylacine Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 I have an HJC carbon fiber helmet. Despite my mixed feelings about the helmet itself, I love the light weight. Link to comment
CruisinCruzan Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 Probably not as I am using the MOA rally to start a 10 day trip. The UN will be too close to take the time off. Link to comment
spdyjr Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 I have always been a Shoei guy myself, but after reading an online review on that Nexx, I'm definitely going to check them out. Thanks for bringing that to my attention and good luck with your further recovery. Link to comment
CruisinCruzan Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 Just as a reference spdyjr, the helmet I am replacing is a large RF-1000. I needed the XL NEXX but as you read I can do a bit of tweaking with the included pads. Link to comment
pedro cerveza Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 I use an Akuma Stealth. I read about on Web Bike world. It is incredibly light at around 3 pounds. The fit and liner are not up to Shoei standards But I find it quieter than my X-11, flows about as much air and the tranitions visor is da bomb. Customer service could be better but you gets what you pays for. Mine was $400.00 with tax. Link to comment
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