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I tried one on at the D-Store yesterday and new I had to have one. It's the lightest helmet I've ever owned...very comfortable, the anti-microbial/Coolmax liner is wonderful, and the faceshield is thick and feels pretty strong. Tons of vents on this thing, and it actually does a good job of holding out the noise...surprising, given how light it is.
Looking forward to putting it through its paces, but so far so good for city riding. I need to get some clear plastic film to protect the back of it before I get it on to the twisties...the tail-chopped Monster kicks up a lot of stones ;D
i hear ya man.. i tried on a rossi-replica gp-tech at a bike show... they were trying to unload them for $499... size M fit me like a damn glove. shoulda bought it on the spot...
legendary helmets indeeds.
UPDATE
One ride under my belt, and the GP Tech worked like a charm. It's quiet, doesn't fog, and is light as a feather (< 2lb).
And did I mention that it comes with tear-offs?
Quote from: corey on June 22, 2009, 12:34:07 PM
i hear ya man.. i tried on a rossi-replica gp-tech at a bike show... they were trying to unload them for $499... size M fit me like a damn glove. shoulda bought it on the spot...
legendary helmets indeeds.
$499 ! Seems to me the last time I saw one of those it was $999. That's a decent price if it's comparable to a Shoei X-11 or an Arai Corsair V. Dolph :)
DQ, what helmet did you have before the AGV?
I'd like to try one on, but don't have a local dealer. I wear an Arai Q2 right now.
Quote from: swampduc on June 24, 2009, 08:20:44 AM
DQ, what helmet did you have before the AGV?
I'd like to try one on, but don't have a local dealer. I wear an Arai Q2 right now.
I came from an Arai Q2. The AGV seems lighter and better-built. My Arai had a lot of complicated and flimsy parts that broke frequently and easily. But they supported the helmet well, and whenever something broke they'd send me a new part. The AGV just feels more solid. And the interior of the GP Tech is a spare-no-expense item.
Where are you at? I can have BikerGoddess check for local retailers.
Quote from: DoubleEagle on June 22, 2009, 08:22:01 PM
$499 ! Seems to me the last time I saw one of those it was $999. That's a decent price if it's comparable to a Shoei X-11 or an Arai Corsair V. Dolph :)
Tell me about it dude..
I would have bought it had i not dropped $600 on rearsets 2 days before i went to the show..
Sweet f'in helmet.
Quote from: desmoquattro on June 14, 2009, 10:43:58 PM
(http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs103.snc1/4565_111647379223_589624223_2863739_158932_n.jpg)
I tried one on at the D-Store yesterday and new I had to have one. It's the lightest helmet I've ever owned...very comfortable, the anti-microbial/Coolmax liner is wonderful, and the faceshield is thick and feels pretty strong. Tons of vents on this thing, and it actually does a good job of holding out the noise...surprising, given how light it is.
Looking forward to putting it through its paces, but so far so good for city riding. I need to get some clear plastic film to protect the back of it before I get it on to the twisties...the tail-chopped Monster kicks up a lot of stones ;D
Great find! I like your salt and peper shakers that look like exhaust tips!! [thumbsup]
Quote from: desmoquattro on June 24, 2009, 08:32:38 AM
I came from an Arai Q2. The AGV seems lighter and better-built. My Arai had a lot of complicated and flimsy parts that broke frequently and easily. But they supported the helmet well, and whenever something broke they'd send me a new part. The AGV just feels more solid. And the interior of the GP Tech is a spare-no-expense item.
Where are you at? I can have BikerGoddess check for local retailers.
I'm near New Orleans, but I go into Houston and Austin fairly regularly. Thanks for the feedback.
Just got this one:
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(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/Motowheelscom/Dainese/2010%20Dainese/DSCN0104.jpg)
AGV Agostini Replica Helmet (http://www.motowheels.com/italian/myproducts.cfm?parentcategoryid=1030%7CApparel%20%26%20Riding%20Gear&productID=7112&showDetail=1&categoryID=1032%7CAGV&vendoridtodisplay=0&filterFor=&collection=1030%7CApparel%20%26%20Riding%20Gear)
Shiney [thumbsup]