Simpson Helmets

[Bob_Defly]

Just wondering if Simpson helmets like the Diamondback (The Stig helmet) are legal for road/bike use? Or are they more for track cars?

[podman]

Avoid on a bike, they are as draughty as hell, mine left my eyes streaming to the point of being dangerous..

They do look really smart but I wouldnt repeat the purchase.

[slevin911]

Im on my 3rd simspon helmet they are very safe and the new ones are alot more comfortable and have A better strap I would recommend them

[yooffullchav]

IIRC, they used to be illegal due go not having a BSI kitemark, whether they have now, i dont know but they are cool

[HustleRussell]

I don't like 'em, they're far too heavy.

[robsa]

I've got a Bandit upstairs; looks great, bloody awful to wear on a bike.... noisy, draughty, visor an inch thick that you need a crowbar to open.... still, if I ever get my head stuck in a furnace the nomex lining will help....

[slevin911]

HustleRussell said:

I don't like 'em, they're far too heavy.

Really what helmet do you have? not been smart genuine question! I probably dont realize the weight because I have A big head

[Bob_Defly]

Are there any other brands that have that similar look, where it goes up at the 'nose'?

[J B L]

How about a Roof. Never tried one but they look quite cool.

http://www.helmetsuperstore.co.uk/Roof-Helmets_B23...

[slevin911]

Bob_Defly said:

Are there any other brands that have that similar look, where it goes up at the 'nose'?

How about Roof helmets,they look pretty cool.

[LiamB]

I have one of those helmets in black lying around somewhere..

Wonder where that got to.

[HustleRussell]

slevin911 said:

HustleRussell said:

I don't like 'em, they're far too heavy.

Really what helmet do you have? not been smart genuine question! I probably dont realize the weight because I have A big head

I'm talking race helmets here, Don't have a bike. I didn't buy one in the end based on the specs online- Glad I didn't because Dad gave me his old crash helmet afterwards. ISTR the Simpson was about 1400g and I reckon the 'Stand21' helmet dad gave me is barely over 1000g. Doesn't sound like much but you can multiply the difference several times over once you bring 'G'-forces into the equation...
Anyway it's high weight compared to other helmets was the final nail in the coffin, I really wanted one for the looks but it was over my budget and all the reviews I read criticised the aperture opening size etc.

[slevin911]

HustleRussell said:

slevin911 said:

HustleRussell said:

I don't like 'em, they're far too heavy.

Really what helmet do you have? not been smart genuine question! I probably dont realize the weight because I have A big head

I'm talking race helmets here, Don't have a bike. I didn't buy one in the end based on the specs online- Glad I didn't because Dad gave me his old crash helmet afterwards. ISTR the Simpson was about 1400g and I reckon the 'Stand21' helmet dad gave me is barely over 1000g. Doesn't sound like much but you can multiply the difference several times over once you bring 'G'-forces into the equation...
Anyway it's high weight compared to other helmets was the final nail in the coffin, I really wanted one for the looks but it was over my budget and all the reviews I read criticised the aperture opening size etc.

Ahhh I reckon im on A different thread to everyone else

[roboxm3]

Bob_Defly said:

Are there any other brands that have that similar look, where it goes up at the 'nose'?

I don't know if Craft still exist but their RX7 (IIRC) was the equivalent of the Simpson Bandit. It must be knocking 10yrs since my brother bought his though so the models / names will no doubt be different, that's if they're still about at all.

[graham22]

Had one, never steamed up as it was so draughty. Could watch rain droplets blowing up & down the inside of the visor. Never sayit was heavy though.

Worries me that these are really a car racing helmet designed to work within a roll cage etc rather than sliding/bouncing down the road. Not to mention the insurance implications if you were to suffer a head inury whilst wearing a non-approved helmet.

I replaced mine with a Shoei X8R which was a far superior helmet for bike riding albeit not as posey.

None of the recent ones look as radical as the Simpson Star Wars lid looked in it's day.


+1 on the Roof helmets, fairly quiet & nicely finished.

[ooo000ooo]

roboxm3 said:

I don't know if Craft still exist but their RX7 (IIRC) was the equivalent of the Simpson Bandit. It must be knocking 10yrs since my brother bought his though so the models / names will no doubt be different, that's if they're still about at all.

Craft still exist, nice comfy helmets, reasonably light, fairly quiet and not draughty.
£199 upwards for their simpson lookalikes in my local dealer.
I've a VR7 and an RX9 which are both due replacing with another craft when i get a couple of quid spare.

[Wooderson]

Craft helmets available from Colin Schiller @ Georgeous Bike here:

http://www.gorgeousbikes.co.uk/index.php/online-st...

[Ritchie335is]

I have always fancied one and they do one now that is meant to be better for on a bike..

http://www.simpson-helmets.eu/contents/en-uk/p7415...

I don't know how good it would be but I'm tempted!
None of the other Bandit lookalikes look quite as good as the real thing IMO.

[Prof Prolapse]

LiamB said:

I have one of those helmets in black lying around somewhere..

Wonder where that got to.

I always suspected you were the first Stig.

[Hemingway]

I have a Simpson Diamondback that I use both on my bike and in the car. You need to try one on as the visor aperture is tiny and not really suited for riding sports bikes. I use mine in the Lotus for track days and the Harley on the road. I fine it really comfortable and not at all heavy, but as with any helmet, try them on for fit before buying.