The rear-view helmet

[chewy22]

Interesting idea. I'd be very interested to see how this works. From an article in gizmag


The rear-view helmet http://www.gizmag.com.au/go/4855/

Here is what you will see http://www.reevu.com/what_you_see.asp

Based in the north east of England.


http://www.gizmag.com/pictures/hero/4855_20110573836.jpg

[philipMac]

Looks nice. Honestly I was expecting a slightly gimmicky ugly-as-sin lid that would destract more than it would assist. Seems not though, they spent 10 years developing it, so I am sure they tested it really well.
Here is another linky from the site with more pics.http://www.reevu.com/moto_product.asp
The white one is a little sexy actaully. And, I hate white lids.
The only thing I would want to know is weight; and how the hell they can exceede "the most rigorous safety and construction standards" with a bloody great see-through thing in the back, and some mirror contraption just over your forehead ready to smack into your head when the lid gets a wallop.
I am not doubting they have... just amazed really that they can do it. My brain just keeps saying "high density foam = good at being smacked and saving your skull, mirrors and windows = less good."
Stupid brain.

Having said that, i am in a country that counts a metal mixing bowl with a chin strap as legit head gear.:shock: I dont have a lot of problems imagining it to be safer than those things.

[MavUK]

Someone at work sent me this a few days back. I thought it was great as long as it does as well as my Shoei Raid II in crashes (in 5 years when my Shoei gets replaced of course :) )

Stu

[Saint Matt]

Looks cool, I want one!

[northwind]

What happens when you overtake a boy racer with a cheap HID kit in his Nova, I wonder? it's annoying enough getting blasted with badly aimed headlights in your mirrors...

Clever idea though.

[Spiderman]

I tried it on and wasnt to impressed tbh. See here (http://forums.sv650.org/viewtopic.php?t=30169&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=ally+pally)

[jonboy]

I tried it on too but felt that while initially it didn't make a big impression, if you were to use it for a couple of weeks you'd likely find it indispensible. It was odd and needed a different approach than using the mirrors likeyou would normally do.


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[Drunk Mike]

My brain just keeps saying "high density foam = good at being smacked and saving your skull, mirrors and windows = less good."
Stupid brain.

Apparently it uses the internal surface of the outer polycarbonate shell as the mirror, so there isn't an added set of mirrors or any substantial space between the foam and the outer shell.

[Demonz]

What a simply clever idea to make riding safer. Look forward to them coming out mainstream.

[amarko5]

I am not doubting they have... just amazed really that they can do it. My brain just keeps saying "high density foam = good at being smacked and saving your skull, mirrors and windows = less good."
Stupid brain.

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Quote from the site "It has taken 7 years of intense research and development to perfect the rear view system that is fitted into every Reevu helmet. The patented multiple mirror system that is fitted within every Reevu helmet is a unique achievement of creative thinking and technical excellence. The mirror system is manufactured from a reflective polycarbonate material rather than glass. Unlike glass, this material is almost impossible to break and is lighter, providing additional safety and comfort to the wearer."

[northwind]

Still, there has to be a hole where usually there'd be sacrificial protection...

[TC3]

There really is the problem of vehicles behind you with very bright lights at night pi$$ing you off big time

[chewy22]

There really is the problem of vehicles behind you with very bright lights at night pi$$ing you off big time

If you have one of these new helmets just tilt your head forward a little. :roll: Or just get passed the next car. Thats why we use a bike.

[mac650s]

would be ok for upright riding position bikes but i think most of us would get a nice view of the sky :D chewey i have an idea that might be of interest to you. its lifting the rear seat unit up on the pointys without altering the wheel base. this would be good for anyone who has done the gsxr shock mod meaning that the undertray would not have to be cut. and also giving the bike a sporty look :)

[TC3]

There really is the problem of vehicles behind you with very bright lights at night pi$$ing you off big time

If you have one of these new helmets just tilt your head forward a little. :roll: Or just get passed the next car. Thats why we use a bike.

chewy i will stick with your mirror extenders....dont need to gimmick helmet

[Baldyman]

Like Spidey, I tried one on at Ally Pally and if you ride a naked (or a push bike) it's great. But when you are are crouched forward on a sportsbike, the helmet is tilted forward and all you can see is the sky!
Please don't suggest that people just lean their heads backwards :shock:

[jonboy]

Yes but surely this can't be the case. Because it would mean that peeps on sportsbikes don't look ahead and only look at the road :lol: . Yes your upper body might be crouched forward a little but your head (and thus your helmet) would be looking forward just like on a naked.


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[northwind]

Yep, but you tend to have the lid tilted forwards, and look out more the top of the visor, instead of the middle.

[fubber]

Tried one of these for my pushbike - great idea, but wasn't comfortable on my head, don't know about for the Bike though...

[skidmarx]

Head and helmet are canted forward when I ride and adjustments are made with your eyes, which must admit does lead to eye strain after a time as you are constantly looking up! anybody elso noticed this? Maybe there are two models one for sportbike riders and one for the pipesmokers?