New Helmet Time - let the research commence

[Mossyrocks13k]

It's time for a new helmet and I am looking before everything goes on sale

I am currently very interested in the Schuberth C5 but I have concerns about mounting my Sena 30k. I verified the Schuberth speakers that come with the helmet can be removed but I cannot find any references for someone mounting an external Sena.

So my question for the group is; Can an external Sena device be mounted on the C5? If so, How?

Requirements
Quiet
Hi-Viz
Mount external Sena
Modular (desired not required)
Under $650 US


Other helmets under consideration: (not endorsing Revzilla, just a good reference site)
Bell Qualifier DLX MIPS Helmets
Scorpion EXO-AT960 Topographic Helmet
AGV Tourmodular Helmet
Nolan N100-5 Consistency Helmet
Shoei GT-Air 3 Helmet (if sale price drops to $650)

 

[Fred W]

Have you tried the fit on a C5? My impression is that it is more round than oval. What helmets have you owned previously that fit well?

 

[escapefjrtist]

Last year, I purchased a graphic Neotec-3 from Motostorm in Italy for $660 delivered to my door. Prices have gone up a little since. If you're open to overseas purchase, they are an alternative to ridiculous US pricing.

~G

 

[Bugnatr]

+1 to motostorm. Fast shipping too.

 

[Fred W]

+2 - just made an order. Graphic Neotec3 for $665 shipped is a smoking good deal. I got this one:



My old Neotec 1 is pretty long in the tooth. On its second set of interior pads and face shield, so overdue for replacement. Figured I’d better get a new one ordered before the tarrifs kick in.

 

[BlakeCG]

Have you tried the fit on a C5? My impression is that it is more round than oval. What helmets have you owned previously that fit well?

I have a long oval head and the C5 is the best modular helmet I have found. Far better fit than the Neotech for me but now as quiet.

 

[Auburn]

It's time for a new helmet and I am looking before everything goes on sale

I am currently very interested in the Schuberth C5 but I have concerns about mounting my Sena 30k. I verified the Schuberth speakers that come with the helmet can be removed but I cannot find any references for someone mounting an external Sena.

So my question for the group is; Can an external Sena device be mounted on the C5? If so, How?

Requirements
Quiet
Hi-Viz
Mount external Sena
Modular (desired not required)
Under $650 US


Other helmets under consideration: (not endorsing Revzilla, just a good reference site)
Bell Qualifier DLX MIPS Helmets
Scorpion EXO-AT960 Topographic Helmet
AGV Tourmodular Helmet
Nolan N100-5 Consistency Helmet
Shoei GT-Air 3 Helmet (if sale price drops to $650)

Yes the Sena can be mounted on a C5 Schuberth helmet. I just mounted a Sena 60s to mine. I used the tape mount. Pretty sure you can do the same with earlier model Siena’s. Just remove the spring clip and apply 3M tape to the back of the mount.

 

[Fred W]

I have a long oval head and the C5 is the best modular helmet I have found. Far better fit than the Neotech for me but now as quiet.

Ok, that must be it then. I knew it wasn’t the typical Shoei round oval.

 

[infrared]

Helmet fitting is certainly important. I can't get excited about tunes, but it's your call, there.
MIPS technology can be had in many brands of helmets, I think that MIPS can be retro-fitted into most helmets, but only as a DIY mod so far. You should check out some of the other new helmet technologies:
Koroyd
Fluid pads
6D
KALI Fusion
To me, the best protection for your one-and-only brain is the 6D technology. I regard MIPS as a great start, as the low bar to clear, and the rest are only better. Price can be a real factor, though. None of the high tech helmets will be on sale cheap. I believe that price is maybe the worst of considerations, in buying your head protection. YMMV.