Granted it's been about three years since my last new helmet but when I put the new one on, it felt odd like it was riding very high on my head. It has an inner strip of lining that can be unsnapped; however, once you do that, there's nothing but Styrofoam.
On a positive note, I did spot the bright orange Helmet Purchase Date label. As it was unmarked, I marked mine with a Sharpie to reflect September 2009. This is important because helmets can be recalled and they are typically listed by a specific month(s) / year. (My last helmet was on a recall, so I speak from experience.)
But my quandary now is how to get the top bit of lining to not be quite so puffy. It is such a noticeable difference that I have lined up the new and old helmets next to one another to make sure it wasn't my imagination. They are the same height - it's just the lining that is more insulated.
So this poses a unique situation. At some point the lining will depress and if I'd gone with a larger helmet, it would have been too big on my head which would then defeat the purpose of it being worn.
As I figure out this out, I must say that I am very pleased with the exterior look of the helmet. It has a black, very fine, metalflake as the base. The graphics are rich with intricate detail work but in no way garish. The helmet is DOT approved and has a removable sun visor.
The helmet retails for $175.00
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