TORC HELMETS WOW

[rubber-side-down]

so ok i dont own one yet but, i was at my local shop pickin up my bell 500 (sliver flake) but while i was there, there product dealer was there and brought one of Torc's 3/4 helmets in for display only (otherwise i would have bought it) after trying on my new bell i saw the helmet ask to check it out threw it on my dome and all i can say i wow easliy the lowest profile  3/4 helmet ive ever tried on and also notice that the back of there helmets sit a little lower which i really liked. while i was there i help the pick out a few styles to order cant wait for it to come in check them out

http://torchelmets.com/helmets/route-66-t-50

by the way im head size is dead nuts 23cm and the large fit me great i also i a pretty thin face and the check padding huged me like of glove hell the whole helmet felt like a glove

also my bell fuckin rocks too

[rubber-side-down]

forgot to mention built in headphones!

[joevirus563]

Good to know thanks! So you bought it? I was about to buy the Rebel star and maybe a bell deluxe

[BigKev]

Just sayin, Ive got the "Lucky 13" torc helmet and i love it. I previously had an Icon full face helmet that has seen its better days and I wanted to go retro.

[timeconsuming]

I went to a local shop to buy a biltwell DOT helmet and ended up with a gloss white Torc because it was a) lower profile b) slightly higher quality construction on the interior c) at least $20 cheaper

I love it. As far as DOT approved helmets go, it won't make you look like toooo much of a space cadet. Just a little.

[pawn]

I'm looking at the site and I don't see where is says built in head phones. It is just a slot to put your headphones in? Anyone have experience with a Rockhard brand helmet and this? I have a Rockhard helmet in a medium, just wondering if it would be the same fitment.

[timeconsuming]

I actually have no idea what that head phone comment was about, mine definitely doesn't have any built in headphones or headphone wiring routing... just a normal helmet with nice padding inside.

[DrJ]

On the website:

Route 66 $89.99 to $124.99

Optional Hi-Fi

[timeconsuming]

Curious how that would work, couldn't find anything about it besides what you posted. Headphones built in so you plug an auxiliary cable in the side of your head?

[rubber-side-down]

^yep

[AbbyRider]

Looking through their site, I think the optional hifi is in reference to their Blinc Bluetooth system. I see no other reference to the built-in speakers other than:
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Easy-to-use hands-free communication, BLINC I gives you the ability to take and make calls, listen to your MP3 player and GPS unit, and talk to your passenger via intercom.  BLINC I is available on both full face and modular helmets.
 

Lithium ion battery with a power charger.
 8 hours talk time, 150 hours standby.
 2 Built-in speaker.
 Built-in anti-noise microphone.
 Incoming call overrides intercom, music, or navigation audio;    terminating the call resumes audio from intercom, GPS, or MP3 player.
 Multi-pairing ability with Bluetooth® equipped phone, GPS, MP3 player, etc.
 100 ft intercom distance.
 1 touch control for call answering, rejecting, and redialing.
 Weather resistant.
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I would be stoked if their helmets had a simple speaker system with audio jack, as I have that with my snowboard helmet. But if the bluetooth system were decently priced it would be handy to not have to pull over to use my phone.

[joevirus563]

I have one and it does have high speaker into it.

[AbbyRider]

I have one and it does have high speaker into it.

Nice. What was the upcharge for the speakers?

[joevirus563]

No charger just like headphones

[Tim]

Upcharge means how much extra do the speakers cost?