Caberg Just One

I have to say there are several features which impressed me, not all of which are documented. ~~~why a flip?~~~ Firstly I wanted a flip style (sometimes called 'system') helmet to avoid taking my specs off when I removed or put my helmet on. Forget it. You simply have to take them off anyway, as the arms get caught on the padding. ~~~fit~~~ When I tried it on in the shop, the fit was extremely tight. The guy in the shop said it would loosen up, and he was right. It now feels like part of me, despite making me feel a bit sick for the first few hours. ~~~benefits~~~ The benefits of the flip system are that you flip the ...  Read the complete review

After six months of riding through rush hour wearing a regular helmet I was recommended the Caberg J1 Plus by a friend. The thought of not fiddling with my glasses and being able to flip the front up to talk to petrol station cashiers, friends and miscellaneous passers buy willing to lend an ear was enough to make me buy one. The outer dimensions are a lot smaller than my old helmet, which was a bit of a squeeze to get under my scooter seat and get it to close properly. This is no longer a problem. To begin with the fit felt very odd compared to a regular full-face helmet. There is a lot of pressure on your cheeks. It was also initially a bit ...  Read the complete review

I'm a despatch courier so it's important for security people to see my face, but do not rely on that. There will still be some ... PEOPLE... who will ask you not only to take your helmet off, but also to leave it on their desk. The vinyl neck piece and the vinyl cover of the chin-strap will eventualy crack, scratching your skin. They do not last. You can cover the chin strap with a home-hand-improvised piece of leather. Or you can wait till your skin becomes scratch-resistant. Which I did. Trust me, it works to be lazy and not bother. The visor has been updated and is fog resistant (not at sub-freezing temperatures) and allegedly scratch resistant. ...  Read the complete review

When I first saw the price of the Caberg J1-Plus, it looked too good to be true. But a closer inspection produced no quality or design defects as compared to helmets costing 3 times as much. Fit is a very personal thing. I dearly wanted an AGV V-10 patriot helmet: until I tried one on that is. The J1-Plus suits me fine, with adjustable cheek pieces and a good strap-lock. The opening face does not suit all, but I find it really useful for when you need to talk to someone or even inspect your clothing up close.The chin mounted catch can be operated with the index finger of either hand and the mechanism operates smoothly without dragging the helmet all over my head. ...  Read the complete review