| The Icon helmet sits in a unique position in the | | | | manufacturer and contribute significantly to the |
| marketplace. It competes with top-of-the-line | | | | overall safety of it. This is potentially where the it |
| motorcycle helmets on styling and appearance, yet is | | | | may fall short of it's competitors. |
| carries a much lower price. Cautious consumers would | | | | The most alluring aspect of the Icon helmet is its |
| be wise to investigate the quality of the icon helmet | | | | price tag. Although it costs hundreds less than |
| to see if you really "get what you pay for". Read on | | | | competing models, prices vary from retailer to |
| to find out if you'll be sacrificing quality to save a few | | | | retailer. I like to use as they make it easy to find the |
| bucks. | | | | lowest prices online on Icon motorcycle helmets. |
| You can find an Icon helmet to suit any styling | | | | As they say, the devil is in the details. The details are |
| preference. They offer solid colors (both matte and | | | | where the Icon helmet appears to fall short. Build |
| gloss), mild to wild graphics, and even a design aimed | | | | quality on this helmet is sometimes spotty. Some |
| specifically at women riders (the "Kitty" graphics). | | | | helmets have been delivered with insufficient glue on |
| When you first pull your Icon helmet out of the box, | | | | some of the vent faces, causing them to come loose |
| you'll notice that the finish is top notch. Paint colors | | | | over time. Ventilation, while keeping you cool, does |
| are deep and attractive. I'd even put them on par | | | | not adequately prevent the visor from fogging when |
| with its more expensive competitors. | | | | stopped in cold weather. |
| As with the more expensive helmets, the Icon | | | | Let's be realistic, you have to sacrifice something to |
| helmet carry DOT and SNELL M2005 labels. The shell | | | | save some money. If you want to save a few bucks |
| is made from Carbon Fiber composite material, which | | | | and don't mind sub-par finishing details, then an Icon |
| is standard for a high quality lightweight helmet. | | | | helmet is for you. With an Icon helmet, you still get |
| Specific shell composition and manufacturing | | | | great protection, ventilation, and lightweight without |
| processes will vary from manufacturer to | | | | completely emptying out your wallet. |