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I'm pretty happy with my C2. Love the peak. SCHUBERTH

Rick: I believe you mean "E2".

 

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Thinking of purchasing a Schuberth C5, now on sale. Any recommendations, pro or con? A better alternative? Thanks.

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I've had my C5 for about a year. It fits great and is very comfy and quiet. I have a couple of small issues with it...but these are forgotten most of the time:

1. I'm not crazy about the flip-down shaded inner visor. It's not dark enough and I don't like the shape of the bottom of it. Are they made for people with witch's noses? I'm not sure, but an old, cheap HJC I used to use had a better one. My C3 had a better one as well. They got too clever with this one and I don't think it helped.

2. Built-in electronics from Sena. I'm a Cardo guy. I already had a 2-pack Pac-talk slim set. I made it work but it was ugly. I'll keep this helmet for 5 years, probably longer, so resale isn't a concern for me, but I think these built-in coms are a mistake generally. Tech moves on and you're stuck with old tech with these things unless you also buy a new helmet. One shouldn't force the other. The Sena unit is pretty good, but mine had to be modded quite a bit to fit the Cardo system the way I want it. It works great and allows me to switch back and forth between helmet speakers around town and ear-buds (for long trips).

If you don't have a Shoei head, these are the best helmets you can buy right now....although some prefer the E2. Schuberth quality is great. I think the C5 fits me better than the C3 did. It seems to be kinder to my forehead. The Shoei is murder for me. I can't wear them, but I think they're nice helmets for those who can.

I had a C3 for years. Had to buy a C3 Pro liner for my C3 to end headaches on longer rides. For some reason, it really solved it. I had an off in the Alps 2 years ago. The helmet worked but I didn't want to use it after I got home, so I bought a C5, a top of the line HJC modular and, I think, an AGV modular. When they came in and I could try them all out, the Schuberth was an easy winner...for me, at least. I should also mention that a few years ago, I doled out a lot of money for an AGV carbon fiber helmet that was so loud and poorly made, I just never wear the thing. Junk, as far as I'm concerned.

If you can find your size C5 on sale, buy it.

 

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I loved my C4 pro and yes you are right about the integrated comms...hate em! I moved on to a C4 Pro Carbon and cut out the electronics from them and installed a Cardo. The beak is really awesome feature in the E2 and also my Klim Krios Pro.
Just cuts the sun out which the C4 Pro is not able to even with the black drop down visor. Sun gives me a headache. I want to experiment with the E2 but the only issue is the weight I guess.

I think the C5 is much better than the C4 pro. Just my opinion, but it's a big step up for fit and noise.

E2 seems hellishly expensive. I just flip the helmet chin-guard up to block the sun when it's in my way. It's likely unsafe, but safer than not seeing.

 

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I rode with a C3 for about 4 years (wore it out, the retaining clips in the EPS were pulling out), it was ok for short rides (less than a tank), but for traveling .. .. .. it sucked. Schuberth headaches across the forehead. Switch to an Arai XD4, best helmet ever. It's getting time to replace the Arai and I'll stick with the brand and pay the money for comfort

Yeah, if Arai only made a modular helmet. They don't.

BTW, I have several Arai helmets, with super-low use, sitting on a shelf on my garage shelf. One is a Joey Dunlop collector helmet with maybe 10 miles. All are XL. Let me know. I'll let them go cheap. All are more than 5 years old but really, really in good shape otherwise.

 

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I rode with a C3 for about 4 years (wore it out, the retaining clips in the EPS were pulling out), it was ok for short rides (less than a tank), but for traveling .. .. .. it sucked. Schuberth headaches across the forehead. Switch to an Arai XD4, best helmet ever. It's getting time to replace the Arai and I'll stick with the brand and pay the money for comfort

Oh...one more thing. I had the same issue with my C3. Forehead imprint and bad headaches, especially in the hot sun for some reason. The secret to C3 for me was to buy a C3 Pro liner for it (Revzilla) and install. My headaches went away completely and I could ride all day in the thing. Still have it as a spare.

 

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I'm also still wearing the C3 Pro. The C4 and C4 Pro just weren't the right head shape, and I guess I don't know any better with the electronics since I'm happy enough with the Sena unit I have for my C3 Pro. When I saw the C3 Pro go on sale over the summer, I picked one up so I guess I have another 4+ years with the C3 Pro to go before I think of a new one. It's my 2nd C3 Pro and it just works great for me.

I had a C3. I saw a vid on Revzilla mention that the C3Pro liner would fit in the C3. I got one and no more headaches. Love that helmet still... But it got old and I have a C5 now. Agree that the C4 series wasn't as good.