First of all, the cons against my 2.0 Hellfire helmet... 1: Over 3 months wait for the helmet to be delivered- despite the onset of Covid restrictions, they promised that the shipment was on its way after 3 weeks, but no joy...once the delivery arrived, I found myself with two visors and NO Pinlock even though I had ordered a Pinlock with the original purchase. It might be prudent to price and ship a visor and Pinlock with the helmet, not 2 visors and no Pinlock. 2: Helmet padding is too 'forgiving'; helmet was a great fit for maybe two weeks, then it began to feel 'loose' so the Fidlock strap has been adjusted (twice) to enable comfort and security when in use. 3: The padding also has flimsy/poor fittings- after installing the speakers, you can feel the pads shifting as you put on and take off the helmet. The false air intakes along the jawline may also be contributing to the added turbulence around the helmet. 4: This helmet is noisy as f&@k...Why is Chase almost shouting at 75 to 80 mph on the freeway? 5: The forehead vent is open all the time; on cooler days this can get a bit too chilly (won't be using this in colder weather!!) and rain can enter the helmet. 5: The Shockwave does not fit snugly in the helmet. 6: The visor's 1st position (crack or mini click) is not enough for increased airflow. The pros of the 2.0 Hellfire helmet... 1: i like the design of the helmet and the colour scheme has caught the attention of some admirers. 2: The chin vent flows air very well, probably as good as my Shoei ADV helmet. 3: The Fidlock chinstrap allows for one handed application and removal. 4: The helmet came with a clear AND a dark visor. 5: This Hellfire helmet is so light! 6: The Shockwave has linked seamlessly to my phone and the speakers work very well. Keep on with what you are doing Chase and RSMF.
I must admit that my Atlas 2.0 is the most comfortable helmet I've ever worn, however, they need to improve the way the liner connects to the helmet. The plastic "3D poppers" are weak and where they attach to the helmet is also weak. For the price I think they should have metal snaps or at least a more robust plastic...and no, the carbon is not the coolest one. It's the Toxin. Much love for that buckle! Also, just ordered my upgraded speakers for the Shockwave. A big thank you to Ruroc for that! Can't wait to swap those for the old ones. To Ruroc: I'd love to T&E version 3.0...I'll even start a RU-vid channel to do it. 😉
@@C.Breezy010 id add that my Diablo also doesn't support the under chin cover which pops out of its plastic sockets while riding and i had to re-glue some of the plastic liner seal around its edge which came out.
@@rye0987 definitely cruiser and way too many complaints to buy right now IMO. Maybe their 3.0 or 4.0 but their interior's are inferior to a $250 Scorpion. Plus it's a hot weather only helmet. Sure it looks good but, but, but... You get the idea.
Ruroc can claim the safety of the Fitlock all they want, but easy operation also means easy to undo in an accident. Sure, it's secure when you pull on it "normally". But in an accident, it's anything but normal. But there's no way in hell I'm trusting my head with that closure when limbs and parts are flailing around, and all it takes is a stray swipe to undo the lock and have the helmet flying. The Double D ring is crap to operate, but that also means it's not coming off when your face is being turbo charged into the tarmac at 50mph
I’m a brand new rider and the Ruroc 2.0 is definitely catching my eye. So far I’m just using a standard helmet from the local Harley store, but I’m definitely looking to upgrade. I’d say the only thing I’d like to see is a rear view camera HUD. I’m in El Paso, TX and frankly, the driver’s here are absolutely insane. Having that certainty via an HD camera would take my safety to a whole new level.
My large chin skirt had to be glued/siliconed in to keep it in. Agree that the padding fit and finish just lets the helmet down big time against other helmets at the same price point.
I ended up selling my Ruroc Atlas 2.0 because of quality issues. Sadly, those quality problems didn't show up until my 3rd week of ownership and Ruroc denied my return request. A $500 helmet shouldn't have the types of problems I experienced. Pads would fall out just pulling the helmet off, the inner shell would move (wiggle) and the visor didn't seal properly. It's a bummer because I had high hopes for the helmet.
that's exactly the feeling i got: seems like an Icon. I have a Variant, looks amazing (i have a solid gloss white and it's dope), but the quality isn't there with the looks..after just 3 years i need to get a new helmet, the rubber seals are gone, the air vents broke without ever touching them, it became loud and the interiors are becoming loose..my next helmet is going to be AT LEAST a Shoei..Also, is it me or this helmet makes you look like a bobblehead?
Have the same issues with the helmet after waiting for months! to get it dellivered. What a shame. Really good looking helmet but quality-wise there is a long way to go.
They are really great in marketing and pre-sales, but once you bought it they just disappear 😅 when I pre ordered my ruroc 1.0 I got a tons of personalised mails and instant response, but once I got the helmet and asked them if they’re serious about that visor, nothing... so I’d never buy another ruroc helmet. Good review from dan the fireman some months ago
The first atlas looks like a pretty great helmet, but the 2.0 looks fantastic! So glad a company is really listening to the community and acting on it quickly. Would 100% own one of these!
About the chin skirt, got 2x 1.0's - a Tribe & a Plat Ronin and it's the same with them as well. Always comes out when the helmet is taken off no matter how deep they are tucked in .
From Ruroc point, if the helmet can lift 1000kg , then the fidlock is better than D ring... 🤦🏽♂️Like someone say if it's easy to attach it will be easy to detach in an accident... But hell yea they're helmets are cool 👌
My 2.0 Hellfire is confortable, light, huge field of view, wind noise is ok, I agree with you on the padding should be softer and clips should be sturdier, the additional click on the visor also is a good idea mostly for summer time.
1 click open is a wonderful feature, my old shoei had it, new hjc does not and i miss it. For those who don’t know what a pinlock is- it’s a lens with a gasket that mounts on the inside of your visor which creates an air pocket in between the visor and pinlock lens, it keeps visor from fogging and they work awesomely. I highly recommend a pinlock, just make sure you order the one thats made for your helmet. try it you won’t be disappointed
Nice review! What I only miss with this helmet is a sun visor and more options to turn off the ventilation while driving by, for example, sliders. So that the helmet can be used not only in the summer, but also in the autumn and towards the winter.
Your sound is good. The longer chin curtain is better the the regular one, never had the problem of mine falling out. 2 things I see for Ruroc to improve. 1) A pro tint shield with more clicks. 2) To upgrade the shockwave to communicate with other brands
I've had my Atlas 2.0 for about a month and a half now, and I haven't had any chin curtain issues. I agree that the visors do need a city mode, but love mine besides that.
I ordered the Raw Carbon minutes after they went live and it took forever to get here. It was so worth the wait. Twice the price as my old helmet but it's twice as good in my opinion. And looks incredible
Chase, I agree with you on the padding in this helmet. My 2.0 was the second "quality" helmet that I've ever bought and I feel like the padding in it is a little lacking. My helmet before this one was a Bell, star model. Although that helmet is much heavier, the padding in it is much better. To be honest, I bought my Ruroc based on your opinion and a few others opinions and I have no regrets whatsoever, it just needs a little extra padding in it. Anywho, just wanted to say thanks for the videos that you put out and for the honest content in them as well. Keep it up!
I ordered one in May, still waiting on it... a little frustrating but I’m excited to get my carbon model! But buyer beware, they are on huge back order, so don’t expect to get one anytime soon.
I have not had a chance to test out an Atlas 2.0, so take my opinion on it with that in mind. Right now, if I'm being honest, The Atlas 2.0 just doesn't compare to a direct competitor like the RF1200. The RF1200, in matte black, is $500 (Revzilla.com). The Atlas 2.0 Core is $420. The rest of the RF1200 lineup is only about $20 more than what the 'stylized' Atlas 2.0 versions are priced at. Apples to apples (Matte black RF1200 - Atlas 2.0 Core) - For $80 more you get a 'top-tier' Shoei, with all the features you said you wanted on the Atlas 2.0. Having said that, I do agree that Ruroc is heading in the right direction by listening to consumers. They just need to step their game up with quality and maybe not have such a stringent focus on being lightweight. I really do like the way the Atlas helmets look, and it's a big plus that they give you two Pinlock shields with every helmet. At this point, I don't see anything that would pull me away from my RF1200 or Neotec II. Yet.
I agree with a lot of what your saying. The thing I want you to keep in mind is that these guys aren't even 2 years into the motorcycle helmet game. Im gunna keep pushing them and let's revisit this Ruroc vs Shoei convo in a year and see if they are any closer. That should be interesting to find out.
why are you wondering how could it be that light? i feel its more on the heavy side for a full carbon helmet with no features and a helmet shell that looks like it was only designed for passing DOT and ECE testing, even the features it has do look flimsy with the design of the helmet shell i mean the egdes on top are along the line for the testpoints B, P; the vents on top are also around these points while the exhaust/spoiler is around point R and goes up to the side where you have the right and left testpoint X you can help the shell to brake at these points, while still withstanding a penetration, to dissipate forces and so reduce the thickness of the foam liner so it will allow for a lighter shell and less foam, so be lighter, but this will have in most cases negative effects for situations were you dont hit theses testpoints then you have pretty much nothing on the helmet, except the comm system integration wich would add around probably 50g to 100g and block pretty much the area to exhaust warm air from a helmet but you cant even close the damn vents cause that would result with that many vents in mayby another 100g (kepp in mind you have to replace the light mesh parts they use to keep rocks out with at least 2 parts per vent) the whole visor mechanics are reduced to the bare minimum, thats why you dont have a useable city position for the visor or the rough looking (but covered) and sounding mechanics or the light but in my opinion not that good visior locking (pin in shell and hole in visior) even the retention clips for the liner are a bare minimum for the function, but i wouldnt be comfortable to wash the liner more then a few times and the liner itself looks like its useing good cloth but cheap and light padding the position of the top vents lookes like only first near the visior is doing any work, cause i cant see any way they will have a higher preasure on the outside to even try to get air in the helmet; at most they will exhaust the fresh air the front vent brought in due to some kind of venturi also with the design of the vents any air moveing in or out must be louder then necessary for the volume moved (how the air flows does have a big impact on the loudness) if i look at a SCHUBERTH SR2 for instance. i have a helmet that is a tiny bit heavier and also reduced in features but these are in a high quality but a mostly glass fibre shell that will have better aerodynamics and not be as loud and i would even guess a better ventilation
Ruroc should make the cheek pads snap-ins magnetic clasps instead of snaps! My wife has one for her fossil purse clip and that style would be clutch for ease of use
I would love to see an internal clear flip down visor and a noche point on the external visor just to crack it two allow more air as well without opening half way. I would also like to see a modular version.
These are good helmets, but for the price point, you could get better, proven helmets, like the Shoei RF-1200 or the HJC RPHA 11 Pro. Props to Ruroc for taking customer feedback seemingly to heart though. I think the next generation of Atlas will be the one that hits the spot. It's a good helmet, but there are just some quality issues that you shouldn't see in a $500 helmet. In my opinion, the sweet spot for helmet quality-to-price ratio is the $300 range of helmets.
Copped the crimson 2.0 with your same visor just to try it out, excited for the changes they have made, my biggest complaint with the 1.0 was the wind noise and that the visor didn’t lock in place. Ready to get mine!
Awesome vid dude. Ruroc are killing it in the helmet game. Love the upgrades they've done and the wind noise isn't even that bad. I think you have made videos with worse audio with your proper setup that this with a quick setup lmao. Keep up the great work bro
ruroc has awesome customer service. I painted one of their helmets and needed a pair of goggles from a helmet they didnt sell anymore so i could get the strap to match, and all i had to do was DM them on insta and they hooked me up.
How does this helmet compare to the original icon variant? I love my variant and i know you’ve used it for a long time. I wonder how this compares to that
Gonna be getting a Ryker soon and need a helmet.... Obviously. Wanted some recommendations and if it's this one, I'd love that review for the blue tooth unit. Lol. Thanks for the help and keep up the good job.
the ruroc atlas 2.0 is a very good helmet, the only drawback is that the inner cover comes off when I put my helmet on and off, I had to glue it myself, because otherwise it would remain loose which was very annoying when you had it on and there should have been more ventilation sliders on it. this helmet is very cold in winter because so much wind comes through. Furthermore, a very good and beautiful helmet already had a ton of fun with it.
Just bought this helmet last month. And i directly send it back. Totally cheap all plastic. Yes super light but zero sound insolation. So bad it hurts my hears driving at high speed. Got a bad service as i did not receive the shockwave also. The looks of it is impressive, good visibility but i would not recommend it.
I will never understand how people ride without hearing protection, the sound just from wind hitting your helmet is loud enough to cause permanent hearing damage.
@@A_Man_Of_Culture_ Depends on the helmet. I've got a Shoei GT-Air 2 and a loud exhaust (Akra no baffle on MT-07) and I don't need ear plugs. Even at freeway speeds I can listen to music and make phone calls in near silence.
@@MrDeepseadweller you may not think it's "that loud" but you would be surprised at how much damage to your hearing you are causing, you just don't realize it because it is happening slowly over time so the worsening of you hearing is imperceivable without a hearing test. Even just the wind noise alone on your helmet is causing hearing damage, now throw on music which has to be louder than the wind noise and you are quite literally destroying your hearing. Just because you don't think it's happening doesn't mean it isn't, just like all the soldiers I've worked with who never wore hearing protection and came back feeling like their hearing was fine only to get chaptered because they were now failing a hearing test.
@@MrDeepseadweller Really? I also have a GT-Air 2 and I ride an MT-09 SP with Akra titanium (baffle in). Was riding an MT-07 with the Akra for 2 years up until this June. I've been riding with earplugs in at all times for the past year and I still feel there's quite a lot of wind noise (though considerably less so with my earplugs than without). Maybe your hearing's healthier though because you didn't spend your teens and 20s around too much loud music
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A flip front with internal drop down sun visor would be cool, especially if the internal is changeable and different colours offered including clear. That way if going out on a sunny day you can have a cool tinted visor on it and a clear internal incase the conditions change. Where are the controls for the bluetooth system? Or you have to use source device? Small clip on handlebar bluetooth remote would be good.
Second on a comfort liner. I would love a company to finally embrace GoPro integration! A clever way to hide cables and integrate the audio brick would be cool. Teaming with Sena and Cardo would also be super cool even though it canabilises the Shockwave a little.
Wouldn't it be useful to have Dual Visors? My mate has a Helme that has both a clear and Tinted Visor built-in. So in sunny weather, you have your tinted Visor and in Low Light or Night Riding, you use your Clear Visor. This would be really convenient!
Don't need a helmet, I have an AGV Sport Modular, but if you were to make the cheekpads more plush you be adding weight. As far as the snaps on the pads they should go light and use titanium like AGV. The Sport Modular is 3.2lbs in medium, but that's with a canopy and mechanism and drop down sun visor. I picked my Stripes model up for $475 on closeout and it comes with the pinlock. Yes, I do like that magnetic chin strap. Other companies will probably try to copy it but that is the best system I've ever seen. And a full face helmet weighing in at 2.7lbs is 3/4 helmet territory, and I mean a carbon fiber 3/4 by today's offerings. I just prefer my modular and the weight difference isn't enough to make me want one. Plus, my modular is very quiet at speed.
I definitely look forward to getting one. Im apart of a "MC" Locatations almost around the world. Our safety plus style are important. I believe with what I've seen, RuRoc offers this. Including the convenience of the Bluetooth communication on the helmet. Now, with that said, hopefully the Bluetooth communicater has amazing sound quality with perfect amounts of bass. Great sound quality music on long rides are everything. Ive been watching the development of this helmet since your first interview with them. I love the continued follow-up.
The biggest thing that’s stopping me from switching is not having a visor (not a pin lock) that auto tints. For those days I’m riding all day or late into the night. I don’t want the pin lock because it doesn’t fully cover my vision and also looks goofy. Also as cool as the integrated audio I want to make it easier to install aftermarket stuff like the cardo or the Sena
My chin skirt has started falling out here and there. I’ve had the cheek push pin break. They did send me more out right away! Within 2 days. 😯. The biggest thing though is my visor seal is flipping down on the left top side. 😡 my visor is adjusted all the way out. Not sure why it’s doing that. I agree on the pads, would love to see Shoe style pads. Other than that love my helmet. Love the Ruroc crew.
I think that I’m going to buy one of these. It’s at the right price point. This is a solid review, Great Review Chase... and I agree about the pin locks on the visor. Is there a version that comes with a Bluetooth and a cam pre installed?
*OC* Id take the raw carbon or their mercury. Wish they would come out with a Silver Mirrored visor though. How would you compare the wind noise of the Atlas 2.0 to the Icon Airflite (my current helmet) ?
It’s terrible. I have the 2.0 mercury that just sits in the box because it’s so damn loud. The helmet feels super cheap and I wouldn’t bother purchasing from ruroc until they get their shit together and start making a quality product. It’s louder than pretty much every other helmet I have worn including my airflite and variant pro that I use regularly.
Do you prefer the ruroc over the icon helmet? I have 2 Icon helmets & I love them. My first helmet was a bilt helmet and that fogged terribly. But my icon was perfect. Are they on the same level for fogginess or are they better?
Nobody ever spends time reviewing the Shockwave. The fact that it doesn't do comms is a deal breaker for me, but I'd still be interested to hear about the sound quality and how easy it is to operate with gloves on given the tiny little buttons situated right at the back and no voice control. Also, Pinlock insert should really be included free like almost every other premium helmet manufacturer these days.
Hi!I'm one of your million fans in the world and always watching your video.. this helmet is so awesome but I think I can only have this in my dream because it's so expensive in the country where I live. hope you become more successful and always stay safe.. greetings from Beijing
I have a 2.0 and I have the same issue with the chin skirt. I also have the issue with the Bluetooth system placement. I have found that my motorcycle jacket collar hit it and cuts it off. That’s the only really issue I been having.
You say that the medium fits you better but it would be good if you told us how many cm your head is to know which one would fit us better I love your videos
Love the looks & design of Ruroc helmets, and have been checking them out for awhile now, but I'd rather get one for Euc riding than motorcycle riding, so noise isn't really an issue, as a matter of fact, I believe a 1.0 Ruroc would offer better hearing & more air flow for riding Euc's, as for the noise its actually needed to hear the beeps of an Euc when it reaches terminal velocity...lol So my man does Ruroc still sell the 1.0 line? Their snow line would not be adequate cuz of the detachable chin, cuz face plants are very common if one, falls from an Euc, so a solid full face is needed with minimal hearing loss. This is why a 1.0 is best for my needs any help would be greatly appreciated. 😜👍
The shin curtain on my Atlas 2.0 Beast sometimes sit a bit crooked (because of holding the helmet in my hand when I am in a store for example). But I can simply puch it straight. and while I am riding, it doesn't move at all. For me the only thing Ruroc should do is..... Make a design to match my black and orange Superduke. ;)
I like that carbon one and I'd like to see them put more clicks in the viser also and the little pins that hold the padding in i like buttons better but i think they used those pins so they can come out easier in case of wreck. A big plus for me would be having different shell sizes so someone like myself who wears a small doesn't have to have a giant helmet made for a XXL with thicker padding to make the size small just make different size helmet shells for bigger sizes and smaller sizes
@@poseidons_636 arai/shoei have really nice fit and some features that are stunning like the rescue pad system, pinlock and stuff they were the developers of a l9t of what are now considered must have features. If they fit your head shape they are the best in the industry along with AGV. Unfortunately for them they aren't evolving as others in the industry are catching up, offering really nice features, the rescue pad system, the increasing amount of Carbon shells transiton visors, the fact that a shell per size is fast becoming the standard. Integrated coms/helmets that are specifically setup for easy com unit fitting etc. We are truly in the GOLDEN AGE of good helmets. I can get pinlock, coms compatible helmets that are Track approved, that have drop down sun visors or have transition visors available helmets for less than 300$ There are even sub 200$ helmets with most of that feature list....
Interesting helmet. BTW glad Im not the only one whos into that jacket armor. Dont see many people wear that; most motorcyclists wear a regular jacket. Wish I had a Talos exosuit for motorcycle armor, those things are so cool. Just imagine if a vehicle crashed into you with that on, you could pick it up and chuck it 50 feet 😉
Love the lightweight design of the 2.0 and the visibility, however the plastic push pins did not last what so ever. Added my cardo freecom4 the first day it arrived and everything I put and take off my helmet the padding pops out...
Thanks for that feedback - that's exactly the type of information you never seem to get from a review. I think there are still too many cons with the Atlas 2.0.
Great video I also have the Raw Carbon trust the sizing on their website it was spot on for me. Measure your head as shown on the site you wont go wrong. Ride safe people 😎👍 oh forgot to mention Ruroc will help you out by sending out different internals if you do make a mistake in sizing free of charge.
Would love to see that Gopro mount you have more available and maybe a way to mount microphones and batter packs for said Gopro on longer rides something like the radio pack in the back.
Excellent video. I want to order one as well but can you tell me if they are true to size? Do t want to get it wrong and deal with returns. I am a 57 cm and a medium on my bell helmet.
It's a really cool looking helmet but it's got a long way to go yet. The inability to close vents prevent it from being an all year round helmet. The water ingress exacerbated by the always open vents reduce its versatility further really making it a summer / fair weather helmet only without sacrificing any comfort. The list goes on of its shortcomings and while it does look seriously cool it's a long way off being a viable contender for an alternative all year round helmet
The pod cast with teapotone one, awesome video. Totally agree the views on the Atlas 1.0 compared to the Atlas 2.0. I have one of each version and the wind noise is totally different between the two versions I have a shark Squad 2 and the padding and how they connect to the helmet are totally different level between shark and Ruroc, The chin guard on my 2.0 as yet has not fallen out yet. The berserker from Ruroc also has been released now only a day to go before you can buy. pinlock has been around in Europe for years. The shockwave has been updated Aswell since I bought my shockwave. Ruroc have been so cool with giving me the new speaker and Mike for free, just pay for postage and sent me a link for the software update, so I can update my shockwave. So chuff with the level of customer service I am still receiving from Ruroc. shockwave needs to be able to work rider to rider Aswell as just SatNavs,mobiles.
I got my 2.0 "Ghost" a couple weeks ago. Love the helmet's style and features but it's easily twice as loud as the $80 Bilt Blaze that it's replacing. If the 1.0 was louder than the 2.0 it would have been deafening. I'm definitely going to start wearing earplugs.
I'm in the market for a new helmet and Ruroc has peaked my interest. These videos do help in my decision making, however before I make a purchase I'm interested in the Berserk and waiting for you to do a video on that.
I have an Atlas 1.0 (Mercury just because it looks awesome) and I have the exact same issue with my chin curtain. It keeps coming off. Super annoying.. Great review. Might upgrade. 🙂
