I have watched your two Ruroc reviews and thanks to you ,,it has helped me greatly to finely diced to buy a new Ruroc Atlas 4.0 ,,its been a total minefield wading through the helmets out there on the market ,,so thank you .
Literally have had my 4.0 3 days and posted a picture on my bike wearing it. Within 5 comments the Shoei fan boys popped up saying that it's not safe it's cheap helmet blah blah blah. But it's one of the few helmets with the ECE rating which I was looking for because I'm going to visit a buddy in Scotland next year. I can take my own helmet now without a problem or having to buy one when I get there.
@@Suprapunk_2248 don’t listen to them mate. I’ve just spent a day with ruroc touring their hq and hearing all about their safety tests and standards. They know their stuff, they’re passionate about their product and they have the certification. I’ll be posting that video soon!
The 4.0 was the first ruroc helmet that got me excited holding it for the first time. I ride with prescription glasses and the helmet is snug but not too snug around my glasses that happens with other helmets and will give me a headache about 20 minutes into a ride. I’m excited to see how the 5.0 improves upon the Atlas family
That's one of the first things I noticed. I didn't have to force my glasses past the pads. They left a perfect separation between the pads for those who wear glasses
Great review and concur with virtually everything you commented on. Great looks, superb comfort, no issues with vision for me. Do have a few minor quality snags but need to look closely for them, and the Shockwave system, in my humble opinion, is garbage. Would I buy another? Probably yes, but I’d be looking for those small improvements in finish to completely hook me.
Just picked one of these up on a 'pre' black Friday sale. Just got back from an hour long ride and I must say I am impressed...especially for what I paid. It's replacing a 6 year old AGV.
Great review. Nailed all the key points pretty well. I’ve been cross shopping helmets in this style. Wanted a Simpson but found them too expensive for what you’re getting. Scorpion Convert FX was the current choice due to price. But this now looks like a solid option to spend a bit more.
I've had my Ruroc Atlas 4.0 for almost a year now. I agree it is a uncomfortably tight out of box fit but after the first couple of trips around town every thing really took shape to the ole noggin and it has been exceptionally comfortable. I dislike the visor pins as they have to be completely removed to take the visor off and switch them out, which is a pain. Heaven forbid you try to do this and drop one of them. I have the shockwave installed and it is fine for music and phone calls as long as you are good with not being able to find your buttons while wearing gloves. I mainly got the shockwave because I prefer not having things attached to the outside of my helmet and wish other helmet manufacturers had similar built in systems. I hope that they get a Snell certification next because these have been a marked improvement on the Atlas 3.0 and look forward to the future lineups that will be offered.
Got mine after 2 years of hesitating, when there was a promotion on it where shockwave was free i decided to get one. The helmet itself is awesome, goodcomfort, awesome looks, shockwave was great. Then i bought a harley sportster s and now the shockwave wont connect. It does pair but no connection... bit of a bummer. My cardo connects just fine. If i would have know this i´d wait for another promotion like reduced price, but the shockwave... nah. No regret getting it tho, jorgungmandr just looks to damm good 😀
You did the same as me! I bought when the shockwave thing was on, so considering I paid nothing extra for it I’m fairly happy. I’m going to be using the included mic for the next video too so we’ll see how that goes Nice bike! Ive had the pleasure of riding one and will be riding a nightster special on the next video
The nose bridge visibility is subjective, and depends on the comfort position you place the helmet. I've a Go Pro mounted on the chin, and while I do see the forward edge of that, I do not see the nose bridge, with or without the camera. The peripheral is what sold Ruroc to me. Being able to notice 95% of my helmet-less vision in the peripheral, outshines every one of my other "big name" lids....and I do have too many! The 4.0 comes with an "improved" cushion system. For me, that meant it simply did not fit. The crush of the pads on my face, was horrendous, and I put it back in the box, not to be worn again for nearly a year. Looking at the website, it dawned on me that every Atlas shell used the same MOUNTING system for the liners, and looking at the STREET pads, in contrast to the CARBON pads that come with the 4.0 Carbon, gave me the notion to order STREET pads. And , I'm glad I did! The booger oozing face squeeze was gone, and the helmet now slipped on smooth and easy, but retained ALL of the contact points around my weird head shape. It has become my favorite lid to wear for long distance riding, due to comfort and fit.
Glad to hear your ups and downs with this helmet, it’s been a long while since I made this and living with it has made me appreciate it and also notice its shortcomings more and more as time has gone on
I got mine with the same shockwave deal. I’ve had an issue with my shockwave recently - it won’t turn off 😂😂 have been thinking of doing a one year on review
I second the comments about out of reach buttons. As you say one button and voice control would be best, or relocate to somewhere within easy reach. I disagree with the vision being compromised by rhe raised centre section, I have not notice that yet, having only used it for 2 approx 4 hour sessions, in the uk.
The buttons are almost pointless when you’ve got your gloves on I’ve learned to adjust the helmet even when it’s on, titling it to minimise the vision problem, it was really prevalent until I learned to do that
Those who are looking to get a helmet and were thinking of the Atlas 4.0; let it be known that some race tracks in the US require you to have Snell rated helmets to race their tracks, which the Atlas 4.0 does not have.
Glad you enjoyed it my friend, we are indeed dorks but the best kind of dorks I’ve been considering making a year on follow up of what it’s been like living with this helmet 🤔
I have the 2.0, 3.0 and most recently the 4.0 Ruroc has really made an effort to continue the development and so far I haven't noticed anything negative. All in all, you have made a very honest and appropriate review! (I would be happy to welcome you as a new subscriber to my chanel ;))
The issue is noise. Even without a sound system, a rider will absolutely contract hearing damage over time. Riding without earplugs is folly. Riding without plugs, letting the wind roar rip your ears apart and then blasting music at volumes high enough to drown out that already destructive noise is kind of nuts. I do like the looks of the helmet, and there needs to be more aggressive looking designs for the crowd that demands that.
Good review! I've owned mine for a little over a year ish now I think. Kind of have to get a size up or expect to have it be larger than your usual helmet. Comfort is fine but I wish I had a little bit more air flow in there for those hot, humid days. It took a long time to arrive at my house and the visors themselves do as well unfortunately so I've been riding around with fairly scuffed visors. My clear visor doesn't have a complete seal so there's a lot of wind that leaks through as well as rain from time to time but the smoked visor is fine. The pinlock is great due to keeping fogging down. So I'd say quality and comfort is fairly good as well as peripheral vision. The Shockwave..... big waste of money. Audio is *okay* at best but talking to people I sounded robotic. To make matters worse, you can't really easily press all the buttons on the back unless you have cruise control or don't mind letting go. It also doesn't pair AT ALL with the Indian Ride Command no matter how hard you try. I ended up going with a Sena 50S after that and it was great (until it rains...) just don't get it if you're an all weather rider. With regards to that, resistance to weather is just about the only good thing about the shockwave.
I just threw mine away. I got a scorpion FX instead. Sorry but not sorry, There was too many issues with my 4.0 atlas falling apart and the cheek pads are rough af.
Fair enough pal, they seem to have some hit and miss build quality Can’t complain on mine bar that weird seam at the bottom that bugs me. Can’t go wrong with a scorpion 👍🏻🤘🏻
@@TorOnTour at first it wasn’t too bad. The older shockwave I didn’t have too many complaints about, the drivers sounded good to me. It’s just the front visor plastic knob I would have to slam my visor down just for it to lock and eventually the plastic gave way and doesn’t lock properly anymore. The rubber silicone gasket came off on me while riding and wrapped around my neck since of course there wasn’t anywhere else for it to go. I just gorilla glued it back into place. My two biggest issues were the EPS foam popping out of position and was just I guess “loose” in the shell at all given times. Going about 75-80 mph on my Harley 48 I could hear the creaks and groans when hitting bumps. The other issue is those odd side vents. They’re not functional vents and without buying (if they offer them) vent plugs it make a definite turbulence sound when riding.
@@ramblinjay3816 so apparently they don’t make a noticeable difference when taped off to airflow and therefore sound I thought they would but I’ve seen someone do the data Definitely need to up the build quality and make use of those slots for shockwave controls 👍🏻
@@TorOnTour yeah. Regardless I still love how they look which is why I went with another helmet that had the ruroc aesthetics in a sense. I’ll give it to the company that they do look badass. I had the hallow edition.
i was thinking of getting a EOX but its just to expenisve for me. I mean i get my first 125ccm bike in some weeks and with 16 a 550 dollar helmet is just fucked up. And i LOVE your cutting style
I would say the biggest down fall of your video, was trying to hear you over the music in the first half, and that you didn't touch on not having a drop down sun visor, which I think is very important and it kind of ruins the ruroc for me. Otherwise, thanks for all the useful info, am looking at buying so really wanted to know what people thought, cheers 👍
I know, and you’re completely right. Music and sound levels is a focus point for me going forward from this video I guess I didn’t think about the drop down visor because I have the full size tinted one on, but it’s a good point Thank you for your feedback, it is appreciate ;)
The nose thing doesn't bother me one bit. I ride with prescription glasses and the visibility is the best I've ever seen. My Atlas 4.0 is far better helmet for me compared to my Arai Corsair X, funnily enough!
Ive had mine for about 8 months now, the sizing was challanging. Ive always worn L helmets so trying to choose either M/L or L/XL was a differcult decision. Ended up with L/XL. It fits fine but do think i should have gone for M/L as it can shift around slightly. Other issues is the visor is super stiff to open and the wind noise is insane after 40 mph, im aware that it could be the fact the lids too big for me but i dont know. Does anyone know if the new ruroc track helmet visor seals fit the atlas 4.0? The new seals they are selling are meant to stop wind noise and wondering if they would fit the old helmets, thanks.
It does fit the 4.0, but unsure on if it’ll solve your problem there I found the best cure for wind noise with my old helmet was a neck scarf weirdly enough!
Anyone else take the cheek pads out to wash or to install speakers and now the pads don't clip in like they did when it was brand new? Taking the helmet on and off the chin skirt comes out and the cheek pads don't unbutton but the slide in clips become dislodged... Anyone else?
i have the 4.0 shadow sprite - to start it was very hard to put on and take off the pin lock aint a great fit and after a few months most off the seals are coming away and at motorway speed its load
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I have a 2.0 and was using their measurements but was lightly too big in a XXL compared at my icon at XL but now they have a 4.0 and was wondering should I just order the XL since the XXL on the 2.0 was to big
Go on their website mate they list size based on a tape measurement of your head, wouldn’t order until you do this as size seems to be a common problem
it's noisey. Those pockets on the sides are making most of the noise. Dunno why they put them in there. Visor doesn't move easily. blutooth is not as loud as I would like since I wear plugs too. I'm selling mine somehow.
Worst helmet I have ever owned Had dozens as I have been riding for over 40 years and I actually collect helmets. You can tell its a cheap Chinese helmet the noisiest I have ever owned and worst quality
@@TorOnTour I know right 👍 Probably because I love helmets like Arai in terms of shape and design, very clean and classic and this Ruroc is definitely the opposite of what I like 😆
My main problem with Ruroc is the way they sell the helmet. The on-line only may work for some but this is a piece of safety gear that has to fit properly to work . I have seen too many people with ill fitting helmets that have been purchased on-line because they are cheaper . I also like to try before I buy not unreasonable when the helmet is a £400 purchase so until they are stocked in shops I will not be buying one .
@@flibbertigibbet6200 I’ve done plenty of research, and Ruroc is still the worst manufacturer on the planet. They’re shitty helmets that aren’t safe. Their CEO literally said they let their customers test the helmets by wearing them. 🤡
if youre going to use music my guy, you have to mix it well with the audio. the volume is over your voice at times and sometime just on par with it so its annoying to listen to. make it more of a background noise.
