Biggest complaint I've seen consistently seen is that they are loud inside the helmet. lots of wind noise. is that what you found? for an almost $600 helmet, it should be church quiet. Great video. glad you're doing them again.
Price doesn't really define quietness. The helmet is full carbon, Light and has great airflow. These attributes will contribute to a noisier helmet. You can buy a polycarbonate helmet that will be quiet but it will be a lot heavier on your neck and won't have the airflow desired.
Use better padding and make sure you have closable vents. You could get it to have less wind noise. Your helmet is no better vented than most others so that's a bad excuse. Helmet looks bad ass and I dig it but people are right on the nose that y'all skimped on quality interior. It's a 300 dollar helmet at best.
That whistling killed it for me. I ride visor up all the time in FL. That really sucks. I was looking forward to this as the one i’d finally buy. Maybe the 4.0
Fucking hell man I’m super jealous right now. That’s is one of the coolest looking helmets I’ve seen in a long time. That carbon is so beautiful on that thing. If I had that right now I don’t even think I could bring myself to wear it. It would be on a display shelf.
The 2.0 are still on the website. So I contributed woo hoo! I help your analytics 👏 Also, they call one of them "Spitfire" and put the Flying Tiger's shark face on it 🤣 they were an American Volunteer group in early WW2 in Southern Asia. Flying P-40 Warhawks... yep I'm a nerd I know 🤷♂️
Awesome clip man I have a 2.0 looking to get a 3.0 and appreciate you reviewing it. I too ride with visor cracked open just big enough to let the right amount in. Keep up awesome content.
Maybe they should've just actually put proper(or even functional for that matter) vents on it so you don't need to do that. Fake vents on the side for looks and vents on the top and back that you have to BUY plugs for and take the helmet off just to open/close is about the cheapest/laziest shit I've ever heard of. If they're cutting corners on venting...I shudder to think what other corners they cut in design/manufacturing.
GREAT HELMET...good to see you back Max - i know you've been swamped, running your business is all time consuming so we appreciate when you get time to do videos!
John you're a good dude I enjoy your channel 👍. I'm still not convinced on this helmet, and specifically nor for the price. I'm honestly wondering if the company owners even ride.. a helmet has to be function over looks, not the other way around.
That's a pretty nice looking helmet there Spaceman John. Wow! They sure aren't cheap. Makes a new helmet an seldom purchased item. I will definitely wait until my current helmet expires.
My thoughts: 1. The first open position for visor a huge plus for venting. 2.0 was too high, exposing my eyes. 2. I see they ditched the plastic tabs on the visor you had to swap between shields. Huge plus. 3. As on the 2.0, it doesn’t appear the vent switch makes much of a difference. Also, not easy to manipulate switch. But its a very cool looking quality helmet
Good Morning John! I've been in the market for buying a Ruroc helmet for some time now. I kept noticing that the crimson color was constantly out of stock and so I finally wrote the company and asked them about it. I received a reply from "Grant" at the company and he said they were no longer being stocked. Rather than directing me to another model, or giving me some sort of future to see with a Ruroc on my head, he just left it at that. I'm not into the graphics and I would like something that would match my own style and bikes. After the short discussion with Grant, his decision, I guess there's no future with Ruroc and myself. Decent looking helmet though. It looks like Grant has decided to leave me with wearing HJC for a bit longer.
I wanted one of those helmets actually purchased one and they kept delaying shipment it was going to be 3-4 months in getting one had to go with Shoei guess one has to be famous to get one lol nice helmet
Nice video John almost makes me want to buy a new helmet that I don’t really need. For someone who hasn’t made a video in awhile you didn’t a great job.
5:13 ya and they waited till ship day to tell everyone they needed 30 more days....that I don't respect. Was stoked for the Atlas Reaper 3.0 but after that news after being so hyped for so long.....I took a refund 🤷🏼♂️.
No offense, but everytime the Ruroc helmets which are promoted are lauded as the best helmets ever, and everytime they're shit. They look nice, I'll give you that, but they can't hold a candle to Shoei, Bell, Arai, or AGV.
Nice review, liked how you had the shield in different positions so we sort of got idea of the wind, it whistle when it was more than the smallest opening. How would you compare it to your old Shoei? Good seeing you back doing videos.
The padding material in the shoei is very soft. Like a blanket, which makes it really freakin hot. Air flow and weight is why I like the Ruroc more. Well, and the design is cooler looking.
Could you compare sizing to a Biltwell? I see Ruroc goes to 2XL like Biltwell, however, a 2XL Biltwell doesn't go past my eyebrows. Thnx for any additional info
Jon I ordered the atlas 3.0 about 6 months ago and ended up canceling my order. Original said 4 weeks and I gave them an extra week 5 before I called . I was told how sorry they were and it would be another 4 to 6 weeks. After that time I called again and same thing another 4 to 6 weeks So after 4 months I finally gave up and asked for my money back. I really liked the helmet but felt I would still be waiting. Did you say they are under a different dealer now?
I bet it’s the cheek pads. They are too big on the 2.0. I wonder if they sized them down a bit. I do love my 2.0 I just wish they had an American outlet
So weird when you order the helmet it doesn’t come with pinlocks. They have to be ordered separate. Every RU-vid “review” gets shipped with the pinlock
'i rode through the whole winter with the same helmet' obviously your definition of winter is a little different from mine . i don't see anybody riding in the snow up here :)
I see that reviews are either love these helmets or hate them. I definitely agree that they are probably a little overpriced, but I'm seeing that everyone agrees that they are super light weight and look good. The whistle won't bother me cause I always have my visor down, and the top vents staying open is also fine for me. I currently wear a modular helmet that I never take the chin off of and is super loud since it has no cheek or chin padding. In short, I'm picking up the smiley one. I love the design, carbon fiber for light weight, and I know it'll be less noisy then the one I've got now. Might be a little overpriced, but I can afford it.
I heard this helmet is loud as fuck. I own shoei and arai and i bought the yema carbon fiber that cost $188. Its freaking cool. Ruroc needs to go back on the drawing board. By the way, i ride RnineT without fairing
These helmets LOOK great but Im done with them after waiting for one just to send back due to issues with the shockwave system not working right, and the helmet they sent me had the same problems, either these helmets are garbage or their QC department is. Sadly ill be sending all items purchased by them back for a refund.
Was waiting for the free pinlocks, free visor, free helmet = paid advertising... Hardly any honest reviews on this helmet. Held up months now 30 days and that liner is shoddy
Thank you for being so transparent and showing the pros and the cons instead of pretending the helmet has no flaws. There is a reason I have been subscribed so long lol
For the price tag, yes... I waited for the 3.0 but its the same shit as the 2.0. Looks great, but ... Too loud, and quality is too low for that price or for a "premium"... Ordered a Shoei GT air 2
@@fabinho69fs For 500 bucks you can get all the flagships, HJC Rpha11, Scorpion R1, Caberg Drift evo Carbon, all that stuff. And I haven't even listed the stuff from Bell, Arai, Shoei
I friend has the Flip C3 (current bersion C4) , and it seals around your neck giving you a very quiet helmet, possibly a better seal than their non flip versions
That fuckin wind noise whirl would drive me apeshit!!!! They must not have done much R&D and wind tunnel testing on that feature. I have the Arai Regent X and there is ZERO noise like that!!! I’d return that helmet for that kind of noise.
There are a ton of negative reviews here and paid youtubers who get to make promotions for Ruroc. What do you think? Where in your opinion does the truth lay?
I actually watched quite a few of them while my video was uploading. Some of them (the whistling with visor open) just isn’t a big deal to me. If you open the visor, it’s louder. Welcome to helmets! One complaint was how hard it was to take it on and off. I take mine off one handed (I think I showed it in the video). Those were the most common complaints, all reviews are a matter of opinion. Of course not everyone likes it, but if I didn’t like it, I wouldn’t have accepted it. I have a box full of stuff that companies have sent that I declined to review/didn’t opt into receive the newer version the following year. I did wear my 2.0 this morning, and the pad fitment is absolutely better to me. That’s 100% a fitment issue with my own face, though. I don’t think I mention that until way late in the video, so you may have missed it.
LOOKS DOPE FOR ALL OF 15 MINS OUT OF THE BOX.AFTER THAT U QUICKLY REALIZE U HAVE BEEN HAD 500 HELMET WORTH ABOUT 50 IF THAT.WOULD NEVER WANT TO CRASH IN IT I DONT THINK IT WOULD FAIR TO WELL
Disappointed in the 2.0. can't close vents unless you purchase plugs, very noisy, speaker quality is average at best (not even close to my Cardo JBL speakers). I've heard of issues with the snaps breaking when installing a Cardo or senna unit. Looks nice but now collecting dust as I grab my HJC RPHA 70st.
Fellow riders. Don’t let these motolvoggers that are being paid by Ruroc to sway you to buy a nicely decorated piece of garbage. These helmets are low quality. The company producing these helmets are selling fashion, not safety, not reliability, not function. You can get a better helmet for 200, do not waste your money for a cool design it’s your head, it’s your life.
Agree on your comment at 17.15 about excessive wind noise. on you Recently bought an Atlas 2.0 and Bluetooth kit in their sale. Dissapointingly, the wind-noise is EXTREMELY NOISY , so much so I am considering another helmet (Have also installed their plug kit to seal all the vents). The helmet has superb looks, great features , but the noise actually had my ears ringing for some time afterwards on one trip. Couldn't find any decibel level for the helmet anywhere online, and no response from Ruroc on this. Ruroc would not let me return the helmet. Spent a lot with this company on this helmet, which I am now not using.
Thank you for being the one review that actually indicates things are extra. I was so slighted when the 2.0 didnt come with pinlock as every review said it did, and then it costs 25 for the pinlock and 26 for shipping on it. still wish they would give another shipping option because thats ridiculous for shipping when you dont need it 2 day delivery which is actually 7 to my area anyways.
Great overview John! How the heck did you mount your go pro to the front? Is there a special mount? That's one of the things holding me back from trying one of these?
Ahhh, the Universe is smiling now that the "King of Dirty Thumbs" is back!!! I don't need a new helmet yet, but when I do, I think I'll give that Ruroc a test.
Every time you bless me with a video, I realize how much I miss your content. But hey, I take what you have to offer and am thankful :) Great video as always, you were nearly drooling all over the helmet and the camera (man/woman) lol Shop looked rather empty, hope you are doing alright and family does, too. Stay and ride safe.
my gen 1 is worthless except for the looks...crappy padding...LOUD AS HELL...wind coming in all over the place..no way to adjust the front vent unless u take it off...my HJC rpha was cheaper and is 100xs the helmet the ruroc is....DONT WASTE YOUR CASH PEOPLE
I love your channel Mr. Maxwell but the Ruroc is way over priced for what you get. It does not fit correctly very loud and is not even close to the quality of any helmet manufacturers in the same price range. I'm trying very hard not to write things like "It's a complete pile of shit" Ruroc's customer service is complete shit, their helmet size chart is complete shit, and they do not accept returns for damaged helmets. That is helmets they damaged prior to shipping. So I wont wright anything negative like that and try to keep this comment positive. It is I think the lightest helmet of it's direct competitors. As well as Huh I guess that's about it. thanks for all of your videos very informative as well as entertaining.
ROFLMAO, People spend thousands of dollars to make their bikes louder and then complain that the helmet is to noisy. You people crack me up!!! You want a quiet ride? put the bike in the garage and get in your car :O
From all the reviews where they paid for theirs, they say they suck and are not a 500$ helmet. Fake vents in front. Not the actual promised liner. Loud as hell. Have to pay extra to block off real vents. Visors are easily scratched.
