I agree. Dont want all local shops to be online shops now. How u going to try on helmets then?

 

The new Sparco WTX-7 full carbon is pretty good too, I got a few last week for my friends in oversea, good price and quality.

 

i might go over to helmet city in oakland. they seem to have tons of stuff to try.

 

Looks badass!

 

Extra protection

 

 

I went to wine country with intend to buy Arai GP-6. After trying a few helmet, I ended up with Sparco WTX-7. Now, keep in mind, you should not get captivated by looks. Try it out and walk around with it. If you use head sock, bring it with you. If you use glasses, bring it with you. The Stilo and Arai didn't fit me well, especially with glasses.

The Bell actually fits me the best, but I didn't like the ventilation. I settled for Second best, which was the Sparco. The Sparco, even though it is carbon, it is not the lightest, unfortunately.

 

Every helmet fits different regardless if it's even the same brand. Like and arai rxx or gt will be different.

 

I got mine at I/O Port. It's a one man shop run out of the guy's home. I think his name is Ken. Anyway, he spent tons of time with me, gave me lots of super advice and in the end, I was very happy to be buying locally.
Each manufacturer shapes their helmets a bit differently, so the fit will really depend on your head shape. I ended up with a bit of an off-brand, Zero Nine, because it just fit my head the best. He doesn't have a ton of brands, but it was a pretty descent selection.
Wine Country has a bigger selection, but it was a bit far for me. From what I remember, Ken's prices were about the same as what I'd seen online, too.

 

Your helmet looks nice!