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I have worn a Caberg helmet since 2006: one of their earlier models without the modern day trappings of bluetooth or flip-face. It is now 2011 and I am still wearing the same helmet. That’s 5 years and some 85,000 kms on my sweaty head. And I would not think of swapping brands. You will have read the manufacturer’s blurb about their helmets and possibly read some online reviews. However take it from a real user that this brand is a damn good helmet. Here’s why:

1. The Caberg does not let rain in
2. The cheekpads are very very hard-wearing
3. The tinted visor is on the inside
4. The airflow ventilation results in no fogging
5. Given there is no such thing as a silent helmet, the Caberg noise seems fractional compared to others I’ve tried
6. The shape of the helmet is not ostentatious yet cuts a dashing profile in photos – put it down to the Italian style I suppose
7. You can easily fit new visors
8. The price of the range is not in the realms of silliness like other brands. You can get way cheaper helmets but good luck. Frankly I won’t compromise on that one item of kit.

We all attach ourselves to a brand and swapping a good helmet is not like changing gloves each year. I’ve browsed through the others and for value for money the Caberg stands out. The advantage you now have is that you’re not buying these sight unseen off the net as I had to do in 2006. Avon City Suzuki are now stocking the range and as it’s time to put old faithful out to pasture I’m their first customer for another Caberg.