Ive always wanted a tour x helmet from since they came out but i find that for that price it is very expensive, (�300 for a plain colour) and heard alot of bad points about the Tour X leaking around the rubbers, noise, some bad fitments on peaks etc etc. I know these may be 1 offs or just the way this type of helmet is. Also i have tried a few Tour X's on and always find that the fore head pad is very itchy as the stiching rubbs on my fore head.

At the moment i will keep my Arai Condor and wait till next year to deside wheather i get a on/off road lid for africa or just get an off road lid and take it too spain, leave me Condor with some one while i go play in africa.

The new shoei does look nice i seen a few pictures of it, and you get a pin lock free, and i think a wee skirt for the bottom of it to reduce noise when on the road and possibly a few other tasties for �10 less than the Arai Tour X. But again i have problems if the liner is like the normal shoei liners it makes my head and face itch and doesnt feel as comfy as my Condor

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