Biltwell Lane Splitter Helmet - is this a bargain ECE rated helmet?
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Want a cool looking helmet without dropping a ton of cash? Then check out my review of the Biltwell Lane Splitter, oh and did i mention its ECE rated.... You can buy the Lane Splitter here: amzn.to/2HruaGb
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Riding music - Realism by Grandbankss, courtesy of Text Me Records
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Very useful, thank you! Great video, smooth music made me enjoy the ride along with you.
@mancavemoto
3 жыл бұрын
No problem Sonia
Great review, glad you stuck to the topic! Keep it up
@mancavemoto
4 жыл бұрын
Cheers
Awesome barn owl!! (and helmet) great review as always.
@mancavemoto
6 жыл бұрын
Yes, I was lucky it appeared as I was filming, although maybe not good that it was hunting during daylight?
NIce review. That jacket is dope too bro!
@mancavemoto
5 жыл бұрын
Cheers! That’s my trusty Belstaff Crosby jacket
Nice vid Tony, probably be worth a punt for summer riding. Look good in Matt black with black chrome visor. Where can you look at one/ buy?
I'd like one of these. Looks brilliant.
@mancavemoto
6 жыл бұрын
I was impressed with the helmet, especially at the price
sick helmet love the color too
I've got one of these and have to agree that it's a great helmet considering the sub £200 price tag. My only criticism - the anti-fog coating on the inside of the visor started to peel after I'd owned it for less than a week. I had to spend a couple of hours gently removing the coating with metal polish so that I could see through the visor again. Other than that, it's my "go-to" lid.
@mancavemoto
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
Ok, now is clear to me! I'll buy it!
@mancavemoto
4 жыл бұрын
👍
Nice review as always mate 👍. If you don't mind me asking, what size lid are you wearing? As someone who wears an XL it's great when you find a crash hat that doesn't make you look like a bobble-head. RSM
@mancavemoto
6 жыл бұрын
Hi Ben, thanks......the helmet is a size Large (59-60cm)
@shmac96
5 жыл бұрын
God how true!
Nice review! You should have bought the blood red one to match your bike. It's absolute gorgeous :) . But your grey is nice too 👍
@mancavemoto
5 жыл бұрын
Cheers, I’ve never actually owned a red helmet!
Reminds me of my old Simpson Bandit helmet from 1982
@mancavemoto
6 жыл бұрын
Exactly, thats what attracted me
Amazing video. Ur reviews are very in depth. You think I can take off visor and use goggles with this no problem?
@mancavemoto
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, and yes that would be no problem
Holy Cow!! I live in Okaloosa County Florida!! How did you get that plate? Lol Also is the Titanium color you got basically a silver? Thanks
@mancavemoto
3 жыл бұрын
I started collecting a plate from every state that i visited. I can’t remember how I got hold of that one? Basically yes, but Biltwell call it Titanium
Your thinking on the lack of a possible Insurance payout due to wearing a so-called illegal helmet according to EU standards is spot on . I'am always thinking along those lines also . Remember Insurance companies are always looking for a reason to not payout also here in the US .
Appreciate it's been 2+ years since you reviewed this helmet, but did you find it lifted much at motorway speeds?
@mancavemoto
3 жыл бұрын
I did experience a little bit of lift at speeds over 70mph, nothing horrible though
@GuyBrooke
3 жыл бұрын
@@mancavemoto Thanks!
Jings I would guess this will be a little on the loud side but it does look the part. Be cracking cracking about town and speeds from 60mph and below. Another good video T :)
@Boy.of.wonder
6 жыл бұрын
Ha, the second I hit send you mention that you haven’t hit motorway speeds. Next time il watch the full thing before commenting doh
@mancavemoto
6 жыл бұрын
I may have erm, hit ‘motorway’ speeds during the video 😉 The noise was better than I expected and quieter than my Bullitt
@Boy.of.wonder
6 жыл бұрын
Views from the Man Cave ha love it! Brilliant, have a cracking weekend fella
A very good review! with bonus points for acknowledging the bird and the sheep.. 🤗
@mancavemoto
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, and I’m always on the look out for wildlife when out riding. I stumbled across a large herd of fallow deer a couple of weeks ago, just a 100 feet or so way in a field. Lovely to see
Bit late to the party here, but does the visor make a good seal to keep any potential rain out when it is closed? I've seen some retro looking helmets that leave a big gap!
@mancavemoto
4 жыл бұрын
It’s ok, but not great. The Glamster and eliminator have better seals in my opinion
I have a Bullitt by bell. Like you I find it squeezes my head at the front. Used your trick of squashing foam at front with fingers. The bell helmet is terrible noise wise Defoe ear plugs. How does Bissell compare?
@mancavemoto
6 жыл бұрын
I find it more comfortable and quieter.....
@SatoriZei
6 жыл бұрын
I've owned many helmets and the bell bullit is probably the worst one
Good review. It would be nice to ride through the English countryside. I’m stuck riding through the hot dirty desert.
@mancavemoto
Жыл бұрын
Sometime the hot dirty desert is good!
@hughesfan100
Жыл бұрын
@@mancavemoto 😂
ive been told that these come up one size to big. so if youre a Large you should order a Mediumm did you find this the case? cheers
@mancavemoto
5 жыл бұрын
I didn’t no, I’m usually a large and that’s what this helmet was
Great movie!
@mancavemoto
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bud
Is there more chin room and depth compared to the Bullit?
@mancavemoto
6 жыл бұрын
Yes, much more
@nikoscosmos
6 жыл бұрын
cheers!
A lengthy review of a helmet and vents, but if you are looking to find out the fit or size ... go to another video.
Can you paint them ?. I suppose that water based paints would be OK as opposed to normal automotive paint ?.
@mancavemoto
4 жыл бұрын
Sure
Thank you for actually saying what its like to ride with, and not just do a tech spec review.
@mancavemoto
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, that’s the whole ethos of the channel....
Hey Tony, if it's possible for you to borrow it for a day or two, would you consider reviewing the Torc T1 Retro Full Face Helmet?? I've been wanting the Bell Bullit for a while but just never wanted to pay that hefty price tag and this new 2018 helmet is essentially the bell Bullit at HALF the price! Would love to know what you reckon. If it's possible that is. If they can send you one to test ride for 60 miles or so. Please and thank you mate.
@mancavemoto
6 жыл бұрын
Hi, if they'll send me one i'll review it. It does look like a straight copy
@Roy_Camacho
6 жыл бұрын
Yes! That's what I reckon, that it's exactly the same. I'm contemplating buying it. Amazon has it. All helmets I've worn have been Medium, I reckon this shouldn't be any different. And all the vents close where as with the Bell Bullit only the chin bar closes which isn't good for the winter. But thanks as always for taking the time to reply and for your consideration. I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say we appreciate it.
I don’t suppose you could do a review on the ruroc atlas helmet
@mancavemoto
5 жыл бұрын
If they want to lend me one then sure....
Does the outer shell come in different sizes?
@mancavemoto
6 жыл бұрын
Yes, two sizes, one for XS-S-M and another for L-XL-XL
LOL! "...and that bee better fuck off!" Thats the best! I love it! By the way, what's the jacket you're wearing? Belstaff? Enjoying your vids! Thank you! Cheers!
@mancavemoto
5 жыл бұрын
It did as well..... yep it’s my Belstaff Crosby jacket, it’s the one I normally reach for
Any updates on winter UK riding? How has it coped with rain and visor mist?
@mancavemoto
5 жыл бұрын
In my opinion it’s too ‘drafty’ for winter riding. There’s no way of shutting off the vents, so for me it’s a summer or fair weather helmet only
@danielwinsall3247
5 жыл бұрын
@@mancavemoto ive seen someone say they taped up the vents during cold weather but never mentioned visor misting issues
@mancavemoto
5 жыл бұрын
Daniel Winsall blocking the vents is only going to lead to misting, there is no pinlock or similar option.....
@danielwinsall3247
5 жыл бұрын
@@mancavemoto that's what i was thinking! Cold i can cope with, blindness is a no no. Unfortunately i think I'll have to go for a different lid! Thanks 👍🏻
@mancavemoto
5 жыл бұрын
Yep if you want to wear it all year round in the UK I wouldn’t recommend it. Warm and dry it’s great but outside that others will perform better
Hows the size and fitment compared to the Gringo models?
@mancavemoto
3 жыл бұрын
Much the same to be honest, if the Gringo is a good fit, this should be fine too
Sorry just seen the link🤷♂️😜
Dangit, DALE ! ! !
@mancavemoto
5 жыл бұрын
😂
what's it like in the rain, some one said to me the visor isn't sealed along the top?
@mancavemoto
Жыл бұрын
Not great to be honest
@vanguardsr368
Жыл бұрын
@@mancavemoto ah noo, its allot of wet weather where i live so probs not a helmet for me 😭
@mancavemoto
Жыл бұрын
@@vanguardsr368 it’s not horrible, but if there’s plenty of rain there are better choices 👍
@vanguardsr368
Жыл бұрын
@@mancavemoto aye, I love the style of helmet. The Simpson helmets are quite nice but expensive.
can you put a pinlock on the visor?
@mancavemoto
3 жыл бұрын
There’s no provision for a pinlock on the Lane splitter
Does it have pinlock option?
@mancavemoto
6 жыл бұрын
Sadly not, but it is an anti-fog visor. Not had the weather to test it yet though. Deffo a ‘summer’ helmet for here in the UK
Its the ventilation (or lack of) that lets this lid down...
@mancavemoto
5 жыл бұрын
Lack of ventilation? There’s quite a bit, the problem (particularly here in the UK) is not being able to close it!
@benyarwood7335
4 жыл бұрын
@@mancavemoto I can definitely vouch for this! Rode out today and yeah it was pretty chilly, the front mouth vents let plenty of air through
@IAmYourReflection
4 жыл бұрын
But in hot weather it cant be that good
Does the overhang at the top of the visor seal off rain?
@mancavemoto
5 жыл бұрын
Hope so, I’ve not had a chance to ride it in the rain yet. I could pretty much guarantee quite a. Lot would get through the chin vent
For what's out there...not the one to have
What goggles can you wear with it?
@mancavemoto
5 жыл бұрын
Quite a few, the Biltwell Moto Goggles go well with iy
Just bought this beut in copper for 150$ from revzilla
@mancavemoto
4 жыл бұрын
Bargain
So is the lane splitter legal or illegal?
@mancavemoto
5 жыл бұрын
Legal
@pe1466
5 жыл бұрын
So it would be covered by insurance? Do you know why sharp hasn’t rated it? Thanks for the reply
@mancavemoto
5 жыл бұрын
Yes it’s CE rated sonall good here in the UK. I’m not sure on the process re Sharp ratings, ie if the manufacturer can submit it for testing or SHARP just select them. With so many new helmets coming to the market I guess it’s hard for them to keep up. As far as I remember you can ask for a particular helmet to be considered for a test?
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