Watched more than a few and this is easily the best review on the Glamster 🙌🏼

@mancavemoto

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

Love the humour Tony, Cabin fever has clearly kicked in! 🤣👍🏻

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Dave

Useful review , own a qwest which makes me look like I'm doing a space mission so this be interesting to see in real life and try on . Good man . All best from Glasgow

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers

I just purchased mine from watching your great review a while back. Got the blue one with black and white on it, was 500 odd quid supposedly but picked it up for a bargain price of £295.00 The Glamster is really light, less bulky compared to my Shoei NXR2 I use and the others I tried for good measure in the shop. Love all the gizmos on it, vent and that flocking buzzard of a runt Pinlock, motherrucker thing took me ages to put in, then figured out to take the buzzard of the visor off to do it ffs! And like a proper P narse, I had blasted finger marks inbetween…. Trust me, I’m a pro at removing and replacing visors now, might get an illegal blue mirror visor, the helmet will look fab then! Took it for a blast a few times and I’m really pleased with it, really comfortable and I find my head more manoeuvrable. Gutted there were no Glamster stickers in my box, the pinlock instructions were in everything but English. The user booklet was finding written English spread across the booklet mixed in with 99 other languages. I saw no mention of the chin mesh in the manual, now I know what the hell it is now and where it fits lol. I swear every time I buy something, something is always pilfered out of the boxes by others lol. 👍🍻

Great breakdown video! Really curious about the quietness of the helmet while riding. Would be great if you can do some tests to see how it performs at different speeds and how it performs for listen time to music vs using comms!

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, there is a part 2 i've uploaded now that i've been able to ride

Got mine last week I really like It and it looks great just waiting to get out and try it 👍

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

👍 same here

Nice first look. I like the more retro design and am glad more companies are styling helmets like that. I wish the vents could close though but looks the modern tech in a classic look. I'll probably pick one up

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, it will be interesting to see how the ventilation works in practice.

Finally !! A helmet review around the house. How does it do in the bath? And how comfortable is it to sleep in? Very important for an all around piece of kit. Thanks.

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

Not so good in the bath, the pinlock can’t cope. Sleeping is fine, a bit of a hindrance with other bedroom activities

@oregonoutback7779

4 жыл бұрын

@@mancavemoto ... Hahaha. Seems like it would work great if one's bedroom partner had space alien fantasies.

Another good review 👌

@mancavemoto

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

Hey! Love the review. What do you think about this Glamster vs the Rapide when it comes to road noise on a naked bike? I’m looking for something that can save my ears at highway speed (combined with some plugs). Thanks for the cool channel.

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

They are both very good, and of course, there are a lot of factors at play. I would say the Arai edged it in terms of quietness. The Rapide has more to the lining which helps with the noise isolation. Having said that, neither is a noisy helmet per se

Love your videos

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

Thank you 🙏, great review, I am looking forward to see it in the States

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@doubledoubleandfries

4 жыл бұрын

Heard it won’t be coming to the states unfortunately

@Mattcamel51

4 жыл бұрын

@@doubledoubleandfries No way!

@DavidAdiv

4 жыл бұрын

doubledoubleandfries really, I wonder why, any one knows?

@brendanconneely5781

4 жыл бұрын

@@DavidAdiv From RideApart.com: Technical advisor Don Bailey wrote, "The Glamster is for Europe only and is not DOT approved. The helmet would have to be redesigned for the certification requirements so at this time we have no plans to offer it in North America."

Also please show us if there are available CPB-1 tinted visors for the Glamster? Or if you know if a Photocromatic CPB-1 visor will be available in the future?

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

Not yet as far as I can find out

Tony I was just wondering about the mention of intermediate positions of the visor on the Glamster. I am about to order mine, but there's a couple of reviews which mention there are absolutely no in between positions to make this visor stay half way opened... Only fully closed or fully opened ? Is this true, there must be a cracked position at least ?

@mancavemoto

3 жыл бұрын

There are, but not that click into place like some helmets. If you pop the visor tab to open it, the visor sits just open to allow more ventiliation. If you adjust the side screws you can have it hold in almost any position, but that does make the visor 'stiffer' in action. There is definitely a cracked position and it remains like that until you physically snap the tab shut.

Hi Sir! As you've mentioned with Shoei, does Arai have that Rubber Sealing?

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

Yes it does

Could you possibly create a side by side vid showing the dimensions/aesthetics of the Glamster and Rapide Neo (similar to how you compared it with the Ex Zero). This would be a huge benefit to folk toying between both 🙏👌

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

Sadly not as the Rapide has gone back now

Hi, have you had a chance to take a look at or even to maybe test the new HJC V90? I would love to hear your opinion. I’m in a thrillema 😂 Arai Rapide/Shoei Glamster/HJC V90

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen it online, personally I wouldn’t class it as vintage looking, it looks quite modern? Would be interesting to try

Suggest it maybe an interesting to compare the Shoei Glamster versus Arai Concept-X

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/i597u7eegNKZmpM.html and kzread.info/dash/bejne/dnuL3KOYZ7Kyhrw.html as a start

Hi love your reviews, in a previous review you enthused about the ByCity retro helmet. I appreciate Shoei are a bigger name brand, is the Glamster worth twice the price in your opinion? Cheers Gary

@mancavemoto

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Gary. It’s all about fit really. The Glamster has the advantage of taking a pinlock, which the ByCity doesn’t. But the ByCity is a cracking carbon helmet for the money

If you can get your chin in the opening, regardless of size, your're a better man than I Gunga Din. Love the vids, keep 'em coming, sorry for my silliness. Bloody lockdown ;-)

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

Haha cheers

Maybe do a review of some examples of different types of goggles. Nice review of the helmet.

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

Yep that could be an idea, cheers

I stay at home for 1 month and had bought 3 helmets and wearing them at home just like you

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

Haha, yep not great is it

Good review of a nice looking helmet. As a wearer of glasses, I’d be interested to know how well it can accommodate a pair of specs - both putting them on with the helmet and how practical it is when riding. Many thanks 👍

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

No problem, there is a gap for arms, but i'll check it out

@philhesmondhalgh

4 жыл бұрын

Great - thank you

@skiint1978

4 жыл бұрын

I’ve got this helmet and have Oakley Frogskins as glasses and they fit perfect with no issues, easy to get take on/off, comfortable with no pressure points

@philhesmondhalgh

4 жыл бұрын

That’s great to hear - thanks for taking the time to respond 👍

What about speaker‘S is it any room for communication device?How big speakers gap diameter?

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

Yes theres a recess in the EPS, should be deep enough for most. I show it at 2:56

Have looked on Shoei's site/online and not seen any alternate visors for this, do you know of any (with tints etc)? Also you said this was fairly low profile, more or less than the Hedon Heroine? I saw your review of the latter and both are my current front runners for a new lid.

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

II doesn’t appear that there are any at the moment, but I’m sure it won’t be long. I’ve reviewed the Hedonist (open face) so can’t comment on the heroine. As full face helmets go this is pretty low profile yes

@jamiemcgrory1964

4 жыл бұрын

@@mancavemoto Brilliant, cheers getting the Hedons mixed up

Hi, did anyone tried to install Cardo Packtalk Bold on this helmet? I Wonder if this would work...

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

I can't see it being a problem....

Great part one review, how do you feel it compares to the Arai Rapide Neo in hand?

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

Both have excellent build quality and feel very similar. The Glamster is lighter and has a smaller profile, but you don’t notice it when wearing, and I didn’t think the Rapide looked ‘bobbleheaded’ when i wore it.

@RossallB

4 жыл бұрын

Views from the Man Cave Thank you, I bought the Rapide Neo myself, as I wanted to try an Arai, very impressed it doesn’t feel big or look big on. Still waiting to ride in it! But in the house it feels good ha.

Sucks that it is not available in the States. I was really looking forward to it.

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

The retailer linked in the comments ships to the US

Thank you!!!

@mancavemoto

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Thank you for the review! Good info as always. :) I already ordered a Glamster but I'm still waiting for it... Can you say, what is the type name of the Pinlock insert? I'd like to order a tinted insert for the CBP-1 visor. Thank you!

@MartinChafer

4 жыл бұрын

The pinlock is the same as the X-spirit 3 CWR-F and I think they only do clear

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

Its a Pinlock Evo for the CWF-1/CPB-1 it has the code DKS056 on it

@McTallo

4 жыл бұрын

@@mancavemoto fantastic, thank you!

@McTallo

4 жыл бұрын

@@MartinChafer I searched quite a lot now, you seem to be right. Shoei will bring a dark CPB-1, that's all for now.

@roverroko306

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Theodor, Sorry did you say Shoei is going to release or has it already released the dark smoke CPB-1 visor for the Shoei glamster?

What shell size is the helmet you’ve tested? It looks pretty compact.

@mancavemoto

3 жыл бұрын

Size large

Do you have a favourite between the glamster or the bell eliminator?

@mancavemoto

3 жыл бұрын

Between those two it’d be the Glamster for me

Hi Tony! What's the real colour of that grey glamster? In your review it seams glossy but in the shoei europe site, it looks like matte...

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

It’s definitely glossy, the product images on the shoei site are a little deceiving, but its a difficult colour/finish to capture

@EcoPax11

4 жыл бұрын

@@mancavemoto thanks mate!

@EcoPax11

4 жыл бұрын

@@mancavemoto just another thing, my head circunference is 58 / 58.5cm. What size should i pick?

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

Judging by the size chart I would say thats a medium. But best of course to try one on

How is the shield lock? Is it a nightmare to open the shield?

@mancavemoto

4 ай бұрын

No, it’s just a friction one so very easy

I thought I read you can ride in the UK but only for essential runs, no group rides, California has the same rules in effect, I'm in San Bernardino CA there is a stay at home mandate only essential runs food, gas, meds, etc, I ride my bike to the market (sometimes the long way around) but we don't have checkpoints, yet.

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

Yep essential riding only. Technically as KZread is my only form of income at the moment, I could argue that riding is essential for me?! But you just have to be sensible at the moment. I’m doing all my shopping online, even with groceries. I am a registered NHS responder now, so I might have some jobs delivering meds in the next few weeks now that lockdown has been extended. No road checkpoints here, its just down to the police discretion at the moment. Most forces appear to be policing this fairly well, but over 3200 fines have been dished out.

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

It’s not about riding a motorcycle per se. But if there was to be an accident, it uses medical resources unnecessarily if it wasn’t essential travel.

I am choosing between the bell bullitt and this one. Will use it as a cruising helmet so comfort and minimal windnoise should be prioritize. What do u suggest i get?

@mancavemoto

3 жыл бұрын

If comfort and windnoise are priorities then I’d go for the Glamster over the Bullitt

@eedricdude

3 жыл бұрын

Views from the Man Cave thanks! The problem i have now is the sizing since I’ll be ordering from overseas.

@mancavemoto

3 жыл бұрын

If it helps the Glamster is better for intermediate oval head shapes and the Bell is rounder. I would say the Shoei measurements on their sizing share are accurate

@eedricdude

3 жыл бұрын

@@mancavemoto thank you, mate!

Cheers Tony, thinking of getting one, but I’ll have to make up another name for it ....in case any of me oppos ask what it is! ...”Rockin’ Retro” maybe?

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

I'm sure people will come up with quite a few names, I heard Glamster being described as short for glamourous hamster

@scramblerkrush5088

4 жыл бұрын

Views from the Man Cave ...Is Richard Gere involved in Shoei’s marketing then?

Is that any good for a intermediate to long oval head?

@mancavemoto

10 ай бұрын

Thats what I am, so it should work

I looked to find out your head size couldn't see it. Your head looks to be the same sort of size as mine. Can you tell me what size the glamster was... Oh and you could have put the helmet on and sat in front of a desk fan , made brap brap noises so you could check the noise and airflow stats.😄 Loving your content btw.

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

Size L 😂 I did consider it but it made me sad 😉

Is this DOT certified for use here in USA?

@mancavemoto

3 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure that Shoei did put it through for DOT certification

LOL....Id be playing video games with my helmet on too. LOL ....CLASSIC! LOL

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

It had to be done! 😂

I would like to see you fitting any kind of comm unit. Just doesn't look like a good fit for one, and not enough space for speakers in the side of the helmet. And I have decided I am going to buy one, beginning of May. When they get my XL size available in the web shops. I am more than certain it will look great on my R9T Roadster. ☻ Cheers Riders.

@slabua

4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same, please if possible it would be nice to see fitting any comm unit!

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

Will certainly look nice on the beemer. I will try and fit my Sena 30k and let you know how it goes

@roverroko306

4 жыл бұрын

@@mancavemoto Hi man, am I to early to ask how it went with fitting your Sena? I am also aiming to buy a Sena comm unit, which model do you have ?

@roverroko306

4 жыл бұрын

Oh ok sorry so it's Sena 30k, if possible can you film the process fitting the Sena so we could all see how you did it?

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

Sure, but I’ve already made a video fitting it to the Shoei RYD. The process will be the same

I think this will be my Bell Bullitt replacement, definitely prefer this over the Arai

@dredeth

4 жыл бұрын

I hope he'll do some comparison test. I'm in between this two.

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

Glamster all day long for me over the Bell, assuming there are no nasties when riding.

@izoyt

4 жыл бұрын

imo, this one is first of the "caferacer" helmets, that you can call it safe..

@dredeth

4 жыл бұрын

@@izoyt why is Arai Rapide Neo less safe?

@izoyt

4 жыл бұрын

@@dredeth i wouldn't call rapide really classic caferacer style, but ok, this one can sure be on safer side, too. i was thinking about bullit style helmets etc..

If Hodor approves the Glamster then it’s good enough for me

How is the fit compared to the ryd

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

Pretty much exactly the same. The bottom is fractionally shorter if that makers sense

👹Being it here🇺🇸

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

maybe soon?

how about the head shape. Shoes generally are too narrow for me and little or no room for ears , hence Aria has been my main choice.

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

Standard Shoei intermediate oval, no change

@atastefortheroad4475

4 жыл бұрын

I've always been an Arai owner for exactly this reason. They make helmets for round heads.

I tried the Sports Bike Shop link provided and the price is $449.00 for solid color NOT 399.00???

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

Dollars or Pounds? I’ve just checked it and it’s £359.99

@5FWS5

4 жыл бұрын

@@mancavemoto Hmmm.... doesnt say. I just assumed that it was in the UK it was in Pounds. At any rate 449 pounds = $562.00 and $449.00USD = 359.00 Pounds so either way not adding up. What am I missing?

@5FWS5

4 жыл бұрын

@@mancavemoto Ok thanks my mistake Thanks.

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry I thought you were in the USA as you said $449 in your original post. That’s why I asked. As you say that’s £359 which is the discounted price. Are we just confusing things? 😂

Does it have the classic Shoei internal shape? This is attractive since it's a lot lighter than my RF-1000 but I need it to be the same shape to fit my XL noggin.

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

Yep, intermediate oval

Can someone explain to me what's wrong with the name of helmet?

What game were you playing!!?

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

Ride 3 on the PlayStation 4

And what are the safety ratings?

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

ECE 22.05 compliant

@motodevs5512

3 жыл бұрын

@@mancavemoto Wondering where you find this info? I've look everywhere and can't find where the safety rating is posted on the helmet or online

I'm sure in the translation from Japanese, the helmet should have been called the "GANGSTER". IT could have been worse it could have been the "BENDER". JOCKING, my only concern is if I ordered one and I wasnt in, and the parcel was taken in by a neighbours, how big is the name GLAMSTER BRANDING ON THE BOX? They would think it's coming out present.

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

If your worried, it comes in a standard shoei box, with only a small label with the Glamster name 😂

The Kardashian Glamster by Shoei 💄💋

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

“Does my bum look big in this?” ;)

What did the wife say when you took in the bedroom? Great review!

@mancavemoto

2 жыл бұрын

LOL

What about the Arai Rapide?

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/dnuL3KOYZ7Kyhrw.html Why not subscribe? Then you’ll see the reviews as they come up ;)

Your promoting trimmers to shave now the ad 😂

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure I understand?

@iamcaferacer

4 жыл бұрын

Views from the Man Cave it was a random video ad before your video started

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

Ah right gotcha 😂

Send it to me and I'll test it, riding every day, no choice, key worker and bike is my only transport

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

errrr, no :)

Shame SHOEI has 0 plans in bringing the Glamster to the USA.

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

Things change ;)

The compact form factor is the only thing Shoei got right. When you put down real money for a Shoei or Arai you expect an all day everyday helmet for any weather, any type of riding. This is an other poser helmet for the barista hoping hipster. Name fail, ventilation fail, visor release fail. Trend cash grab.

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

I would tend to disagree somewhat, I haven’t been able to test the ventalation on the bike yet, but I don’t are why it would be a fail? There’s nothing wrong with the visor release it’s the same as pretty much any other Shoei? As for the name, yep it’s not great but it’s rather irrelevant.

@mancavemoto

4 жыл бұрын

Unless of course you’re just trolling

@triumphlover7455

4 жыл бұрын

Views from the Man Cave I'm not trollin' buddy. Shoei was responsible not that long for one of the single greatest motorcycle helmet innovations in recent memory: the Transition visor. Why there haven't been any other manufacturer to adopt this is beyond me. If I'm not mistaken, Shoei doesn't have this visor as an option for the Glamster but goes and puts mechanical screws instead of a quick release. As far as the vents, I live among true 4 seasons. To not be able to control proper chin vents is bs on a Shoei. I've ridden in Arai for the last 25 years and the new Arai retro seems to tick all the real rider expectations and not just the look. Except a damn Transition visor.