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.
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
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!
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. 👍🍻
@@porkscratchings5428 hey mate, I also have the nxr2, but love the look of the glamster, thinking of getting one. How does it compare to the nxr2? Thanks
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
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.
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
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 👍
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
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 ;-)
@@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."
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 🙏👌
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
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
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.
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 ?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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
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?
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.
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
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.
Yep essential riding only. Technically as RUclips 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.
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!
@@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..
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?
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
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 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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Watched more than a few and this is easily the best review on the Glamster 🙌🏼
Wow, thank you!
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.
Not so good in the bath, the pinlock can’t cope. Sleeping is fine, a bit of a hindrance with other bedroom activities
@@mancavemoto ... Hahaha. Seems like it would work great if one's bedroom partner had space alien fantasies.
Love the humour Tony, Cabin fever has clearly kicked in! 🤣👍🏻
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
Cheers
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!
Thanks, there is a part 2 i've uploaded now that i've been able to ride
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. 👍🍻
@@porkscratchings5428 hey mate, I also have the nxr2, but love the look of the glamster, thinking of getting one. How does it compare to the nxr2? Thanks
Got mine last week I really like It and it looks great just waiting to get out and try it 👍
👍 same here
Sucks that it is not available in the States. I was really looking forward to it.
The retailer linked in the comments ships to the US
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
Thanks, it will be interesting to see how the ventilation works in practice.
I stay at home for 1 month and had bought 3 helmets and wearing them at home just like you
Haha, yep not great is it
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.
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
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 👍
No problem, there is a gap for arms, but i'll check it out
Great - thank you
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
That’s great to hear - thanks for taking the time to respond 👍
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 ;-)
Haha cheers
Thank you 🙏, great review, I am looking forward to see it in the States
Thanks
Heard it won’t be coming to the states unfortunately
@@doubledoubleandfries No way!
doubledoubleandfries really, I wonder why, any one knows?
@@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."
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 🙏👌
Sadly not as the Rapide has gone back now
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
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
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.
I was thinking the same, please if possible it would be nice to see fitting any comm unit!
Will certainly look nice on the beemer. I will try and fit my Sena 30k and let you know how it goes
@@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 ?
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?
Sure, but I’ve already made a video fitting it to the Shoei RYD. The process will be the same
Suggest it maybe an interesting to compare the Shoei Glamster versus Arai Concept-X
ruclips.net/video/YkGYUePo3j0/видео.html
and ruclips.net/video/DGWzA_7OLVY/видео.html as a start
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 ?
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.
Great part one review, how do you feel it compares to the Arai Rapide Neo in hand?
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.
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.
Another good review 👌
Thanks! 👍
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.
Size L 😂 I did consider it but it made me sad 😉
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?
Not yet as far as I can find out
Maybe do a review of some examples of different types of goggles. Nice review of the helmet.
Yep that could be an idea, cheers
How is the shield lock? Is it a nightmare to open the shield?
No, it’s just a friction one so very easy
Hi Sir! As you've mentioned with Shoei, does Arai have that Rubber Sealing?
Yes it does
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
I’ve seen it online, personally I wouldn’t class it as vintage looking, it looks quite modern? Would be interesting to try
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?
I'm sure people will come up with quite a few names, I heard Glamster being described as short for glamourous hamster
Views from the Man Cave ...Is Richard Gere involved in Shoei’s marketing then?
Love your videos
Thank you very much
If Hodor approves the Glamster then it’s good enough for me
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.
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
@@mancavemoto Brilliant, cheers getting the Hedons mixed up
LOL....Id be playing video games with my helmet on too. LOL ....CLASSIC! LOL
It had to be done! 😂
Can someone explain to me what's wrong with the name of helmet?
Thank you!!!
You're welcome!
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.
Yep essential riding only. Technically as RUclips 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.
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.
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!
The pinlock is the same as the X-spirit 3 CWR-F and I think they only do clear
Its a Pinlock Evo for the CWF-1/CPB-1 it has the code DKS056 on it
@@mancavemoto fantastic, thank you!
@@MartinChafer I searched quite a lot now, you seem to be right. Shoei will bring a dark CPB-1, that's all for now.
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.
Size large
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.
Standard Shoei intermediate oval, no change
I've always been an Arai owner for exactly this reason. They make helmets for round heads.
I think this will be my Bell Bullitt replacement, definitely prefer this over the Arai
I hope he'll do some comparison test. I'm in between this two.
Glamster all day long for me over the Bell, assuming there are no nasties when riding.
imo, this one is first of the "caferacer" helmets, that you can call it safe..
@@izoyt why is Arai Rapide Neo less safe?
@@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..
Do you have a favourite between the glamster or the bell eliminator?
Between those two it’d be the Glamster for me
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?
If comfort and windnoise are priorities then I’d go for the Glamster over the Bullitt
Views from the Man Cave thanks! The problem i have now is the sizing since I’ll be ordering from overseas.
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
@@mancavemoto thank you, mate!
Is that any good for a intermediate to long oval head?
Thats what I am, so it should work
What about speaker‘S is it any room for communication device?How big speakers gap diameter?
Yes theres a recess in the EPS, should be deep enough for most. I show it at 2:56
👹Being it here🇺🇸
maybe soon?
Is this DOT certified for use here in USA?
I’m not sure that Shoei did put it through for DOT certification
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...
It’s definitely glossy, the product images on the shoei site are a little deceiving, but its a difficult colour/finish to capture
@@mancavemoto thanks mate!
@@mancavemoto just another thing, my head circunference is 58 / 58.5cm.
What size should i pick?
Judging by the size chart I would say thats a medium. But best of course to try one on
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.
If your worried, it comes in a standard shoei box, with only a small label with the Glamster name 😂
I tried the Sports Bike Shop link provided and the price is $449.00 for solid color NOT 399.00???
Dollars or Pounds? I’ve just checked it and it’s £359.99
@@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?
@@mancavemoto Ok thanks my mistake Thanks.
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? 😂
How is the fit compared to the ryd
Pretty much exactly the same. The bottom is fractionally shorter if that makers sense
Hi, did anyone tried to install Cardo Packtalk Bold on this helmet? I Wonder if this would work...
I can't see it being a problem....
And what are the safety ratings?
ECE 22.05 compliant
@@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
What did the wife say when you took in the bedroom? Great review!
LOL
What game were you playing!!?
Ride 3 on the PlayStation 4
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.
Yep, intermediate oval
The Kardashian Glamster by Shoei 💄💋
“Does my bum look big in this?” ;)
What about the Arai Rapide?
ruclips.net/video/DGWzA_7OLVY/видео.html Why not subscribe? Then you’ll see the reviews as they come up ;)
Send it to me and I'll test it, riding every day, no choice, key worker and bike is my only transport
errrr, no :)
Shame SHOEI has 0 plans in bringing the Glamster to the USA.
Things change ;)
Your promoting trimmers to shave now the ad 😂
I’m not sure I understand?
Views from the Man Cave it was a random video ad before your video started
Ah right gotcha 😂
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.
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.
Unless of course you’re just trolling
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.