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So I'm happy with it. I think the next helmet I buy I'm going to consider a modular. I know HJC makes those and they're not terribly expensive.
I like the CL-17. After reading a bunch of reviews I bought one online, sight unseen.Turns out it fits my rather roundish head just fine. The shield is distortion free and pretty large, it doesn't hinder my peripheral vision much at all. I've been very careful with the shield not to scratch it, and so far it's remained perfect after a year of riding (about 15000 miles). I can't judge how noisy it is since I've not worn any other modern helmets so I have no way to compare. There is a good bit of wind noise. The vents work okay in hot weather, not great but I can certainly tell the difference between open and closed. I've ridden in the rain and my face and head have stayed completely dry with the vents closed, and only a drop or two of water came in with the vents open. The shield is Pinlock ready, and the Pinlock piece can be had for about $25 (it's not included with the helmet). The liner is removable and washable (I washed mine over the winter, it held up well).How is that lid? I might look into one. Is the shield good for clarity? Don't want to hijack this thread but.... it's better to change a shield often, scratches can cause oncoming lights to have a starburst effect.
Brule
So I'm happy with it. I think the next helmet I buy I'm going to consider a modular. I know HJC makes those and they're not terribly expensive.