VOLUME 57 ISSUE 21 MAY 27, 2020 P91
S TANDOUT FEATURE
Designed for women (slender face
shapes)
RIDER AN ALYSIS
I've been wearing a variety of Shoei
unisex (aka, men's) helmets for the last
16 years, so I was excited to try the
Schuberth helmet that is specifically
designed with women in mind. I've
always been happy with my helmets
and had no idea what to expect with a
different brand; plus, the Schuberth is
a modular flip-face helmet, which I've
never worn before.
When I first took it out of the box,
I was impressed by the cool matte
black finish and the velvety interior
fabric. The front visor flipped up with
a simple press of the chin-mounted
button, and the helmet slid on easily. I
was surprised by how light it felt on my
head—and how secure, without making
me feel squished. I'm not sure if this is
a feature of the Schuberth C4 gener-
ally, or the fact that this model was de-
signed with a woman's facial structure
in mind, but it's especially comfortable.
The only discomfort I felt was after a
two-hour ride, when I started to feel
pressure on my upper forehead.
My glasses fit snugly in the specially
designed eyeglass grooves—I know
from experience that it's no fun when a
helmet fights against the proper align-
ment of your glasses, warping your view
of the scenery. The easy ratcheting chin
strap is also a winner for me because I
don't have to fiddle with threading the
strap and snapping it while someone
•Premium price
•Few color/graphic options
•Extremely comfortable
•Excellent aerodynamics
•Thoughtful design features
LOWDOWN
MSRP: $729 Website: www.schuberth.com
waits impatiently. Just pop and go.
The days we tested the Schubert C4
Pro Women's helmet were cool and a
bit windy at times. Besides the fact that
this helmet just feels comfortable, it
also helped me solve one of my usual
cold-weather riding problems: keeping
my throat warm enough. It was much
easier for me to keep my neck warmer
in place and adjust it under the flip-top
helmet. And since I ride pillion, buf-
feting can sometimes be an issue, but
the Schuberth feels stable and secure,
and the wind noise was comparable
to what I'm used to in my Shoei—and
maybe a bit less.
In addition to how well this helmet
fit, the other thing that impressed me
was the sun visor, which slides into
place with a simple side button. I loved
how the sun visor provides just enough
tint to shield my eyes, without obscur-
ing details like some tinted lenses
WOMEN
can—the Schuberth visor provides an
exceptionally crisp and clear field of vi-
sion whether it's sunny or overcast.
In short, the Schubert C4 Pro Wom-
en's helmet has made me a fan. From
its sleek looks, to the way it balances
comfort and security, to the practical
details that make it easy to use, I may
have found my next favorite helmet.
Brittany Dowdle
The German-
made helmet is
DOT certified.
