i went to my local cycle gear today (corona) for their 2 yr anniversary sale.

i ordered an hjc cl-sp apex helmet in XL for $143 :P

it should come in the week or so. i felt that it was time to go with a one piece full face, as my modular gives me an uneasy feeling sometimes. i ordered the black one, but it is avail w/ yellow accents. also added a smoked lens.

http://www.ridersdiscount.com/channel-images/28/28081/320x320-FULL.jpg

I have a silver CL-SP in semi retirement. I was happy with it for quite a while until one day it seemed loose. I am guessing the padding had broken in or something.

I just didn't feel safe once it would move when I rocked my head back and forth. Until then, I was thrilled. Was it unsafe? I don't know, but what price piece of mind? It could also be that I evidently have a long head (Arai Profile shaped). I think the HJCs are rounder.

The cool thing about CycleGear is that one week helmet return policy. Keep returning till you find what you like.

I bought one for my step daughter and it seems like a pretty nice helmet for the $! I don't think you got the purple one with flowers on it though!

I bought one for my step daughter and it seems like a pretty nice helmet for the $! I don't think you got the purple one with flowers on it though!

Purple with flowers, my wife may be into that one.

yea instead of the apex paint scheme, there is one called "O" as well. theres a pink one and also ones w/ flowers.

Here is the purple one for ya!

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b186/deputyjoel/purplehelmet.jpg

my first impression after wearing it 3 days.

it is much lighter and quieter than my cl-max.
the visor works smoothly and snaps securely into place.
the aerodynamics are improved as well- my head doesnt get buffeted around like it used to.