Exciting New Motorcycle Helmet

[Jake]

Now Reevu is bringing the benefits of its revolutionary rear view technology to the world of motorsports

For the past year Reevu’s rear view technology has taken the Sports and Leisure industry by storm – creating a new benchmark in preventative safety on roads in all five continents around the world.

Now buyers of motorbike helmets can access that same life-saving technology.

From Winter 2003 the amazing Reevu MSX1 motorbike helmet will be available for distribution. Years of development plus leading edge design skills have created a helmet that not only looks cool but also has amazing aerodynamics whilst meeting and exceeding the most rigorous safety and construction standards.

A stunning package that looks great and dramatically increases awareness of traffic conditions behind the motorcyclist due to Reevu’s rear view technology.

It has taken 7 years of intense research and development to perfect the rear view system that is fitted in every Reevu bicycle helmet.


The patented multiple mirror system that is fitted within every Reevu bicycle helmet is a unique achievement of creative thinking and technical excellence. The mirror system is manufactured from a reflective polycarbonate material rather than glass. Unlike glass, this material is almost impossible to break and is lighter, providing additional safety and comfort to the wearer.

Put simply, the system effectively ‘bends’ the light around the shape of the top of the head – all within the moulding of the helmet – to provide a clear view of the road behind.

Early prototypes were met with absolute astonishment. It is so stunningly apparent from the first moment a Reevu helmet is worn that it really will make a huge difference to the safety of cyclists on our roads.

With product development now complete, Reevu is confident that its technology will transform the comfort and safety of cyclists who wear Reevu bicycle helmets.





http://www.reevu.com

[jeff_o]

this is great. an added rear mirror aside from the 2 side mirrors will be of great help. added safety. i know u guys also experience some of the side mirrors on ur bikes are not side enuf to actually see what's behind or on the side of u. you either move ur arms or body or turn ur head around. this is a good invention

[GSChan]

Looks good.... but I wonder what'll happen if the car following behind you puts his headlights on high-beam.... Just a thought.

[icedeocampo]

Originally posted by GSChan
Looks good.... but I wonder what'll happen if the car following behind you puts his headlights on high-beam.... Just a thought.

they've invested so much resources in it, in terms of R&D, they'd probably put in some polarization on the lenses or mirrors

[Frank Woolf]

I just sent them a message. I want one

[Rene Ybardolaza]

I think the best part is... little or no vibration to blur the image behind.

[anthony_bud]

Galing!

Baka naman po price niyan e pwede nang pambili ng isang motor.

[oj88]

Hey!!! I get to see my wife's face throughout the trip..

Marvelous!

[froilanr]

Originally posted by anthony_bud
Galing!

Baka naman po price niyan e pwede nang pambili ng isang motor.

It's possible. Tiyaga nalang ako sa old ways (lingon at side mirrors.)

[Rage]

Sir Frank,

If ever they should respond, could you post their "response" here so that we may also have the option to check out the comfort versus the price of the said helmet...

Thanks

[Frank Woolf]

Yep I will pass on what I get from them. The big question for me will be how cool is it in a very hot climate?

[ricci]

what about the reading glasses people???/ is there a built -in diopter adjuster?

[spdfgtr]

The Reevu MSX1 will be initially priced at 280 UK Pounds or approximately Php26T w/out shipping and taxes. Landed cost of the helmet will be around Php32T. Any takers?

[GSChan]

I sent an inquiry to Reevu HQ and got a couple of e-mail replies from their marketing department. Full production will start beginning 1 month from today and international export should be ready by the start of 2004. I was also sent some distributor/dealer application forms if anyone is interested....

[rls]

Originally posted by oj88
Hey!!! I get to see my wife's face throughout the trip..

Marvelous!

That'll be great if she's in a good mood.

[Frank Woolf]

I just got a reply. They said US$300 - US$400 The duct for the mirrors is also an air duct so air flow should be very good.

No distributors in this region yet.

[Burnout]

Anyone remember that at one point there was this baseball cap that comes with a built-in solar powered fan? At first some people thought it was really cool, but it was short-lived and it remained only as a fad. The problem is that, people buy a cap to shield their eyes from the sun, and not because of a small fan attached to it.

So it's the same case here. People buy a helmet to protect their heads from impacts, and not because of a built-in mirror. I think to some extent this type of thing can be considered a form of innovation, but the primary reason for buying a helmet should still be for protection of the head, and not because of a rear-view mirror that comes with it. Surely a mirror cannot protect you from impacts. I think the built-in mirror serves as an added feature only, but the main criteria in buying a helmet should still be the same--which is to choose one that is strong.

At US$300 you can already buy a high-end AGV helmet or an equivalent. So why bother??

[spdfgtr]

Originally posted by Burnout
People buy a helmet to protect their heads from impacts, and not because of a built-in mirror.
I think to some extent this type of thing can be considered a form of innovation, but the primary reason for buying a helmet should still be for protection of the head, and not because of a rear-view mirror that comes with it. Surely a mirror cannot protect you from impacts. I think the built-in mirror serves as an added feature only, but the main criteria in buying a helmet should still be the same--which is to choose one that is strong.
At US$300 you can already buy a high-end AGV helmet or an equivalent. So why bother?? [/b]

Burnout

Sorry to disagree with you on this aspect because I believe that this helmet equipped with a onboard rearview mirror system is a very good invention. It is far from being one of those fads that you mentioned (cap w/ a fan). The best way to keep from being injured in an accident is to avoid the accident in the first place.
Its quite obvious to all the members here in this forum that the mirror was not designed to protect the rider from impacts. It is what we may consider a form of "Active Safety System" which CAN prevent accidents from happening in the first place. For example...you may easily spot a fast moving truck approaching you from behind thus giving you a few vital seconds to steer the bike away from its path. You might think that this can be also achieved by using the side view mirror of the bike but this rear view system is far superior than the side mirrors and it is safer to use because it gives the rider a complete view from behind and the sides as well.

Buying the helmet because of the mirror? If I can have both the protection of a DOT/Snell certified helmet coupled with an onboard rear view mirror system then wouldnt it be sweet? Reevu wont be able to market that product in the states and in the UK if it doesnt at least pass DOT standards. The price may be a little bit high compared to the helmets that you usually see at motorcycle shops but please remember that the Reevu helmet is a breakthrough product. Breakthrough products are ALWAYS expensive at first because it is the first of its kind. Are you familiar with the Dainese air bag motorcycle jacket/vest? At Php60T it is outrageously expensive for a bike jacket/vest but no other bike jacket manufacturer in the world has a system similar to that of Dainese's so that explains the price. I can also safely say that no other helmet manufacturer in the world, high end AGV models included has a similar on board rear view system. I would gladly trade my helmet for a Reevu helmet any day. Now if they could manage to integrate an onboard communication system....oh well...thats a different story altogether. cheers

BTW here is the Dainese Air bag vest/jacket. http://www.motorcycle.com/mo/mcbeware/inflate.html

[Wolver888]

I would.......If I got the cash for this helmet .... I would WANT one :drool: ... its cool, a fad and at the same time protection ..... I love to have toys for bigboys.... and this one toy I definitely like to have .....but ... as I say.... if i have the cash for it.

[Burnout]

spdfgtr,
Well of course each of us has our own views on this matter.
But that said I still consider the Reevu helmet a fad. I don't consider a rear view mirror to be an active safety system because you don't need to look at the back view UNLESS you are about to make a turn or change of direction. And those are what the motorcycle side mirrors are for in the first place. You don't have to worry about a truck or bus speeding towards you from behind when you are running straight because drivers aren't blind, and they can see that theres a motorbike infront of them.

There is no need for a rear view mirror. The side mirrors on your bike is already more than enough--or if you don't use sidemirrors like I do, then you can simply turn your head and look behind everytime you want to make a turn or change of lane.

With so much competition in the helmet market, Reevu certainly has to come up with something just to attract consumers. Obviously they can't compete with AGV and the likes head-on without coming up with fads such as "rear-view-mirrors".

And as for the Dainese part you mentioned, I have to disagree with you because Dainese is a very popular sports brand. They've won countless world motorcycle grands prix. Their products are performance tested. As for Reevu, I haven't seen their products used in world-class motorcycle grands prix.

[Burnout]

Wolver888,
Yeah I guess it's cool. I just don't think that it's necessary. But yeah, I also think that it's a fun toy to have and it will enable you to see people making funny faces of you when you turn your back on them! What they don't know is that you CAN SEE what they're doing!

[spdfgtr]

Originally posted by Burnout
Well of course each of us has our own views on this matter.
But that said I still consider the Reevu helmet a fad. I don't consider a rear view mirror to be an active safety system because you don't need to look at the back view UNLESS you are about to make a turn or change of direction. And those are what the motorcycle side mirrors are for in the first place. You don't have to worry about a truck or bus speeding towards you from behind when you are running straight because drivers aren't blind, and they can see that theres a motorbike infront of them.

Drivers arent blind? Thats the understatement of the year bro. Let me remind you that you are in the Philippines and its a war zone out there most specially out on the streets. Any product that can give you any margin of safety is worth trying out. With the slim profile of a man on a bike its much better and safer to assume a defensive position rather than to think that those moron drivers can always see you. Believe me when I say to you that those moron bus/truck drivers wont give a rats ass if they see you on your SYM Jet right in front of them. Some would even tailgate you dangerously.

There is no need for a rear view mirror. The side mirrors on your bike is already more than enough--or if you don't use sidemirrors like I do, then you can simply turn your head and look behind everytime you want to make a turn or change of lane.

This is where it becomes glaringly obvious that you dont understand the safety aspect that this helmet has to offer because you yourself dont use the sidemirrors. You instead prefer to turn your entire head sideways to glance at the oncoming traffic from behind which is downright stupid and dangerous IMO. Sidemirrors are there for a purpose.

With so much competition in the helmet market, Reevu certainly has to come up with something just to attract consumers. Obviously they can't compete with AGV and the likes head-on without coming up with fads such as "rear-view-mirrors".

And as for the Dainese part you mentioned, I have to disagree with you because Dainese is a very popular sports brand. They've won countless world motorcycle grands prix. Their products are performance tested. As for Reevu, I haven't seen their products used in world-class motorcycle grands prix.

Disagree with me on what? I didnt say anything regarding the Dainese brand. I just cited their Air Bag jacket as an example of a breakthrough product similar to that of the Reevu. I have high praises for the Dainese brand because they manufacture good gear. I do own some of their gear as well.

BTW just because you dont see certain brand names used in MotoGP, Isle of Man T/T or AMA Superbike doesnt automatically mean that the brand is inferior to the ones being used at the races. Buells, MV Agusta, Benelli are some of the bikes that you dont see used in competitive racing but their bikes are world class and would certainly kick the ass of some the bikes that you see joining the races. For gear you have Arlen Ness, Vanson, Fieldsheer, Nankai, Firstgear, ICON and the list goes on and on. The brands that you see being used in competitive racing are SPONSORS which means that they spend money so that their gear would be used by a certain team/rider. Just because a company chooses not to join/sponsor/ be involved in competitive racing doesnt mean that their products are downright inferior. Maybe their marketing approach is just different.

[Burnout]

Drivers arent blind? Thats the understatement of the year bro. Let me remind you that you are in the Philippines and its a war zone out there most specially out on the streets. Any product that can give you any margin of safety is worth trying out. With the slim profile of a man on a bike its much better and safer to assume a defensive position rather than to think that those moron drivers can always see you. Believe me when I say to you that those moron bus/truck drivers wont give a rats ass if they see you on your SYM Jet right in front of them. Some would even tailgate you dangerously.

Trucks will only be able to tail bikes or cars if the bike/car is pretty slow. Keep in mind that trucks are generally lower in speed because they are not designed for speed--they are designed for cargo. Only slow riders would allow themselves to be stucked with a truck on an open piece of road!

This is where it becomes obvious that you dont understand the safety aspect that this helmet has to offer because you yourself dont use the sidemirrors. You instead prefer to turn your entire head sideways to glance at the oncoming traffic from behind which is downright stupid and dangerous IMO. Sidemirrors are there for a purpose.

It requires skills. Sometimes it's not the matter of having sidemirrors or not. It's just the issue of "riding skills".

Disagree with me on what? I didnt say anything regarding the Dainese brand. I just cited their Air Bag jacket as an example of a breakthrough product similar to that of the Reevu. I have high praises for the Dainese brand because they manufacture good gear. I do own some of their gear as well.

BTW just because you dont see certain brand names used in MotoGP, Isle of Man T/T or AMA Superbike doesnt automatically mean that the brand is inferior to the ones being used at the races. Harley Davidsons, Buells, MV Agusta, Benelli are some of the bikes that you dont see used in competitive racing but their bikes are world class and would certainly kick the ass of some the bikes that you see joining the races. For gear you have Arlen Ness, Vanson, Fieldsheer, Nankai, Firstgear and the list goes on and on. The brands that you see being used in competitive racing are SPONSORS which means that they spend money so that their gear would be used by a certain team/rider. Just because a company chooses not to join/sponsor/ be involved in competitive racing doesnt mean that their products are downright inferior. Maybe their marketing approach is just different.

I don't think Reevu is superior to AGV or other brands because if they really are, then they would have already been a very popular brandname by now. Okay, lets just drop the grand prix thingy--but still Reevu is very small company trying hard to make it big. Look, they don't even have a distributor in our region yet!

[spdfgtr]

Originally posted by Burnout
Trucks will only be able to tail bikes or cars if the bike/car is pretty slow. Keep in mind that trucks are generally lower in speed because they are not designed for speed--they are designed for cargo. Only slow riders would allow themselves to be stucked with a truck on an open piece of road!

So being the fastest projectile on the road is your solution to safe riding...good luck bro. It would just be a matter of time.

It requires skills. Sometimes it's not the matter of having sidemirrors or not. It's just the issue of "riding skills".

sabi mo e..

I don't think Reevu is superior to AGV or other brands because if they really are, then they would have already been a very popular brandname by now. Okay, lets just drop the grand prix thingy--but still Reevu is very small company trying hard to make it big. Look, they don't even have a distributor in our region yet!

I am not saying that Reevu is superior to those race reps that you totally adore. I am just impressed on how they managed to put into production an idea that seemed so simple yet so difficult to engineer. I for one would line up for their product.
Small company? Microsoft was once a small company
too...before it devoured the whole world...save for Frank's PC and some other members who use Macs
wow...its 2:18 AM. never thought id be having squid for breakfast :>.

nuff said...im outta here.

[oj88]

Rear view mirrors were designed so that the driver doesn't have to look around his shoulders and dangerously taking his eyes off the road, even for a split second.

I remember the time when I was still driving a cage with my side mirrors stolen. I spent half the time looking around my shoulders even when just doing a simple task of changing lanes. For two days, I was both a hazard to myself and to other motorists.

Fad or not, what Reevu is doing is a bold step forward.