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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 มิ.ย. 2024
- After riding in the Ruroc Atlas 4.0 for a month, it's time for a follow up from an independent unsponsored rider.
I'm going to address a couple of questions and problems that have come up with the 4.0 and Ruroc. Spoiler alert; the Atlas 4.0 is still a solid helmet.
Thanks for watching!
0:00 Intro
0:42 Questions and Concerns from other reviewers
2:50 My Thoughts on the 4.0 After a Month
4:17 Ruroc Feedback - Product Supply and...
5:25 Final Thoughts and Outro
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Be careful brother, just lost a good friend from a 55 mph crash on his bike, someone pulled out in front him, he hit them, flew over the car, and when he landed his brand new ruroc 4.0 split straight down the face and up the skull and killed him on impact from the massive failure. I've heard a lot of horror stories about these helmets and just recently had it happen to someone I was close with. Shared this on your original video of the 4.0, but figured it'd be easier to see on a recently video. Stay safe out there and keep it rubber side down 🙏
Holy cow! Sorry for your loss...
Staying safe on the road is a challenge sometimes.
Stay safe out there ✌️
@@Skipshift Thank you man, it's been a rough few days, but we're still pushing on for him. It definitely is a challenge to stay safe out there sometimes, no doubt about that, seen way too many brothers and sisters pass this year on 2 wheels and we aren't even halfway through the year 🤦♂️
Sorry for your loss. If the hemet is to blame for his death, and product failure. Has a law siut been filed against the helmet manufacturer
This dude is like the Ron Swanson of motorcycles. 😂 I love it! Thanks for the review. Been looking at one for a first helmet
🤣Thanks for watching!
Glad you're enjoying the helmet.
Ha I thought the same thing about the outrun! I was like, that's cool...but damn...teeth again! Great insight and review. I agree with everything you said.
Ordered the Outrun, the "teeth" are easily overlooked, the helmet as a whole is awesome and I can't wait to get it.
Outrun is the best design I'm hoping to get one for my birthday in August 🤞🏻👍🏻
@@timetogopsycho4502 Just order one now and you'll have it in 6-7 weeks.
@@blakebarton7997 👍🏻👍🏻
this is a really fun review, it got me laughing and it seems like we're on the same page!
Haha Thanks for checking it out👍
I wasn't privy to the knowledge of the 4.0 being a longer run than previous versions while recording, but that means they have more time to work on things other than the helmet design.
The Fenrir Helmet is what got me interested plus the redesign but that’s just me.
subbed because i think youre genuine
Thank you very much.
I can't wait to get mine I ahould be getting it in May
Just around the corner!
Be sure and leave a comment and let everyone know what you think of it! 👍
May not be the most comprehensible speaker (especially for non native English speakers), but I appreciated the points you made. Earned a sub. 👍
Much appreciated!
I do have a bad habit of speaking quickly and not the clearest at times. Something I hope to improve over the length of the channel.
Thanks for sticking around 👍
@@Skipshift You're off to a good start. No nonsense or shilling. The personal insights are what a lot look for in reviews since every other reviewer says pretty much the same thing about the specs of the product.
I got the Hollow. I have been ogling over these since the original launch, and have always had some skepticism. First was they were new to motorcycle helmets, but stayed in the loop as best I could watching the improvements. When I saw the Changes made on the 4.0 I decided, and had the funds to finally give them a try knowing the issues of the past still was skeptical. Received it within of ordering,(shipped out of Cali)tried it on to make sure it fit and was pleasantly surprised. Took it out over the weekend surprised again, it is quite comfortable and quieter then both my other helmets (hjc i70, and a Sedici Strada 2). The Shockwave system is pretty loud, but hard to manipulate, I think they need to either make the buttons more pronounced, or handlebar controls.
Awesome! The Hollow is pretty sweet. I've been debating whether or not to grab one also.
Thanks for watching and commenting ✌
@@Skipshift don't wait too long, only 666 made.
Just got mine yesterday. My only complaint is the cloth mouth piece falls off very easily, and that the visors aren’t even slightly as easy to change with just your fingertips like their how-to video showed.
FYI, I’m in Texas. I ordered my helmet Wednesday and received it Monday from that California warehouse.
Overpriced! Ruroc quality matches most $200 helmets. If you want to spend a lot of money on a quality helmet, buy a Shoe or Aria. If you want a quality helmet for a great price, buy a Voss. Voss offers style, quality, pinlock and basically the same features as Ruroc for around $200 shipped. And Voss helmets are super comfortable too. Ruroc has had 4 times to get the Atlas right, meaning they are using customers as beta-testers. Beta testers should NOT have to pay a high price to help a company fix product issues.
I agree with a few of those points. The customer betas testers thing does get under my skin. I will say though that the 4.0 and my Arai are comparable in comfort and noise but the Arai construction is better in some ways. I continue to wear both helmets on a regular basis aside from the 30 days of Atlas 4.0 testing. The 4.0 is truly not in the same realm as previous Atlas helmets though, this is coming from a person who was anti-Ruroc since the purchase of the 2.0. Take that for what you will.
Cost wise, the Ghost Atlas was $475, my Arai Defiant was $510 on sale from Revzilla. The 1.0-3.0 was the equivalent of a 200 dollar helmet, I'll give you that though.
I haven't laid hands on a Voss, so I can't make a comparison there.
Either way, ride safe and thanks for checking out the video ✌️
I live in the uk its been 10 days and im still waiting for my fenrir trying to go through support is like pulling teeth🙃
Agree your touchy feely comment, i live 10 miles from the UK base and still cant go try for size!! Just how many times can you return to get it right !!
I especially don't understand you folks in the UK not being able to at least try one on. How hard would that be to just have some blank helmets there on the shelf to let people check out?
I don't think they have any limits on exchanges, but if Archie finds his way into the comments of this video, maybe he can answer that for us!
Thanks for checking out the video 👍
did the visor lose up after a months use I find it's very stiff n dosnt shut properly when opening and closeing it with the thumb tap?
It still has a pretty strong detent as it locks all the way down, but other detents have gotten easier to roll through.
Just crashed the other day so I'm looking into a new helmet. Is the Atlas 4.0 compatible with the pack talk com units? How does it compare to the scorpion exo-1400 carbon?
I've never ridden in an EXO-1400 but I did look at one up close and try it on at Cycle Gear.
I have an intermediate oval head shape and didn't like how the scorpion sat on my head, and I wasn't a fan of the pointy chin since I planned on mounting gopro to the helmet. I do know of a lot of riders that really like the EXO though, so it would be worth trying one on if you have a shop nearby. It may fit you better than me.
As for the comm unit, I just installed a cardo on mine using the adhesive mount and it works great. The velcro is already in the helmet in the right spot so you can drop everything right in.
Hope that answered your questions 👍
@@Skipshift thank you, that definitely does!
Getting a Ron Swanson vibe on this great video.
🤣 Thanks for checking it out!
Ive just bought the outrun, 3 days to go till it gets here :)))
Awesome! Be sure and leave a follow up of what you think of it too.
Always good to have more people's opinions for everyone to see👍
Nice helmet but had its flaws before even getting on the road. The visor is so tight I just leave closed or up 1 click. My pin lock didn't fit correctly. I measured 56.5 and got the SM like it said. Didn't fit, had to rip out the cushion in the pouches and replace it with thinner ones. Real heavy helmet. Update... Love the helmet now.
I’am thinking on ordering one. Debating into sizes. You think a Medium would have fit better on you?
where did you get the go pro mount for this helmet?
It is the camera mount from Ruroc.
@@Skipshift didn’t realize they had their own mount, thanks! Wish I knew that before I placed my order a few days ago.. lol
@@DeluxeChipmunk I understand. I ordered the mount a week after the helmet.
It took almost a month to recieve it though. Hopefully they fix that soon.
How is the fitment? My favorite helmet I use is a size large HJC RPHA 11 pro. I also have an Icon Airflite size large but it fits tight and narrow.
I highly recommend measuring your head and adding just a little bit for comfort.
I measured at about 23.5" circumference with an intermediate oval head shape. I added 0.25" for some extra room to wear a balaclava or gator when its chilly, and that put me at the top end of the M/L size helmet so I went up to the L/XL and I think it was a good choice for my head size.
The neck roll and cheek pads still feel snug going onto my head, and once the helmet is on it still has a good hold after a month of break in.
Hope that helps! 👍
The 4.0 looks like it is everything the 3.0 wasn’t which is a very good thing. I still have my reservations about the fact you can’t go into a shop and try before you buy . Helmets need to fit properly to work properly and the customer isn’t always right .I sadly have seen people wearing helmets that clearly don’t fit that they have gotten off the internet because they can get them cheaper . I would love Ruroc to produce helmets that take on Shoei and Arai in terms of quality etc the 4.0 looks like it is getting there .
100% agree.
If the the 1,2 and 3.0 had never happened, this version of Atlas would not have stirred up as much controversy as any of those, I think.
If they can/will make the helmets more accessible for test fitting and something like in-store pickup would be good. I think those two things would help them more than they know.
Thanks for checking out the video 👍
Definitely! Or at least have free returns so if things don't fit it doesn't cost so much for trying one on.
They offer free returns. Try it on and send it back if it doesn’t.
@@krispewkrem3 that should be part of the deal. The helmet isn't a £50 cheap throw away it is a £450 plus one.
@@krispewkrem3 They do, with the exception of shipping. Return shipping costs fall to the consumer.
That is where having the ability to try it on first would be beneficial. Or at the least, a more local point to return to from other countries.
I actually love the design of the atlas just like many people do but most cant still get over the fact that this helmet is overpriced for what it is. Yeah they upgraded the padding which is cool but for that price i much rather pay the extra or same amount for a shoei/arai or you can get a carbon simpson bandit *cough cough the original version of this* for half the price.
does anyone know if you can get a sena hooked up on one of these?
I recently installed a Cardo on the Atlas 4.0, basically the same setup.
Just ignore the shockwave wiring and pocket in the back and wire it up like a normal helmet. Piece of cake 👍
@@Skipshift sweet thanks man, i assume the cardo isnt much different then the sena? same clamp style setup?
@@austinridgway7626 They are nearly the same. My cardo came with a clip and stick on mount. I used the adhesive mount to put the cardo in the vent slot on the side, but the clip will go on between the cheek pad and shell easy enough!
@@Skipshift thanks i really appreciate the comment back and help! ill be purchasing one next week now that i know the sena will fit
What chin GoPro mount are you using?
I'm using the Ruroc branded mount. The only thing I don't like about it so far is the adhesive seems a bit weak compared to the standard gopro mounts. Otherwise, it is a solid fit to the helmet and comes with the short extension to get teh camera angle set correctly.
@@Skipshift I see. I’ve been deciding on getting a new helmet cause my Arai Corsair V got too small for me and started bothering my head after 30min. Needs something bigger in size and I’ve been looking at those Rurocs and maybe Shoei X14 or something like that. What would you recommend?
@@DawidMore Both the Atlas 4.0 and X14 are solid lids. A lot of people still hate on Ruroc because of the past helmets and customer service problems. Between my Arai and Atlas I find myself in the atlas more often lately. It's nice and quiet, especially with ear plugs in, and the field of view is pretty wide open.
There's a little jump in price to the X14 from what I remember, but it depends what you'd rather ride in. If you have a CycleGear or similar shop close by that you can try on the Shoei it would be worth the trip. The only Shoei I've had on was an RF1400 and after about 10 minutes I got a little bit of a hot spot behind my ear on the mastoid area of the skull.
I really wish Ruroc had something in place for trying on a helmet before you buy. They did recently stick to their word about a US distribution center, so maybe being able to try on a helmet is in the future.
@@Skipshift I appreciate your help. I’m actually leaning more towards Ruroc. I really love the look and their visor. Thank you so much for your help! I’ll let you know what I think when I get mine. 🙂
@Dawid I look forward to seeing your opinion. It's good to have a bigger pool of feedback to draw from. Thanks for the conversation 👍
Personally I think the waiting time in the UK is away to long. By the time you get it half season has passed by. 14 weeks from order and some even going to 4 months depending is a bad point. People wants things now. Not waiting. This is the a flaw and reason why I wouldn’t buy one.
I totally agree. The product supply seems to always be a problem.
They did have quite a few available during the launch, but it seemed like most of them sold out in the first few minutes. I'm not sure how they haven't caught up in the 2 months since. If the order quantity is high enough to put them this far behind, it may be time to invest into better productivity.
Got one and i m returning it…it does not worth $600+ wich is what i paid for raw carbon .
If you take the chin pad off to mich air gets in and over 80 bothers ur eyes bad…if you keep the chin pad on at speeds under 70 its kinda suffocating u and fogs the visor sometimes.
The vents are not working that great either.
The rubber lip from the bottom came off after 3 times riding it .also theres wind noise in right side 🤷🏼♂️…shame cuz I really like the looks and the big visor …
Its a $200 helmet not 600
That's not good to hear.
Firstly, thank you for leaving your feedback. I'd like for people watching to get both the good and bad experiences anyone has had.
Also I think out the chin curtain could definitely cause road debris and without a pinlock could cause some fogging, that's the reason for it being there. But the wind noise on one side and the rubber strip coming off sounds weird. I'd say get in touch with Archie @ Ruroc when you return it and let him know what's going on. He can have their guys tear it down and see what the problem was and hopefully prevent it in the future.
Ride safe out there ✌
My boy just got his Atlas 4.0 Mercury. Only took him 3 to 4 days to get it. So maybe they finally have the US warehouse in place. Also when he first got the Atlas 4.0 he loved it. Even more than his Shoei RF1400 AT FIRST. Now after setting up his moto vlog setup he was able to see the true cheapness of the Atlas 4.0. I sat there with him comparing to 2 with all of the paddings out and the RUROC just feels plain cheap in comparison to the Shoei. The Atlas 4.0 IS DEFINITELY NOT WORTH $550. My Sedici Strada II is made better than this garbage and for half the price. The SHOEI YES but the ATLS HELL NO. I am going to ask him to make a comparison video.
Well that's both good and bad. Nice to hear the shipping time is better, but I will keep an eye out for their review and see their opinions👍
Is this helmet worth 410$ ?
@@BIG-be8vz NO you can get a better helmet for that cost. Rurocs are very spotty with quality control and if there is a problem its a pain in the ass to get a refund or exchange. I will not buy another Ruroc until they are sold in stores
Yeah I'll stick with HJC. They actually know what they're doing...
Man it’s really tough too make a head on this product with these fake review and stuff like does it’s a good helmet yes or no :(
The 4.0 is a solid helmet in my opinion.
People will be negative about it because of the company's history, but this new helmet is way better than the previous ones.
I wouldn't spend the money on a previous version though.
I thought the same thing, I watched this video and another TH-camr and pulled the trigger. I can’t recommend the 4.0 helmet enough, it’s truly a great helmet and the noise inside the helmet is better than a shoei rf-1400 in my opinion. Full blown phone conversations at 80mph on my Harley
@@MastaFlash13 Awesome! It's cool to hear from other people on what they think of it. Validation of sorts.
@@Skipshift I also have the Simpson Ghost Bandit and honestly the noise and quality or horrible. It’s just for looks.
Hopefully the 5.0 brings some small changes and major changes to ordering. I didn’t have an issue myself but see others have
@@MastaFlash13 Definitely! I am going to be watching for their Us warehouse to be popping up this year as Archie @Ruroc said.
It'd be cool to see them dial everything in. We'll just have to wait and see what they do!
Why risk buying a helmet that has bad representation from past model’s ?
I bought it to see if they actually made a decent helmet this time. A gamble so that I could pass on a review to anyone willing to watch. Whether it was good or bad. Luckily it is a good helmet this time around. I still ride in it and my Arai any given day.
The bad reputation they earned by the old helmets is going to be a stain that Ruroc may never overcome.
Never will I trust my head to a Ruroc....do yourself a favor and buy a Shoei or a Arai and keep that noggin safe.
I understand, they've earned their animosity. I also ride in an Arai though. Love the Corsair X🤘
Arai forever!! Defiant X here. Next will be a Corsair.
I'm sorry, but Ruroc is out of my league.
Too many flaws and poor quality for the money.
I might try the Atlas 10 in the distant future.
id say they're solid but if you dont wanna buy it dont waste the money, its very true you can get better for less.
But I like the teeth lol
Everybody has their own tastes. I do think they work well in some designs, but it'd be nice to see more designs without them.
The cost of this helmet is absolutely absurd for what it is.... the fact that ruroc makes these overpriced Simpson clones that are known to be loud, not vented properly, and known poor QC. I'll keep my Arai and Shoei lids
No matter what anyone says about this helmet, it's a $200 dollar helmet with $300 dollars of carbon fiber and $200 of marketing. And a $100 extra visor in the box. Weird how it's only payed TH-cam motorcycle guys standing behind it.
Except I and several others are not paid and actually bought our own helmets.
They stepped it up a lot for the 4.0, but have already earned a bad rep from the previous helmets, so a lot of people won't give it a chance based off of that history alone.
100% I would say the 1.0 and 2.0 weren't even 200 dollar helmets. I had a 200 dollar helmet that was 10 times better than the 2.0.
The wonderful thing about opinions is we can all have one.
Hope you have a good day regardless bud ✌
i aint paid and ill tell you theyre solid helmets, i dont have any unsolvable complaints
Mine certainly hasn’t been worth the money as the inner and outer shells have separated at the brow and the inner is exposed!!! Told to return for inspection, like I want that lid back, and told the brow separation is “common”, even sending me a photo of one of theirs to reassure me!?! Reassure me? Frightens the living fuck out of me to see that. Fuck that being on my head!!!! Asked for refund, now getting ghosted. Legendary Ruroc customer service now shows its ugly head.
That sucks man. If you are willing to share pictures of that to me via email I would like to see and share them. I read a review where someone said they had some separation, but they had no pictures of it.
Hopefully they get you taken care of and not continue the shady customer service.
@@Skipshift absolutely, got a few pictures I’m happy to share. Worryingly the inner shell moves with finger pressure. To be told it’s common and have a photo sent to me showing their helmet with exposed inner shell is proper worrying. Send me your email and I’ll send the photos over.👍
@@jimriley909 I very much agree. That crap would worry me for sure.
Send em over to skipshift.yt@gmail.com whenever you feel like, and thanks for the information also btw. It's good to hear other people's experiences both good and bad. 👍
@@Skipshift sent them over to you. Be keen to hear your thoughts.
@Jim Riley Thanks for sending those over. I'm not as concerned about the liner being visible like it is in those pics, but the ability to move it concerns me a lot. If it was just out of position but firmly in place I'd say they glued it into the shell out of position, but with it moving I'm wondering if it was glued in at all, or obviously not very well. I'm going to see if I can dig up any information on their assembly process and go from there. Thanks again for bringing this up.
I just don't trust Ruroc at all. Yes they are def cool looking helmets and have so many awesome choices to choose from. I still choose my life over looking cool out there. I will never ever EVER purchase a Ruroc no matter how good their marketing is and no matter how many movies their helmets end up in. Please guys stay away from Ruroc.
Worst Helmet every..
I can't tell if the helmet in your videos is a 3.0 or 4.0. The design looks like a 3.0, and those were in fact garbage tier helmets. I've still yet to have any problems with my 4.0 from the first part of the release. I've seen where later helmets had some QA issues. What version is your helmet and what's junk about it?