A high-end, full-featured red full-face motorcycle helmet with just enough graphics to give it a little personality is the best way to describe the TC-1 Red Traveler Shoei TZ-R helmet. It is exceptionally functional factory custom motorcycle helmet that is stylish, comfortable, well-armored, and aerodynamically designed and balanced to minimize wind drag and high-speed wobble. The TC-1 Red Traveler Shoei TZ-R helmet also meets Snell and DOT approved motorcycle helmet standards.
The aerodynamically designed outer shell is made of bag-molded fiberglass that has been specially modified with a mix of high-performance and organic fibers for toughness and to absorb impacts and resists penetration. Shoei calls it AIM+ (Advanced Integrated Matrix Plus Multi-Fiber). This high-performance combination of new and advanced shell material produces a lightweight outer shell with increased rigidity and elasticity that reduces inertia and impact energy in an accident, and provides a comfortable ride plus Snell and DOT approved motorcycle helmet riding protection.
The outer shell is sanded smooth and then painted with premium red paint. Once dry, the hand-applied graphics are carefully applied to the painted surface. The top of the helmet is decorated with silver hot rod-style pinstriping. The sides are decorated with Art Deco style thick silver pinstripes that wrap sedately around the window and travel across the top side. Visual excitement is delivered near the back side by four triangle outline patterns. Tough clear polyurethane hard coating protects the painted finish against scratches and allows easy soap/water cleanups.
The one-piece outer shell design features an integral padded and lined chin bar for even greater strength plus a large window for unobstructed peripheral vision. The Traveler comes with a six-position flip-up ratcheting CX-1V face shield, which is now wider to increase peripheral vision, is made of clear optical-quality, injection-molded polycarbonate and is treated to resist scratches and provide 100% protection from UVA and UVB rays. It also features the Shoei Q.R.B.P. quick release system, which holds the shield closed with the simple turn of a pre-set lever to prevent unexpected opening.
A wide variety of smoke and tinted Shoei helmet shield choices is available for the Traveler to serve both practical functionality in different lighting conditions as well as aesthetic presence. Three choices of Spectra replacement Shoei helmet shield, a Shoei face shield line featuring an opaque reflective finish, are mirror, blue, and gold. Smoke replacement Shoei helmet shield choices include light smoke, dark smoke, and mellow smoke for sunny conditions, hi-def yellow for overcast conditions, and hi-def amber for variable light conditions.
A 3D removable, thermo-molded space-frame internal crown pad that is ergonomically designed for safety, fit, and comfort provides ultimate air circulation and ensures hours of relaxed riding. Interior cheek pads are removable, washable, and replaceable with optional sizes for a custom fit. Another extremely convenient and comfortable feature is the eyeglass relief in the cheek pad design. Noise-cancelling technology is a hallmark of Shoei helmet design with one obvious example being the wraparound neck pad to reduce wind turbulence and noise. A chin strap cover that can be easily removed to allow for cleaning and replacement completes Shoei's total package of interior washability.
The Traveler is a triple-vented full-face motorcycle helmet designed to allow all-around ventilation and airflow to accelerate perspiration evaporation and to keep the rider comfortable at all times. The Hyper Dual Liner II ventilation system combines an integrated top air scoop, front chin bar vent, rear neck exhaust vent, and two-layer technologically-advanced EPS inner shell with internal channels that direct air and control helmet temperature. The two-port integrated upper air intake minimizes air turbulence and maximizes air intake in all riding positions.
There is no doubt that the TC-1 Red Traveler Shoei TZ-R helmet is an incredibly versatile full-face motorcycle helmet. Its light weight, balance, effective venting, plush interior, and Snell and DOT approved motorcycle helmet construction make it nicely suited to daily commutes, track days, and sport touring. If you are in the market for a high-end beautifull-constructed factory custom motorcycle helmet that offers simple graphics and excellent performance, look no further.
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Robert Payne is founder of several motorcycle helmet web sites. These include Full Face Motorcycle Helmet, Open Face Motorcycle Helmet, and Modular Motorcycle Helmet sites.