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rac3r
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PostPosted: 14:32 - 23 Mar 2014    Post subject: F1 Replica bike helmets?? Reply with quote

Can you actually get these or does it have to be a custom job? Moto GP designs are pretty boring and I only ever see Rossi ones

I quite like Aloinso's one from 2012

https://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2012/05/23/alonso-reveals-special-helmet-design-monaco-grand-prix/
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PostPosted: 14:37 - 23 Mar 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Pretty nice

https://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/alon-helm-monaco-2012-2.jpg

I doubt that they would be available to the general public.
Likely a custom vinyl wrap job if you liked the design
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PostPosted: 17:20 - 23 Mar 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

You would have to buy the plain helmet and get it sprayed or wrapped.

Might find the odd design has been mass produced but not I general. There are specific companies for this sort of thing if you Google it

I know bell make some f1 helmets, and you can order them in plain white to then get your own design done
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PostPosted: 19:50 - 23 Mar 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

https://www.f1plusstore.com/f1-drivers/fernando-alonso-2012-f1-usa-gp-replica-helmet-1-1/
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PostPosted: 20:00 - 23 Mar 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yeah there are places that do all the replica helmets but not ones that can be worn on bikes. And because they are proper helmets they are too expensive to buy just as a collectors thing
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PostPosted: 20:31 - 23 Mar 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Never seen a F1 replica bike helmet, why would you? It is two different markets, obviously there is a different fan base for F1 and bikes. Sure there is cross over, I like both bikes and F1 but I doubt there is enough market for biker F1 fans that want their favorite driver colours on their bike helmet.

Like others have said it's a special custom job you are after for which there are plenty of companies out there.

Rage designs are excellent, I follow them on twitter, they have just done an amazing helmet for Neil Hodgson. I've not got as far as asking for a quote as at the mo I'm quite sure I couldn't justify the out lay for a new lid and then custom paint job!

rage-designs.co.uk

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PostPosted: 21:06 - 23 Mar 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

I will check them out, anyone else to recommend?
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PostPosted: 21:38 - 23 Mar 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mike Fairholme, who has painted helmets for actual F1 drivers.

www.fairholmedesigns.co.uk
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