Caberg 103 - the Aldi version

yambabe · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Our local Aldi still has some of the £35 lids left.

I was having a good look at them this weekend as to my surprise when I tried one on it was a good fit. (My head shape and the fact that I wear glasses make helmets difficult usually).

I noticed it has a gold ACU sticker on the back, and on the box it said that it was sold in other countries as a Caberg 103.

I was thinking that at that price it would at least be worth having as a spare in case anything happens to my "main" one.

Did a google on the Caberg 103 but it all came up in foreign languages so I can't read any of the reviews! Embarassed

Anyone know much about Cabergs in general, or if the 103 is maybe sold in the UK under another name?

Help me make up my mind! Thumbs Up

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queen of string · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Jul 2005 Karma :

I have a caberg but not that model, no real issues with it. bit noisy but nothing extraordinary, the only real thing with it is the side vision is very restricted by the width of it. hope this helps .
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mr.z · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Feb 2004 Karma :

Got my girlfiend to try one today Razz

Noticed that too and was very supprised..

The only fault with it, the strap seemed to have a hair band (yes really) to hold the spare strapage.. i'm guessing they were missed in manufacture and have been sold off uber cheap because of that (or maybe some of the batch had them missing?)

If i'd have had the spare money i'd have had it tbh.. allways worth haveing a spare Thumbs Up

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Jack_Cheese · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Karma :

Here's some info https://www.caberg-helm.com/home.aspx?xL=e&xM=prodotti&xSM=@@@integrali&xP=@@@@@@@103+CLASSICO_nosbmtcf_XS+S+M+L+XL_a&xPC=

Caberg are decent, but i've heard complaints about wind being deflected up into people's eyes. Planning on getting one myself, though Mr. Green

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nrml76 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 05 Nov 2005 Karma :

I use a caberg V2. No real complaints apart from noise. No major fogging issues, despite not using any antifogging measure (it does fog slightly - very minmal). I used my bike daily right through winter. Fit is excellent, weight acceptable and the built in sun visor - ace.

If I were you, I'd buy a version with a sun visor at a bike show. You could probably get one for 70 to 80 quid, if memory serves me right. The ventilation on the higher spec versions looks better than on the 103, and the killer device (sun visor) comes with the helmet; a big advantage if you wear glasses. If you are buying it for the occasional pillion, the Adli 103 would be ideal.

Simple · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Feb 2005 Karma :

Have you tried copying the text over to a programme or even a website where you can translate it to english?

might make a bit more sense?
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Jack_Cheese · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Karma :

The caberg website is in italian, english and german. No need for translators, just use the link in my previous post. The 505 looks the mutts. Are there any stockists who have the full range anywhere in the north west?

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kawakid · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Mar 2005 Karma :

Would you trust a £35 lid.

I got a free lid at the NEC, i've used it a little, anyway, on reading last weeks ride magazine, apparently in a slow speed crash, the helmet just broke up ie at 30mph, with a slight knock, giving the rider some injuries.

Now, do I wear my Shoei, or my cheap Takachi lid that I got for free, hmmmm let me decide.

I'm honestly thinking of skiping it.

Would you risk aldi condoms?
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mr.z · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Feb 2004 Karma :

As said, you can take it on a race track.. look past the price Wink

I'm pretty sure there the price they are because of the minor manufactureing fault (can anyone confirm they are all like it?) or some of the batch are.. often can be down to simple fact they made too many or a company who orded it folded (TK max is stocked this way)
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Sadie · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Jul 2004 Karma :

I wear a Caberg Justissimo - I'm on my second one, because the first one saved my head.

unfazed · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 26 Sep 2005 Karma :

The Classico 103 of Caberg is a high-quality ECE examined integral helmet with chin and front ventilation, nose spoiler, scratch-proof clear visor and push button lock. The helmet is ventilated and has an interior fodder from welding absorbing velours. The material is thermoplastic with a weight of only 1350 gram. Examinations: ECE 22-05 test with the donation goods test 04/2004 - well (2,4)