Are Ruroc Helmets Safe?

[@davidpage8813]

I road ride with a carbon Atlas 4. Overall I'm impressed with it. The question is,why haven't I seen any rider competing on track in BSB wearing one?

[@ArchieMann2595]

Ruroc not paying hundreds of thousands to professional riders to wear the helmets so therefore they can’t be safe is such an awful take that people really need to reconsider when deciding if they think the brand is safe or not 🙄

[@_Unschuld_vom_Land]

Only that a lot of brands passed ECE 05 for helmet saftey years ago only to fail later in the ADAC testing Lab. (German Motor Club). Dont believe every crap they tell you.

[@Spikeg7]

Making an opinionated vidro while sponsored is the worst thing you could do as a channel. You can never have any real criticism, only minor dislikes.

[@tomstc]

@Spikeg7 Taylor is an ex racer and still competes. What helmet does he use? A RUROC, they only entered the racing scene last year with the 4.0 it has the correct fastner so the helmet has the gold badge. The original 4.0 only has the fidlock which you can't go on track with

[@isitmeorwhat]

I have the Atlas3 which was sized badly, had to buy the replacement cheek pads etc. still not great. I then bought the Atlas4, fit wise it is better but it's still noisy and I don't think your visor machine works as I'm on my fifth visor all of which have cracked at the pivot point. The plastic beneath the visor at the pivot also cracks and breaks away. The visor also appears to somehow lose shape and/or flex as the pin lock fails and no longer seals. I now use the 3 in winter as it accommodates both Ruroc's balaclava (which is very good compared to other brands) and my jacket's hood. The 4 I use when the temperatures are above 6c. I've also had issues with the chin wind deflector which seems solved on the 4 and I must say Ruroc were very quick to replace it in the 3 for free when I called them. The helmets' saving grace is the sound system which I'm yet to find fault with other than the mic does it's own thing in both helmets which doesn't bother me as I don't need it. All in all I'd like to see Ruroc do well however I think you need to take some budget from marketing and spend it in the Research&Development dept. My opinion (for what it's worth) is that you seem to be stuck on your current Atlas design willing it to work when it has design features that just don't.

[@philanderson7611]

I’ve got no issue with the product safety I just don’t care much for the design. Reminds me of a Simpson bandit helmet. I don’t have a Gsxr 1100 street fighter in the garage.

[@stuarthaysom763]

Well the Atlas having scored nearly top marks in the SHARP test I would say yes,they are safe,but then so are many others,so it’s not a reason to not buy one but what is the reason to buy one?

[@shutinyanks]

It's great being a wonderful design ethic but when it comes down to production something is seriously lacking somewhere. I've had numerous issues with my Atlas 4.0 from visor connections that break off or wear to the point you can't put a visor on at all. And parts of the insert seal comes apart. And this was withing 2024 so they haven't quite learnt anything in the years since Atlas 2.0 when i bought in and had some of the very same quality issues. As a brand i would never recommend to anyone as it shows just how inept they are with constant sales just after you purchased a helmet with "Free" items couple of weeks later that item is heavily discounted. Not a great way to keep customers coming back.

[@gopherchucksgamingnstuff2263]

I love my Atlas 4.0 Shockwave

[@bobska_2]

That visor testing machine mustn't be that great my visor mechanism broke within 2 weeks

[@bobska_2]

Apart from that was a pretty good helmet held up in my crash so can't complain

[@JohnDoeTheFlow]

@@bobska_2what happened in the crash

[@bobska_2]

@@JohnDoeTheFlow just lost traction on gravel

[@JohnDoeTheFlow]

@ I’m saying how fast where you going and did you hit head first, been looking to get one as an extra helmet for years, hear mixed reviews on them. Best looking helmet on the market

[@bobska_2]

@@JohnDoeTheFlow about 60km/hr head hit second and as for the mixed review's the older ones like 2.0/3.0 where pretty poor quality and honestly not really safe the new ones are alot better and super safe just very expensive.

[@gazmeister1984]

If they're that good, why does nobody in bsb, wsbk or motogp have a ruroc lid?

[@macsmith6216]

If you watch the Video and listen then you’d know Why so negative

[@ThaSideWeed]

I meannnnnn, the overall aproach and basically beta testing on buyers that they seem to have done since launching isn't all that confidence inspiring. Plus fit and finish is still not ideal as far as I've seen. As far as safety goes, certifications are far from foolproof, and there's plenty of helmets that pass current gen certifications but are mediocre at lateral impacts. Sure the latest atlas is pretty good if you look at sharp testing for example. But quality control is also a big factor. MT Helmets, off the top of my head, are also pretty solid on paper, but there's a lot of anecdotal stuff floating out there about shoddy eps density leading to head contact with the shell , etc. I for one am not really interested in their products at the moment at least, but have yet to try one on for some initial hands on impressions. Plus, their marketing gives off big greedy corporation vibes, as with the case of jake the garden snake For all intents and purposes they seem like decent helmets. Buttttt....yeah.

[@tomstc]

Racer wears helmet talks about helmet shows helmet being tested, people still are not happy. I have a 4.0 I have had the 2.0 and crashed twice in a 2.0 both times it saved my life! The EOX does not fit my head so that's the end of my RUROC Journey, but that says nothing about safety Stop bashing a British company, its up to you what helmet you wear! There is a certain group who bash these guys due to one incident, when a guy hit a car head on at 100mph. There are not many helmets that will save you in that situation

[@isitmeorwhat]

I agree I want Ruroc to succeed but real world critique should help them refine their product. I think a lot is spent marketing the product which could be better spent in Research & Development.

[@tedsmart5539]

Not based at all.... I lasted till 0:23

[@stevie150365]

Great video looks like a safe product

[@joshhill5848]

Literally no professional motorcycle racer uses them so that's all you need to know

[@tmac77]

Not yet, all in good time. It’s a step by step process 👍🏼

[@JordanReidy]

How do you expect the likes of a small brand like ruroc out bid the big boys in the market , it all comes down to sponsorships.

[@sanchoantoniomotoaddictmot2069]

I doubt they have the budget to pay someone at the top level to wear their kit yet… don’t get me wrong, I’m a Shoei head but I have been impressed with the Ruroc helmets I have tried so far… no, they’re not perfect but they improve model on model.

[@Ruroc]

We don't make a race helmet (yet), so our focus isn't on sponsoring professional motorcycle racers. Our helmets are Road/Track day focussed and safety certified accordingly and we work with plenty of people in that space. 🙌

[@sanchoantoniomotoaddictmot2069]

@@Ruroc for my pennies worth… you improve model on model, to me that development and drive to evolve is a good thing.. 👍🏻

[@simondunford6380]

I've never owned one but have heard some bad reports about these helmets. And for the cost I'd definitely stick with a Shoei or Arai

[@CreativeFocus365]

What you have heard is mostly just words without weight or based on their older helmets. The Atlas and EOX are honestly fantastic. I have met guys who have been in accidents with them and because of how well they worked they replaced it with another Ruroc. If it was just a DOT cert I would never buy one BUT they pass ECE, that is actual testing as seen in the video. While I do agree they could be cheaper... So could Shoei and Arai. As for comfort... My atlas is one of the most comfortable helmets I have ever worn (Except my inherited big family nose touches the nose bridge of the helmet and that was fixed in the EOX). I have a bit of a helmet collection and my typical go to is one of my Rurocs. I have also found that some of the other brands just don't fit my head shape while Ruroc, HJC, and Shoei all have a great fit for me.

[@jas21scot]

I need one mind me of the old bandit type … do they do sponsor deals ? 😂

[@archie2archie]

Shilling is not content.

[@Micky748-r7u]

Sorry Taylor but I don’t believe any racer would trust these helmets, I honestly feel the only reason you’re making this video is because they have paid you

[@macsmith6216]

And who do think pays the racers to wear their helmets

[@hypnodic01]

I wouldnt trust one

[@checkingreality]

I think less of anyone who wears Ruroc Helmets. I would hope that you guys end up okay after a fall, but the fact is there was nothing between the ears or behind the eyes. You were brain dead when you strapped the overpriced helmet on. The fact that influencers are shilling after Ruroc got caught selling inferior products to the masses shows you have no integrity.

[@Ruroc]

Our helmets are all fully safety tested both in-house and using independent external testers. All of our helmets are ECE 22.06 and DOT certified. Anything you've heard to the contrary simply isn't true 🤷‍♂

[@macsmith6216]

You a bot or from a rival helmet company Because basically you are talking 💩

[@checkingreality]

@@Ruroc atlas 2.0 it was well documented that the helmets that went out to influencers did not go out to the masses. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4OVlpSgpa-WadE

[@joesheehan__]

​@@RurocTruth is nobody that is without bias rates the helmets highly. You do a great job of marketing but you can get a £45 helmet that passes ECE 22.06, it really stands for nothing. If you were serious you'd submit your helmets to get FIM standard ratings like the top brands do. Until then it's just words. And to say 'anything to the contrary is not true' is very bold of you as I've seen pictures and videos of people sustaining injuries wearing these helmets that they'd have certainly not had with a real top level helmet..

[@macsmith6216]

Reality is something you’re not in

[@VeeFour]

Snazzy looking lids 😎

[@davidfischer7528]

nobody ever will wear these on track, JUST because of the poor visibility out of this helmet. And thats BY design, Period. Overall i thingk 1st gen were not save enough, but these new ones are looking good so far.

[@Ruroc]

The visibility on our ATLAS and EOX ranges are genuinely at the top of their class. ATLAS and EOX both have a 215 degree horizontal and 100 degree vertical field of view.

[@1029jarjar]

Have you used one before David? I've got an Atlas 4 and what I can see around me is the best of any helmet I've had. Before that I would normally use AGV

[@francescorox5000]

I am a club racer and I use a 4.0 track!

[@isitmeorwhat]

Visibility is not an issue with the Atlas, unless of course the pin lock breaks its seal and the visor fractures at the pivots.

[@davidfischer7528]

​@@isitmeorwhat Bro have you ever tucked on on a superbike? Do you know that you are looiking practically straight up to look infront of the bike?

[@tREVVA1]

All round impressed! Links to website? ✅ Prices? Tech. Specs. (weight!)? ✅ I've still never seen anything beat 1250g by Suomy though

[@tmac77]

You can have a look here 😁 ruroc.pxf.io/QymLzz

[@tREVVA1]

@tmac77 ikr, Tay... felt like feeding the algorithm for you though, fella! 🤗