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World's first helmet with an integrated rear-view mirror

It has taken 7 years of intense research and development to perfect the rear view system that is fitted into every Reevu helmet. The patented multiple mirror system that is fitted within every Reevu helmet is a unique achievement of creative thinking and technical excellence. The mirror system is manufactured from a reflective polycarbonate material rather than glass. Unlike glass, this material is almost impossible to break and is lighter, providing additional safety and comfort to the wearer.

Put simply, this system effectively ‘bends’ the light around the shape of the head – all within the molding of the helmet – to provide a clear view of the road behind.

Early prototypes were met with absolute astonishment. It is so stunningly apparent from the first moment a Reevu helmet is worn that it will really make a huge difference to the safety of the wearer on the roads.

With rear view motorcycle helmets now in full production, this unique technology is transforming the comfort and safety of those who wear Reevu helmets.

SAFETY

Maximum protection and safety are a REEVU helmet’s main requirements; shields are projected and manufactured with extremely evolved materials. “APC” is an exclusive technology to Reevu. Allowing complex shapes with tri composite material, capable of spreading impact power on the complete helmet surface. It grants an excellent degree of impact resistance.

IMPACT RESISTANCE, DIFFERENT SHIELDS / PADS

REEVU helmets are manufactured with 2 internal liners, 1 crumple zone absorption part, and external tri composite carbon shell. For the different sizes: the inner padding has a different thickness for all the sizes, which can be adjusted with accessory parts to add the bespoke fit and to add comfort and better impact properties.

HOMOLOGATION

REEVU helmet satisfies the main European homologation ECE-ONU 22-05. However, this helmet has surpassed many other standards and is awaiting certification once the demand in the European community subsides. This homologation involves extremely severe safety tests. The helmet is submitted to flexibility and bump resistance tests, simulating different impacts at different speeds. Power and length of the impact are measured, even at -20° and +50°, or in wet conditions and after extended UV ray exposure.

COMFORT

Each, REEVU helmet manufactured is hand assembled with perfectly integrated spare parts and special padding. This offers the wearer substantial softness for high quality comfort. In order to prevent dampness inside the helmet, a material covering is used that is able to absorb and expel perspiration. The fabric gives a pleasurable feeling, and is easily replaced and washable.

VENTILATION

Effective internal ventilation is fundamental for comfort and safety. Riding in maximum comfort and feeling relaxed allows the wearer to give all the attention to the street. REEVU helmets are equipped with a ventilation system projected and tested; air will come in across front positioned slots, above and below the visor, moves along many pipes and holes, and comes out across rear slots, positioned near the rear glass. Rider's head is kept fresh and dry even in torrid climate.

LOW NOISE

A major factor in the design of the helmet was to deliver a low noise solution to the many throbbing eardrums of motorbike helmet wearers. The unique design through wind tunnel testing has now prevailed to achieve that goal.

APC MATERIALS


 * Ultra light shield, in composite materials, manufactured with evolved APC technology, allowing complex shape tri composite shells, capable of spreading impact load across the helmet surface. The shell is composed of carbon fiberglass, Kevlar and synthetic hi-tenacity advanced fiber, tied up from high-lengthening vinyl-ester.
 * Internal shells are made in dual density EPS, very light with a high coefficient bump absorption, creating a structure with different density in order to have more impact distribution.
 * Polycarbonate ventilation slots, that together with the channeling on the inside shell, allow the air flow inside the helmet.
 * Polycarbonate injected visor with high optical quality and easy refit.
 * Completely removable and washable lining, for perfect comfort and cleanliness.
 * Double D ring retention system.

APC

APC is the high performance technology used for external shields. APC is Advanced Performance Composite, with two main characteristics:

Strengthened layer composition

One of the peculiarities of APC is the shaping process. Generally a fiber helmet obtains its stability thanks to the polycarbonate material, soaked with combined material (as fiberglass) and heat hardened. The stability of the helmets depends on the quality of the materials and on the mutual affinity of them. APC allows to create an organic fiber structure, which is three dimensional formed, creating a lighter shield with more stability, containing superfluous material accumulation and no rejection during the shaping process.

Layer material

APC shield is composed by polycarbonate material, warmth hardened fiberglass layer and other organic fibers. Different light organic fibers are applied in appropriate positions, following the characteristics and design of the shell. An APC helmet has more lightness and flexibility, and the same stability.

Quality

REEVU helmet is manufactured with the most developed technology and is hand made assembled. All the production units are submitted to severe quality control. The helmets are submitted to a computerized test of bump absorption and material density. Obviously all the helmets are also visually checked, in order to grant a top quality level of painting and global quality. REEVU helmets are manufactured at factories, with ISO 9001/2000 certification (cert. SQ02923).

 What you see

When you wear a Reevu Motorbike helmet your view of the road ahead is not affected in any way. The view behind, however, is so dramatically transformed – you can see the road behind you with your peripheral vision. Customers have commented that after a short period of time, you are able to maintain awareness of the road ahead and behind without making a conscious effort. This means no more shaky steering when you are looking over your shoulder and no loss of vision of the road ahead when you are looking behind you!

Quite simply, Reevu Motorcycle helmets will transform your motorcycling experience. We still, however, encourage motorcyclists to make that all-important check over their shoulders before making any manoeuvrings.

Reevu brings the benefits of its revolutionary rear view technology to the world of motorsports

For the past two years Reevu’s rear view technology has taken the Sports and Leisure industry by storm – creating a new benchmark in preventative safety on roads, in all five continents around the world.

Release date and price

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A stunning package that looks great and dramatically increases awareness of traffic conditions behind the motorcyclist due to Reevu’s rear view technology.