When I first tried the Shoei Neotec helmet I was told it was a size large. I thought it would be a tight fit since I’m more of a XL to XXL size noggin.

I figured I’d ordered replacement cheek pads and that would allow me to have more wiggle room. I made the mistake of using the lid for my commute one day and damn I paid the price. After 1/2 an hour of riding I felt like my head was going to explode. I had to pull over and remove the lid for awhile. I was thinking the Shoei helmets must run a little smaller throughout their helmet line.

After investigating the helmet further, I discovered it was not a size LARGE but rather a MEDIUM! Now I understand why the damn thing fit so tight!

The helmet itself is very nice and functional. The helmet manufacturer Shoei has released the Neotec 2.