I have never liked or trusted modular helmets. The fact that I've never actually owned one is neither here nor there; I didn't like 'em and that was that. See, the reason I never liked or trusted modulars is the same reason I don't like or trust convertibles—the trading of safety, stability, and comfort for a gimmick of dubious utility. That all changed recently, however—at least my opinions on modular helmets—when I tried out Shoei's Neotec II and it opened my eyes to the wonders of modulars.
Back in 2012, Shoei introduced the OG Neotec as a replacement for its well-respected Multitec modular helmet. Using customer feedback and internal research to improve on the old design, the Neotec was quieter, safer, and better ventilated than its predecessor. It was a worthy successor to the Multitec, and reigned as one of the most popular modulars on the market for six years until the release of the Neotec II in 2018.
