The HCI-100 DOT shorty is another shorty helmet in a long line of shorties that is striving to win the title of smallest, lightest, most comfortable shorty on the market. Well, while this helmet is a great helmet with several cool, unique features, it does not claim the title of the smallest, lightest, mushroom head eliminating helmet. HCI has been in business for several years and when it comes to helmets, they know what they are talking about. They are one of the biggest distributors/manufacturers of DOT and novelty helmets in the world and have an enormous selection of helmets to choose from ranging from the novelty helmet all the way up to the modular full face helmets.

The HCI-100 DOT shorty has several features that make it clear to identify that it is an HCI-100. First off, this helmet is constructed from a polycarbonate shell that meets or exceeds DOT standards. In other words, this puppy is safe to wear on the road and it meets the requirements that keep Johnny Law from pulling you over and slapping you across the face with his ticket book. Secondly, a new-style, bolt on visor is included with the helmet. The sizes that are available are XS through double extra large. Matte black and gloss black are also available in triple extra large. Another feature on the 100 shorty is it comes with leather covers sewn onto the nylon straps that help make the helmet much more comfortable and reduce digging into your face from the nylon straps.