The 2021 Leatt Helmet collection dropped this week, introducing new models and fresh colors, all tuned to match their 21 season riding kits. 4.0 Enduro Helmet v21 — $299 The new Leatt 4.0 Enduro helmet features a lightweight polymer shell and Leatt’s 360° Turbine Tech for head and brain impact force reduction. The removable chin […]
Fox Racing Women’s Speedframe Pro MIPS Helmet
If you haven’t already noticed, Fox has been seriously stepping up their game. They’ve been in the mountain bike apparel and gear space for a quite some time —but in the last couple of years, we’ve started to see more innovative designs and fabrics. The newly released Speedframe Pro helmet is just one of those […]
ABUS MonTrailer Helmet
ABUS is not a brand that comes to mind when it comes to helmets, but their MonTrailer helmet sure has some striking looks. While we need to reserve judgment for when we actually try one, the profile reminds me of something from the Last Starfighter or Battlestar Galactica, and that stirs my inner nerd. Like […]
First Rides: the IXS Trigger FF, the Lightest Full Face Helmet to Date
Trail and enduro bikes are so capable these days, the amount of protection needed has ramped up. Enduro helmets with removable chin bars came first. Then helmet brands began the battle to create a lightweight full face helmet suitable for all-day riding. Last week at Crankworx in Whistler, IXS stepped into that ring in a […]
Review: Leatt DBX 2.0 Helmet
Leatt’s newest edition to their helmet line up is the DBX 2.0. Maintaining the aesthetic Leatt has become known for and the emphasis on safety, the feature-packed 2.0 comes in at an affordable $99 price point. Leatt’s DBX 3.0 and the full face convertible DBX 3.0 enduro v2 model have been a frequent go-to for hard […]
Review: Leatt DBX 3.0 Enduro V2 Convertible Helmet
Leatt’s long awaited convertible full face helmet is here and we’ve spent the last few months charging the trails with it. Two helmets in one, it packs twice the punch. Since the initial tease last season, we’ve been looking forward to its release. It is everything we hoped for?
Leatt DBX 3.0 Enduro v2 Helmet with Removable Chin Bar
Riders looking for additional head impact protection are about to have another great option to select from with the release of the new Leatt DBX 3.0 Enduro helmet. Made with a polycarbonate outer shell, it’s light weight and equipped with a removable chin bar as well as 18 vents to keep the temperature down under exertion. […]
Your Helmet is Outdated: Bell / Giro Add MIPS Technology to Helmet Lineup
Bell and Giro have long been leaders in progressive helmet technology, and their headwear has saved my noggin more than once. With companies like POC, Scott and Smith touting new helmet technology featuring the MIPS Brain Protection System, it was just a matter of time before Bell/Giro responded with offerings of their own. With contemporary […]
Gear check: Bern Watts EPS Helmet
Some days you don’t want to load the car with two different helmets when just one will do the job. These are the days I reach for the Watts helmet from Bern. A dirt jump helmet offers a significant amount of protection over a standard trail lid, and although there is a weight penalty, being […]