TSG recently launched their brand new full face DH helmet the Sentinel. Weighing in at 1150 grams, the Sentinel comes in four different color options and 6 different sizes. Price: 199 EUR About the brand TSG was founded in 1988 out of frustration of the lack of adequate protection for BMX riders and skateboarders. The letters actually stand for Technical...
Price: 350 EUR The MET Parachute MCR is MET’s convertible full-face helmet developed for enduro, all-mountain and e-MTB riding. MCR stands for Magnetic Chinbar Release and instantly converts from full to open face helmet and back. The Parachute is available in 3 sizes and 7 colorways. The product The Parachute MCR is one of the few stylish looking convertible full...
Smith’s most popular enduro lid comes with a ton of tech. MIPS Brain Protection System, Koroyd structure, VaporFit adjustment dial and a visor that you can adjust in three different positions. 20 fixed vents sort out the cooling, and the antimicrobial liner keeps the sweat out of your eyes. Available in a variety of colors to match their eyewear and...
About the brand Bluegrass is a little brother from the Italian MET brand, from origin a helmet maker founded in 1987 near lake Como in Italy. The Bluegrass brand is aimed at the BMX, Enduro and Downhill market where MET is more aimed at the general cyclist and roadie, and Bluegrass offers a wide range of protection. Although they have...
Kids mountain bike kit is getting better and better, and once mountain bikers produce offspring the first thing they look for (once they've adjusted to sleep deprivation) is what bike can they get for their child. With small mountain bikes getting very capable, it only seems appropriate that safety kit should be equally as capable. For Met, this is about...
The Maya has been a long time favourite of mine as a do-it-all helmet for nearly every occasion. Bucking the Enduro trends it retains a classic trail helmet styling whilst maintaining a high level of safety that we have come to expect from Kali. This update to the original features minimal changes to the look and style but brings the...
The Leatt DBX 3.0 Enduro Helmet is aimed, as you may have guessed, squarely at the enduro market, featuring a removable chin guard that even when attached, makes for a very lightweight helmet offering a good amount of protection. Key Features As you would imagine, this helmet complies to all standards (certified and tested: AS/NZS 2063:2008, EN1078, CPSC 1203). The...
New for 2019 the Trigger AM is the latest trail and all-mountain lid from IXS and sits into the Trigger range alongside their new knee pads of the same name (review to follow soon). Based on the Trail RS helmet, they have built on that success to create this new helmet. As with any new helmet, claims are made of...
On The Trail The new Roam is Met's unashamedly Enduro specific lid. It's big, bold and is fully goggle compatible to go full bore racer-style. Available in a huge number of colours it's a stylish piece of kit and with the huge visor, it gives a striking look. Available in MIPS or standard it features a classic wind up retention...
Smith’s groundbreaking Forefront helmet gets the MIPS treatment in an upgrade that sees safety even further improved in this impressive lid. The striking looks of the Forefront were turning heads when it first came out, and it still does today. The primary tech inside was the use of the AEROCORE which utilised Koroyd’s impact protection system to create a low...
With a rich history steeped in the world of motocross, it’s no surprise to find that O’Neal’s range of mountain bike helmets have more than just a smattering of MX blended into their mix. Strong graphics combine with in-your-face colours and big peaks to ensure wearers are in no doubt as to the pedigree of this legendary brand. The Pike...
The new Reset full face helmet from 661 is just one of their new products to hit the market created to provide bang up to date style and features at an affordable price. As the name suggests, the Reset has been freshly designed and crafted from scratch with a focus on making it a highlight of the new range. Out...
Now, if you're lucky enough to remember the first incarnation of the Giro Switchblade, then you'll know the idea behind this helmet is not a new one. The rise of enduro has forced riders to make decisions over whether to wear a full face helmet all day, or take two and swap between and carry the spare. The new wave...
Sweet Protection has their origins in high-end kayaking helmets, and have carried that quality through their snow sports range and into mountain biking. It was exciting to find out they had again brought something new to the market with this, the Dissenter. When they first brought out the Bushwacker it quickly became the helmet of choice for a large percentage...
It may be objective, but the first thing to say about the SingleTrack is that it looks good. As mountain bikers we’re a pretty rugged bunch and satisfyingly the SingleTrack helmet’s angles shout ‘rough and ready’ whilst there’s a hint of futuristic tech thrown into the design for good measure, with blacked-out horizontal braces lending a sleek look. Endura’s kit...
Thanks to recent advances in bike technology, riders are travelling at faster speeds than ever before which has led to a revolution in helmet design. ‘All Mountain’ helmets have become the default choice for all round use of late, offering more protection around the back and sides of the head than the conventional XC design. In addition, let’s face it,...
The Giro Montaro is in my eyes, a long awaited successor of the Giro Xen from way back in the 2000's and as such is aimed to cover all of your trail riding and enduro racing needs. Giro are arguably one of the biggest helmet manufacturers in the world yet they have been a touch slow on the uptake for...
For me, the mention of Golden Eyes reminds me instantly of either the 90's Bond film or hours wasted playing the Nintendo 64 game of the same name (yes, I know it's not exactly the same name). This helmet however, has very little to do with Pierce Brosnan or the Bond franchise, other than perhaps plenty of neat features and technology, so...
The EVO AM is the progression from the classic Recon and comes with all the features you'd expect from an all-mountain lid. It features Contigo foam which is claimed to do a better job of absorbing impacts, thus keeping your bonce safer. We've got the standard one on test here, but it's also available in a MIPS version and all...
French motocross brand Kenny-Racing have expanded into mountain biking equipment and apparel, and from their new range comes the Enduro S2; their take on the do-it-all half-face biking helmet. Features include removable peak and removable washable inner, bug mesh over the four front vents, and good low coverage on the rear of the head (in true enduro style). Twenty huge...
Sweet Protection have a serious pedigree, making helmets and protective equipment for snow sports, whitewater and biking. They have established themselves as creators of high-tech helmets with equally high price tags, occupying the top end of the market. The Bushwaker is now a classic in their range and comes in standard, MIPS, and Carbon MIPS options. We've been using the...
If you’re looking for some serious protection for your ‘grey-matter' then this super stealthy black-beauty looks like it will win most battles. Thankfully I didn’t get chance to find out if the omni-directional suspension (ODS) actually works on full impact, but the technical description seems to add up. It’s fairly similar to MIPS, but is executed a bit differently. The basic idea...
Kali may have recently announced a new open face helmet to their range, but the Maya is the lid many associate with the brand, and is still just as relevant as any others in the range. A classic trail helmet, the Maya represents a straightforward and stylish way to protect your brain. This doesn't mean it isn't loaded with features...
Although a relative recent addition to the biking wardrobe, this style of helmet has become a familiar sight on our rides these days. With more coverage to the back of the head than traditional XC helmets, and generally providing more overall protection to your noggin, they are becoming a good all-round helmet. iXS, known for their excellent downhill and gravity...
Weight: 296Grams A stylish enduro helmet meets the female touch with the Feather from Giro! Based on the men’s Feature Helmet the Feather utilises the same In-Mold polycarbonate shell to offer a lighter and safer construction. It’s a low-profile design with the In Form fit system as standard. Available in two sizes, S for 51-55cm heads and M for 55-59cm,...
Weight: 340grams The Evo AM from SixSixOne is a new helmet that they are releasing mid season. It’s been in development for some time and is aimed at the enduro/all-mountain riders out there. Like all modern helmets it is packed with tech to protect your noggin in the event of a crash. At its very core is a Contego Foam...
Weight: 330Grams Now for something completely different… Smith are known for their eyewear and their snowboard helmets, but they have just brought their A game to the mountain bike table with the Forefront. Firstly lets get the obvious out of the way, the Forefront looks a little different. It’s not really styled like anything we have seen before, and it’s...
Weight: 390Grams The Bell Super is an exceedingly well thought-out lid. Purpose built for the enduro riders and racers out there it offers excellent coverage combined with innovative features. Firstly it has been designed with full goggle management in mind, the visor can be raised by 30 degrees allowing the goggles to be placed underneath. You can also remove the...
Weight: 342grams The Lithos from Bontrager is a new helmet for them this year, aimed firmly at the trail riders and all mountain enthusiasts it adds to their already impressive collection of XC and road orientated lids. It features an In-Mold composite skeleton, which enabled the team to put plenty of vents into the lid without losing strength. The adjustment...
Weight: 983g (medium/large) A thing of beauty to behold, the D2 from Troy Lee has always been one of our favourite helmets. Of course it isn’t cheap, but then it looks stunning compared to other models out there. Steve Cromwell kindly sorted us out with the Carbon D2 at the last minute. We were looking for as light a helmet...
