Bell Sixer MIPS MTB Helmet

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Float Fit Race - A state-of-the-art lightweight fit system featuring seamless integration with MIPS, an easy-to-turn dial, wide-range vertical adjustment and padded width-adjustable cradles Fully loaded, a good trail helmet isn’t going to be cheap but we believe it’s a small price to pay for something that could save your life. A visor's primary function is to shield your eyes from the sun, but they also serve as a little protection from rain and can help to deflect less consequential trailside obstacles. Helmet visors vary in size and shape, as well as in attachment method and adjustability. Many visors are adjustable and can be articulated up and down to improve visibility or accommodate goggles. Others are static and fixed in the lowered position. Our gear testers prefer adjustable visors for their versatility and so that they can better accommodate goggles. Fusion In-Mould polycarbonate shell - A process pioneered by Bell bonds the helmet's outer shell to the EPS foam liner to create a sturdier helmet. The granting of a best price is not combinable with other promotions (e.g. "free articles) from Bike-Discount.

Lots of safety certifications, enhanced protective features, well ventilated, deep fit with lots of coverage EPS (expanded polystyrene) foam is at the core of every bike helmet and works exactly like a crumple zone in a car. Modern helmets use different densities and some are even reinforced with an internal mesh or webbing. MIPS I have previously owned the Specialized Ambush MIPS helmet weighing in at just 278g for the size medium. The Sixer is 410g for the size medium so the weight difference was definitely something I had to get used to. Weight wise, the Ambush is unmatched in the category but I always questioned it’s reliability in a major crash. Dual Flow Ventilation features air ports along the brow to provide ventilation and help defog goggles In the in-mold construction, the robust polycarbonate outer shell is bonded to it in a single pass during foaming of the impact absorbing EPS inner shell. This makes the helmet even more resistant without any additional weight. This production process also makes it possible to form significantly better ventilation systems and openings. In-Mold helmets are lighter than traditional helmets and have much better ventilation systems.As part of a new wave of moto-inspired, open-face trail helmets, the Giro Tyrant Spherical provides significantly more head coverage than most of the standard mountain bike helmets we tested. Giro bills this beefy lid as a versatile option that can span the gap between gravity, trail, and dirt jump helmets. After weeks of rigorous testing, we support Giro's claim that it's an incredibly versatile helmet despite its heavy, protective construction. The first thing you'll notice when donning the Tyrant is that it shares a unique dual-shell construction with its half-shell counterpart, the Manifest. The inner shell is low-density EPP foam for minor impacts, and the outer shell is high-density EPS to absorb major collisions. Despite its double-shell composition, the helmet keeps a relatively low profile on your head, and the vents do a surprisingly good job of keeping things cool. Combine the innovative protection and coverage with Giro's Roc Loc harness system and refined shell shape, and you have a helmet that stays comfortable all day. Over the last several months of riding, I have been able to put the Sixer through every situation. Well almost. Thankfully I haven’t taken a direct hit in the helmet. Instead I let Drew handle that end of the testing. Despite carnage to other parts of his body, what’s left of his brain seemed intact and un-rattled – impressive considering his dive.

Get hold of a fabric or paper tape measure if possible. If you don’t have one, don’t try and wrap a metal tape measure around your noggin, it doesn’t work – believe us. In the absence of a fabric/paper tape measure, find some string and wrap that around your head and note its length. POC continues to push the envelope of protection and safety with this new fully-featured, high coverage half-shellWe majorly appreciated the extra coverage and protection of the Tyrant when things got rowdy, but it also comes with a weight penalty. This model is far heavier than your standard half-shell trail helmet. It doesn't make you feel like a bobblehead like some of the heavier full-face helmets out there, but you'll undoubtedly notice it has more heft than your average lid. Given the intended purpose of this helmet, we don't think the extra weight is a major issue. The Tyrant is perfect for having fun on the trails and testing your limits with the peace of mind provided by the protection from added coverage. Still, you may also prefer the lighter weight and ventilation the protective Kortal Race MIPS offers. Its stable – it literally doesn’t move even on the roughest descents – and also incredibly comfortable and, unlike the Giro Switchblade, is dead easy to put on because you can pull those side extensions slightly apart, so you don’t catch your ears. With 15 vents, the DropFrame ventilation is really good for a bigger helmet. Some helmets fit like a glove and are nice to wear – this is one of them. The Roll Cage™ is a reinforcement made of particularly impact-resistant Nylon®, which is embedded directly in the EPS inner foam of Bell's best helmets. It provides extra stability and safety.

The Sixer takes up this challenge with the integrated MIPS technology, resulting in a slimmer and more precise fit that, together with the Float Fit System and the Sweat Guide, offers unprecedented comfort for a bicycle helmet. To boost impact protection, the Troy Lee Designs A3 uses a dual-density EPS core with in-moulded mixes of EPP (expanded polypropylene) and EPS (expanded polystyrene), all wrapped up into a polycarbonate shell. To help deal with rotational impacts, the A3 gets a B-series MIPS liner integrated into the shell.Bell’s new Super Air is the first trail helmet with Flex Spherical + MIPS technology. Crucially, it will move 10-15mm during an impact event, but it doesn’t encroach on the sizing or the fit – in fact the Bell Super Air is easily the most comfortable half shell we’ve tested. Bell’s retention device is also attached to the MIPS, so there’s no restriction of movement.