Submitted by
ridefreeride
a Downhiller
from socal Date Reviewed: August 14, 2009
Favorite Trail:
N*, sycamore cnyn, mammoth
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
rage cruisers
Strengths:
strong light cheap
Weaknesses:
not to well ventilated
Similar Products Used:
bell bern giro protec
Bike Setup:
Haro xtreme x7
sdg mrp intense odi sun-ringle kona fsa hayes etc
Bottom Line:
good helmet I unfortunatly grew out of it
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Submitted by
cromes9
a Weekend Warrior
from toronto, ontario, canada Date Reviewed: May 23, 2009
Favorite Trail:
twyn rivers
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
bay cycle
Strengths:
light weight, decent venting, comfortable
Weaknesses:
the front mouth part seems a little close and the helmet seems a little flexable, same as the 2005 full bravo comp model except graphics
Similar Products Used:
tried on the fox helmet and a the weird looking mace helmet
Bike Setup:
DB response comp
Bottom Line:
For the price (which is 80 in the us cuz things are way more expensive in canada, and my price was with a 30% discount) i would say it is pretty good plus i checked the website and they say the model up meets all these standards and dont say this one does, but the dirt lid meets thos standards and this helmet has way more eps foam so i think thier lying to make the model up look better. I probably would of got the fox over this one but i was in a major rush al least i saved 30$ though. good beginer fullface.
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Submitted by
mtbnj
a Downhiller
from New Jersey Date Reviewed: February 3, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Ringwood // Skylands
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$65.00
Purchased At:
speedgoat
Strengths:
great looking, seems well made.
Weaknesses:
none that I can see
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
SC Bullit, Firefly fork
Bottom Line:
great helmet for the price. I bought the white one with the gray graphics. I have not put it to the test (hope to never crash hitting my head) but It seems well made and very comfortable. can't complain for $70.00. I'm not into spending hundreds of dollars on a another helmet when this one will protect my melon just as well.
I give it 5 flaming chilis across the board!
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Submitted by
redrook
a Weekend Warrior
from Scotland Date Reviewed: October 30, 2008
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
chainreactioncycles.
Strengths:
Cheap and very good value, good protection, perfect for beginners, Comfortable. Well ventilated.
Weaknesses:
Can get a little hot, not the light as light as pro models, but you get what you pay for. Never gave me any bother.
I like more subtle graphics.
Similar Products Used:
661 Strike (currently using)
Bike Setup:
07 Kona DJ HT, 08 Brodie Damien
Bottom Line:
Make sure you get one that fits snugly otherwise your goggles will steam up and you'll go through 2 pairs of goggles and have to buy a new helmet before you realise what the problem was!
i.e. if you are a 58cm head, go for Medium 56-58 not Large 58-60.
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Submitted by
capnkmtb
a Downhiller
from Voorheesville Date Reviewed: July 16, 2008
Favorite Trail:
All of em
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint.com
Strengths:
so nice light and protective!
Weaknesses:
none that i can tell
Similar Products Used:
nothing
Bike Setup:
a beast
Bottom Line:
sucha a great helmet from the best body protection company in the mtb business. not only do i wear their helmets but i have their body armour, both are so great comfortable and light. i recommend this helmet to anyone. its so affordable too..... ride 661, best decision ever made.
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Submitted by
Jay Notes
a Downhiller
from California Date Reviewed: March 28, 2008
Favorite Trail:
everywhere
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint.com
Strengths:
Its a good helmet, graphics are awesome, pretty well ventilated, comfortable.
Weaknesses:
Visor graphics are fading because i've used the helmet quite a lot. Padding not removable so i wear a light bandanna, which makes it bloody hot in there. But great helmet
Similar Products Used:
Bell something or rather.
Bike Setup:
Sette Frame from pricepoint.com, combined with the "freeride" kit from wheelworld.com=ONE AWESOME FREERIDE BIKE!!!!
Bottom Line:
Very good helmet, it does a good job at protecting your head, plenty of chin room.
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Submitted by
matt
a Downhiller
from so cal Date Reviewed: January 1, 2008
Favorite Trail:
shotgun(mammoth)
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
sport chalet
Strengths:
cheap, well paded,keeps head cool, cool graphics, comfy
Weaknesses:
litte heavy but otherwise it is great
Similar Products Used:
first full face before had 661 dirtlid
Bike Setup:
Haro x7, DB response sport
Bottom Line:
great helmet, recomend it to anybody whois looking for a good priced full face helmet
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Submitted by
Tony
a
from British Columbia Date Reviewed: September 3, 2007
Favorite Trail:
A-Line
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
BlueSkyCycling.com
Strengths:
- Cool graphics and styling - Fair amount of vents - Adjustable visor - Quite comfortable
Weaknesses:
- Exterior coating on the graphics seems to peel off quite easily - Interior padding not removable and seems like it wont be very durable in the long run
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Transition Preston
Bottom Line:
This helmet is a great value. The first day I used it I landed quite hard on my face and it is no worse for wear. Make sure you get the correct size for your head and give it a couple rides to break in and it will become nice and comfortable. Some my find the face guard a little to close for comfort but once your hammering down hill it isn't very noticeable. There a many better full face helmets on the market but you probably wont find a better one in this price range.
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Submitted by
David
a Downhiller
from England Date Reviewed: May 16, 2007
Favorite Trail:
south downs
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
ukbikestore
Strengths:
its tuff, saved my head from some nasty crashes in the past!
Weaknesses:
getting to hot and stuffy
Similar Products Used:
this is the only one iv used (im on my third one)
Bike Setup:
p1
Bottom Line:
a brill full comp, amazing quility for its price!
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Submitted by
Mike
a Weekend Warrior
from Canberra, Australia Date Reviewed: March 24, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Majura Pines
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$66.00
Strengths:
Cheap, comfortable, looks.
Weaknesses:
Sizing differs from the Full Bravo - myself & 2 other friends found the same thing, ie a Medium in the Bravo is really a Large in the Comp. We also found that the fit is tigher on the Comp model around the chin/cheeks...perhaps this is why we all opted for a larger size.
The peak sizes seem to differ between helmets too. Mine is ok in width & length but a mates was longer & not as wide - he would have prefered the wider peak, as being a bit longer made looking ahead more difficult.
Similar Products Used:
Some dodgy hired helmet that didn't fit properly.
Bottom Line:
Does the job, looks good & is cheap. I only ride DH occasional & haven't really tried any other helmets. This is pretty good.
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Submitted by
Dalton
a Weekend Warrior
from Langley, British Columbia, Canada Date Reviewed: February 1, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
Newton Rocky Cycle
Strengths:
light, looks cool, affordoble, comfy
Weaknesses:
chinstrap is the motocross stlye so you cant just take it off and put it on easily like you could with just a buckle up, cabt wear goggles because the helmet fogs them up even on cold days
Bottom Line:
great helmet, its cheap, looks cool and is comfy
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Submitted by
michael
a Weekend Warrior
from mississauga, On, Canada Date Reviewed: January 11, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$100.00
Strengths:
-Good helmet - Nice Graphics - Fits well - Good padding
Weaknesses:
none really
Bike Setup:
opie wit marz exr fork
Bottom Line:
Great helmet i love it fits me well i do fr n dj and im happy its stable im just mad i got ripped off but the qwuality of the helmet is enough to make up 4 d price
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Submitted by
Brian
a Weekend Warrior
from Michigan Date Reviewed: September 28, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
beyondbikes.com
Strengths:
Comfy, awesome ventilation, light compared to MX helmets I've had, saved my noodle from a good bashing on several occassions.
Weaknesses:
Breathing vents in front of mouth piece are off to the side and way too small. You get plenty of airflow going downhill, but if you're not going fast it gets hard to breathe. My buddy's Full Carbon Bravo doesn't have this problem.
Similar Products Used:
Answer, JT, Fox motocross helmets
Bottom Line:
Awesome helmet as long as you're moving. When I hit the trails where pedalling is required, I grab a different helmet. This thing is too hard to breathe in if you don't have enough airflow. Other than that, this helmet rocks. I had a pretty fast crash head first into a tree earlier this year, and this helmet definitely saved my noodle. Awesome value, 4 chilis for the weird placement of breathing holes.
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Submitted by
Kyle
a Downhiller
from San Rafael, CA Date Reviewed: June 28, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Dogbone at Northstar
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
Pricepoint
Strengths:
Fits very well, great protection, effective buckle, good graphics, durable
Weaknesses:
I typically get hot in the helmet
Similar Products Used:
Bell Bellistic
Bike Setup:
67 with a Z150, WTB Dual Duty Rims, Hayed HFX9, e13DRS, Holzfeller etc.
Bottom Line:
For the price, the helmet can't be beat, by anything. You pay close to 40 dollars for a skate helmet, and the 661 Full Comp only costs around 5 to 10 dollars more than that. As a full face helmet, it does what it needs to, protect your head. I took a mad crash to the dome with it, and I got up and walked away like it was nothing. The helmet fits very, very well, provides good face coverage, fits well with any goggles, and has a durable visor and outer shell. It also looks wicked awesome.
Now of course its not as good as a Troy Lee Designs D2, but for the price you pay, you get a helmet that will save you a few times. Overall, a great helmet for a great price. Value is a definite 5 chilis, overall it gets a 4. Only thing I dont like is that I get toasty in the helmet.
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Submitted by
tom
a
from UK Date Reviewed: June 15, 2005
Favorite Trail:
My secret Trail
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
Chainreactioncycles
Strengths:
Strong and cheap full face helmet very good padding inside good secure fit
Weaknesses:
very bad ventilation unless you are going at quite a high speed, can get extremelly warm in hot weather
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Downhill, Freeride
Bottom Line:
IF you are looking for a cheap full face helmet but want good quality buy this helmet. very thick padding but will save your life in a crash. not the kind of helmet you want if you like to keep cool in summer. good for downhill and freeride.
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Submitted by
Lloyd Opolentisima
a Downhiller
from Cebu City, Philippines Date Reviewed: May 9, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
Aison
Strengths:
Light in weight...
Weaknesses:
The stickers scratched easily...
Similar Products Used:
None... my 1st full face helmet...
Bike Setup:
Mosso...
Bottom Line:
This product work as intended... had used it during one of Cebu's hottest day... it feels cool inside... maybe this is due to the large vents... I highly recommend this product.
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Submitted by
Rob
a Downhiller
from monument Colorado USA Date Reviewed: March 25, 2005
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
beyondbikes.com
Strengths:
-Cheap -Good Quality -Does what it is supposed too -looks ok
Weaknesses:
- if its warmer that 70 degrees fahrenheit this could quite possibly be the hottest thing you could put on your head!
Similar Products Used:
661 Full Bravo,various bells
Bike Setup:
Haro Escape 8.2 '04 with '03 junior T, 20mm thruaxel and mavic rims, 36t chainring, truvativ chainguide.
Bottom Line:
Great helmet for the price and is built well enough to take some hard hits. I've taken two cringe worthy hits and the helmet is still structurally ok. The visor is all scratched up but thats my fault. It looks ok but seems alot more bulky than the higher priced fullface helmets. The top vents work ok but the four tiny slit vents in the front are completely useless. I dont know why 661 just didnt put one large mouth vent in because the 4 small ones dont do anything. When its hot out and your breathing hard and going hard you think you are gonna die because it is so hot. Its a great helmet for the price though.
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Submitted by
Daniel
a Downhiller
from Den Bosch, The Netherlands Date Reviewed: December 25, 2004
Favorite Trail:
glentress
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$78.00
Purchased At:
local bmx shop
Strengths:
-light -CHEAP!!! -good looking -comfortable -good fit
Weaknesses:
-when it is summer and you aren't riding faster then 30km/h it's bloody HOT!!! Don't use this lid for XC-riding!
Similar Products Used:
Giro Switchblade, Bell.
Bike Setup:
Giant Vt2, hayes 9, LX-XT, manitou.../ Flybikes BMX.
Bottom Line:
The best helmet i've had so far. And don't just leave it hanging in your room, it is actually usefull(my own experience...)It has survived a huge number of crashes and it is still going strong!
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Submitted by
John Kovac
a Weekend Warrior
from Bellingham, WA, USA Date Reviewed: December 5, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Whoopsie-Woodle, Galbraithmt.com
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint.com
Strengths:
Cheap, Keeps your head warm in cold weather, full-face protection is a good thing, trust me!
Weaknesses:
Will fog up your goggles if you use them. Size might be too small for some riders. Use scope before you ride because you'll be smelling your dog breath for the entire ride.
Similar Products Used:
Giro Torrero
Bottom Line:
Great price and value for a full-face helmut. Just what the Dr ordered!
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Submitted by
Eric
a Weekend Warrior
from Naperville, IL USA Date Reviewed: November 18, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Anything where injury is possible
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint.com
Strengths:
This is a great helmet!! Looks cool, fits well, and is nice and light!!
Weaknesses:
None so far!
Similar Products Used:
The basic bell XC helmet and several skate helmets
I got it for $60.17 Shipped by two day air right to my doorstep, put it on and went for a ride. No looking back since!!!
I was inspired to buy a fullface by a little vid clip on
www.chicagofreeride.com
of a BMX'er riping his face off on concrete.
If you are looking for a solid helmet with great fit, ventilation and feel, look no further.
I recommend this to anyone, even XC'ers.
It's for your own saftey!!!
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Submitted by
Dirty
a Weekend Warrior
from Yucaipa Date Reviewed: November 12, 2004
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
Bday rpesent
Strengths:
its a full face helmet. Does teh job when ya need it
Weaknesses:
not real comfortable pabs are really hard face guard is way to close to your chinscratches easily
Similar Products Used:
assorted trek Helmets Giro switchblade
Bike Setup:
Freeride rig from H?ll
Bottom Line:
Not a bad helmet for the price But if you have a big head it wont be comfortable. the pads are just totally unforgiving in teh shape of your head does not contou at all. But even though it will still save your arse when you land on your head and of coarse with any helmet after that its time for a new one. I landed mine hard enough to still give me a Concussion and ruin teh helmet but it still kept me from being seriously hurt. if your a smaller rider itll fit good but if you need soemthing bigger than an xl i recomend something else. Remember its always a good idea to go somewere you can Try on a helmet before Buying so you know how you will like it
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Submitted by
Andrew Skibinksi
a Weekend Warrior
from Gdansk, POLAND Date Reviewed: April 5, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$92.00
Strengths:
+Very comfortable +Low and short (i don't like helmets like 661 Bravo) +Quite good ventelation (if you ride faster then 30km/h) +Good FOV +Looks +PRICE +Weight +Gogles "compatible"
Weaknesses:
- It's hard to breath somethimes due to short jaw (if you ride slower then 30km/h) - the visor is to short, and it's adjustment don't make enought differance - it's hard to speak in it
Similar Products Used:
661 Full Bravo
Bike Setup:
DC amstaff 2003, DNM USD 180, Avid BBDB on front, Deore crank, DaBomb 20mm front hub
Bottom Line:
For this price it's really must-have. Some major pros, and only cosmetic cons. Looks great, feels even better. Perfect for beginers in FR and DH. Got mine becouse i needed good protection but didn't have enought money for some Bell or other more expensive helmet. I was really surprised with quality of this helmet. Bottom Line: If You want cheap and good fullface get this 661.
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Submitted by
Anders Nielsen
a Weekend Warrior
from Denmark Date Reviewed: March 29, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Urban riding
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
www.Chainractioncycles.com
Strengths:
WOW love this helmet! It just does the job for me and probberly for anybody else! it's just good! good ventelation. good look. light. comfy. come in many difference sizes. I LOVE IT buy it if you ride freeride, DJ, Downhill, XC or what ever!
Weaknesses:
NONE AT ALL
Similar Products Used:
None is as good as this one
Bike Setup:
P.3, Psylo SL, Hope MINI, Mavic D321, DMR crank etc.
Bottom Line:
BUY IT FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY!
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Submitted by
Ed
a Weekend Warrior
from Burnaby Date Reviewed: March 26, 2004
Favorite Trail:
ones that go down!
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
John Henry
Strengths:
Strong, light, looks cool.....ummmm.....yeah. All round good helmet. By the way, this is a follow-up.
Weaknesses:
The rider that wears it, AKA: Me.
Similar Products Used:
None, first helm.
Bike Setup:
Stock Norco Atomik
Bottom Line:
Ok, so yes that is me right below giving a review of the helmet. But, i have just recently had a decent wreck. I fell off about a 8 foot drop, endo'ed, broke my collarbone, got some nice roadrash, and generally made an ass of myself.Helmet took quite a beating, got scratched up pretty bad, but...HUZZAH!!! No head injury, and the visor didn't even snap. So i again give this bucket a bunch 'o' chili's again. It worked for me, so i think it is a great helmet.
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Submitted by
Ed
a Weekend Warrior
from Burnaby Date Reviewed: February 11, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Nicoles
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
John Henry
Strengths:
Looks good. light, GREAT ventilation. comfy. all toung, this is a nice full face helmet for DH or DJ. Good selection on colours.
Weaknesses:
HOT AS HELL on XC rides, but do you really need a helmet on XC?
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Stock 04 Norco Atomik
Bottom Line:
Great helmet fo the price. I find a lot of other riders us the 661 comp, and i have heard no complaints about it at all. If you want a good helmet and your wallet isnt fatter than Marlon Brando, grab this helmet, you will not regret it.
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Submitted by
James
a Downhiller
from Dudley Date Reviewed: January 6, 2004
Favorite Trail:
kinver
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
chain reaction cycles
Strengths:
fairly light looks great good adjustable visor fixed with bolts comfortable padding good ventelation moto style d-ring chin strap
looks great and performs just as well! go for one if you'r a downhiller or freerider (even dirt jumper) after a full face helmet and you'r on a budget!!!
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Submitted by
sam
a Downhiller
from geelong, victoria, australia Date Reviewed: December 23, 2003
Favorite Trail:
drop zone and granny
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At:
hendry's
Strengths:
really light and strong has lots of vents and keeps you cool while riding looks awsome and the padding is really comfortable
Weaknesses:
i have had no problems
Similar Products Used:
giro mad max II answer and others
Bike Setup:
03 norco 125, dj3, armor hydros 8 f 7 r, dice pedals, odi grips, rest is stock
Bottom Line:
this is a great helmet if you are into dh, freeride and even dj. it is a really good price for such a good helmet and comes in many different sizes
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