Submitted by
Shawn
a Weekend Warrior
from Australia.NSW.
Date Reviewed: April 15, 2006
Strengths: Very strong helmet.Came off at speed landed on my head and chest.Cracked the helmet above my temple.The helmet has fracters in the jaw as well,if the jaw peace broke off i would not have a face.An alsome helmet for summer riding in Australia lite weight.
Weaknesses: none that i could find.
Bottom Line:
The helmet is very cool to ride in.If i had an open face helmet on i probly have no face from the bridge of nose down.Very happy with the product and will have too buy another one now.
Strengths: very light, comfortable, lots of room for big beak
Weaknesses: haven't found any. Although I have the fiberglass version and have heard the carbon fiber one is fragile. Also the chrome visor was a bit flashy for my taste so I painted it black.
Bottom Line:
Good helmet. Nice and cool. Very comfortable and stays in place well when bumping all over the place.
Weaknesses: Not a very strong helmet, I dropped it from about 4 feet to pavement and the helmet is soo shot.It went trough the shell to the carbon. Its basically a cheap foam bike helmet with a carbon cover.
Bottom Line:
The best value in a helmet but I think this year I'm going to buy one of those new THE Helmets
Similar Products Used: Mad Max, TLD demo, 661 demo.
Bike Setup: M1, dorado, 5ft, XTR, Race Face.
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Submitted by
L.G. Fuentes III
a Downhiller
from Redondo Beach, CA
Date Reviewed: August 30, 2004
Strengths: This is for the Carbon Model! It just plain rocks! Super super light, comfortable, lots of vents, seatbelt-style buckle is the best. Graphics are cool too.
Weaknesses: None that I can find.
Bottom Line:
Best helmet for the money. I have tried on many and owned several and this is by far the best one yet. At under $140 for the Carbon you can't go wrong. Put it this way since my DH team saw this on me, everyone wants one. Again, I promise you can't even tell its on your head.
Similar Products Used: Bell Belistic, Giro Mad Max II, Pryme
Bike Setup: IH SGS Team
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Submitted by
Christina Miller
a Weekend Warrior
from Bectelsville,PA, USA
Date Reviewed: August 15, 2004
Strengths: Great looking..love the all chrome look, comfortable fit, well ventilated, Pads are removable for easy cleaning excellent deal- best value for the money.
Weaknesses: Dont much care for the permanant helmet loop in the back of the helmet,I wish it detached!
Bottom Line:
I definately recommend this helmet to anyone whos looking to spend anywhere from 100-140.00. Extra sharp looks, comfortable and easy to clean and maintain. Yet to test in a crash.Thumbs up for Vigor they are on the right track!
Bike Setup: Blue/Silver/Black/Red Trek 4300 w/ Marzocchi EXR comp , cutom painted blue Wellgo MG-29 pedals. Mean looking but unique XC bike!
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Submitted by
Josiah
a Weekend Warrior
from Lake Havasu City
Date Reviewed: January 15, 2004
Strengths: GREAT PRICE for a light as hell carbonfiber fullface, great fitting pads, very well ventilated, replaceable mouth piece, total replacement program...
Weaknesses: replaceable mouth piece fell off in shipping...
Bottom Line:
I love this helmet! Best bang for the buck if you ask me! Looks awesome with graphics in clearcoat finish. Stay cooler in this thing more than TLD and a third of the cost!!! And did I mention ALL Carbon Fiber!!!
Similar Products Used: TLD, Giro Mad Max, 661... this is more ventilated than the Troy Lee and seems just as light... better fitting, better ventilation and light than the Giro and 661.
Bike Setup: Frame: '03 Evil Imperial (aerial blue) Fork: '03 Marz DJ1 Headset: Cane Creek Xc Stem: Easton Mg60 (75mmx15*) Bars: Easton EC70 Monkeylite DH Carbon Grips: ODI Intense Lock-on with bar plugs Brakes: Hayes HFX-MAG w/ 8" rotors Hubs: Hadley 20mm(F) & 10mm T.A. w/108 point (R) both anodized GOLD! Rims: Arrow Racing DHX rims (24"x36h) Tires: Arrow Racing Launch (24"x2.4") Cranks: FSA X-drive Gaurd: E.thirteen STS Pedals: Azonic A-Frame Shimano XT 9-speed Drivetrain
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Submitted by
Andre Sanches
a Racer
from San Diego (originally from Brasil)
Date Reviewed: August 6, 2003
Strengths: Fit, protection, looks and ventilation.
Weaknesses: Could have a "jaw catcher" like the D2 from Troy Lee.
Bottom Line:
Great helmet, specially for the price you can get for. Carbon shell (if you get the carbon) looks good. Pretty aggressive helmet.
Similar Products Used: Troy Lee D2, 661 Bravo, Bell Rhythm, Giro MADMAX.
Bike Setup: Orange 222, Manitou, 5th element...
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Submitted by
Virus Knights
a Downhiller
from highlands ranch, CO, US
Date Reviewed: June 10, 2003
Strengths: google stap comes in handly alot ver well vented it has some insane chromo makes it look so sick the pads come out so it doesn't stink very cool helmet
Bike Setup: downhill specialized 2002 6 inch in back 7 in front
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Submitted by
Dirt Demon
a Weekend Warrior
from Las Vegas NV
Date Reviewed: April 25, 2003
Strengths: Killer looking, light, google retainer on back, adjustable visor, good ventilation, removable padding makes for a no-stink helmet.
Weaknesses: The chin strap seems like it is located a little too far back, causing a bit of discomfort. However, after a few uses, I have gotten used to it & don't notice it anymore.
Bottom Line:
I am very happy with this helmet. I have the carbon fiber model. I was going to get the Troy Lee Carbon model, but saw this. What a deal! Vigor offers a great helmet at a great price w/ a crash replacement program. Get one!
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