Fox Racing Flux Helmet

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MSRP : $79.99

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If the Fox Racing Flux Helmet was alive, you'd want to keep your hands away from its mouth. The Flux is an aggressive little bastard. It provides plenty of coverage and plenty of ventilation to keep your dome safe and comfortable as you attack the hairiest singletrack.Deep rear profile for added protection20 ventilation ports for tons of airflowRemovable visor so you can have it your wayDetox ratchet retention system for snug, secure fit

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Submitted by KogKiller a Weekend Warrior

Date Reviewed: May 23, 2013

Strengths:    *Excellent ventilation for riding in Texas summer weather
*Low profile compared to some competitors
*Decent weight (390g)
*In-mold construction

Weaknesses:    *Front spoiler is a bit flimsy
*Back

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I was looking for the best helmet for XC riding in hot weather. It needed to have excellent ventilation, low profile, and under $60. I was comparing all the offerings under this price range from manufacturers such as Giro, Bell, Kali, and Fox. Kali's Chakra was my first choice for it's fit, conservative looks, and price. However, the Fox Flux was at a discount so I went ahead and ordered it. I couldn't be happier with my choice. Well, maybe if I had the money I would've opted for a 661 Recon instead but this Fox Flux was right in my budget it exceeded my expectations. I did plenty of research and if you want the best helmet at a budget then I'd recommend these. Kali Chakra (or Chakra plus) at $40-50, followed by the Fox Flux at $50-75, and finally the 661 Recon at $70-100.

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Price Paid: $50.00

Purchased At: Pricepoint

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Submitted by Bryan1113 a Weekend Warrior

Date Reviewed: May 2, 2013

Strengths:    Comfort, looks, durability

Weaknesses:    none

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Bought this few months ago for my birthday and love it...has good fit and feels solid. The camo color looks pretty hot too.

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Favorite Trail:   Bell Mountain Loop

Duration Product Used:   couple months

Price Paid:    $80.00

Purchased At:   Art's cyclery

Bike Setup:   Cannondale SL4 29er

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Submitted by cyber96 a All Mountain Rider

Date Reviewed: April 11, 2013

Strengths:    Fit is spot on for me. I measure in at 23.5 and I wear a SM/MD. Breaths well.

Weaknesses:    Strap is cheap and rubs in odd places. Visor is barely attached and falls off after awhile.

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Great product for the prices but needs a better strap and breathability could be better. The Visor sucks.

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Duration Product Used:   2+ years

Price Paid:    $50.00

Purchased At:   online

Similar Products Used:   POC Trabec

Bike Setup:   2012 Trek Superfly 100 Elite

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Submitted by Bradford Fresh

Date Reviewed: February 7, 2013

Strengths:    Fit, durability, looks

Weaknesses:    None that i could find.

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I have had this helmet for almost two years and now it is the only helmet i will wear. When i start looking for a new helmet the only choice i will be making is the color.

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Submitted by Nico a All Mountain Rider

Date Reviewed: February 4, 2013

Strengths:    Standing up and walking, comfort and protection, quality workmanship and finish.

Weaknesses:    Finding someone to contact in South Africa

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I went head first into some boulders over the weekend during a MTB race. My head survived while the helmet took some serious beating.

Could stand up afterwards and for that I will buy one again ... even recommend to all that is willing to listen :)

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Duration Product Used: 6 months

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Submitted by Doc Socrates a Cross Country Rider

Date Reviewed: November 16, 2012

Strengths:    It saved my life, or at least my quality of life.

Weaknesses:    None.

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Just destroyed my Flux in a road accident. Car coming the other way failed to see me (despite an xp300 and a high vis jacket), pulled across my path and I somersaulted over the top, leaving my bike embedded in the door. Got up and, stumbling slightly, walked away. The helmet is completely totalled, but I am not. Will be replacing it like for like, as none of my previous helmets could ever have offered such protection.
You get what you pay for, and in this case I payed for being able to pick my kids up from school only an hour after an accident that the paramedics thought should have left me somewhere between A&E and the Morgue.
Oh, and it's comfortable.

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Submitted by Texanaggie a Weekend Warrior

Date Reviewed: November 5, 2012

Strengths:    FIT FIT FIT FIT , oh did i say fit , protection, the fit system is awesome

Weaknesses:    buying a cheap $40 Giro with the dial fit system

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I bought a cheap Giro and rode with it for a few months and never could get the fit correct, the dial system would skip or not get tight enough, After riding with a buddy and having Helmet envy i found one on Price point for 80 bucks so i got the black matte when i got it in , I tried it on and the fit is awesome and it doesnt sit on top of my head but fits like a helmet should .........

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Submitted by Steve NMI

Date Reviewed: August 7, 2012

Strengths:    What a good looking helmet! I got the matte black so it could take some abuse and still look decent. The price might seem high to some but you can't go discount on quality safety gear. Fits very good, adjust and forget. Cooling seems good, I have been out at 90*+ and it seemed to cool well. Also not too heavy.

Weaknesses:    None yet

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This is my first helmet so I spent some time picking a good one. A helmet must fit well for maximum protection, and this one does for me. I like the added protection low on the back of the helmet, so many helmets look incomplete to me. The matte finish doesnt seem to show scratches badly or even mark up to bad when I dropped it on concrete. The ratchet system is good, hasnt needed additional adjustment once it was right. Some have noticed a whistle at higher speed that seems to come from the ear strap. I think a little tape to disrupt airflow will correct the issue. Being my first lid I was concerned about weight and venting and I have no complaints. I have ridden in hot weather and never wanted to ditch it. Also very light in my opinion, but how heavy could they make plastic coated foam?

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Submitted by The Grouch a Weekend Warrior

Date Reviewed: August 2, 2012

Strengths:    Great fit

Weaknesses:    none

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I have used this helmet for a year now , and when I need a new helmet I will look at the fox line first.

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Favorite Trail:   Any thing in Tahoe

Price Paid:    $100.00

Purchased At:   REI

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Submitted by B

Date Reviewed: July 9, 2012

Strengths:    -Looks Great, very nice design with a cool spoiler on the back :).
-great fit with good 360 degree coverage. It comes down low enough of my forehead that the visor actually does something! Pretty rare in helmets that ive tried.

Weaknesses:    The sizing mechanism does not work as well as the dial designs (such as the ones found on comparable Giro helmets), but does the trick.

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One word of caution, every other helmet I tried on I needed an L/XL size, but this one the S/M was a perfect fit. So if you are buying online use caution with the sizing.

I thought the price was reasonable compared to similar helmets, despite what other reviewers are saying. This is an obvious step up from your regular $60-$70 helmet.

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Submitted by brink

Date Reviewed: June 14, 2012

Strengths:    looks cool good fit

Weaknesses:    pads fall aparrt

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great prouduct but out of nowhere after two years the front pads are falling apart

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Submitted by Psychomike55

Date Reviewed: June 7, 2012

Strengths:    Good retention. Fits snug but not too tight for my head type. Doesn't bind. Good protection for the back and base of the skull. Looks and feels good. Weight is not an issue. Vents well.

Weaknesses:    Pads could be a bit thicker. Finish is not as good as I had hoped but does not negatively affect the products useage.

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Great helmet for a hundred bucks and if you look you can get a close out last year model for about $60-70. I particularly like the fact that the helmet protects that back and base of the skull just in case you were to hit the back of your head. The extra protection more than likely causes it to be a little warmer than some but it does vent well and the added protection is worth it.

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Submitted by Dyeman00

Date Reviewed: June 7, 2012

Strengths:    Comfy, light, vented extremely well, and has a great adjustment system for head sizing.

Weaknesses:    Expensive

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Over-all a great helmet. Well built and looks nasty. I got a smokin deal on the lime green/pink model. I know green and pink aren't the most flattering for a guy but I could not pass it up a $79.00. Good all around helmet for riding the mtb.

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Submitted by macwrench1 a Weekend Warrior

Date Reviewed: May 26, 2012

Strengths:    very good air flow, comfy and looks great.

Weaknesses:    none so far

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I'am new to mtb and this is my first helmet. I made my decision on reviews from mtbr.com because i didn't like the helmets the lbs had. Thanks to all the people that reviewed this helmet, i love it.

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Price Paid:    $9000.00

Purchased At:   lbs

Bike Setup:   trek marlin

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Submitted by Too_Fast_46 a Cross Country Rider

Date Reviewed: May 14, 2012

Strengths:    - More coverage than most bicycle helmets
- Good ventilation
- Fits my long & narrow head shape more than most helmets (not that it wouldn't fit a normal shaped head)
- Good looks
- Foam seems to keep the sweat out of my eyes better than my other helmets

Weaknesses:    - The way the chin strap is mounted makes it feel awkward at first

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- This is my first bike helmet >$30 and it's well worth it. Other helmets did not fit as well as a helmet should and I chose this one specifically because of how much more coverage it provides compared to other helmets I tried.
- I wanted to support my LBS, but I couldn't resist when I found for $30 less on Pricepoint.

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Purchased At: Pricepoint.com

Similar Products Used: Cheap Bell and Schwinn helmets from department stores.

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