Submitted by
steve milthorp
a Downhiller
from Canmore A.B Canada Date Reviewed: September 29, 2006
Favorite Trail:
riders of rohan
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
the source
Strengths:
Price was right, and it keeps my brains thinking and my face looking good.
Weaknesses:
I dont't know what the guy looked like that desinged this thing, but I bet he has no neck and no jaw.
Similar Products Used:
bell balistic
Bike Setup:
santa cruiz bullet
Bottom Line:
It looks good and it works.
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Submitted by
Steven
a
from Rutland, VT Date Reviewed: April 30, 2003
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
45.00
Strengths:
Value, price, looks, strength, vents
Weaknesses:
fits like a vise
Similar Products Used:
'03 661 full face (more comfortable)
Bike Setup:
Rotec DH Pro
Bottom Line:
Great helmet if you can stand the snug/tight fit. I take my off alot. I've switched to a 661 for this season and will be using the Bell as a backup brain bucket.
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Submitted by
Kevin
a Weekend Warrior
from Moscow, ID Date Reviewed: September 28, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$45.00
Strengths:
The price was right. I love the paint job.
Weaknesses:
What the heck is up with the chin-strap placement? Fits around the back of my neck easier than the front! I'll probably hack it off and rivet on another farther forward.
Similar Products Used:
Lots of xc helmets (some now broken). Several moto helmets (on my Honda 900)
Bike Setup:
Surly Instigator, rigged out for urban assault.
Bottom Line:
This was the only full face helmet I could afford. When I got it it fit ok around the crown but cut off the blood flow in my temples and made my jaw hurt. Extensive surgery with a razor blade and hot glue gun remodeled it. Not it fits pretty good and no one can tell the difference. I don't consider this a fault, since different helmets fit better on different people.
I don't think the chin strap could fit ANYONE though.
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Submitted by
Konacopia
a Weekend Warrior
from L.A. Date Reviewed: September 9, 2002
Favorite Trail:
DCP
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
Pricepoint
Strengths:
Affordable Lots of vents Not to heavy
Weaknesses:
Chin strap Run a bit small in sizes
Bottom Line:
This is a good helmet for anyone looking for a no nonsense affordable full face. About the only thing that really gets me with the helmet is the strap placement. For some reason Bell decided everyone has small necks so the straps just about strangle you if you've got it tightened correctly. I just run mine a little loose. Also, the fit is kind of small even when the helmet has been fully broken in. These quirks aren't enough to make me flame the helmet though. I don't get it when people say that this helmet doesn't have enough vents. It's got more vents than any other fullface I've seen. Anymore vents and this thing will break apart in a crash. The only time I've found this helmet uncomfortable is when I'm standing still but if you keep moving it's fine. Just take it off when you're not riding. A good value for any level of rider. Thanks to Kev for the recommendation.
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Submitted by
Patrick Quinn
a Downhiller
from Vienna Date Reviewed: August 29, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Michal Fairaday
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
JensonUsa.com
Strengths:
Full face protection...need i say more?
Weaknesses:
Chin straps dig into my throat when tightened up alot.
Similar Products Used:
O'neill
Bike Setup:
Azonic DS-1 Dual slalom bike.
Bottom Line:
I feel flat on my face while going over a log. I decided that i was too drop dead sexy for that to happen again. I found a kickass chrome Rythm on closeout, 40 bucks.
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Submitted by
Lance Lowry
a Cross Country Rider
from Fullerton Date Reviewed: July 16, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Fullerton Loop
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
JensonUSA.com
Strengths:
Damn sturdy helmet for the price,comfortable and graphics look sweet.
Weaknesses:
Chin strap needs any kind of padding,no room for sunglasses,can get a little warm
Hands down one of the best helmets out there. On sale every where from $40 to MSRP of $119. Still cheap at regular price. Very snug fit and plenty of padding. Vents work pretty well gong downhill. I don't see anybody who said this helmet is hot but it is for me. Tradeoff for a full face helmet I guess(My first). As long as my noggin is safe. Can't beat the value. Feels like nothing(Head doesn't feel like its being dragged to the ground). Wish it had more vents but a kick ass helmet. Go get it if you'd like to save money that could be better used improving your rig. 5 red things for this guy but 4 on the overall for need of a couple more vents. Great product
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Submitted by
andrew brumby
a Weekend Warrior
from Canada Date Reviewed: June 27, 2002
Favorite Trail:
north shore
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$39.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint
Strengths:
light ,looks awsome, strong, inexpensive
Weaknesses:
strap chokes me, weak visor
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
norco 250cc dj2, hayes, alex rims
Bottom Line:
this is a great helmet! ive hit my head 3 times on trees an the helmet is still great. the only damage is a few scratches an a broken visor(chain fell off comin off a 4 foot wheelie drop = faceplant/whiplash)
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Submitted by
David
a Downhiller
from Bellingham, WA, USA Date Reviewed: May 17, 2002
Favorite Trail:
The Firs (dirt jump place) - Silver Beach (downhill, dirtjump)
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
www.pricepoint.com
Strengths:
Not too heavy, Carmichal graphics are cool, all around protection.
Weaknesses:
strap kinda chokes me when I look too for down. otherwise, its all good.
Similar Products Used:
LOTS OF GOOD - BAD HELMETS.
Bike Setup:
Not sure yet, I'm remodeling it sometime soon.
Bottom Line:
Its a safe thing to have on your head.
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Submitted by
Davis
a Downhiller
from quipamsis,nb,canada Date Reviewed: May 9, 2002
Favorite Trail:
our dirt jump park
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$200.00
Purchased At:
bromont velo
Strengths:
light, cheap, looks good, strong
Weaknesses:
chin strap digs when u tighten it up alot
Similar Products Used:
giro mad max, bell somthin or other, bell dirt jump
this helmit saved me lots of times and its still in good condtion, its great, buy one
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Submitted by
Barry Manilow
a
from Greenwich Date Reviewed: April 30, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Me Backyard
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Purchased At:
Demo from my friend
Strengths:
This product is lightweight, and does not keep you hot on those long summer days.
Weaknesses:
The visor is a little weak, but then again almost all visors are weak.
Similar Products Used:
Vigor Vamoose 2
Bike Setup:
Specialized Rockhopper, hooped up with Psylo XC, BMX peddals, and Raceface DH cranks. Also with Dual Slalom Brian Lopes Rims, Evil Twin DH tires (not tubeless).
Bottom Line:
This is a great helmet all around, I woul definitley recommend it to a beginner, because it does not get in the way like a fox.
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Submitted by
oosvn
a Cross Country Rider
from USA Date Reviewed: April 28, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$44.00
Purchased At:
PricePoint
Strengths:
The price , good protection .
Weaknesses:
tight to put on , but after it's on it feels fine . chin strap digs into your throat , I cut away the wide padding & leave it a little loose ( It's definitly not coming off )
Bottom Line:
I purchased this helment to give dh racing a try . You feel much more secure then with a cross country helment , & once I started my practice runs I didn't give it a second thought . I would recommened this helment to any first time racer .
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Submitted by
Josh
a
from Amherst, MA Date Reviewed: March 23, 2002
Favorite Trail:
technical maybe?
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint.com
Strengths:
Cheap! Good protection. The fit is pretty good. Doesn't seem too heavy not like a MX helmet or anything.
Weaknesses:
Pads can't be removed to be washed. That's about it.
Bottom Line:
An excellent helmet for the money. No problems so far. I wish that you could remove the pads but you can't expect those kinds of features on such a low priced helmet.
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Submitted by
Glen Mcknight
a Weekend Warrior
from briz Date Reviewed: November 13, 2001
Favorite Trail:
dh
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$220.00
Purchased At:
shop
Strengths:
keeps me brain in working order
Weaknesses:
strap feels like a knife
Similar Products Used:
brain bucket
Bike Setup:
wheels, forks, no seat i'm gay, pedals, cranks
Bottom Line:
nice, keeps brain working
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Submitted by
freerider down hiller
a Downhiller
from stubby ville Date Reviewed: September 15, 2001
Favorite Trail:
don't know (sumas mt.)
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
caps (cause i get 20% off)
Strengths:
ok weight... sweet paint job... cheap..... lots of vents ...it's all good...
Weaknesses:
chin strap..... and makes you sweat a little. but other than that it's a great product....
Bike Setup:
triple crown manitou x-vert r's , raliegh frame, lx components, 2.65 front tire, and a 2.30 rear, couch seat, race face rock guard, and thats about it..
Bottom Line:
sweet helmet
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Submitted by
Mika Törö
a Weekend Warrior
from Helsinki, Finland Date Reviewed: September 12, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Rocky and rooty singletrack at Hallainvuori, Helsinki.
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$182.00
Purchased At:
Local bike shop
Strengths:
Strong. Fancy graphics, looks good. Not overly heavy. Good availability even in here Finland.
Weaknesses:
No replaceable pads. Work quality, the inner shell is misaligned, so the helmet is slighty tilted to right hand side when I wear it.
Similar Products Used:
Prorider and 661 full face helmets. 661 Full Bravo is my recommendation of the three helmets mentioned here. Best value, looks ok, very light. Though maybe not as strong as Rhytm Pro.
Bike Setup:
'00 Mountain Cycle San Andreas w. Psylo SL fork, Stratos Helix Pro rear shock, Hope Enduro brakes, Mavic D521 rims, XT groupset, and all the rest quality components also.
Bottom Line:
I sweat very much. The helmet stinks already, how I'm going to wash the pads when they can't be removed? That's just stupid design. And the misalignment raises a question about the whole quality of the product - there may be other defects that weren't noticed at the factory as well. Apart from the fancy paintjob this helmet is not worth the price I paid. But it gives the protection needed, which of course is the most important thing. Always wear a helmet when riding a bike!
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Submitted by
bmxboy wu
a
from richmond Date Reviewed: July 9, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$139.00
Purchased At:
caps bikes
Strengths:
it has a snug fit its comfy its cheap nice graphics strong light good protection
Weaknesses:
chin strap
Similar Products Used:
giro mojave
Bike Setup:
a dirt jump bmx,trek tr 10, stock
Bottom Line:
just get its a great fullface personally i find this helmet better tahn the giro switchblade its worth your money
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Submitted by
bmxboy wu
a
from richmond Date Reviewed: July 9, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$139.00
Purchased At:
caps bikes
Strengths:
it has a snug fit its comfy its cheap nice graphics strong light good protection
Weaknesses:
chin strap
Similar Products Used:
giro mojave
Bike Setup:
a dirt jump bmx,trek tr 10, stock
Bottom Line:
just get its a great fullface personally i find this helmet better tahn the giro switchblade its worth your money
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Submitted by
AlexanDHer
a Downhiller
from Bucharest, Romania Date Reviewed: June 27, 2001
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$90.00
Strengths:
Very strong helmet. Hey, man, this helmet keep you alive. Beleve me!
Weaknesses:
make me swat.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
untill 4 month ago was a custom dh.Now it's a custom DH starting with a wheeler 5000 frame and xtr/sram rear drive.
Bottom Line:
Belive me when I said that this helmet keep you alive. Two mounth ago I made a jump... and... when I wake up I was in emergency room. A nice man dresing in white told me that I was save by my helmet. .... So,...
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Submitted by
SGT. ROCK
a Racer
from Edmonton, AB, Canada Date Reviewed: June 7, 2001
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$69.00
Purchased At:
Supergo
Strengths:
Looks Fit Ventilation Price
Bottom Line:
This is a very good helmet. Crashed in a downhill run last summer, this lid saved me from losing my lower jaw. Sure glad I didn't do something stupid, like use my XC helmet instead. Anyway, after plowing into the dirt at full speed, the helemet still looks great. A keeper.
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Submitted by
Ian
a Weekend Warrior
from Nanaimo BC Canada eh? Date Reviewed: April 3, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Grave Digger(torn down :-( )
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Arrowsmith Cycle
Strengths:
Looks sweet, adjustable visor, lots of air vents, well padded, fits nice
Weaknesses:
chin strap. needs more padding and i hate those ring thingys.
Similar Products Used:
XC helmets, MX helmets
Bike Setup:
2000 GT hardtail: '01 Z5's, black spire rock ring, blah blah blah.
Bottom Line:
Buy this helmet! Best deal for the money on a full facer. very comfortable except for the chin straps (I'm gonna sew some foam or something on them). If you like downhilling, freeriding, bmx or anything, get this sweet deal!
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Submitted by
Kyle
a Downhiller
from Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: February 27, 2001
Favorite Trail:
anything's cool
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$65.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint.com
Strengths:
Lite, airy, Very cheap, nice fullface in general, fits tight and nice, the movable visor is nice.Did I mention its cheap??
Weaknesses:
the chin strap is a pile, it definatley need more padding and stuff like that, thats all though.
Similar Products Used:
Swithchblade(pile), tried a Troy Lee( Icant think of a bigger money pit than that), old ski racing, helmets?
Bike Setup:
It's my baby, Giant 2000DH Team, XMO XL-70 fork, Dblwide front with Kujo 2.65, need some more$$ for one on the back, System 8 brakes,(they'll rule when the 8inchers some out)FSa cranks , ZUZU pedals, I don't know why everyone hates the AC Chain Guide? I love it. XT transmission. OOOHHHHH ya.
Bottom Line:
Because our Cdn dollar is worth nothing (actually about 66American cents)I would give a 5 for that alone. I got this thing, shippped form pricepoint, for less than $100 cdn. The best shops around here sell it for mabye $150 cdn., and you're lucky if you find that. don't get me wrong, just because its cheap, don't mean it ain't a good helmet. While other helmets (read TL and Giro) are mabye slightly better, they are at LEAST 4x the price. And since a helmet is only good for one impact anyway, save $$$ where you can. That,and if you fall on it and are worried about its protective quality, Bell will replace it for $60 American, aslong as you hav ehte proof of purchase.It also helps it you write them a nice polite letter thanking them for making a helmet that saved your life so many times, and tell them exactly what happened when you fell on it.Chill.
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Submitted by
Dan
a
from Lafayette, Ca, USA Date Reviewed: January 18, 2001
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$36.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint.com
Strengths:
great overall DH helmit
Weaknesses:
chin starp needs more padding
Similar Products Used:
Giro Mad Max II
Bike Setup:
GT Outpost All. w/ manitou mars cl
Bottom Line:
a great helmit for anyone from ametuer to pro
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Submitted by
Theo
a Downhiller
from Melbourne, Australia Date Reviewed: September 13, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Mt Beauty
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Le Tour Cycles
Strengths:
Just plain old GOOD!!! Don't have many products that are like that. I got it for $100 bucks!! No1 can get a helmet this good for that much..
Weaknesses:
None.. Oh maybe that strap.. Its a real ba$tard to get off sometimes
Similar Products Used:
Troy Lee, Netti
Bike Setup:
Specialized with DH setup
Bottom Line:
Wicked helmet. Buy one if your gonna be doin spastic stuff and stackin.. Or just buy one to look cool (this is what I have done. hehe) BUY IT NOW!!!!!!
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Submitted by
Jeremiah
a Downhiller
from Westminster, CO Date Reviewed: August 23, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Any an All
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
Wheat Ridge Cyclery
Strengths:
Very comfortable, good air flow, tight fit. Damn good looking, Palmer rules!
Weaknesses:
Hmmm, nope
Similar Products Used:
Answer, Troy Lee, Pro Rider, Specialized, tried most of the helmets on the market.
Bike Setup:
Yeti DH-8, bad ace. The greatest DH Bike, full vertical travel!
Bottom Line:
This helmet is extremely comfortable. The fit is tight but still feels really good. Feels as good as all the helmets I tried on(or better). The bottom line is, for the money and the feel this is the best helmet availbale. Five and Five.
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Submitted by
killer
a Downhiller
from nsw australia Date Reviewed: August 23, 2000
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
looks awsome! feels awsome! bloody cheap comes in sic colours (crome rulz)
Weaknesses:
none at all maybe the buckle strap could have more padding
Similar Products Used:
other expensive sh#t helmets
Bike Setup:
i got 2 GT LTS boomerang cannondale super V
Bottom Line:
buy it it rulz better than others 3 times its price
cool look, nice paint finish, great feel when wearing, great price $180.00 Australian.
Weaknesses:
none
Bike Setup:
GT i-drive, azonic dh bars, delta forks. set up for dh.
Bottom Line:
sweet helmet for dh, you don't get to hot when wearing it, compared to other helmets I have tried. Great helmet, I love it. Get one.
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Submitted by
Rocket
a Downhiller
from Victoria, Australia Date Reviewed: June 4, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Gembrook Dual Course
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Light, rad graphics, very airy, loads of padding, not pricey
Weaknesses:
Ring buckle chin strap
Similar Products Used:
AXO
Bike Setup:
Dual slalom Mongoose with custom paint job
Bottom Line:
Great helmet that doesn't only look great but mixes with the best of them in relation to Qranc, Daytona and Mad max at way under the price. Holds goggles well, keeps head cool and keeps the head in one piece in crashes !!!!
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Submitted by
mr. stoker
a Weekend Warrior
from berkeley ca Date Reviewed: April 28, 2000
Favorite Trail:
side oak and shady 80's jumps
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
light, comfortable, excellent ventilation, cheap as hell, great fit
Weaknesses:
chin strap itches and makes me sweat crappy viser hard to use with sunglasses
Similar Products Used:
giro gila-damn good ass helmet
Bottom Line:
buy it. I got it at supergo for 70 bucks on sale. I use it for bmx and freeriding. Its so much safer with it, and confidence inspiring. It is light as a madmax and all the other 400 dollar helmets that are just a waste of cash. I can get a rhuthym full face at full price with a pair of next lps for cheaper than a daytona with the same performance,
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Submitted by
Rob
a Downhiller
from Orange County, CA Date Reviewed: October 6, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Laguna Downhill
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Light, Airy, sweet looking, comfortable, great vision, price!
Weaknesses:
I'd like the visor to angle up about 1/2 more.
Similar Products Used:
Qranc,
Bike Setup:
Intense M-1 with all the goodies
Bottom Line:
This is a great helmet! Some of the other helmets on the market look better, (like Qranc, Troy Lee) but they're not as comfortable and they cost way too much. I won't wear another helmet unless it's free.
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Submitted by
kurt
a Downhiller
from niantic ct Date Reviewed: August 18, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Mount Snow
Duration Product Used:
more than 3 years
Strengths:
light and airy
Weaknesses:
chin strap could have more padding
Bike Setup:
GT I drive DH set up
Bottom Line:
Sweet helmet it feels like a feather, goggles stay put
Overall Rating:
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