Description:This highly ventilated full-face helmet is as breezy as many XC helmets, and is the lightest in its class - built for riders looking for full-face protection with full ventilation. It’s ideal for freeride, aggressive XC, or in any conditions that benefit from the extended coverage of a full face design. This one made with lightweight fiberglass. Available in lighter carbon fiber version.
Submitted by
Love4FLOW
a Downhiller
from Colorado Springs Colorado Date Reviewed: September 15, 2008
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
Criterium
Strengths:
Its got the looks, BREATHABILITY and the lightweight.
Weaknesses:
Not confidence inspriring by comparison to other sturdier helmets. The inner foam core has separated from the casing multiple times.
Similar Products Used:
Giro Remedy, TLDs
Bike Setup:
SX Trail II
Bottom Line:
I have loved this helmet and it has been an awesome helmet to ride but it has not lasted. I love the lightweight breathability and the way it looks but if you are seeking a helmet you can ride for years on look to other manufacturers but buy specialized bikes
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Submitted by
d0ug
a Weekend Warrior
from Atascadero, CA, USA Date Reviewed: July 12, 2008
Favorite Trail:
flow to shotgun in mammoth
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
sunstorm cyclery
Strengths:
i really like the vents(thats why i bought it) and the rear adjustment is pretty sweet.
Weaknesses:
sometimes it sucks with braces on the face pad things.
Similar Products Used:
none really.
Bike Setup:
06 haro extreme x6 with maxxis mobsters.
Bottom Line:
this is an awesome helmut i would recommend it to anyone.
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Submitted by
pyrobob
a Weekend Warrior
from Florida Date Reviewed: January 19, 2008
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$130.00
Purchased At:
Bent's
Strengths:
Light weight, well vented, easily adjustable
Similar Products Used:
First full face
Bike Setup:
King Fisher
Bottom Line:
First ride out it took a solid hit, but the head was fine & the helmet also.
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Submitted by
Dale
a Weekend Warrior
from Trona, CA Date Reviewed: August 4, 2007
Favorite Trail:
anything that's fast and/or challenging
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$130.00
Purchased At:
TJ Frisbee's
Strengths:
light, well ventilated, fairly comfortable, works well with either goggles or glasses, well padded, distinctive graphics (I don't care about looks, but it makes it easier for people to see when you're riding where there's other vehicles), shell flexes some, but not a lot (flexing helps it absorb impacts better)
Weaknesses:
graphics are kinda poorly applied, but that's pretty immaterial to me. that's about it
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Com
Bottom Line:
This is my first full face bicycle helmet I've ever used (have used a full face motorcycle helmet, but that's in a whole nother league), and I love it. Never had a serious wreck wearing it (only time I even used it I wasn't quick enough unclipping and fell over, bashing my head on a tree and several branches as I went down. Didn't even scratch the helmet though). It's comfortable to wear even on hot days (important since I live in the Mojave Desert), and stays secure even on the roughest trails (conventional helmets always slide around). The mouth gaurd is padded, so when you face plant, you don't split your face open on it (yes, I've had that happen with a motorcycle helmet) I mostly bought this helmet for it's fit though, not any of it's other features. I have an oddly shapped head (long and narrow) and this is one of the best fitting helmets I've ever owned. Even the $300 motorcycle helmet I have doesn't fit this well. It fits abnormally tight to the side of my face, and unlike the Giro full-face I tried on before buying this one, fit well front-to-back to. Nothing Specialized makes is cheap and they don't have deals, but it's worth the price.
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Submitted by
Raitis
a
from Vilnius, Lithuania Date Reviewed: July 30, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Stairset
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$190.00
Strengths:
Very light and good ventilated.
Weaknesses:
None so far? Maybe that they don't include extra visor when buying.
Similar Products Used:
That's my first helmet.
Bottom Line:
I decided to write here after I had a crash with this helmet. It actually saved me from a run to hospital when I landed on my head from a meter at ~30km/h. People have written here that their helmet (this one I'm writing about) had a cracked inner foam after a crash, also that the hit to head was hard. For me, there were no really hard hit to head and inner foam didn't crack after a crash too, this took my fear away after reading other reviews. Of course, maybe that's because it's my first helmet. So, choose this if you like good ventilated and light fullface for a nice price.
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Submitted by
Allen
a
from Florida Date Reviewed: May 5, 2007
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$130.00
Purchased At:
Bent's Bicycle Shop
Strengths:
Weight, comfort, fit
Weaknesses:
Haven't found any.
Similar Products Used:
Bell Faction, Protec Classic
Bike Setup:
Gary Fisher King Fisher
Bottom Line:
I hit a major dirt jump. Crashed really hard, head first. I didn't walk away, had to be carried off. However, my head & face were fine. The helmet has no visible, stress issues. Thanks Specialized.
I tried several brands on Specialized had the best fit. It cost more, but was worth it.
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Submitted by
Marios Spyrou
a Weekend Warrior
from Cyprus Date Reviewed: April 10, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Troodos mountain
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$186.00
Purchased At:
www.bestbike.de
Strengths:
First of all this a good all mountain bike helmet. Especially here in Cyprus were the whether gets so hot somedays!
The second nice this helmet has is its design. I bought the one with the flames. In pictures you don't understand how beautiful this helmet is. But when you see from real, then you think that you may need to be a bit careful not to scratch it! :P
Weaknesses:
None so far...
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
this is a helmet not a bike! :P
Bottom Line:
Is a very nice and good looking helmet. I would be a liar if I told you whether is this helmet safe enought, because since the day I bought it I never crash...
I will abuse it a bit more and give you more details in the future.
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Submitted by
Ben Sokolski
a Racer
from Leadville CO USA Date Reviewed: April 3, 2007
Favorite Trail:
The Boulders
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
Mojo Wheels
Strengths:
It's light and form fitting. The flex of the helmet is not a faulty design... bridges and skyscrapers flex. Race cars have impact absorption. I'ts great for why I bought it, mountain cross, dual slalom, and very fast xc type downhills. Removable liner and metal D rinngs finish it up.
Weaknesses:
None yet.
Similar Products Used:
Giro Mad Max.
Bike Setup:
P2 Mrzocchi Dirt JumperII Crank Bros. Truvative Husselfelt E 13
Bottom Line:
protection comes from the fit, by not moving around at all. Not heavy on the head of light riders. good visibility. The bike shop people are not using this for serious dh riding.
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Submitted by
Ryan
a Racer
from Angel Fire, NM, USA Date Reviewed: February 16, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Broken Arrow Loop in Sedona
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$130.00
Purchased At:
Specialized
Strengths:
This helmet is sick, definatly one of the sweetist looking helmets on the market. Its VERY light and cool. it doesnt weight much more than my half xc helmet. paint is of good quality and it doesnt scratch easily. Goggles fit well
Weaknesses:
Unfortunatly this is not a very strong helmet. with just my hands i can flex this helmet. also some of the un-removable foam was not glued very well and can come off. but thats not too serious. also the retention system can scratch when putting the helmet on and taking it off but on it doest bother plus mine doesnt work at all. i can tighten it but as soon as i let go it pops out of place. but its not too important because the helmet fits well any way.
Similar Products Used:
Giro Mad Max
Bottom Line:
as first time full face Its awesome, because its affordable, light, cool, and it looks sweet! its good if your looking for good protection for XC or minor FR. but if you plan on doing any hucking or going big at all you should definatly pass this one up. and as far as buying the carbon fiber 1 dont bother, its only 4 grams lighter! and its over $200 more.
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Submitted by
Tesh Parker
a Downhiller
from Pagosa Springs, Co, USA Date Reviewed: December 28, 2006
Favorite Trail:
The L & G
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$130.00
Strengths:
This helmet is incredibly light, breaths EXTREMELY well and fits very nicely to your head. I've got the black so it looks pretty sick as well. I bought it after taking a fall face-first, seriously chewing one side of my face and getting a concussion.
Weaknesses:
NONE! I don't know what the two retards are taking about, complaining about insufficient padding, please, this is one of the most comfortable helmets I've ever worn. Futhermore it's saved me in some serious falls.
Similar Products Used:
Other miscellaneous fullfaces
Bike Setup:
06 Specilized Bighit FSR II
Bottom Line:
While this helmet certianly isn't cheap your are getting what you pay for.
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Submitted by
Jeff Yang
a Downhiller
from Laguna Niguel, Ca, USA Date Reviewed: November 30, 2006
Favorite Trail:
1jeffyang@cox.net
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
Path
Strengths:
Ventalation, Weight, you can actually hear what ppl are saying when you wear it, aggressive styling, sweet grafics
Weaknesses:
Self destructs upon impact. This helmet is a one hit wonder. NO PADDING = Harsh head impact.
Similar Products Used:
Bell
Bike Setup:
Demo 8
Bottom Line:
Had a minor crash that impacted the back left, and front right of my knoggin. I was amazed how much the crash hurt my head, I had to lay down for a couple minutes until the stinging went away. The helmet left an upsidedown cross on the upper right part of my head/forehead from the velcrow impactin my head. The helmet looked ok from the outside but, upon further inspection all of the hard foam in the inside was cracked in 3-4 places. Also the adhesive that holds the inside foam to the outer shell broke loose. I feel, like another reviewer that this helmet lacks imapact cushioning. There is only a thin washable liner btw your head and very hard styrofoam. I just bought a new 07 Giro Remedy.. It's a sight bit heavier but has much more soft foam protection. The way I see it is, The Deviant is great for having a cool helmet, but whats the use if it cracks in 3-4 places in a minor crash. Thats why I call it a one hit wonder. I cannot use it anymore and what's the use of buying another one for 20% off if it can't take multiple hits and It hurts like hell when you do. Do not buy this helmet if you need to fall and hit your head,,,, it's gonna frickin hurt much more than a helmet with some soft foam padding. Bottom line: The best looking helmet on the market and very comfy and cool. But when it comes to crashing you'll wish for a heavier helmet. 2 weeks later and the back of my head still hurts.
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Submitted by
Josh
a Downhiller
from Flagstaff Date Reviewed: October 27, 2006
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
Absolute Bikes
Strengths:
Comfortable,Fits well,Ajustable Strap on the back
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
demo 9
Bottom Line:
its a great helmet.it keep your head cool. It's very adjustable. So far it has saved my face 2 times and i am very thankful. I would recommend this helmet to any rider, because it saves you a trip to your local plastic sergeon. IT'S AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Submitted by
mike riverson
a Racer
from reno, nevada Date Reviewed: October 18, 2006
Favorite Trail:
dirt jump park
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
130
Strengths:
- its a bomb -feels nice
Weaknesses:
- the paint chips off if you hit hard enough
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
2006 p.2 stock parks, kenda k-rads, and sliver grips
Bottom Line:
I have fallen the hardest i have to give my life to this thing it saves me from so many crahes that i have had.
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Submitted by
kip schlinker
a
from the street Date Reviewed: October 2, 2006
Favorite Trail:
urban
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$130.00
Purchased At:
specialized.com
Strengths:
Super light, cool, and very comfy
Weaknesses:
It cracked
Similar Products Used:
Bell bellistic, and some skate helmets
Bike Setup:
transition dirtbag set up urban style.
Bottom Line:
This is and great helmet and it SAVED MY LIFE. I crashed with it, on a set of about 25 stairs, I fliped over the handlebars on the third stair and landed on my head and shoulder four or five stairs from the bottom. Again this helmet saved my life. My only issue is that the helmets foam liner cracked in several places, this is not sopose to happen the foam is sopose to compact to lessen the impact. So here is the deal this is the most comfortabe, cool, vented helmet out there but its not the safest, if your option is this or a skate helmet wear this it is safer but if you are going to go big get a safer helmet. The helmet deserves five stars because it saved my life but it will only get four untill its a bit safer. Also specialized only gave me a 20% off cupon for a new one and never wanted mine back even when I said I would send it to them for free, I wish they would have asked for it back to see if it worked right and how they could improve them in the future.
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Submitted by
Josh
a
from Loveland Date Reviewed: August 10, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$135.00
Purchased At:
Lee's Cyclery
Strengths:
durability
Weaknesses:
comfort
Bottom Line:
this helmet is amazing, i like everything about it except for the comfort that it is originally set for because there are some pieces that scratch your head
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Submitted by
Verticalhurt.com
a Downhiller
from Toronto Date Reviewed: June 27, 2006
Favorite Trail:
All
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Purchased At:
Demo
Strengths:
It's light and has many holes. Thats it
Weaknesses:
Construction. Weak, no padding, silicon to hold the crappy foam in place can be seen from the outside of the helmet. The adjustment straps on the inside pop off all the time. The adjustable head strap is stupid and if the helmet is shaken alot while riding they come loose. Very weak build and not recommened for DH or Freeriding.
Similar Products Used:
Many
Bike Setup:
We are talking about a helmet not a bike
Bottom Line:
If you are looking for a fullface to run some cross country then this could be good for you. This is only a cross country lid with a built in mouth guard.
This helmet WILL NOT protect you in a crash trust me. I hate bashing bike companies but I feel the need at this time. These is no padding int he helmet and if you do hit something at a DH or Free ride speed you will get hurt bad.
Specialized should have never released this helmet. I can not understand why their own riders approved this pile of crap. I guess it's because they get paid to say it's cool. It's not.
If you run DH or Freeride in this helmet you are stupid and deserve what you get. DO NOT RIDE THIS HELMET FOR DH OR FREERIDING!!!!
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Submitted by
fernando
a Downhiller
from a coruña, españa Date Reviewed: June 18, 2006
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$120.00
Strengths:
weight, a bit less thant 1 kg (2 lbs)almost 200 gr than others. great ventilation. good graphics. visibility. tha strap sistem is good even with dh gloves ( don't like clips, is not a xc helmet)
Weaknesses:
the sistem in the back of the head to tight the helmet need some refination, not lock very well, and every time you put it out must adjust again. the paint is easy to scratch in the visor.
Similar Products Used:
giro mad max II, bell bellistic
Bike Setup:
kona stinky '06 almost standar
Bottom Line:
this helmet look so good and really work on the field.light an ventiladed enough to climb with it, is not the tipical "pressure-cheecks-helmet", and the first time i think it not protect so good than others. but after a face fall in a rock garden (at low velocity because was a technical zone)i feel nothing in my head, then i change my mind. have enough room to breath inside and help to not fog your goggles. at the same time due to the kind of design you have more visual field, yes, it changes when you put the goggles but the more room is really a help in some cases. in the weight section is one of the betters. in a DH situation the weight is a bit subjetive when the thing going vertical ( this is the LAST think you have). but in long descents, the position of the head may be provoque fatigue if the helmet weight is exagerated. when you REALLY feel the thing is when you must climb with the helmet (in your head, in the camelback, etc. and here es where the deviant wins. i think this helmet was not made for the more extreme DH (red bull rampage, i.e,) but i think it cover the average dh riders in the world who time to time have a "mano-a mano" with mr. tree or your wife lady rock.
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Submitted by
Trevor Gersen
a Weekend Warrior
from Washington Date Reviewed: June 18, 2006
Favorite Trail:
clay canyon
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
Fat Tire Farm
Strengths:
Great helmet it is the best I have used. It is so light and breaths really well. The pads are pretty good. I where this helmet for all kinds of things and it is more comfortable then my BMX helmet. I have the matte Black with Flames helmet and it looks awsome.
Weaknesses:
The pro fit in the back slides a little sometimes when you take the helmet off. The visor paint chips fairly easily but a new visor is $10 and ne ways it is a helmet it is gonna get beat up, if you dont have a scratch on your helmet you arent ridin hard enough.
Similar Products Used:
Giro and my friends full face i dont know the name though
Bike Setup:
Rocky Mountain Flow FS, Dirt Jam Comp fork, and custom valved Fox vannilla r. Also a Specialized Demo 8 (stock)
Bottom Line:
Great helmet I use it all the time I love the paint job on mine I am not very flashy with my bike stuff so it is perfect for me. you can where this helmet for all kinds of riding since it so light. there is a couple little things they could fix for the next helmet and those are listed up top but otherwise this helmet is great. Buy One if you want a Fullface but dont want a big heavy bulky thing.
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Submitted by
Matthew Gilbert
a Weekend Warrior
from Boone, NC Date Reviewed: June 16, 2006
Favorite Trail:
all
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$130.00
Purchased At:
Specialized
Strengths:
very light weight for a full face fiberglass helmet. breathes very good, keeps your noggin cool. their pro fit retention system is great.
Weaknesses:
I dont like the chin strap, wish it was a clip instead of the strap that you lace through.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
05 Reign, AM I, Juicy 5, Hone cranks, CrossRide wheels, Monkeylite DH Bar, Salsa Stem, Sram x7 rear d. and shifters, Lx front d., MSHBKS flats.
Bottom Line:
Great full face helmet. It does cost a little more than others i looked at but this one fit the best. Your head doesnt feel crowded by pads when its on and you have great visibility. It breathes the best out of all the full face helmets ive tried. If you have the extra cash, go for the carbon, they are very sexy. all in all, great helmet!
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Submitted by
J
a Downhiller
from Spokane Date Reviewed: April 21, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Beacon
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Wheel Sport East
Strengths:
Great ventilation
Weaknesses:
sizing, I feel the helmet is way bigger than it needs to be
Similar Products Used:
Remedy, D2, Full Bravo, Prime FF
Bike Setup:
05' Coiler, 66RC, Outlaws, el Caminoes
Bottom Line:
If you like the protection of a full face and breathing, get this helmet.
$ 130.00
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