Capricorn Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 I might have accidentally procured these.IMG-20180514-WA0020.jpg sweet DB ironic name: pedal looks forged.
capediver Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 (edited) Yummyyyyy!!!Bell 7.jpegBell 9.jpegBell 11.jpegBell 13.jpeg I have the Super 2R, this one feels much beefier, the chin guard seems bulkier and the back connection much wider...... KAPOW....OK so I've has a few rides with it...without the chin bar and just commuting ie pavement hopping...It feels bulkier than the Super 2R...and the Giant Rail....maybe my imagination but would be interesting to measure its "volume". I'm riding in 30+ weather and it hasn't got me hot-headed yet....cooling is effective... It's also "looser" on my head....the helmet is actually comprised of two bits, the outer shell itself and the inner "MIPS" shell...previous versions have the MIPS as a thin yellow plastic skin that is connected to the outer layer by rubber bands...this slides around inside the outer shell....this one has the MIPS as a completely separate, thinner INNER shell with the head band, almost a skull cap which is connected to the outer shell by the same type of elastic bands...this gives the impression that the outer shell is a bit looser fitting and rotates smoothly around your head. Not an unpleasant feeling but I can imagine how well it would rotate on impact and disperse any sideways glancing blow easily without actually affecting your skull. The magnetic chin strap is a revelation!!! Easily one of the most under-rated design innovations of helmet wear! Its just so easy to secure, even with one hand, just flick one end in the direction of the other and clip together securely! fantastic! One little niggle is the visor, it doesn't come down quite as low as I would like to have it...for some reason, the design of the pivoting ends is too broad and prevents it from dropping low, no train smash but my other lids...you can see the end of the visor...haven't tried it with googles ala-Enduro yet but with visor up, I'm sure it will accommodate them. It comes with a great breakaway GoPro mount which clips into the top vent...which brings me to another "niggle"...I always mount my GoPro on the side...there's not a very big flat surface on the the side to stick a mount...it will fit but not the full mount footprint...ahh well! So without the chin bar, it rides and fits well....will be testing it with chin bar attached in about 8 weeks....Oh and its black and lumo... what can I say!(Edit: I've already admitted in previous posts this is a problem I have...I'm not seeing anyone about it and I'm gonna ride it out, I'm sure it will all be OK) Edited May 21, 2018 by capediver Duane_Bosch, Hairy, Capricorn and 2 others 5
Eddy Gordo Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 OK so I've has a few rides with it...without the chin bar and just commuting ie pavement hopping...It feels bulkier than the Super 2R...and the Giant Rail....maybe my imagination but would be interesting to measure its "volume". I'm riding in 30+ weather and it hasn't got me hot-headed yet....cooling is effective... It's also "looser" on my head....the helmet is actually comprised of two bits, the outer shell itself and the inner "MIPS" shell...previous versions have the MIPS as a thin yellow plastic skin that is connected to the outer layer by rubber bands...this slides around inside the outer shell....this one has the MIPS as a completely separate, thinner INNER shell with the head band, almost a skull cap which is connected to the outer shell by the same type of elastic bands...this gives the impression that the outer shell is a bit looser fitting and rotates smoothly around your head. Not an unpleasant feeling but I can imagine how well it would rotate on impact and disperse any sideways glancing blow easily without actually affecting your skull. The magnetic chin strap is a revelation!!! Easily one of the most under-rated design innovations of helmet wear! Its just so easy to secure, even with one hand, just flick one end in the direction of the other and clip together securely! fantastic! One little niggle is the visor, it doesn't come down quite as low as I would like to have it...for some reason, the design of the pivoting ends is too broad and prevents it from dropping low, no train smash but my other lids...you can see the end of the visor...haven't tried it with googles ala-Enduro yet but with visor up, I'm sure it will accommodate them. It comes with a great breakaway GoPro mount which clips into the top vent...which brings me to another "niggle"...I always mount my GoPro on the side...there's not a very big flat surface on the the side to stick a mount...it will fit but not the full mount footprint...ahh well! So without the chin bar, it rides and fits well....will be testing it with chin bar attached in about 8 weeks....Oh and its black and lumo... what can I say!(Edit: I've already admitted in previous posts this is a problem I have...I'm not seeing anyone about it and I'm gonna ride it out, I'm sure it will all be OK)20171221_173932.jpgI have the Super 3R and the mips is the same. I see you changed back to maxxis since I last saw you!
capediver Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 (edited) I have the Super 3R and the mips is the same. I see you changed back to maxxis since I last saw you!Eddy! Old pic...still torn between these and the Spez Butchers...also will be tested in about 8 weeks together with the Maxxis Rekons and their 30mm rims! Just love the 2.8 inch Rekon limo ride they offer but fear they may not hold up in Euro park ride-fest! Edited May 21, 2018 by capediver Eddy Gordo 1
Capricorn Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 OK so I've has a few rides with it...without the chin bar and just commuting ie pavement hopping...It feels bulkier than the Super 2R...and the Giant Rail....maybe my imagination but would be interesting to measure its "volume". I'm riding in 30+ weather and it hasn't got me hot-headed yet....cooling is effective... It's also "looser" on my head....the helmet is actually comprised of two bits, the outer shell itself and the inner "MIPS" shell...previous versions have the MIPS as a thin yellow plastic skin that is connected to the outer layer by rubber bands...this slides around inside the outer shell....this one has the MIPS as a completely separate, thinner INNER shell with the head band, almost a skull cap which is connected to the outer shell by the same type of elastic bands...this gives the impression that the outer shell is a bit looser fitting and rotates smoothly around your head. Not an unpleasant feeling but I can imagine how well it would rotate on impact and disperse any sideways glancing blow easily without actually affecting your skull. The magnetic chin strap is a revelation!!! Easily one of the most under-rated design innovations of helmet wear! Its just so easy to secure, even with one hand, just flick one end in the direction of the other and clip together securely! fantastic! One little niggle is the visor, it doesn't come down quite as low as I would like to have it...for some reason, the design of the pivoting ends is too broad and prevents it from dropping low, no train smash but my other lids...you can see the end of the visor...haven't tried it with googles ala-Enduro yet but with visor up, I'm sure it will accommodate them. It comes with a great breakaway GoPro mount which clips into the top vent...which brings me to another "niggle"...I always mount my GoPro on the side...there's not a very big flat surface on the the side to stick a mount...it will fit but not the full mount footprint...ahh well! So without the chin bar, it rides and fits well....will be testing it with chin bar attached in about 8 weeks....Oh and its black and lumo... what can I say!(Edit: I've already admitted in previous posts this is a problem I have...I'm not seeing anyone about it and I'm gonna ride it out, I'm sure it will all be OK)20171221_173932.jpg How well does it accept goggles? I found that with the Giro and Oakley Airbrake goggles, when in the attack position on the bike, the front edge of the lid pushes down on the top of goggles, which end up riding lower down on my nose. It's an aggravation of note.
capediver Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 How well does it accept goggles? I found that with the Giro and Oakley Airbrake goggles, when in the attack position on the bike, the front edge of the lid pushes down on the top of goggles, which end up riding lower down on my nose. It's an aggravation of note.Don't have goggles for testing but ride with Oakley Jawbreakers without issues, not the same I know but all I got for now....from what I can see, goggles shouldn't be a problem
Duane_Bosch Posted May 22, 2018 Posted May 22, 2018 How well does it accept goggles? I found that with the Giro and Oakley Airbrake goggles, when in the attack position on the bike, the front edge of the lid pushes down on the top of goggles, which end up riding lower down on my nose. It's an aggravation of note.How is the Giro? It looks like it would be a bit on the hot side for me. I found the first gen Bell Super to be way too hot for my liking and replaced it with a Giant Rail.
Duane_Bosch Posted May 22, 2018 Posted May 22, 2018 sweet DB ironic name: pedal looks forged.Ha!. Yeah. I hope it's somewhat better than EVERY OTHER CB product I've ever used.
Meezo Posted May 25, 2018 Posted May 25, 2018 I might have accidentally procured these.IMG-20180514-WA0020.jpg on special https://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/crank-brothers-stamp-2-pedals
Duane_Bosch Posted May 25, 2018 Posted May 25, 2018 on special https://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/crank-brothers-stamp-2-pedalsGot mine cheaper than that. I traded some ront and a set of DX's which I don't use anymore.
Headshot Posted May 25, 2018 Posted May 25, 2018 Mmm, I like those flatties. I want to learn how to ride flats - I heard they were faster than cleats. Anyone seen any of the One Up plastic flats available here?
Duane_Bosch Posted May 25, 2018 Posted May 25, 2018 I heard they were faster than cleats. Faster at drawing blood maybe. V12man and Adr!@n 2
V12man Posted May 25, 2018 Posted May 25, 2018 Faster at drawing blood maybe.And that is not a work of a lie.... they are super fast at ripping up shins and calves....
Chavo Posted May 25, 2018 Posted May 25, 2018 Anyone seen any of the One Up plastic flats available here?Here you go http://trailtechcycles.co.za/product/composite-pedal-oneup-components/
Duane_Bosch Posted May 25, 2018 Posted May 25, 2018 These bad boys are getting a burn tomorrow. Tried to ride with clips again last weekend and I just hated it. If I was chasing seconds i'd force myself to learn to ride with clips again but I much prefer flats. BSG, Sparky and the Warden, Hairy and 1 other 4
Sparky and the Warden Posted May 26, 2018 Posted May 26, 2018 These bad boys are getting a burn tomorrow. Tried to ride with clips again last weekend and I just hated it. If I was chasing seconds i'd force myself to learn to ride with clips again but I much prefer flats.IMG-20180525-WA0006.jpegHow's that x2 compared with the debonair? I must admit I found my fox kashima HV on the trance smoother than the RS Debonair on my reign.... decisions... but then there's the mrp coils mmm dreamy
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