Fox Helmets

[MTBeer]

Anyone know these helmets? Is this a good price and a decent helmet?

 

http://www.buycycle....fox-racing.html

 

http://www.buycycle.co.za/images/detailed/11/striker_charcoal.jpg

Edited February 20, 2014 by MTBeer

[MTBeer]

R849.00 excl. shipping.

[Firewater]

Not the lightest but good all round protection. Saved my head in a bike-jacking attempt and I replaced it with the same model.

[l4y3rcake]

I have the Flux which is the slightly cheaper version of the Striker and paid R900 for it. Its an awesome helmet. Good ventilation and easy to adjust. I can't however comment on weather there is a better option in that price range as its the only MTB helmet I've owned.

[MTBeer]

Not the lightest but good all round protection. Saved my head in a bike-jacking attempt and I replaced it with the same model.

thanks, I'm not a weight weenie so weight doesn't bother me.

[Brian Fantana]

I have a Fox striker, and I really like it, and it has been going strong for 2 years now. The fit is great for me personally.

[MarioH]

Well you can't beat buycycle.co.za for killer prices on Fox MTB gear !

[Skylark]

Striker ftw, I laughed when I heard of people complaining about how heavy the Flux felt when it was on your head.

Then I put one on my head, got the striker. Neck straps on the striker are a little weird , they don't sit flat but generally a comfortable helmet and looks ok as well, not much alien head vibes.

[TAAHIRWP]

i have the 2013 flux. paid 850 i think including shipping from Buycycle.

 

when comparing it to the flux, not too sure but i think :

• the striker has 2 additional vents
  
• the rear coverage is not as low as the flux
  

i think both have :

• a flimsy visor
  
• straps which do not really hug or touch the head in front of the ears area, so wind plays there.
  
• Similar in weight ( i think weight is okay for all day riding, just depends on what you are used to. i do 40km rides with it so... no prob for me.)
  

Flux i know is good value for money, as it sits how i want it to, sizing is okay, well ventilated (when my hair is cut ) , looks real cool, adjustment at the rear is nice, protection low at the back and low above the ear is my favorite feature i suppose.

 

on a side note, have a read here :

 

http://www.thehubsa....0/page__st__304

or check details here

 

http://www.thehubsa....0/page__st__304

 

 

I've seen it in person, and looks very nice, and i think guys here on the hub know where to get them for R500 or so. also, Very Very similar to the Flux..

[Skylark]

Ohh that looks way better than a flux, where can you get them for R500, that thread you linked to is mightily long

[TAAHIRWP]

Ohh that looks way better than a flux, where can you get them for R500, that thread you linked to is mightily long

 

that is a long thread yes... i will try and source the info again.

[TAAHIRWP]

Okay,

 

So its rapid sports Cape Town

 

see pages 15 and 16 here:

 

https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/125813-gear-for-enduro-20/page__st__224

[Skylark]

Shot!

[Flashfozzy]

Striker is the main reason I can type this reply today! After Sundays fall, striker will be retired and replaced the same again

[MarioH]

Cool, get it from BuyCycle & we'll send you 2 Fox water bottle for FREE Let me know what your Order number is & I'll arrange it ! And you'll stand the chance to WIN a set of Fox Decorum sunglasses !

[Flashfozzy]

Thanks. Will be buying in the next week