MTB Helmet advice

[Dieter ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)]

Are you planning on doing an enduro race in the near future? Then get the chin bar.

Do you ride at Haka often? Then get the chin bar. 

Are you becoming a more skilled rider and will eventually hit the big stuff? Then get the chin bar.

 

Haka is very far from me but I enjoyed it there. What is considered big other than Hakahana and Spruit stuff? Considering my last helmet has lasted over 3 years I also want to future-proof myself a bit. Even if it means I don't use the chin bar for the first two years the extra R1000 could save a tooth in 2020 at the Northern Farms Enduro 

[T-Bob]

Haha. Give that man a Bells . Thanks Hellocolour. Speaking of toys, here's another:

Leatt DBX 3.0 Enduro convertible helmet for sale.. 

https://www.bikehub.co.za/index.php?app=hubmarket&module=core&do=view_item&item_id=279509&new=1

 

Ha, ha... as soon as saw that I was keen but I'm pretty sure the large is too large. I'm usually about the 57 mark witch works if they are only running a S/M and M/L sizing. 

 

Think I'm going to get the Uvex Jakkyl HDE now as CRC won't sell me the Leatt at the price it was when I ordered and they messed it up. Can get it for R2K so think it's pretty worth doing. 

 

http://14761-presscdn-0-15.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Uvex-Jakyll-hde-First-Look-6-von-19-810x540.jpg

 

 

[Bizkit031]

For interest sake how long did you have the helmet before that started happening?

3 months

[marko35s]

Haha. Give that man a Bells . Thanks Hellocolour. Speaking of toys, here's another:

Leatt DBX 3.0 Enduro convertible helmet for sale.. 

https://www.bikehub.co.za/index.php?app=hubmarket&module=core&do=view_item&item_id=279509&new=1

If I had any money at all now you would have a very easy sale.

[Sparky and the Warden]

Haka is very far from me but I enjoyed it there. What is considered big other than Hakahana and Spruit stuff? Considering my last helmet has lasted over 3 years I also want to future-proof myself a bit. Even if it means I don't use the chin bar for the first two years the extra R1000 could save a tooth in 2020 at the Northern Farms Enduro

 

Dental work is kaaaaaaak expensive far more than the lid, my advice get the full lid with chinbar and include it on your bike insurance.

[T-Bob]

Probably the wrong thread but I did come across this when I was looking for helmets. Seemed like a good price for anyone looking for a FF helmet.

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01LZAGWR7/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

 

R1100sih

 

[Eddy Gordo]

Ha, ha... as soon as saw that I was keen but I'm pretty sure the large is too large. I'm usually about the 57 mark witch works if they are only running a S/M and M/L sizing. 

 

Think I'm going to get the Uvex Jakkyl HDE now as CRC won't sell me the Leatt at the price it was when I ordered and they messed it up. Can get it for R2K so think it's pretty worth doing. 

 

http://14761-presscdn-0-15.pagely.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Uvex-Jakyll-hde-First-Look-6-von-19-810x540.jpg

 

 

I would like to physically check that out if possible please

[Eddy Gordo]

If I had any money at all now you would have a very easy sale.

It matches the pyga very very well.....

[Eddy Gordo]

Dental work is kaaaaaaak expensive far more than the lid, my advice get the full lid with chinbar and include it on your bike insurance.

Insure the helmet? really, I didnt know you could do that!

[T-Bob]

I would like to physically check that out if possible please

 

When I get it across from the UK feel free to get physical with it... 

[captain morgan]

Got the Leat enduro with chin bar ... my head is 59 so on the border M and L ...

Med fits better than L .... just for info to others interested in this lid.

[Dieter ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)]

When I get it across from the UK feel free to get physical with it... 

They are in the country again soon.

 

http://www.cyclelablife.co.za/pages/adapt-to-your-trail-no-matter-what-the-terrain

[Sparky and the Warden]

Insure the helmet? really, I didnt know you could do that!

Yeah I remember something about that when I insured my bike with cyclesure still need to read the fine print... I'll post once I've gotten around to it....(along with alot of other stuff too)

[Eddy Gordo]

Got the Leat enduro with chin bar ... my head is 59 so on the border M and L ...

Med fits better than L .... just for info to others interested in this lid.

I tried both sizes etc and so on. So far it is not my first choice. I am keeping my options open, I have a full face and another helmet. My Bell super will need to be replaced soon, and most likely should I crash again and it takes a knock.

I am very fussy when it comes to fit.

[Jehosefat]

Slightly OT but I didn't want to start a whole new thread.

 

Does anyone know if Fox have an accident trade-in/replacement programme of some description?

 

Haven't been able to find out anything on the Google-machine so I'm assuming the answer is no but it never hurts to ask.

[Dieter ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)]

Slightly OT but I didn't want to start a whole new thread.

 

Does anyone know if Fox have an accident trade-in/replacement programme of some description?

 

Haven't been able to find out anything on the Google-machine so I'm assuming the answer is no but it never hurts to ask.

I don't think so, but a great suggestion was to insure your helmet along with your other bike stuff.