RallyRob Posted February 24, 2019 Share Been using the S-Works Evade helmet for a number of years and always been very happy with the comfort and overall performance of this model range......although the lower profile of my latest Evade II took a bit of getting used to. A friend recently escaped serious head injury because of the more trail orientated helmet he was wearing, and without the added protection at the back of the head he would have taken a direct blow from a rock and judging by the damage to his helmet the injury would have been severe. Although I typically prefer to use products which are aimed at providing out-and-out performance (this is unfortunately not evident from my actual performance) I am not a youngster and need to consider safety as my main priority....hence I think it’s time to move to a more trail orientated helmet with added coverage at the back of the head. I have been doing some research online and cannot seem to get a clear indication as to which product offers the best combination of performance, comfort and protection. Having been very happy with my previous Specialized helmets my initial thought is to go with the Ambush model, however the more I look the more options I come across and every helmet seems to have a good write-up somewhere. Would appreciate your comments and recommendations to try and narrow down the number of options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted February 24, 2019 Share Spez are good (had a vice for years and loved it) Bell 6ixer (I may have the name wrong)Poc Trabec (my Pic) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V18 Posted February 24, 2019 Share Spez ambush. Trunnion, Deepblue1993 and Heinrich Hattingh 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo-Yo Posted February 24, 2019 Share If you’re looking for a trail helmet and not an aero racing helmet then the Leatt dbx is good value and jade some great safety features. IXS make some very solid but airy trail helmets and the pocs are very safty focused. Personally I don’t get on with MIPS so that rules out a few options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulse Posted February 25, 2019 Share I like POC.They have been moving away from MIPS to their own SPIN system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizkit031 Posted February 25, 2019 Share Spez ambush. Worst pads ever and Spaz doesn’t have stock of spares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linuxlg Posted February 25, 2019 Share I have the Spez Ambush, cannot get pads for the helmet. So I bought the Bell sixer, its lighter and feels great. Try one Bizkit031 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowManiac Posted February 25, 2019 Share I'm pretty happy with my Leatt. I've got the one with the chin bar but it's basically the same as the DBX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieter ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Posted February 25, 2019 Share I have the Rudy Project Protera, chosen 100% because it fitted my pip the best.Pads are readily available and straps come out so they can be washed. Take a look at my helmet journey, might find some details that could help you in yours.https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/170942-mtb-helmet-advice/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAAHIRWP Posted February 25, 2019 Share Been using the S-Works Evade helmet for a number of years and always been very happy with the comfort and overall performance of this model range......although the lower profile of my latest Evade II took a bit of getting used to. A friend recently escaped serious head injury because of the more trail orientated helmet he was wearing, and without the added protection at the back of the head he would have taken a direct blow from a rock and judging by the damage to his helmet the injury would have been severe. Although I typically prefer to use products which are aimed at providing out-and-out performance (this is unfortunately not evident from my actual performance) I am not a youngster and need to consider safety as my main priority....hence I think it’s time to move to a more trail orientated helmet with added coverage at the back of the head. I have been doing some research online and cannot seem to get a clear indication as to which product offers the best combination of performance, comfort and protection. Having been very happy with my previous Specialized helmets my initial thought is to go with the Ambush model, however the more I look the more options I come across and every helmet seems to have a good write-up somewhere. Would appreciate your comments and recommendations to try and narrow down the number of options. Bell super (your choice, half-lid only or detachable-chin-bar option) TLD A1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henningvr Posted February 25, 2019 Share I've had Spez, Fox, Bell and IXS trail helmets, but I keep going back to the TLD A1, which I'm currently riding with. It is by far the most comfortable of the lot. So much so that I just ordered a new one (with MIPS) as a spare, seeing that my A1 is now 5 yrs old. #timetoreplace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLMTB Posted February 25, 2019 Share Been riding with a POC Tectal for a while now, one of the best helmets I've owned.The quality is top notch and you get space pads with the helmet. On special at the moment: https://www.puremotionsports.co.za/product/tectal-2/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhuYu Posted February 25, 2019 Share I have the Rudy Project Protera, chosen 100% because it fitted my pip the best. Pads are readily available and straps come out so they can be washed. Take a look at my helmet journey, might find some details that could help you in yours.https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/170942-mtb-helmet-advice/Hi..................please tell who stocks this helmet in SA?...............keen on this one............. slickjay007 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bologniusmaximus Posted February 25, 2019 Share Spez are good (had a vice for years and loved it)Bell 6ixer (I may have the name wrong)Poc Trabec (my Pic)Bell Sixer is an amazing helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtypot Posted February 25, 2019 Share I've been using the IXS Trail RS Evo (what a mouthful) for about 18 months now. It's a great lid, comfy well ventilated, great pads and I generally don't notice that it's there. I also like that not everyone has one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trashy Posted February 25, 2019 Share Hi..................please tell who stocks this helmet in SA?...............keen on this one.............I just ordered my Protera from.... Takealot of all places! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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