Trail/Enduro MTB helmets

[Chadvdw67]

What Helmets are available at the moment for around the R2500 mark, I was super keen on getting a FOX Speedframe MIPS, but nobody has STOCK locally, and apparently the next shipment will only be in Feb, other than that I have been looking at the BELL Sixer MIPS, also coming up short, found 2 online stores that apparently have stock, but no one gets back to me when checking to make sure.

 

What other helmets are available? SPEZ Ambush is on the list and Bontrager Rally, Leatt DBX 3.0 but they don't get the greatest reviews....

[Headshot]

I hear the Leatts are a bit warm. I am riding a 661 MIPS AM which was stupidly cheap on sale at CRC about a year ago  If you can bring one in from overseas its a good way to broaden the selection and pick up a bargain. I think we paid about R800ea for ours.

[RomP]

Were at the ass end of the world as far as MTB stock availability on just about anything goes. I reluctantly bought a Leatt DBX 3. Worst service ever, still actually waiting for my helmet supposed to have been delivered more than a week ago.  Maybe get a cheaper GIRO or the likes in the meantime from Solomons...they actually do keep stock.

[DR ◣◢]

I had the same issue. Couldn’t find anything nice anywhere. Fox was sold out in my size etc.

 

Ended up with the POC Tectile SPIN. Best helmet i’ve ever owned. Expensive but worth it.

[Dom031]

I tried the Ambush and no matter how much I tried tweaking the adjustment dial, it just wasn't a good fit. Tried the Tactic 3, also MIPS and it was chalk and cheese with fit. Excellent helmet. Been using it for over a year.

 

I bought the Fox Speedframe Pro (size large) online a coupe of weeks ago as I wanted a 2nd/spare helmet. Have not ridden with it yet, but it's a very good fit thankfully.

Edited November 19, 2020 by Dom031

[Chadvdw67]

I also bought a Large Speedframe, based on the sizing guide it should have been right, but it was a tiny bit to big sadly and now there is pretty much no stock worldwide

 

I will have a look at the Tactic as well, thanks for the info

[Chadvdw67]

I tried the Ambush and no matter how much I tried tweaking the adjustment dial, it just wasn't a good fit. Tried the Tactic 3, also MIPS and it was chalk and cheese with fit. Excellent helmet. Been using it for over a year.

 

I bought the Fox Speedframe Pro (size large) online a coupe of weeks ago as I wanted a 2nd/spare helmet. Have not ridden with it yet, but it's a very good fit thankfully.

Funny how different we all are, just tried on the Tactic 3, it fits horribly for me, has 2 horrible pressure point at the back of my head, but the Ambush felt pretty good