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Bell, bell super, bell super 2r, chin bar, detachable, Enduro Mountain Biking, full face, full faced, Gear, helmet, i:2:11225, Mips, removable chinbar, review, reviews, super - April 29, 2015

Review: Bell Super 2R Mountain Bike Helmet

When I first I heard of the Bell Super 2R mountain bike helmet I honestly thought the idea of having a removable chin bar sounded unnecessary, if not ridiculous. I know many readers already think that, and in fact some of you may recall the old Giro Switchblade, which still has a cult following despite the …

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Video: The New Kali Deep Coverage Maya Enduro Mountain Bike Helmet

Kali is launching their new Maya enduro mountain bike helmet today. This helmet features a softer foam that Kali claims “dissipates impacts faster and more efficiently.” This new enduro lid weighs in at 350 grams and is set to retail for $100. It’s available in “Matte Black, EnduroBro Blue, and White/Black Duo.” The integrated camera …

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Gear, helmet, morpher, news - December 28, 2014

Morpher: The Helmet That Folds Flat So Your Head Won’t

Ah, the Great Helmet Debate, cause of enough beard-tangling Internet arguments to make even a fanatical political talking point debater blush. Should you wear a helmet? (Yes.) Should it be illegal not to? (No.) Why can’t there be a helmet that protects our heads without making our hair look like crap? (Shave your head.) The …

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Review: Triple Eight Invader Full Face Mountain Bike Helmet

Out of the Box As I mentioned in my review of the Triple Eight Compass helmet, the Invader Full Faced helmet came in a neat and tidy package–not unlike unwrapping an iPhone for the first time. My first thought was, “this helmet reminds me of a Star Wars Imperial Fighter pilot.” Awesome. The Triple Eight …

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Review: Smith Optics Forefront Mountain Bike Helmet

Following on the heels of their Approach cycling sunglasses, Smith Optics also sent over their new Forefront helmet for review. Although Smith has years of experience in making helmets for snow sports, this is their first foray into mountain bike head protection. There are so many innovative features here, it’s difficult to know where to …

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