Position adjustable visor: The no-slip design allows on-the-fly adjustments so the rider can position visor at desired angle with a simple tug up or down Integrated breakaway camera mount requiring no zip ties or tape, designed to break away upon impact to reduce the risk of injury In the in-mold construction, the robust polycarbonate outer shell is bonded to it in a single pass during foaming of the impact absorbing EPS inner shell. This makes the helmet even more resistant without any additional weight. This production process also makes it possible to form significantly better ventilation systems and openings. In-Mold helmets are lighter than traditional helmets and have much better ventilation systems.

POC continues to push the envelope of protection and safety with this new fully-featured, high coverage half-shell A visor's primary function is to shield your eyes from the sun, but they also serve as a little protection from rain and can help to deflect less consequential trailside obstacles. Helmet visors vary in size and shape, as well as in attachment method and adjustability. Many visors are adjustable and can be articulated up and down to improve visibility or accommodate goggles. Others are static and fixed in the lowered position. Our gear testers prefer adjustable visors for their versatility and so that they can better accommodate goggles. I have previously owned the Specialized Ambush MIPS helmet weighing in at just 278g for the size medium. The Sixer is 410g for the size medium so the weight difference was definitely something I had to get used to. Weight wise, the Ambush is unmatched in the category but I always questioned it’s reliability in a major crash. The Specialized Camber also fared admirably against much more expensive competition during our test session. This helmet is just about as basic as you'll find on the mountain bike helmet market today, with a fixed visor, single-density EPS, and no luxury features like eyewear integration. Still, it does include MIPS, a comfortable and highly adjustable harness, and adjustable strap splitters. Additionally, it features the same high-quality construction, top-of-the-line styling, and five-star Virginia Tech protection rating as its more expensive counterpart, the Ambush 2, for a startlingly low price.Get hold of a fabric or paper tape measure if possible. If you don’t have one, don’t try and wrap a metal tape measure around your noggin, it doesn’t work – believe us. In the absence of a fabric/paper tape measure, find some string and wrap that around your head and note its length. Reasons to avoid: Old-style clasp, visor fixing screws can work loose, rear coverage less than competitors Additionally, on my first Sixer (I replace my helmets every 3 years), the rubber grip on the rear dial melted on a hot day and gunked up the inner-cradle adjustments so that the dial was very hard to use.

Lots of safety certifications, enhanced protective features, well ventilated, deep fit with lots of coverage Reasons to buy: Great ventilation, absorbent padding, fully adjustable visor, comfortable, plenty of protection, optional chin bar Fully loaded, a good trail helmet isn’t going to be cheap but we believe it’s a small price to pay for something that could save your life.

Protects you on every trail: the Enduro Helmet Sixer MIPS from Bell

Dual Flow Ventilation features air ports along the brow to provide ventilation and help defog goggles EPS (expanded polystyrene) foam is at the core of every bike helmet and works exactly like a crumple zone in a car. Modern helmets use different densities and some are even reinforced with an internal mesh or webbing. MIPS Whether pinning the berms or taking in the sights, welcome the perfect level of protection with the Sixer MIPS Helmet from Bell. Float Fit Race - A state-of-the-art lightweight fit system featuring seamless integration with MIPS, an easy-to-turn dial, wide-range vertical adjustment and padded width-adjustable cradles