New Releases from Leatt for 2024 Ridden and Reviewed
Leatt 6.0 Gravity Helmet and 4.0 X-Flow Goggles
A new, well-ventilated full face helmet and goggles from Leatt designed for a high level of protection with less sweat.
REVIEW
Just a taste of Sweet Protection
A helmet and glasses that are made for each other - just one small quibble in an otherwise great product.
Review
MET Bluegrass Vanguard Core Full Face Helmet
A lightweight enduro helmet from Met with some distinct features.
REVIEW
ABUS YouDrop Full Face Helmet
Two dads weigh in on a kids' removable chinbar helmet that's light on their heads - and your wallet
MINI REVIEWS
Gear Shots August 2023
The 2023 Smith Engage helmet, Five Ten Kestrel Boa shoes, Yeti's Turq Windvest, a bouquet of insoles and ti hardware to save you millions of gigatonnes...
HELMET REVIEW
Endura MT500 MIPS Helmet
MIPS and Koroyd provide a protective punch at a practical price
Review
Bell Sanction 2 DLX Full Face Helmet
This is not the super-deluxe, orthodontists-only full face helmet - at least not based on the price...
STUFF
Gear Shots : Previously Reviewed Products Revisited
Andrew looks back at a Kali Invader helmet, a steel chainring that may be in Andrew's will, a pair of lever grips, and an alternate backsweep handlebar...
Five Products Reviewed
Gear Shots: June 2023
A waxed canvas 'cycling tote,' a hydration waist pack, a puncture sealer, eyewear from Tifosi, and the long lost Cliffhanger helmet from Abus.
HEAD TO TOE
Fox Apparel
Emma reviews some new pieces from Fox's apparel line for 2023.
Review
Lazer Coyote KinetiCore Helmet
A top rating from Virginia Tech, lots of vents, and a great price are highlights - but Karin was happiest about another feature...
REVIEW
Bell Falcon XR & XRV MIPS Evolve Helmets
These casual-looking open-faced helmets bring breathability, a blinky light, and MIPS Evolve to the table.
REVIEW
Troy Lee Stage Helmet
A light and breezy full face lid with a chin bar that stays put - but don't call it a DH helmet...
HELMET REVIEW
POC Otocon Race MIPS
POC’s DH rated, lightweight and extremely breathable enduro full-face
Choosing Helmets
Helmet Tech - MIPS or GRAMS?
The lightest removable-chin bar full-face helmet, or the more full-featured MIPS-equipped option...
REVIEW
Bell Full 10 Spherical Full Face Helmet
The successor to the Bell Full 9 is here, and it has big shoes to fill...
2 Helmet REVIEW
BELL SUPER AIR R AND SUPER DH SPHERICAL
The Super AIR R is a lightweight convertible while the Super DH is for burlier adventures - both with MIPS Spherical...
Beggars Would Ride
Peak Advisory
Call it a peak, call it a visor, what's the deal with that thing on the front of your helmet?
REVIEW
Giro Insurgent Spherical Helmet
Giro's new feature-packed full face helmet is designed to keep you cool without sacrificing protection. Does it succeed?
REVIEW
The Kali Invader 2.0 Helmet
The Invader is a unique full-face helmet in the way that sound comes through.
Review
Urge Archi-Deltar Enduro Fullface Helmet
Urge's lightweight full face helmet offering for Enduro Racers
REVIEW
Troy Lee Designs A3 Helmet
A new flagship half lid from the fastest brand in town.
New Release
Giro's All New Insurgent Full Face Helmet
A new mid-weight dedicated full face helmet from Giro
PRODUCT RELEASE / FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Lazer Jackal KinetiCore
Lazer Helmets is rolling out a new rotational impact technology called KinetiCore that has a unique set of benefits when compared to some of its rivals.