Bell Sixer MIPS MTB Helmet

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Reasons to buy: Great ventilation, absorbent padding, fully adjustable visor, comfortable, plenty of protection, optional chin bar

We majorly appreciated the extra coverage and protection of the Tyrant when things got rowdy, but it also comes with a weight penalty. This model is far heavier than your standard half-shell trail helmet. It doesn't make you feel like a bobblehead like some of the heavier full-face helmets out there, but you'll undoubtedly notice it has more heft than your average lid. Given the intended purpose of this helmet, we don't think the extra weight is a major issue. The Tyrant is perfect for having fun on the trails and testing your limits with the peace of mind provided by the protection from added coverage. Still, you may also prefer the lighter weight and ventilation the protective Kortal Race MIPS offers. If you find an item at a lower price with another commercial internet retailer, you will receive it from us at the same price, provided the conditions listed in the link are met.

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Integrated breakaway camera mount requiring no zip ties or tape, designed to "break away" upon impact to reduce the risk of injury 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. The granting of a best price is not combinable with other promotions (e.g. "free articles) from Bike-Discount. Always at the forefront of helmet design, Bell’s Sixer brims full of tech and provides a superlatively comfortable fit. Varying densities of foam are used to build up the structure of the Sixer, each one optimised to absorb different impact velocities. The Sixer has been a great helmet for me because of the over 25 vents that allow air to easily flow through the helmet and over your head, helping you stay cool on those hot days.

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. Fusion In-Mould polycarbonate shell - A process pioneered by Bell bonds the helmet's outer shell to the EPS foam liner to create a sturdier helmet. Reasons to buy: Roc Loc Air 5 MIPS protection, secure and comfortable fit, antimicrobial padding, adjustable goggle, detachable POV camera mount, excellent ventilation

Ventilation

Progressive Layering utilizing two layers of foam: a hard layer against the outer shell closer to the point of potential impact, and a less dense layer closer to the head. Each layer has a thin hard shell molded into it. The Montaro II uses the same in-moulded construction as the original version, where the EPS and Roll Cage reinforcement is placed in the mould with the microshell and then bonded. The new version gets a new Roc Loc 5 Air MIPS – Giro combines the movable liner and retention device into a single part, which eliminates bulk and weight. Whether pinning the berms or taking in the sights, welcome the perfect level of protection with the Sixer MIPS Helmet from Bell. 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.