Seeking a sub-$300 modular helmet with maximum bang for the buck? Our choice is the Sedici Sistema II. Best budget modular helmet: Sedici Sistema II helmet The whole package is DOT/ECE approved and glasses-friendly. It also boasts an internal sun shield, pressure-free interior, and plush neck roll. Even the D rings on the chinstrap are titanium to shave weight! On the modular side of things, we find a fully carbon chin bar with metal opening/closing components and an Integrated Ventilation System.
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Its full 3K carbon fiber construction means this is the lightest modular helmet we’ve ever tested (three pounds, two ounces), and with a shell inspired by the radical AGV Pista GP R, the Sportmodular has certainly earned the “sport” part of its name. Look no further than the AGV Sportmodular, in our opinion.
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Modular customers demand comfort and safety while the helmet is in its closed position, plus easy chin bar deployment and high-quality moving parts. We’re thoroughly impressed by the Sportmodular, AGV’s top-shelf modular offering. Best modular helmet: AGV Sportmodular helmet You get three shell sizes, an EPS-lined chin bar, and a five-year warranty, plus plenty of graphic options. Bell’s MX-9 MIPS is a standout in its class based on MIPS alone, but the good stuff doesn’t stop there. The star of the show here is that MIPS technology to mitigate rotational impacts in the dirt. These helmets start around $160, and that nets you a lightweight polycarb shell, substantial airflow, and DOT/ECE certification. Best budget dirt helmet: Bell MX-9 MIPS helmetįor dirt riders on a budget, we prefer the MX-9 MIPS from Bell. Consider the phenomenal ventilation and class-leading comfort, and it’s easy to see why we recommend this helmet. There’s also Conehead EPS technology to handle high- and low-speed impacts. The Formula CC carries over Fly’s RHEON impact protection technology that handles linear and rotational impacts at low speed, both crucial in the dirt. You get a Tri-Weave shell that combines the strengths of carbon fiber, DuPont Kevlar, and fiberglass, all in one aggressive shell. A measly two-ounce weight over the full-carbon Formula gain is the only drawback. RevZilla photo.ĬC stands for Carbon Composite, and this variant means that the Formula CC packs the same safety tech and style as the Formula, but at $200 less. We loved the standard Formula last year, and even gave it our top honors in the 2020 Gear Guides, but they’ve since unveiled the CC version that we love even more.įly Racing Dirt Formula CC helmet. Best dirt helmet: Fly Racing Formula CC helmetįor 2021, our top dirt helmet choice is easily the Fly Racing Formula CC. Other niceties include the drop-down sun visor, Hydradry internal liner, and unique style. Also, the Airflite is DOT/ECE certified so you can ride with confidence. ICON just added a MIPS option for rotational impact protection, for just a few bucks more. The Airflite has been a fan favorite since it debuted a few years ago (it won our “People’s Choice” last year), and it’s only improving with time. Our budget alternative is the ICON Airflite, a polycarbonate-shelled street lid with an intermediate oval fit and loads of graphic options. Best budget full face helmet: ICON Airflite helmetįor all the RF-1400’s virtues, it isn’t cheap. And as an added bonus, the RF-1400 comes with a Pinlock visor for fog-free vision. We especially like the revised interior padding and the optimized ventilation setup. There are four shell sizes and an intermediate oval fit that works for a broad range of riders. The new shape offers improved aerodynamics and a quiet, comfortable ride. The RF-1400 utilizes Shoei’s AIM+ construction and carries DOT and SNELL 2020 certifications. Meet our new gold standard for do-anything street helmets. It’s a fully qualified successor to the RF-1200’s throne. Based on our testing, the RF-1400 isn’t just an improvement over the previous model.
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The biggest helmet release of the last year had to be the RF-1400, Shoei’s update to the legendary RF-1200 and the latest in a long line of RF-series helmets. Best full face helmet: Shoei RF-1400 helmet
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