Bell

I am now on my second Bell XR Spherical helmet. My first one sacrificed itself when I launched over the handlebars and landed on the top of my head. I am not sure what mechanism in the helmet (or help from angels) saved me from serious injury but whatever it was I am thankful for the technology that saved me from what could have been catastrophic damage to my head and neck. As it turns out, other than a bit of a stiff neck the helmet helped ensure that I will ride again.

The helmet is expensive but the value it brings can not be overstated!

This is a very good helmet. It uses a new "helmet in helmet" technology, where the "outer helmet" rotates on the "inner helmet." The helmet is padded and fits me nicely. The helmet is very light, in spite of being two helmets in one. Technologically, I think this helmet is an improvement over prior MIPS technology. It seems like it would protect very well.

My complaint is that the straps are too short for proper adjustment. I reached the very end of the front strap to gain an acceptable fit. I imagine they don't want to provide extra, so you don't have to cut the straps. However, I think this is a mistake. They should give you extra length and instructions for cutting. They need to change this, in my opinion. I considered returning the helmet for this reason, but figured I was just as likely that I would get something that fit less well. Most people won't have this problem, I think, since I seem to need exceptionally long straps.

So this is the 2nd convertible helmet from Bell I've owned, the 5th I've tried. I tried Leatt 3.0 Enduro Medium and Large; owned Bell SuperAir-R (XL - as per the mfg size guide); tried the SuperAir-R Large. Here is the skinny for, well skinny heads. - Seems like my head is more oval shaped so the SuperAir-R was a difficult fit - Large seemed too small and the XL was pretty floppy even tightened down all the way. Leatt Enduro Large was really really big and the Medium was just too tight. Enter the Super DH, yes it is a bit heavier and warmer than the others but it carries with that weight the confidence of the DH cert with the removable chin-bar. Fit system is awesome and the Size was perfect for that in-between oval head. (now I have to figure out what to do with my slightly used Super Air-R in XL)

Got this helmet to replace a Laser with MIPS that had a crack (perhaps from packing, not from falling!). I like the color (red, mix of glossy and matte) and shape (seems like good coverage, but doesn't look like a mtn bike helmet). The chin strap came in the right position, and it looks easy to adjust if necessary. The head circumference dial seems to work well. The rear part of the head strap extends well below the helmet shell, so it worries me that the exposed strap will get broken while packed, as I have had happen on other helmets, but it can be adjusted so it does not extend so far below the shell. The padding inside the helmet is comfortable. There does seem to be an odd tendency for sweat to drip out of the helmet just above my nose, and it ends up on my glasses. One problem -- I have not found a good way to insert my glasses into the helmet -- either they fall out or they are jammed in so far it hurts. Would think helmet designers could figure this out by now. Overall, pleased, but room for improvement.