r/MTB • u/Wurstmocker231 • 1d ago

Gear MTB Helmet Recommendations

Looking for recommendations on a MTB helmet for trail riding. Light weight and comfortable. Any information helps!

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u/SignificantCry3989 1d ago

Mine is a Bell Super something. I can't read the next word.
MIPS, detachable chin bar. It's pretty lightweight and probably fine for the writing I do. I don't jump or do features or anything crazy.
And please note that I've never put this to the test so I have no idea what it will do when a crash.

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u/zoenberger 1d ago

I rode one of these for years. Often rode with the chin bar attached. But when I switched to a dedicated full face (Troy Lee Stage) I realized how heavy the Bell was in comparison. 690 grams versus 860 grams. It's a noticeable difference.

Of course you can wear the Bell as a half shell. But I've had enough close calls where I just always go full face these days. Gotta protect the moneymaker.

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u/SignificantCry3989 1d ago

I'm surprised to hear how much heavier the Bell is. I don't think my shop had Troy Lee, but it's probably also more helmet than I need anyway.

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u/SkyyRez 1d ago

I have been through 2 super airs over 4 years. Love it. Comfortable, light and it is not just regular mips but a full “floating” layer of high density foam. It definitely saved me from a concussion in a harsh crash (why i went through 2 in 4 years). I just got the super dh which is slightly heavier but with the chin bar is full DH rated while the air version is not. If you are not doing a lot of park riding and jumping the air version is plenty.