THE full face DH-405 helmet
On top of style points in the details, THE has thought of nearly everything else to make the One helmet as comfortable as possible. 15 vents lead in and out of 4 air channels within the helmet to force air through it and keep the wearer cool. The interior printed liner is removable and washable to keep the funk at bay. The helmet even comes with 2 visors so you don't look like 'that guy' when you show up to the ride with duct tape on your bill after your last crash & burn left your visor in pieces.
For a little more money a carbon fiber helmet is lighter than it's composite counterpart. The weave of the carbon is also stronger and more impact resistant. It doesn't hurt that carbon looks good by itself.
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This is one of the more comfortable full-face helmets I've worn. In the Medium size, the helmet stays put on my head and doesn't move at all. Fit was initially snug on the jaw bone but after 3-4 sweat baths it has packed out nicely. Peripheral vision is good. About the only thing I don't like about the helmet is the dual d-ring buckle closure. Although d-rings may be the most secure mechanism, they require considerably more time than a plastic snap buckle, which really matters when I'm out shooting photos on a ride. D-rings are metal though so they won't break.
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These days it seems like riders are picking helmets for the paintjob. Before you go and order a helmet that may cost multiple hundreds of dollars, try on the exact brand, model, and size you need, whether you have to borrow a friend's greasy lid or just go to a bike shop and buy one. Fit is key; everything else aside. Each manufacturer's molds will fit differently, so don't be totally set on one brand until you've tried some others. Spend some time picking out your lid and it will either last you for several years or potentially save your life.
Composite pricing: $299 CAD/$199 USD MSRP
Carbon pricing: $459 CAD/$299 USD MSRP
THE is distributed by Cycles Lambert in Canada.
--Brad Walton
For a little more money a carbon fiber helmet is lighter than it's composite counterpart. The weave of the carbon is also stronger and more impact resistant. It doesn't hurt that carbon looks good by itself.
THE helmet in the Empire colorway
THE in the "Ink" colorway
This is one of the more comfortable full-face helmets I've worn. In the Medium size, the helmet stays put on my head and doesn't move at all. Fit was initially snug on the jaw bone but after 3-4 sweat baths it has packed out nicely. Peripheral vision is good. About the only thing I don't like about the helmet is the dual d-ring buckle closure. Although d-rings may be the most secure mechanism, they require considerably more time than a plastic snap buckle, which really matters when I'm out shooting photos on a ride. D-rings are metal though so they won't break.
A size medium helmet fit on my noggin
These days it seems like riders are picking helmets for the paintjob. Before you go and order a helmet that may cost multiple hundreds of dollars, try on the exact brand, model, and size you need, whether you have to borrow a friend's greasy lid or just go to a bike shop and buy one. Fit is key; everything else aside. Each manufacturer's molds will fit differently, so don't be totally set on one brand until you've tried some others. Spend some time picking out your lid and it will either last you for several years or potentially save your life.
Composite pricing: $299 CAD/$199 USD MSRP
Carbon pricing: $459 CAD/$299 USD MSRP
THE is distributed by Cycles Lambert in Canada.
--Brad Walton
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not as flashy as I expected (in a good way) and super good looking
second visor is a must when the lid is that good looking
Carbon pricing: $459 CAD/$299 USD MSRP
wow.. does it really cost that much to bring them into Canada?? and the CAD is like $0.15 away from the USD. I just seems like such a huge difference.
Now i bought an ink M and i think that it is a bit small.. do you think it will readjust to my head with a few sweats?
i work at a shop in Northern California and bought an '08 through THE and the fellas there are knowledgeable and just chill!
the lid itself is sokush:]
thanks for the lid doods!