BELL Super 3R MIPS Adult Mountain Bike Helmet

I have to climb everything I go down, so I ride trails, but I still plunge into downhill as hard as I can. This is when I need FFs. With a Sixsixone FF, I can ride downhill all the time, but as with most trail riding, in addition to going downhill you might also face trails that ascend for a while. My FF really doesn't work for this case, so I've looked for a hybrid that can be adjusted easier than putting the FF on and taking it off all the time. When I bought my first Giro Switchblade, I did not have the chance to try it beforehand because it was not I tried it on first, but when I tried it on I realized there were several things that were not going to work for how I ride. The build and protection are excellent on the Switchblade, perhaps even better than my Sixsixone, as it is officially downhill rated. As well as the locking mechanism, it's great. In addition, it had nice and thick padding inside however, there was one downside, the MIPS dial stuck down a ways, and when I bent my head back in aggressive riding stance, I could feel it digging into my lower back. The crash head-on seemed dangerous due to both the discomfort and the possibility of injury. If you turned the dial, it would go straight through the middle of your spine! The Switchbade was also very uncomfortable to wear, I was already breaking a sweat after just a few minutes of wearing it around the house. I found the cheek pads to be way too tight, even on the thinner ones that were supplied. Several pressure spots and loose spots where present inside. Additionally, MIPS was not a good fit for my head, and the MIPS was not as good as my FF Sixsixone either. I do a lot of things that depend on sound for my balance, so I did not like having my ear covered up. The Switchbade was returned immediately since I couldn't live with these issues. I then went with the only other hybrid choice and picked up a When I had my Switchbade experience, I was skeptic, but I was A couple things that set the 3R apart from the Switchbade are its lighter weight and smaller size. It is evident that the 3R is not downhill rated. There isn't as much security with the chin guard as there is with the Switchbade, and the chin guard is easier to use and more flexible. Likewise, the padding is a lot thinner in the 3R. A big plus is that the 3R is more comfortable on my head. There is a little rubbing on the top of my ears from the helmet, but it doesn't bother me too much. There are a few things that make the helmet seem wide, and the straps hang down from the outside of the helmet, which means that it can wobble a little side to side, but not too bad that I cannot I like MIPS because the dial does not dig into my spine at any angle, which is an important feature to Despite being lighter than the Switchblade, the 3R doesn't heat up near as much as that device, and it's surprisingly This helmet is so cool (temp) even with the chin guard on that it surprised me on the trail. I also felt lighter on my head, which made it easier for me to focus on riding rather than being distracted by it. Compared to the Grio chin guard, the 3R is rather difficult to install, but I have already gotten much better at it after a few tries. I give the 3R a thumbs up! My opinion is that it is close enough, but not perfect. If you are interested in reading either or both of these, I hope this helped. This is the first time I have dropped this helmet. **Update** Yesterday, I had my first BIG crash. There is never a way to prepare for these things, they just happen. There is no doubt that I am glad I was wearing the helmet, especially when it was In fact, if I hadn't been rescued, I probably would be in the hospital right now and would need some dental work and other cosmetic work! After jumping, I mistimed a second one and put my front wheel in a 3ft hole at speed while stuffing my back wheel in a hole as well. It was about 6 feet into a rocky creek when I was thrown head first. I hit my head and face so hard that my eyes wouldn't focus for about 5 minutes, and my ears were ringing all the time. One of my lenses broke out of the frame of my riding glasses! After I arose and saw clearly again, I couldn't believe what I saw - there was no damage to my face or head. It has been a long day and my back and shoulder have been messed up, but my head and face are fine. I am so glad that helmet saved my life! To that end, I had the chin guards on. If you view it from the other side, the inner pads could be removed. Even though this was a lot more comfortable, it allowed my face to press more against the helmet when I was hit, and it wore out faster. There was just a slight contact between the cheeks and My cheek pads are much more useful now because they are beefy.

Lionel Clark

| Sep 05, 2020

I fell onto the top of my head when I took a big fall! My video shows me taking a big drop in Sedona and getting launched halfway down a ledge. As my head hit the ground after what seemed like an eternity in the air, I felt my body start to shake. My helmet took so much impact out of the fall that I couldn't believe it. It could have been significantly worse if I had been hit in the head with a gun. Instead, despite the gunshot, I managed to roll out of it and walk away. It's an awesome tool and gives you confidence as you go down the big stuff with the detachable chin guard. (You can see how far I went and how I landed in the photo below. My helmet sustained a big dent and a split and I walked away with just a slight concussion).

Rylan Flynn

| Mar 12, 2021

There was no better helmet between the two worlds than this. The Pro's are Here's how. 3.
Lightweight yet still very 3.
1) The removable face guard allows you to hear better driving. 1. 2. 3. b) It has an internal dial for adjusting for The fourth point. The check pads are adjustable up to a certain degree, and they can be washed. Note 5. 2) Breathable and has lots of ventilation in hot climates. Item 6. b) Certified with MIPS (although MIPS in today's world is really not that valuable and is more of a sales pitch). The cons are Here's how. 1) Not reusable for large repeated impacts (but it is a requirement for all helmets minus.

Jeremy Alvarez

| Aug 15, 2021

I purchased it, got it delivered today, and then noticed that the particular color I chose was from the women's line, which isn't mentioned here today but is clearly flagged The only thing that is different from the "women's collection" and the other helmets is that they have branded it in that way and have added the "joy ride" logo to In terms of sizing and design, the helmets are identical. In any case, am I gonna rock this helmet? Sure, if you want me to.

Leroy Norman

| May 20, 2021

Together with the Fox ProFrame and Giro Switchblade, I picked this up. It's no secret that I have a giant brain. It's the fit of the helmet that causes me most problems. During the summer, I ride downhills and I live at a resort that offers the opportunity, so the reason for purchasing a full-face helmet was that we offer downhill biking in the resort. My favorite part of the setup was the venting, and the adjustable fit system was great. It's Issue #1, so here's what you need to know I was able to adjust the Bell's adjustable fit system around my head nicely, but I was unable to adjust the chin strap far enough forward so that I did not feel choked. There was a significant difference between the Fox and the Giro in terms of strap comfort
Issue #2 My chin bar did not extend down far enough to provide me with what I thought was adequate coverage, as a portion of my jawline was It surprised me how well the helmet fit my head, considering how well it was custom made. Fox and Giro extend down further than the standard pads, providing better protection on the lower side. Please refer to Issue #3 There was too much rotational freedom in the helmet (similar to how I would think of an ear as a rotational axis), leaving my jaw quite exposed if a crash occurred. Since Issue #1 prevented it from being mercilessly tightened, there was no real alternative. As you might have expected, it did not inspire much confidence, and that was the entire point of getting a full face In this issue, we cover issue #4 This is not a full DH certification. While I am not a crazy hucker who sends the bicycle off every huge jump and drop, both the Fox and the Gire are DH certified, and I do enough drops and steeps that I worry about it. If Bell has one already, I was unable to find it online. I think they need to offer an XL option for this helmet that would be more comfortable for those who fit the size large but suffer from the aforementioned issues. The Giro ended up winning out because the Fox had a fit issue as well (the brim of the MIPS liner was constantly irritating my forehead due to its inability to be adjusted) and did not In addition to fitting well, the Giro is DH-rated, and has some pad adjustment, and is not as hot as everyone says.

Samara Ford

| Jul 02, 2021