What Happened To The Bell Super DH? | Giro Switchblade Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ธ.ค. 2019
- After a bunch of comments asking about the Bell Super DH, I thought it was about time I explained where why I no longer have it and why I switched to the Giro Switchblade helmet with removable chin bar.
There's no real mystery... the short story is that it got sent back. The helmet was faulty. I ordered the Giro Switchblade as a replacement and have been using it for over six months. It's DH certified, big, heavy and hot as hell. But is it any good?
Ladies and gentlemen, say hello to the Giro Switchblade... in baby blue :)
This is my review.
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Interesting info. I like the removable chin bar style over anything else. 12 months ago I ordered the exact same Switchblade online...immediately sent it back...sooooo heavy and head got crazy hot just trying it on at home. Went with the Bell Super 3R. Happy with that for now...LBS recently suggested looking at Leatt as a solid alternative...Upgrade research starts for next season! Feliz Navidad!!
Hey! Yep, that all sounds about right. It's SOOOO heavy. I will have to look at an alternative for the summer. I'd love to try the new Bell enduro...But like I said, I'm very wary now about buying helmets. I haven't had much luck :) I think I'll have to make an effort to find some locally. Let me know if you find anything interesting for your next season's riding 👍
huge step up in terms of editing quality your last videos.
I think I will end up buying a Bell Super 3R Mips mainly because of its weight and breathability
Thanks! I reckon that's probably a solid buy. The 2R was great!
Interesting video Nathan. I'm still rocking the Super 2R but it's getting a bit old and manky now so I'm wondering about a new lid. I love the 2R and I'm not bothered about DH certification so I'll definitely be having a look at the Super Air R.
Ye. The 2R is a cracking helmet. I’d definitely put the Super Air R at the top of my list. Let me know if you pick one up. I think I’ll wait until the summer arrives.
Just got a switch blade and love it
Nice. Glad to hear it Graham 👍🏻
I just got a super 3r and it's comfy as fook. I had a 2r ages ago and sold it off pretty quick as the medium which is the correct size for me was too tight especially around the temples. So I sent it back for the large, but I sold that as it was too big. But the 3r medium fits absolutely perfect and no longer had those pressure points at the temples.
Interesting to hear the sizing, or at least shape of the helmets has changed. I think when it comes time to upgrade Ill look at the Super Air. Although it's not DH rated, it only weighs 640 grams with the chin on! That's gotta be so much better in the heat 💦☀
I have the same helmet and I agree with the review 100%. After coming back from Spain I started playing with the idea of buying a bell super DH, but give your impression I may have to at least try one on before buying.
I had a met parachute helmet (very proframe like) before the giro, and loved it. Too bad my brother borrowed it and disintegrated it in a crash 😅.
I am still searching for the perfect helmet. So of you find that unicorn, please make a video about it Nathan!
Un saludo! 🤘
Glad to hear I’m not alone. I’m looking at the Bell Super Air R for the summer. Only 640g. But I’m gonna find somewhere to try it This time 😃
I like theSuper Air R but it should be almost noisy as DH. I’m worried and cannot make up my mind yet.
@@TheTeophilus I don't have any info about the noise levels I'm afraid. My old bell super R is very quiet.
I bought the Fox Proframe not too long ago for a very cheap price (Black Friday). I've done one ride with it and although it was hot to ride up in (it is summer though), I thought it was a pretty good fit. Not as comfortable as my old 661 full face but it's the safety rating I was interested in.
The Fox Proframe was a complete no go for me. I don’t think I would consider anything without a removable chin guard now. The next (summer) purchase will probably be the Bell Super Air R. But this time try one on first 👍
@@SenderoSeeker I think the opposite, I would not consider switchable helmets, only full face for me. I would never use this feature, and I have camera at the chin guard.. also I want maximum protection.
Johannes Nilsen it’s too hot in Spain to ride with a full face helmet. You’d pass out after 10 minutes climbing.
@@SenderoSeeker that sounds bad,but I checked the average temps in summer in Spain, it does not seem too bad. of course if it's warm I would take it easier.
I ride with full face even if it's 30c, but I have plenty of water, but if it's easy dirt road sections with no traffic I sometimes get pull the helmet up.
Met Parachute MCR MIPS MTB Helmet seems a good option, seems tick all the boxes for what you're looking for.
Ye, a mate has just bought one and is happy. I am tempted by the Bell Air R though, just 640g with the chin bar 👍
Thanks i was about to buy this, this creaking is always an issue. Its annoying with a gopro.
Yes. It was a problem and very annoying.
Bell has the new Super Air R which looks to be a great lightweight convertible
Ye, that's the one I mentioned at the end. Although I said I wasn't going to buy it, damn it looks nice! 😂 Maybe in time for the summer.
I have been through a few helmets over the last few years and one thing i hate is heat, give me a cold dry day anytime. Any way i have been running a Troy Lee stage and even i can get away with some long climbs on a not too hot day. Merlin cycles are doing them for less than half price right now. Fox proframe was also pain at the front of my head too, common complaint, from what i have heard.
That's good to know. I did look at that helmet initially but it doesn't have a removable chin guard, right?
@@SenderoSeeker Chin guard does not remove, but thats one of the reasons that the weight is so low, and i just hook it on to the backpack for that climbs anyway, although the guys that dont run a pack seem to put it through that bars for the climbs. I have not noticed any wind noise with this helmet, but mostly where we ride, is within the trees.
drjarvis2003 cool. Glad you’ve found a
Helmet that works for you. It’s seems to get harder and harder these days.
5:10 I haven't had that issue with the buckle on 2016 Fox Rampage pro carbon, which I will have to retire soon.
Maybe your gloves make it harder? I don't take the gloves off unless I have to, for taking off the helmet I never did that. only times it get harder is when the strap gets frozen, which can happen if it gets wet, and I wear a Buff and body heat don't warm it up. So if it gets snow or water on it, or sweat and its sub zero it can get quite stiff, but it's not really a issue for me.
Glad to hear it 👍
I also bought the Super DH but found the quality lacking, I returned mine because the eps foam was coming away from the plastic shell (new helmet!!!), I also found the clasp at the back was very hard to open and close like it wasn't lining up properly. In the end I just ended up with a dedicated full face Poc Coron
I did watch your initial video, thats what steered me towards the super DH caused it seemed a promising helmet!
I’m glad that I wasn’t the only one who had issues but I’m sorry that you bought it based on my video. Glad you got to the POC though 👍
@@SenderoSeeker hey man don't apologies, i really enjoy your watching your reviews, they are clear and informative! keep up the good work!
Suney Cheung thanks man. Appreciate it 👍
on my fox pro carbon the shell is separating from the carbon shell I already retired one cus it squeaked like a pig, shell was completely loose, it's halfway on the one I use.
So I am in the market for a new helmet.
Hi friend. Troy Lee Designs Stage or Fox proframe - lightweight, breathability.
Hey. The proframe doesn’t fit my headshape but I haven’t tried the Stage. I’m looking at the new bell super air.
My one is all good and had for 1 year
Glad to hear it 👍
Nathan what weight is the bell dh ? Must have missed it in the vid
You might wanna check blue grass ..better venting but no removable chin ...have i seen you with chin removed ? Not sure .. fox are doing a new enduro removable chin too with ear cutouts ...the radiators of the wrord are ears although as said earlier .. rain mack required this week .... good to see you posting again my friend 👍😎
I don’t remember to be honest, I weighed it in the linked video. It certainly wasn’t as heavy as the Giro.
I wear helmets with a removable chin bar. I’ll keep an eye out for the new fox helmet. The bell super air r looks tasty too.
Why didn't you go for the Super R Air if you were so happy with the v2 ? I don't get it.
It didn’t exist at the time.
@@SenderoSeeker Hehe, OK.
Hows the weather Nathan its Brutal in Benalmadena rightnow !
Absolutely shite! All the rain we haven’t had all year. Horrible.
Yeah im right on the water and its only a couple mph from a Gael ... 20 degrees on Sunday though
Have you ever worn a moto cross helmet? They have no ventilation at all. I'm not sure why mtb riders complain about helmets being hot lol Oh I love my Giro !!
Haha. Never tried, but I’m pretty sure no moto cross folks are pedalling up a mountain 😂
Would this be good for street riding let's say an hour riding at least
Ironically I've just switched away from the switchblade because it's too heavy and hot......and I live in Scotland! Not known for its sunny climate :)
I've gone proframe and it's great for me.
I think for the summer I will also need to switch. Although I said no way in the video, the new Bell Super Air is looking more and more appealing. 🤘
For me it would be fine I have a helmet that weighs about the same. but I am stronger, than I was before, I got used to it.
The super DH is downhill certified. Or am I wrong?
Yes. It’s DH certified.
And the new Bell Super DH with lex Spherical???
What’s lex spherical?
what's the difference with the older version?
switchblade is even heavier and warmer than super dh