I just went from the Super 2R to the Super DH and the DH is a lot more comfortable with more adjustments to help get the fit right. (Dial, depth adjustment and comes with 2 sets of cheek pads at different thickness.)I've got a Bell Super 2R. It makes a reasonable trail helmet with the chinbar off, but when the chinbar is on, it mucks up the chinstrap & buckle position, IMO.
I was going to get a Bell super DH, but there have apparently been problems reported with the magnetic clip/buckle.
Next helmet will be a Giro Switchblade. The latches that lock the chinbar on look stronger, and the chinstrap looks stronger and more comfortable.
Just 'coz I'm curious.....who / where did you buy the Super DH from ? Was it 1 million dollars because it's the newest / latest / greatest thing....or did you get a good deal ?I just went from the Super 2R to the Super DH and the DH is a lot more comfortable with more adjustments to help get the fit right. (Dial, depth adjustment and comes with 2 sets of cheek pads at different thickness.)
The magnetic clip is good and I haven't had any issues with it at all apart from just getting used to it. It hasn't come undone by itself and I don't think it would if it's put on properly in the first place.
I find it's more robust than the 2R, but more comfortable. With the chin guard on it's still very open like the 2R and well ventilated. The chin bar is noticeably stronger in the DH.
The spherical mips is interesting and took about 10 minutes of trail time to get used to. Initially it seems a little overly floppy and that's off putting. But I think a lot of that feeling was down to the helmet adjustment as well, because as soon as I increased the depth, the helmet was instantly more comfortable and that feeling stopped. That depth adjustment is just something that's not there in the 2R.
The only thing that I'm not really fond of, which is minor, is that the visor doesn't seem to come down as low as the 2R.
Overall I'm really happy with it and would definately recommend it as an upgrade to the 2R.
Not sure where your located, but Summit cycles in Fitzroy have them in stock.Just 'coz I'm curious.....who / where did you buy the Super DH from ? Was it 1 million dollars because it's the newest / latest / greatest thing....or did you get a good deal ?
I got a good deal online. It ended up being about $270. I ended up getting it from Worldwide Cyclery. Usually pretty steep with shipping, but they had a good deal on at the time.Just 'coz I'm curious.....who / where did you buy the Super DH from ? Was it 1 million dollars because it's the newest / latest / greatest thing....or did you get a good deal ?
For me racing/practice or shuttles. I also only wear knee armour at select places. Bit silly though today with openface and no armour we starting sessioning a short rough rocky section which took one of the guys out. Really I guess getting whooped can happen at any time but some places the probability of a big off is higher so run it then.So here's the bleeding obvious question when do you need a fullface/chin bar helmet or open face? I have rode cressy's a few times, I don't hit the big jumps and happy with the open face.. At the same time smashing down that fire road descent out the back of smiths gully I went otb.. cracked helmet, face plant with black eye, abrasions and concussion..
Seems to me that any trail that goes steepish down at a decent clip warrants a full face? Even angry xc trails..
Rode behind a group that all had pads and full face on at plenty gorge. Same trails had guys with 2002 gt hardtails going down them in full lyra with a road lid..
I have no idea when a full face is needed or not..
I just patented the Enduro Chin Holder Strap. $99.95Sounds like a business opportunity.
Either the helmet manufacturers or an enterprising someone, should make a frame mounted clip that will hold the chin piece in the least possible dangerous way.
Wow such value. I know you may be up against it regarding manufacturing costs and what not but would a bulk order get a discount?I just patented the Enduro Chin Holder Strap. $99.95 View attachment 343085
Off topic, are these sold anywhere? Needing some wheel holding straps, and these are the ticket....unless $99...I just patented the Enduro Chin Holder Strap. $99.95 View attachment 343085
You can also add the Bell Super DH to the Switchblade as a compliant lid.Interesting to note, for those considering, is that the Switchblade is the only helmet out of the 3R and new Leatt DBX 3.0 that meets the DH standard (ASTM 1952).
https://www.pinkbike.com/news/leatt-dbx-30-enduro-helmet-review.html
Very true. I haven't noticed a difference in the ventilation between the Super DH and the Super 2R, either with or without the chin bar.You can also add the Bell Super DH to the Switchblade as a compliant lid.
I'd be all over the Super DH, but at circa $400 for a lid I don't actually need yet... its a stretch too far!Very true. I haven't noticed a difference in the ventilation between the Super DH and the Super 2R, either with or without the chin bar.
I think you're asking a question that only you can answer.So here's the bleeding obvious question when do you need a fullface/chin bar helmet or open face? I have rode cressy's a few times, I don't hit the big jumps and happy with the open face.. At the same time smashing down that fire road descent out the back of smiths gully I went otb.. cracked helmet, face plant with black eye, abrasions and concussion..
Seems to me that any trail that goes steepish down at a decent clip warrants a full face? Even angry xc trails..
Rode behind a group that all had pads and full face on at plenty gorge. Same trails had guys with 2002 gt hardtails going down them in full lyra with a road lid..
I have no idea when a full face is needed or not..