I’m a casual rider who loves the content. I come from a motorcycle background and feel natural in a full face. Getting used to half shell helmets has been a journey. Everyday I ride and everyday I wear a helmet, so it’s great to see quality helmets evolving. The last motorcycle helmet I bought was $695, so dropping anything less than $500 on a helmet doesn’t even make me flinch. I digging this channel and I am not even a real MTB’er. Kudos
Just took the biggest crash I've had in 13 years of mtn biking. My head took most of the impact. I would be in the hospital or dead if I wasn't wearing a helmet. But I had a two-year-old Speedframe Pro helmet on. I had 0 symptoms of concussion. Never lost consciousness. Just a tiny bruise on my forehead where the initial impact happened. I thought $190 was probably overpaying for a helmet when I first bought it, but I liked the look and comfort of the Speedframe so I justified the price. Now I'm sold on the protection being second to none and $190 for a helmet that can do what it did on a crash as big as mine now seems cheap compared to the cost of what less protection would have led to. I'm getting the same helmet in the new colorway, and I'm stooked to get back on my bike.... as soon as my hip and shoulder heal up enough.
I wear my Proframe for almost all of my trail rides. It's a fantastic helmet, pretty lightweight for a full face, good ventilation and comfortable fit for my head. I'd totally replace it with another Proframe. For DH or trying out bigger dirt jumps I still prefer to use a DH helmet. I've ridden them out on the trail and they're just too heavy and hot to ride for most things. I'd still lug a DH helmet around if I was doing something riskier than normal, but it's usually not the case.
Hey Mike, good review. Lat summer I banged the side of my head into a tree. Rode home, cleaned up and went down to the hospital for some repair work and 3 stitches in my ear. Could have used that 3/4 model! Have since bought the full face Proframe and I really like it. Super comfy and light on the head. 😁 You know the saying, “it’s not if you’re gonna crash, it’s when!
Fun fact: Dropframe Pro has the highest rating from the Virginia Tech helmet safety test. Doesn't appear they tested full-faces, I would imagine the proframe would score similarly.
The proframe is not built for sheer safety, it’s built for ventilation. The rampage is fox’s downhill race helmet, and that would be their safest helmet
The VT helmet safety test doesn’t include side impact testing. So they’re not fully testing the capabilities of any full face helmets. But this data does mean that the drop frame does have excellent safety characteristics in a normal crash with the added feature of face/jaw protection. Additionally, don’t dwell too much on the individual score that each helmet gets. We are splitting hairs by comparing helmets that score .5 higher than another. The real indicator from VT is the star ratings. Any helmet with a 5 star rating will perform very well in a crash. So choose any helmet on VT’s list with a 5 star rating and buy the one that fits your specific head shape the best.
I have used the Flux for prob 10 years. Upgraded to the Speedframe Pro and it’s awesome. Comfort, lightweight, plenty of vent. Just took a minute to figure out the chin strap clip. But it’s all good now.
Pros:1) Looks good. ruclips.net/user/postUgkx0ipcYkXV-2YCp_cBN3HLfzR_OoD0HQYx Way better than any other affordable helmet I've looked at.2) Light and comfortable. No sweat issues ever, no chafing issues either.3) At least for ME, I haven't gotten extreme helmet hair. Dunno if it's the way the foam is place or the design or what, but my hair looks fine.4) Visor keeps the sun out of your eyes.5) The "chin strap flip" that DOES occur, has been a near-zero annoyance issue for me.Cons:1) The chin straps adjusters are not the gripper or strongest things around. Over time I can see this helmet becoming useless due to the adjuster's inability to grip the nylon straps properly. I'm estimating maybe a life of 6-12 months before the helmet will need replacing. I've had this helmet for about 6 weeks now and can see the wear occurring. Conclusion: Great helmet, I don't think you'll regret the purchase and I plan to purchase the same thing again in 9 months or when the strap fail and I can't play with the adjustment anymore.
Nice vid bro. Currently I am using a M size Speedframe pro, shall I go for L size Proframe? My head size is around 57cm. Any advices would be appreciate :)
LIFE LESSON: if your riding a downhill bike full gas, a drop frame is not enough. I wish I would have know that before I got a bad concussion. Get a fox rampage or POC coron.
I am riding single track mountain bike trails near Boston. No huge downhills and no jumping. I am trying to choose between the dropframe and the speedframe pro. I had a concussion last year so I am a little anxious about getting out again. What would you recommend?
If you're feeling more cautious, the Dropframe would not be a bad option for you! The extra little protection is nice. I am a big fan of the Speedframe Pro, but also have a full face when I feel I need it. Better to be safe than sorry, especially when it comes to head injuries!
Hey I was just wondering. I had a bit of a crash wearing a pro frame . The half the visor was cracked of of but and the chin bar got a crack in it but there is no damage to the main portion of the helmet. Is it possible to get replacement for the visor and the chin bar or will I have to buy a new full face?
I would first consider whether or not you should continue using the helmet. Even if there is no damage to the body of the helmet, it's possible it is no longer great for use. Hard to say for sure. Fox does list some spare parts on their website (www.foxracing.com/mens/mtb/gear/spare-parts/), I would start there as we do not stock replacement parts.
@@adrianszabelski8105 i don’t really want a proper downhill helmet, I’m more into the enduro side of things and all I need is a lightweight full face for whenever there’s a park day
@@thehighground4920 get the pro frame. Every one says it's "too light" for dh but there's no evidence it doesn't protect as well as a heavier helmet. Dropframe pro has the highest score on Virginia tech and the proframe shares the same shell design. Add a chin bar and you have a solid helmet. Especially if you're more Enduro vs dh, it's a good lid
"have people started falling on their ears recently" Pretty sure thats literally among the most common scenarios. Most definitely than from the top like they test them for. How 3/4 arent more common is puzzling to me
Wouldn’t u Ware a proframe on a trip to the bike park ?? I run a bell super dh at the moment and I was thinking about a speed frame and proframe to replace it (it has done its job and get a bit noisy)
@@Ingrimmsch91 Its more on the light end, similar to many modular helmets. For example the face guard will brake off in heavy hits. This might be very bike park dependent. Personally, I have never ridden in any.
The Dropframe is an... interesting helmet in regards to fit. It's the number 1 returned item we sell as the fitment is just super wonky. We're really hoping that Fox uses the same shell and mould as the Proframe moving forward so they actually fit people's heads well.
fox helmets are too expensive and not worthit, better buy TLD, Leatt, Bell and MET. They priced it just for the brand and that sucks. Overrated helmets in my opinion
Do you have a Fox helmet? If so, which one are you rockin'?
Speedframe pro. Its nice! The fidlock is something I wont go without, its that nice.
Proframe 💪
Fox rampage pro carbon fullface running a large also a medium in every other helmet
Fox Proframe for life!
I have a Speedframe Pro. Do you guys sell replacement pad inserts?
I’m a casual rider who loves the content. I come from a motorcycle background and feel natural in a full face. Getting used to half shell helmets has been a journey. Everyday I ride and everyday I wear a helmet, so it’s great to see quality helmets evolving. The last motorcycle helmet I bought was $695, so dropping anything less than $500 on a helmet doesn’t even make me flinch.
I digging this channel and I am not even a real MTB’er.
Kudos
Just took the biggest crash I've had in 13 years of mtn biking. My head took most of the impact. I would be in the hospital or dead if I wasn't wearing a helmet. But I had a two-year-old Speedframe Pro helmet on. I had 0 symptoms of concussion. Never lost consciousness. Just a tiny bruise on my forehead where the initial impact happened. I thought $190 was probably overpaying for a helmet when I first bought it, but I liked the look and comfort of the Speedframe so I justified the price. Now I'm sold on the protection being second to none and $190 for a helmet that can do what it did on a crash as big as mine now seems cheap compared to the cost of what less protection would have led to. I'm getting the same helmet in the new colorway, and I'm stooked to get back on my bike.... as soon as my hip and shoulder heal up enough.
I wear my Proframe for almost all of my trail rides. It's a fantastic helmet, pretty lightweight for a full face, good ventilation and comfortable fit for my head. I'd totally replace it with another Proframe. For DH or trying out bigger dirt jumps I still prefer to use a DH helmet. I've ridden them out on the trail and they're just too heavy and hot to ride for most things. I'd still lug a DH helmet around if I was doing something riskier than normal, but it's usually not the case.
I love my speedframe pro. Price was decent and the Virginia tech rating is good!
Wish more helmets had bug meshes in the ventilation holes. Loved this feature on my old Kali helmet.
I have a speed frame pro and a proframe. Love them both, amazing fit, lightweight and good looking!
Hey Mike, good review. Lat summer I banged the side of my head into a tree. Rode home, cleaned up and went down to the hospital for some repair work and 3 stitches in my ear. Could have used that 3/4 model! Have since bought the full face Proframe and I really like it. Super comfy and light on the head. 😁
You know the saying, “it’s not if you’re gonna crash, it’s when!
Fun fact: Dropframe Pro has the highest rating from the Virginia Tech helmet safety test. Doesn't appear they tested full-faces, I would imagine the proframe would score similarly.
The proframe is not built for sheer safety, it’s built for ventilation. The rampage is fox’s downhill race helmet, and that would be their safest helmet
The VT helmet safety test doesn’t include side impact testing. So they’re not fully testing the capabilities of any full face helmets. But this data does mean that the drop frame does have excellent safety characteristics in a normal crash with the added feature of face/jaw protection.
Additionally, don’t dwell too much on the individual score that each helmet gets. We are splitting hairs by comparing helmets that score .5 higher than another. The real indicator from VT is the star ratings. Any helmet with a 5 star rating will perform very well in a crash.
So choose any helmet on VT’s list with a 5 star rating and buy the one that fits your specific head shape the best.
Not anymore it doesn’t
I have both a speedframe pro and a proframe and they're both fantastic!
Nice! It's great to have the option to swap between a half shell and a full face depending on the day or trail.
I have used the Flux for prob 10 years. Upgraded to the Speedframe Pro and it’s awesome. Comfort, lightweight, plenty of vent. Just took a minute to figure out the chin strap clip. But it’s all good now.
I own a speedframe for everyday trail riding, and a proframe for some bigger terrain and races. Love both :D
Great helmet. I like the adjustment in the back. And it is well vented.
Love my speed frame pro. Light comfy. Great fit. Great ventilation
Ordered my drop frame pro last night, can’t wait to receive it.
You should’ve done a real life crash test to compare the protectiveness of those helmets 😂
Our quality of content may start slipping pretty soon after a couple of good head bonks!
The proframe fits up sized as well.. I’m normally a medium, in the proframe I’m a large with the base pad setup.
Shoutout from the computer developer community for knowing about the MIPS computer system!
Been rocking the Dropframe Pro since last year. Feels great but sometimes the visor blocks your view, but just a tiny bit .
Got a speed frame pro ,very happy with it.
🦊🔥🤘
As a speed frame pro drop frame pro and proframe owner no complaints about any of them
I love watching your videos❤️👍👍🥰
Pros:1) Looks good. ruclips.net/user/postUgkx0ipcYkXV-2YCp_cBN3HLfzR_OoD0HQYx Way better than any other affordable helmet I've looked at.2) Light and comfortable. No sweat issues ever, no chafing issues either.3) At least for ME, I haven't gotten extreme helmet hair. Dunno if it's the way the foam is place or the design or what, but my hair looks fine.4) Visor keeps the sun out of your eyes.5) The "chin strap flip" that DOES occur, has been a near-zero annoyance issue for me.Cons:1) The chin straps adjusters are not the gripper or strongest things around. Over time I can see this helmet becoming useless due to the adjuster's inability to grip the nylon straps properly. I'm estimating maybe a life of 6-12 months before the helmet will need replacing. I've had this helmet for about 6 weeks now and can see the wear occurring. Conclusion: Great helmet, I don't think you'll regret the purchase and I plan to purchase the same thing again in 9 months or when the strap fail and I can't play with the adjustment anymore.
I don’t really replace helmet unless it’s broken or beat up if you crash a lot. 😂.
Sir please make a review on Fox rampage pro 🙏
great explanation, much appreciated
but I still don't know what "Blocked" means in "Speedframe Pro Blocked" ;o]]
Nice vid bro. Currently I am using a M size Speedframe pro, shall I go for L size Proframe? My head size is around 57cm. Any advices would be appreciate :)
mine speedrframe pro came with 1 set extra liner.
I had to get a Large ProFrame, I normally wear a medium in everything else.
Informative and entertaining.
That's all we're looking for! Thanks for watching! -Tor 😎
Really helpful
Can you remove the visors completely off the speed frames? Cheers legend!!
What do you recommend to solve the issue with the creaking noise from the MIPS?
I have that with the Speedframe pro and the Proframe.
Nice vid!
What is the color of that ProFrame? Is there a color Orange on it?
Thinking of getting one, but would like color Orange.
LIFE LESSON: if your riding a downhill bike full gas, a drop frame is not enough. I wish I would have know that before I got a bad concussion. Get a fox rampage or POC coron.
True- and the MIPS Rampage is 150 bucks for the non Carbon version - less than most trail helmets
Amazing!
Please don’t think that the speedframe is less protective. Just think that the pro is more protective.
If you would wear an open face or full face helmet in a race/track car then you should wear them on the trail, not the half head helmets.
when u hit ur head ur head hurts a little bit but ur neck soar i think
I am riding single track mountain bike trails near Boston. No huge downhills and no jumping. I am trying to choose between the dropframe and the speedframe pro. I had a concussion last year so I am a little anxious about getting out again. What would you recommend?
If you're feeling more cautious, the Dropframe would not be a bad option for you! The extra little protection is nice. I am a big fan of the Speedframe Pro, but also have a full face when I feel I need it. Better to be safe than sorry, especially when it comes to head injuries!
I have the speedframe pro, it came with an extra set of padding. Does the regular speedframe come with a back up set as well?
Yes
Hey I was just wondering. I had a bit of a crash wearing a pro frame . The half the visor was cracked of of but and the chin bar got a crack in it but there is no damage to the main portion of the helmet. Is it possible to get replacement for the visor and the chin bar or will I have to buy a new full face?
I would first consider whether or not you should continue using the helmet. Even if there is no damage to the body of the helmet, it's possible it is no longer great for use. Hard to say for sure.
Fox does list some spare parts on their website (www.foxracing.com/mens/mtb/gear/spare-parts/), I would start there as we do not stock replacement parts.
Definitely replace and get a proper dh helmet like a poc coron or tld d4 the proframe is really weak and Definitely not enough for proper dh
@@adrianszabelski8105 i don’t really want a proper downhill helmet, I’m more into the enduro side of things and all I need is a lightweight full face for whenever there’s a park day
@@thehighground4920 I'd recommend the 100% trajecta or Smith mainline haven't seen neat as many problems with them then the proframe
@@thehighground4920 get the pro frame. Every one says it's "too light" for dh but there's no evidence it doesn't protect as well as a heavier helmet. Dropframe pro has the highest score on Virginia tech and the proframe shares the same shell design. Add a chin bar and you have a solid helmet. Especially if you're more Enduro vs dh, it's a good lid
"have people started falling on their ears recently"
Pretty sure thats literally among the most common scenarios. Most definitely than from the top like they test them for. How 3/4 arent more common is puzzling to me
Wouldn’t u Ware a proframe on a trip to the bike park ??
I run a bell super dh at the moment and I was thinking about a speed frame and proframe to replace it (it has done its job and get a bit noisy)
Probably some parks require "proper" full face?
@@Pienimusta I guessed the proframe was one 🤔🤔
@@Ingrimmsch91 Its more on the light end, similar to many modular helmets. For example the face guard will brake off in heavy hits. This might be very bike park dependent. Personally, I have never ridden in any.
Don't use a proframe for downhill their extremely weak my friends broke from a crash on a local loam trail
Hi can u help me which fox helmet can i use in road bike pls help me im the new subscriber
The Speedframe or Speedframe Pro would be excellent options!
dude if that visor angle cool meter isn’t the truest thing ever lol
U have forgot the rampage pro carbon
I like the fox helmets better than Troy Lee. Troy Lee is good but Fox has better fix and is more comfortable.
Drop frame
Imagine a helmet with ERGON aircell technology 🥹
Sheee
mainframe
Pro frame costs much as my bike
Dropframe Pro has fixed visor. :(
My drop frame is not great it moves to fare forward on my head even though it’s tight and snug will not buy again
The Dropframe is an... interesting helmet in regards to fit. It's the number 1 returned item we sell as the fitment is just super wonky. We're really hoping that Fox uses the same shell and mould as the Proframe moving forward so they actually fit people's heads well.
@@TheLostCo Interesting. If only we could find out more of these stats/opinions
🤗🤗🤗💯👍 good
Proframe is such a good helmet,you don't even understand that you wear it
No but think about falling with a full face with earbuds in ear rape buddy.. I’m getting the droppy toppy
So anti-microbial, strap connector and "ooh" two types of foam makes it worth $50 more? Please, what a crock of marketing.
That shit makes a difference in the event of a crash. If it’s one thing I’m willing to spend extra on, it’s a helmet.
fox helmets are too expensive and not worthit, better buy TLD, Leatt, Bell and MET. They priced it just for the brand and that sucks. Overrated helmets in my opinion
'Stench' is a bit graphic and gross. I would have preferred if you just said 'smell'. Good review.