Motocross Helmets -Safety Standard

[Bikesalot]

Having had a few different helmets for road and track I'm in a position where I need to go and buy my first Motocross helmet.

Found one I like the look of (check it fits etc etc, I know)

But what's the minimum safety standard for a MX lid? The one I like states; 'Meets standard ECE 22-05'

Bearing in mind my road/track helmets have usually been approx £350 this helmet is £130.

Some guidance please!

[Bikesalot]

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[Birky_41]

Same rules apply for MX and road lids

Most things even the cheap stuff will pass 22 05 and Acu gold

Look for something comfy, of good materials and a reputable brand as you tend to crash with mx and getting replacement peaks etc are quite handy

[gazzarose]

Look to see if it's got a gold ACU sticker on it, that means it's certified to be used in a race in this county. You can get this sticker on any thing from a 50 quid lid all the way up to 500, they should all be the and safety wise, what changes is weight, ventilation and features. I've got an Airoh twist, which is about 150-200, Airoh also do a lower model at ~100 and the Aviator at ~450. The difference between the cheapest and the most expensive is about 500 grams so a massive difference.

[Birky_41]

gazzarose said:

Look to see if it's got a gold ACU sticker on it, that means it's certified to be used in a race in this county. You can get this sticker on any thing from a 50 quid lid all the way up to 500, they should all be the and safety wise, what changes is weight, ventilation and features. I've got an Airoh twist, which is about 150-200, Airoh also do a lower model at ~100 and the Aviator at ~450. The difference between the cheapest and the most expensive is about 500 grams so a massive difference.

I've had 3 aviators and found them comfy and the lightest lid I've owned. Peak and front vent are a bit delicate but you can replace them

[gazzarose]

I think MY twist is about 1150 grams and the Aviator is 950 grams. I've held both at the same time and the difference is very noticeable, so after a long day ridi git would definitely be an advantage, I just couldn't just the double the price of the Twist at the time but maybe the next time I change I'll consider it. That said, my twist has been great. Compared to my old cheap helmet it's like it's not on my head (my old helmet was ~300 grams heavier) and my head is never sweaty when I take it off so the ventilation must be doing its job.

[Gavia]

This is probably going to spark a big debate, but I tend to buy at the lower end of the price range and look for the ones that are heavily discounted from higher prices. I always buy ACU Gold helmets though. I’ve gone through three helmets in one and a half seasons due to crashing. One lasted all of two days before I comsogned it’s to the bin.

I’d rather not be worried about the cost of replacement, than trying to hang onto a helmet for too long. The flip side of the argument is that I really ought to be buying th Beeston if I’m crashing that frequently

I get mine from here with a choice from £27 to £550 I think my current one is one of the ones discounted to £27!

https://www.ghostbikes.com/search/helmets-motocros...

Edited by Gavia on Saturday 4th August 13:59