Tony Harrison Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 I'm looking at buying a Bell Super 2R. It's about £20 more for the MIPS version, but as ever it's hard to tell if it's just hype or whether it really adds any extra level of safety. Anyone here bought one of these helmets, or have any experience with them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew62 Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 I'm looking at buying a Bell Super 2R. It's about £20 more for the MIPS version, but as ever it's hard to tell if it's just hype or whether it really adds any extra level of safety. Anyone here bought one of these helmets, or have any experience with them? More and more helmets seem to becoming MIPS'd so there must be something to it. The theory makes sense and the top manufacturers are backing it. To be honest if it's only a £20 upgrade I wouldn't think twice. Head protection isn't an area to skimp and even if it's just a marginal added security feature I'd happily take it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJ. Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 From looking online it looks as though the MIPS layer would rattle around and be annoying? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted March 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 Head protection isn't an area to skimp and even if it's just a marginal added security feature I'd happily take it. I agree, that's what I was starting to think. Ultimately it ends up being the best part of £170, but like you say, what price do you put on protecting your head? I won't be buying one until I've tried one in the shop though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew62 Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 I agree, that's what I was starting to think. Ultimately it ends up being the best part of £170, but like you say, what price do you put on protecting your head? I won't be buying one until I've tried one in the shop though. If you like the fit of a Giro lid, they have added MIPS to their Feature lid which is good (but a touch warm). It's also almost half the price, but maybe a touch less refined: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/giro-feature-mips-helmet-2015/rp-prod128407?gs=1&gclid=CJiolMK80MQCFaiE2wodcooADQ&gclsrc=aw.ds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted March 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 I had a Giro Semi MX years ago, not a bad helmet. I was quite interested in the detachable chin bar with the 2R because I'm going to be riding in the Alps this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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