Coupon ✔️ Super 3R MIPS Adult Mountain Bike Helmet Matte Black/gray (2023) 🥰

8 reviews for Coupon ✔️ Super 3R MIPS Adult Mountain Bike Helmet Matte Black/gray (2023) 🥰

1. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Avery – March 16, 2017

   Bell Super 3R vs Giro Switchbade. First a bit about how I ride. I have to climb everything I go down, so trail riding, but I still hit the downhills as hard as I dare, and really need a FF for those times. I have a Sixsixone FF which is fine if I’m just going downhill the whole time, but as with most trail riding you also hit trails that go back up a ways then down again. The FF really doesn’t work well for this, so I’ve been looking for a hybrid which I can adjust easier than taking the FF on and off constantly. I first bought the new Giro Switchblade without trying it first, as no one had it available locally. It looked great at first glance, but after trying it on I realized there were several things which weren’t going to work for me and how I ride. The build and protection are excellent on the Switchblade, arguably better than even my Sixsixone, it is officially downhill rated after all. The locking mech is great as well. It also had good and very thick padding inside. However, this is where the bad came in, the MIPS dial sticks down a ways and when you bend your head back in aggressive riding stance the dial would dig into my back bone. Besides the discomfort it also seemed dangerous if you crashed head first… the dial would drive right through your backbone! I also found the Switchbade to be very hot, after just a few minutes of wearing it around the house only I was already breaking a sweat. The cheek pads were way too tight, even the thinner supplied ones. I think this helmet was probably as hot as my FF Sixsixone in fact. The MIPS also didn’t fit my head well, I found there were pressure spots and loose spots insde. Lastly, I didn’t like having my ear covered up as I use sound a lot for my balance. I returned the Switchbade right away as there was no way I could live with those issues.Next I took the only other hybrid choice and picked up the Bell 3R. After my Switchbade experience I was doubtful, but ended up pleasantly surprised! First off the 3R is noticeably lighter duty than the Switchbade. The 3R is not downhill rated, and it shows. The chin guard doesn’t secure quite as solid as the Switchbade, and the chin guard is a lot more flexible and light duty. The padding in the 3R is also a lot thinner. On the good side, the 3R fits my head much better. The top of my ears rub a little on the helmet, but it’s not too bad. The helmet seems a bit wide, and the straps come down from the outside of the helmet, allowing it to wobble a little side to side, but not bad enough I can’t live with it. The MIPS dial does not dig into my spine at any angle which is what is most important for me. Being lighter the 3R also doesn’t heat up nearly as bad as the Switchblade, it’s actually amazingly cool. I was very surprised on the trail just how cool (temp) this helmet is, even with the chin guard on. It also felt a lot lighter on my head, which made me less distracted by it so I could concentrate on riding. I do think the 3R chin guard is a bit more difficult to install than the Grio, but after a few tries I’ve already gotten a lot better at it. Thumbs up on the 3R! it’s not totally perfect, but close enough for me. I hope this is helpful for anyone looking at both of these.**Update** I had my first BIG crash with this helmet yesterday! These things are never something we’re prepared for, it just happens. I am SOOOO glad I was wearing this helmet, and particularly in FF mode!! Had I not been I would definitely been in the hospital right now and missing some teeth/facial flesh! Long story short, I took a jump and then mistimed a second one shortly afterward, stuffing my front wheel in a 3ft hole at medium speed. I was tossed about 6ft into a rocky creek head first. I hit my face/head so hard that my eyes would not focus or stay straight for about 5minutes and my ears were ringing loudly. My riding glasses lenses broke out of the frame! When I got up and got my sight back I could not believe that there was no damage to my face/head. Today I have a good solid headache and messed up back/shoulder, but my head and face are untouched. This helmet saved my ass! That said, I had the small chin guards in.. or the inner pads removed, depending on how you look at it. While this was a lot more comfortable, it did allow my face to press more to the front of the helmet on impact and -just- slightly made cheek contact on the ground. I see the value in having those beefy cheek pads now…

2. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Vic – January 17, 2018

   Ok so after a sizing issue (they’ve ditched the oval headshape they usually use and gone for a more rounded profile, if your ovalized and are within a couple of cm you may want to go up a size) ive gotten my second one. First (medium and too tight on the forehead, i measured 57 around) was really awesome quality but this one had molding foam badly cut and melted into the ports, so i have to cut that away or its a pain to get the chinbar on and off, sometimes it feels attached properly but is not flush. Not a problem with the first item.Also not impressed with the way they slapped mips into it, the mips covers some front ports along the browline, and is poorly fitted against the vents, its also not truly aligned which plays with my product design ocd lol.Add to that the padding, its not built for the mips layer and causes some discomfort. Aaand the temple pads that you get on the super 2r and i assume the non mips 3r are not present, mix that up with the more rounded shape and it leaves the helmet wobbling side to side badly. O and the rear dial section with its plastic pressure points hurts my skull, needs padding too, the plastic flexes but is not comfortable with a shaven head.(cutting up a shoe insole to make pads for that part, free pro tip :p).Anyways thats mostly personal fit and ive bought some temple pads and some standard fitted pad for another brand, ill make it work.It is a really light helmet compared to my last full face, totally comfortable in that respect. Doesnt feel like a bobble head and i feel well planted inside it. Feels very solid overall and the chinbar seems totally adequate to take a hefty hit although it has some flex i trust it. Its not downhill certified but honestly i think my neck would snap before my chin or face took any real damage.I would like to see some mesh on the vents to keep the bugs out and sun off my noggin, again a personal preference but not a great expense to them to apply.Chinstrap and earloops are good, the clamps on them dont slip about like the met helmet i own, and its totally comfortable with exeption of the clamp sitting right in my throat when tightened up. It should be to the side slightly for comfort.Vents are huge and many of them, doesnt give me instant heatstroke which is a bonus.Despite having to go large with the fit it doesnt look to bad while wearing, its pretty compact (wish id gotten to keep the medium size as that was much more streamlined)Cheekpads are totally comfortable and have an adjustment layer. Im skinny and had to take the extra layer out, not sure what sort of face would use that extra padding. A jawless one maybe :/This is a critical review but im a stickler for finish on bike parts, the market cuts corners all over the place and charges a lot of money these days. They csn suck it up and improve a bit.Ill upload some pics of the problem areas for your awareness.Overall though im happy and dont see any real competition for hot weather riding, im out in the Caribbean and its not my natural cold habitat so heatstroke is a real issue.I would absolutely recomend it. Ive had other brands at equal cost and theyre nowhere near as comfortable or complete.Few tweaks and this would be perfect.Id maybe avoid the mips model if you trust that your skin does the same job (as nature intended), its a whole lot less money and i feel i could have cut up a tesco bag and had it work and fit better.Anyways, at its core, its a great helmet, i look forward to the 4 and 5 models and see where they’re taking it in terms of quality and finish.

3. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Nate – July 18, 2022

   I really do love this helmet. My brother talked me into getting one like this with more air vents and I’m glad I listened. It was over 2x more expensive than the one I almost bought but where I live the summers can be brutal. . Offers full face protection when needed but I can then strap the lower portion to my backpack when I don’t and would like more airflow.

4. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Gato – September 12, 2022

   Super light weight and breathable! I already fell once using my Onewheel and this thing put in the work! The full face makes me feel more secure while riding without adding any extra weight or bulk to the helmet. 10/10 would buy again

5. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Clarence Newby – October 2, 2022

   First off I start off by saying this helmet has saved my head twice on a very bad accident. While on the trails I landed directly on my head while crashing and the MIPS system saved my brain box. I would definitely recommend this helmet as it is very comfortable, lightweight, and the convertible option makes it a must-have, you can’t go wrong with this one!

6. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   GFK – October 23, 2022

   After too many face plants with regular lid, bought on of these. Works great. Smallish profile compared to to other full face helmets, adjustable / comfortable fit, can convert to chinless for climbs in summer weather, back to full face for decent. Cheap compared to dental work. Whats not to like.

7. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Dan – December 11, 2022

   Hell yeah! A little tight on the cheek bones, but that’s probably a good thing if you auger in hard!

8. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   jeremy blumenauer – December 13, 2022

   Money well spend . It fits perfectly and looks nice . I’m confident it will do its job