iXS

Trigger Full-Face Helmet

Light and breathable, UPDATED

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Size Bought:

M/L

Height:

6' 2"

Weight:

205

Wore this for a 30 mile / 3500ft loop around DuPont in Pisgah. Mix of XC/Trail/AM and wanted the protection for the chunky downhill sections at Burnt and Big Rock. No issues on the climbs and able to drink from my camelback. Very light and well ventilated. My head measures 60.5cm around and the M/L 58-62m fits me just right with the stock pads. The magnetic strap works well and is a welcome change to the traditional plastic clips. Tip: Lightly grease the metal screw holes for the visor. My previous IXS Trail helmet rusted and swelled out at those two threaded inserts cracking through shell. Not pretty. Also note that the black on black is actually black on grey (see pic). Overall love this helmet and plan to use it whenever there is potential to smash my face. UPDATED 11/8/2020: the 2mm metal rods that hold the straps in place in the shell are all rusted out. IXS cheaped out and didn't use stainless or some other corrosion proof material. Had to pop them out and replace the rods with some 2mm stainless cut to size I ordered off Amazon. So tired of IXS and rust on my helmets. Stop using cheap hardware on 250$ helmets!!!