The frame of the Pilot goggle is made from a softer material than the outriggers that the strap attaches to, allowing it to flex and fit a variety of face shapes well. FXR’s Pilot features a fat 50mm strap with copious amounts of silicone grippy graphics, which means that even with the goggles worn fairly loosely, it stayed securely stuck to the helmet shell during our testing. Available in seven colorways, this outrigger-style goggle has some unique features that make them so desirable. This fits on the tight side for an XXL, so check FXR’s sizing chart here before buying.įXR’s Pilot MX goggles is one of the best-fitting goggles we have ever had the pleasure of wearing. Multiple cheek pad sizes are available for a perfect fit. Two colorways are available: Black (shown) and Hi-Vis/Charcoal. ![]() Another bonus is that FXR also sells replacement padding, visors, screws, mouth pieces, and vent covers for their lids, making long-term ownership of this fairly substantially-priced helmet more enticing. The attachment mechanism for the padding is easy to use, and the helmet is fairly easy to clean as well. The helmet is light enough for bike use, making it a very versatile lid. We installed a prototype Rugged Radios Bluetooth helmet connect kit and have been enjoying riding with this helmet across multiple recreational vehicles, including time spent on a mountain bike. It also looks the business – the matte-finish hand-laid carbon shell is a thing of beauty, and FXR did well with the matte black details that keep the overall focus on the carbon weave. The Helium Carbon helmet has been a favorite among testers for its incredibly light weight and comfortable fit. We put FXR’s gear to the test during expeditions to Glamis Dunes, the Mojave Desert, King of the Hammers, 10,000 feet climbs in Colorado, and more. This helmet works well for cold or warm climates, and the light weight provided by the carbon fiber shell reduces neck fatigue during long riding sessions. The visor is fairly long, but is very easily adjustable. The view out of the goggle port is wide, with minimal intrusion from the chin guard and visor. Our XXL Helium Carbon tester fit incredibly well the very first time we slid it on. FXR got creative with weight savings, and the sheer beauty of the 100% hand-laid carbon fiber shell makes it an easy piece to stare at. Multiple small features make this helmet a standout – glove-friendly visor screws, removable vent plugs and covers for cold-weather use, and our favorite, titanium D-rings. The Helium carries a DOT rating in Canada and the US. As it ships to you, the Helium is closer to 2.3 pounds, which is one of the lightest helmets we have ever tested. The FXR Helium Carbon helmet tipped our scales at a measly 2.6 lbs with Bluetooth coms installed- a full pound lighter than the other unnamed high-end helmet we benchmarked it against. ![]() From FXR’s 2022 catalog, we would like to showcase a few standout items that we have tested over this past few months: the Helium Carbon Helmet, Pilot MX Goggle, and CX Jacket. That’s where FXR Racing is headquartered, so it is a safe bet to assume they know a thing or two about making cold-weather gear. To us Southwestern desert folk, “cold” doesn’t represent the same thing as it does to someone, say, in Winnipeg, Canada.
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