6D, Bell Moto 9 Flex or Leatt 6.5 Carbon

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Alright guys,

I'm in the market for a new helmet. I currently have a 6D that I really like. I saw the new Leatt GPX 6.5 Carbon that one of the reps brought in at the shop I work for and it got me thinking about a new helmet. Then as I started reading, it seems everyone raves about the Moto 9 flex. We don't stock Bell, so I haven't actually had my hands on one or my head in it.

So between those three, share some thoughts. I think I'm currently leaning towards the Bell but I'm not committed.

And when I do buy, it'll be going to Lee (Hellion) for some fresh paint. Thinking a modern take on a 90's style done with exposed carbon, gloss and matte.

Shane
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Crush 12/12/2015 4:21am
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I think "someone" should do a early-to-mid 90s Fro replica on a 6D... Would suit the shape!
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KTMShane699 12/12/2015 4:37am
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Crush wrote:
I think "someone" should do a early-to-mid 90s Fro replica on a 6D... Would suit the shape!
Leaning towards stealing some inspiration from Mike Kiedrowski's lids. Working with Lee to make sure we can pull it off...modernizing it to current style and technique while keeping the retro aspect. Hoping we can make it all work!

Shane
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CarlinoJoeVideo 12/12/2015 7:21am
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I personally like the fit of the bell. The size and weight just feel right to me.
Dannyderasmo106 12/12/2015 7:25am
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I would get the bell. I had the first moto 9, then the 6d, now the moto 9 flex. The bells way more comfortable. Plus its smaller and lighter. There a little tight at first but i just use a size bigger cheek pads. Deffinitly the comfiest helmet ive ever had.

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keith101 12/12/2015 8:49am
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If you are limited to these 3, I'd suggest the Leatt. It'll be the lightest of the 3 and has advanced design and better foam (the triangle design from Kali). If you look at some Kali video's, you'll understand why it's a better application of foam inside a helmet and for compression management.

The Bell is also a good design and will fit well, but it and the 6D are quite heavy helmets in my book. I won't wear any helmet that weighs more than 3 lbs. The Leatt is less than 3 lbs in this group, but there are even lighter helmets out there if you are interested.
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loftyair 12/12/2015 8:52am
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Have a friend give them to you 1 at a time, put it on for fit and feel. Be real, it should work, at least for a few months!
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GuyB 12/12/2015 8:54am
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I'd suggest fit matters, and no two heads are the same. Try as many of them on as you can.
wideopen198 12/12/2015 10:37am
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GuyB wrote:
I'd suggest fit matters, and no two heads are the same. Try as many of them on as you can.
This. I just went to a shop and test fit some helmets. Arai, Suomy, Fox, Nolan, Shoei, Bell... ended up with a Bell Moto 9 (not the flex) because it had the best fit on my head. The Arai was also good but was a little bit above my budget.
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KTMShane699 12/12/2015 11:02am
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I get the fit issue. I work in a shop and I'm very familiar with fitting helmets appropriately. I was looking for feedback and brand experience with the helmets. My 6D fits well. Prior to that, I had always work Bell helmets before I took a break from off-road (Bell still did hat sizing).

Maybe the question should have been phrased differently. Has anyone had any issues? Since we aren't a stocking Bell dealer, I don't have a rep I can call for them. I've had my hands on a Leatt pre-production helmet and it felt decent.

Shoei's don't fit me well, and Arai's have fit well. They recently changed their shape slightly and it's not as comfortable as it once was to me.

My 6D is a medium that I changed the fit pads on to make it really fit me since I tend to be in between sizes. Right now, I'm probably leaning towards the Moto 9 Flex.

Shane
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HenryA 12/12/2015 11:07am
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The Moto 9 Flex is really sweet, you should really try to get your hands on one before ordering a new helmet. But yeah, fit is the key. Have you tried Airoh?
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mxb2 12/12/2015 11:19am
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HenryA wrote:
The Moto 9 Flex is really sweet, you should really try to get your hands on one before ordering a new helmet. But yeah, fit is...
The Moto 9 Flex is really sweet, you should really try to get your hands on one before ordering a new helmet. But yeah, fit is the key. Have you tried Airoh?
Flex fit small or true to size?
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HenryA 12/12/2015 11:25am
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HenryA wrote:
The Moto 9 Flex is really sweet, you should really try to get your hands on one before ordering a new helmet. But yeah, fit is...
The Moto 9 Flex is really sweet, you should really try to get your hands on one before ordering a new helmet. But yeah, fit is the key. Have you tried Airoh?
mxb2 wrote:
Flex fit small or true to size?
Well in my opinion, I would say that it fits true to size.
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crfdude86 12/12/2015 11:35am
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Suomy!!
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mxb2 12/12/2015 2:20pm
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HenryA wrote:
The Moto 9 Flex is really sweet, you should really try to get your hands on one before ordering a new helmet. But yeah, fit is...
The Moto 9 Flex is really sweet, you should really try to get your hands on one before ordering a new helmet. But yeah, fit is the key. Have you tried Airoh?
mxb2 wrote:
Flex fit small or true to size?
HenryA wrote:
Well in my opinion, I would say that it fits true to size.
Thanks, .

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