Best budget helmet under $150

zacksavchuk
Profile picture for user zacksavchuk
Posts
279
Joined
11/18/2016
Location
New Castle, PA, USA
zacksavchuk
Edited Date/Time 12/17/2020 2:00am
In the market for a new helmet. I know that a helmet is the absolute most important part of riding gear and you should not skimp out on a helmet. I am just an average weekend rider looking for some advice on what helmet to buy. I would like to stay $150 or under. Any input would be appreciated.
|
Tracktor
Profile picture for user Tracktor
Posts
2343
Joined
8/17/2006
Location
The RTF/Amboy, WA, USA
Tracktor 3/22/2017 11:03am
3/22/2017 11:03am
Find a closeout deal on a Bell Moto-9 or a Fly Carbon F2................
acres951
Profile picture for user acres951
Posts
234
Joined
8/14/2016
Location
CA
acres951 3/22/2017 11:04am
3/22/2017 11:04am
I think in that range the best you can do is ensure it has dual eps. My understanding is that means there's two diff layers of foam designed for different impact types (low and high speed?).
There are some low price point helmets now with mips as well but not sure as low as 150.
The Scorpion helmets I think are dual eps, and apparently pretty light. May be good bang for the buck?
Hugh_Falwell
Profile picture for user Hugh_Falwell
Posts
124
Joined
3/11/2016
Location
Murray, KY, USA
Hugh_Falwell 3/22/2017 11:10am
3/22/2017 11:10am
I got my fox v3 for under $150 and that's a great helmet! Search closeouts that's the way to go for sure
twnorton
Profile picture for user twnorton
Posts
261
Joined
11/25/2014
Location
New Castle, PA, USA
twnorton 3/22/2017 11:10am
3/22/2017 11:10am
Tracktor wrote:
Find a closeout deal on a Bell Moto-9 or a Fly Carbon F2................
+1 on the closeout F2 Carbon

The Shop

See All »
kott0n
Profile picture for user kott0n
Posts
673
Joined
10/4/2016
Location
Vancouver, WA, USA
kott0n 3/22/2017 11:10am
3/22/2017 11:10am
I searched high and low and came out with a 2015 Shoei VFX-W for $180 shipped. Yeah its 2 years old but its 30% of the price of new, even if I get 2 less years from it.

Look on websites clearance and bargain areas. This helmet was on BTO sports website in a "closeout bin".
zacksavchuk
Profile picture for user zacksavchuk
Posts
279
Joined
11/18/2016
Location
New Castle, PA, USA
zacksavchuk 3/22/2017 11:12am
3/22/2017 11:12am
Thank you guys for all of the replys. I have yet to check around on motosport or bto or any of those places. I have been searching ebay a little bit. The 3 that have caught my eye so far are
1. Bell mx9 or sx1
2. HJC clx7
3. EVS T5
kaptkaos
Profile picture for user kaptkaos
Posts
1087
Joined
11/17/2015
Location
Miami, FL, USA
kaptkaos 3/22/2017 11:43am
3/22/2017 11:43am Edited Date/Time 3/22/2017 11:44am
Closeout Fly F2 Carbon
Fox V3

You are saying your brain is only worth $150 tops?
I buy my helmets before I buy my bikes.
byke
Profile picture for user byke
Posts
3177
Joined
8/12/2015
Location
Auburn, CA, USA
byke 3/22/2017 11:49am
3/22/2017 11:49am
zacksavchuk wrote:
Thank you guys for all of the replys. I have yet to check around on motosport or bto or any of those places. I have been...
Thank you guys for all of the replys. I have yet to check around on motosport or bto or any of those places. I have been searching ebay a little bit. The 3 that have caught my eye so far are
1. Bell mx9 or sx1
2. HJC clx7
3. EVS T5
I had a moto 8 I bought on closeout and as it was wearing out, came across the sx1 on closeout and bought that. I have a big noggin and the excess weight of the sx1 at my size is really noticeable. Took my neck a month to get used to it and my neck still get tired on long downhill sections when standing. I'd happily sacrifice anything cosmetic to go back to the lighter weight of the moto 8/9. The sx1 fits well, but I'll try a lot harder to find a good deal on a moto-whatever next time.
zacksavchuk
Profile picture for user zacksavchuk
Posts
279
Joined
11/18/2016
Location
New Castle, PA, USA
zacksavchuk 3/22/2017 12:00pm
3/22/2017 12:00pm
kaptkaos wrote:
Closeout Fly F2 Carbon
Fox V3

You are saying your brain is only worth $150 tops?
I buy my helmets before I buy my bikes.
I would like to be able to buy a top of the line helmet. I just cant afford to. This is why i am asking for opinions on a good budget helmet. I would love to be able to afford a 6D ATR or a TLD SE4 or something along those lines.
zacksavchuk
Profile picture for user zacksavchuk
Posts
279
Joined
11/18/2016
Location
New Castle, PA, USA
zacksavchuk 3/22/2017 12:02pm
3/22/2017 12:02pm Edited Date/Time 3/22/2017 12:03pm
zacksavchuk wrote:
Thank you guys for all of the replys. I have yet to check around on motosport or bto or any of those places. I have been...
Thank you guys for all of the replys. I have yet to check around on motosport or bto or any of those places. I have been searching ebay a little bit. The 3 that have caught my eye so far are
1. Bell mx9 or sx1
2. HJC clx7
3. EVS T5
byke wrote:
I had a moto 8 I bought on closeout and as it was wearing out, came across the sx1 on closeout and bought that. I have...
I had a moto 8 I bought on closeout and as it was wearing out, came across the sx1 on closeout and bought that. I have a big noggin and the excess weight of the sx1 at my size is really noticeable. Took my neck a month to get used to it and my neck still get tired on long downhill sections when standing. I'd happily sacrifice anything cosmetic to go back to the lighter weight of the moto 8/9. The sx1 fits well, but I'll try a lot harder to find a good deal on a moto-whatever next time.
I have a bell right now that i bought 2 seasons ago. I Try to buy a new helmet every other season if i can. I will say i was happy with my bell
mxb2
Profile picture for user mxb2
Posts
22437
Joined
6/15/2010
Location
Bowie, MD, USA
mxb2 3/22/2017 12:09pm
3/22/2017 12:09pm
kaptkaos wrote:
Closeout Fly F2 Carbon
Fox V3

You are saying your brain is only worth $150 tops?
I buy my helmets before I buy my bikes.
X2,. Save the $$ to buy a good helmet,. If $$ is a issue, can you afford the medical bills that might happen with a low end helmet? Leftover shoeis are $400. Well worth it.
mxb2
Profile picture for user mxb2
Posts
22437
Joined
6/15/2010
Location
Bowie, MD, USA
mxb2 3/22/2017 12:09pm
3/22/2017 12:09pm
kaptkaos wrote:
Closeout Fly F2 Carbon
Fox V3

You are saying your brain is only worth $150 tops?
I buy my helmets before I buy my bikes.
X2,. Save the $$ to buy a good helmet,. If $$ is a issue, can you afford the medical bills that might happen with a low end helmet? Leftover shoeis are $400. Well worth it.
peelout
Profile picture for user peelout
Posts
18426
Joined
1/6/2011
Location
Ogden, UT, USA
peelout 3/22/2017 12:09pm
3/22/2017 12:09pm Edited Date/Time 3/22/2017 12:17pm
spend an extra $60 and get the Fox V3 with MIPS bro, awesome helmet for the money
Mini Elsinore
Profile picture for user Mini Elsinore
Posts
1967
Joined
8/17/2006
Location
Huntington Beach, CA, USA
Mini Elsinore 3/22/2017 12:10pm
3/22/2017 12:10pm
Anyone here old enough to remember Arthur Fulmer? Tongue
kaptkaos
Profile picture for user kaptkaos
Posts
1087
Joined
11/17/2015
Location
Miami, FL, USA
kaptkaos 3/22/2017 12:14pm
3/22/2017 12:14pm
Listen, we arent stupid here...you can afford a bike, and you can afford a truck to get to the track.Dont try to tell us you cant afford a helmet. Like I said, buy your helmet first...then buy your bike.

Try affording anything without your brain intact.

Dont ride for a month, BOOM you have the extra $100 to buy a proper helmet.

Get a Fly F2 or a FOX v3 or even a v4 on closeout. I see them all the time for under $200. Get a plain black or plain white.
Harry Backmon 3/22/2017 12:15pm
3/22/2017 12:15pm
peelout wrote:
spend an extra $60 and get the Fox V3 with MIPS bro, awesome helmet for the money
What peely said. At a minimum.

Dude, my last helmet was around $175. I got a concussion from hell wearing that helmet.
752dad
Profile picture for user 752dad
Posts
601
Joined
11/24/2014
Location
Hartland, MI, USA
752dad 3/22/2017 12:27pm
3/22/2017 12:27pm
The Shoei VFX-W that I had on the Bazaar and gave away on EBay for $150
Grrrrrrrr

KC
JBecker 72
Profile picture for user JBecker 72
Posts
1812
Joined
3/25/2014
Location
Eastern Panhandle, WV, USA
JBecker 72 3/22/2017 12:29pm
3/22/2017 12:29pm
I've seen closeout Fly F2 Carbon with MIPS for $185 on eBay. I have 2 of them without MIPS and might jump on that deal.

The F2 carbon is a really good helmet for the money. Lightweight and good ventilation.

Pit Row

See All »
byke
Profile picture for user byke
Posts
3177
Joined
8/12/2015
Location
Auburn, CA, USA
byke 3/22/2017 12:32pm
3/22/2017 12:32pm
zacksavchuk wrote:
Thank you guys for all of the replys. I have yet to check around on motosport or bto or any of those places. I have been...
Thank you guys for all of the replys. I have yet to check around on motosport or bto or any of those places. I have been searching ebay a little bit. The 3 that have caught my eye so far are
1. Bell mx9 or sx1
2. HJC clx7
3. EVS T5
byke wrote:
I had a moto 8 I bought on closeout and as it was wearing out, came across the sx1 on closeout and bought that. I have...
I had a moto 8 I bought on closeout and as it was wearing out, came across the sx1 on closeout and bought that. I have a big noggin and the excess weight of the sx1 at my size is really noticeable. Took my neck a month to get used to it and my neck still get tired on long downhill sections when standing. I'd happily sacrifice anything cosmetic to go back to the lighter weight of the moto 8/9. The sx1 fits well, but I'll try a lot harder to find a good deal on a moto-whatever next time.
zacksavchuk wrote:
I have a bell right now that i bought 2 seasons ago. I Try to buy a new helmet every other season if i can. I...
I have a bell right now that i bought 2 seasons ago. I Try to buy a new helmet every other season if i can. I will say i was happy with my bell
The point of the message was that the sx1 is heavy. Smile
huck
Profile picture for user huck
Posts
17050
Joined
8/16/2006
Location
Mountain Home, AR, USA
huck 3/22/2017 12:35pm
3/22/2017 12:35pm
Just don't crash, that way you can buy a real cheap one!
agn5009
Profile picture for user agn5009
Posts
6747
Joined
6/8/2012
Location
State College, PA, USA
agn5009 3/22/2017 12:39pm
3/22/2017 12:39pm
huck wrote:
Just don't crash, that way you can buy a real cheap one!
Helmets are for pussies
Motofinne
Profile picture for user Motofinne
Posts
11633
Joined
1/4/2014
Location
FI
Motofinne 3/22/2017 12:41pm
3/22/2017 12:41pm
You will be able to get a previous year Fox V3 or Fly F2 for 150-200 bucks. Just don't pay full retail for a entry level helmet, that is a really bad decision.
fins227
Profile picture for user fins227
Posts
1101
Joined
7/1/2014
Location
Chillicothe, OH, USA
fins227 3/22/2017 12:52pm
3/22/2017 12:52pm
Close out Troy lee on Rocky mountain.
RCB33
Profile picture for user RCB33
Posts
856
Joined
6/22/2015
Location
Drexel, MO, USA
Fantasy
532nd
RCB33 3/22/2017 1:09pm
3/22/2017 1:09pm
Only helmets I've ever owned are Fly Kinetic, they are the best helmets for the price IMO and I trust them heavily. 9 years of riding and still no concussions(knock on wood) so I don't feel less protected just because the helmet is cheaper because I truly believe this is just as good as MOST helmets on the market, sure 6D and TLD make helmets that are slightly better but at ALOT heavier price so if you can afford it, go for the higher end 6D but if not, don't refuse to ride until you can, as long as you aren't going Mach 1 you will be fine IMO but guess it's better safe than sorry.
roninho
Profile picture for user roninho
Posts
1617
Joined
7/14/2015
Location
IT
roninho 3/22/2017 1:12pm
3/22/2017 1:12pm
so how do you know which helmet is actually one of the safer ones?
Bramlett321
Profile picture for user Bramlett321
Posts
1069
Joined
9/14/2012
Location
Texarkana, TX, USA
Bramlett321 3/22/2017 1:27pm
3/22/2017 1:27pm
zacksavchuk wrote:
Thank you guys for all of the replys. I have yet to check around on motosport or bto or any of those places. I have been...
Thank you guys for all of the replys. I have yet to check around on motosport or bto or any of those places. I have been searching ebay a little bit. The 3 that have caught my eye so far are
1. Bell mx9 or sx1
2. HJC clx7
3. EVS T5
Keep looking man there are some nicer deals out there. Go to btosports.com and look at their close out helmets. They even have their high end AGV helmet for dirt cheap on some sizes. The Thor Verge helmet is a good helmet for the money, that's what the PC guy used to wear as well. The deals are out there.
twnorton
Profile picture for user twnorton
Posts
261
Joined
11/25/2014
Location
New Castle, PA, USA
twnorton 3/22/2017 1:39pm
3/22/2017 1:39pm


agn5009
Profile picture for user agn5009
Posts
6747
Joined
6/8/2012
Location
State College, PA, USA
agn5009 3/22/2017 1:43pm
3/22/2017 1:43pm
zacksavchuk wrote:
Thank you guys for all of the replys. I have yet to check around on motosport or bto or any of those places. I have been...
Thank you guys for all of the replys. I have yet to check around on motosport or bto or any of those places. I have been searching ebay a little bit. The 3 that have caught my eye so far are
1. Bell mx9 or sx1
2. HJC clx7
3. EVS T5
Bramlett321 wrote:
Keep looking man there are some nicer deals out there. Go to btosports.com and look at their close out helmets. They even have their high end...
Keep looking man there are some nicer deals out there. Go to btosports.com and look at their close out helmets. They even have their high end AGV helmet for dirt cheap on some sizes. The Thor Verge helmet is a good helmet for the money, that's what the PC guy used to wear as well. The deals are out there.
I just purchased a helmet, it actually came in today so I've been researching motosport.com, bto, rocky Mountain etc. I will say this, I think rocky Mountain had the best deals and selection on their close outs. Listen to what everyone is telling you and buy a close out helmet. You can get a really nice helmet at a really good price, it'll just be a 2015 model (which who cares.) I just picked up the Leatt 6.5 carbon for $300 and it retails for $600.
526
Profile picture for user 526
Posts
1731
Joined
5/4/2009
Location
Colgate, WI, USA
526 3/22/2017 2:07pm
3/22/2017 2:07pm
kaptkaos wrote:
Closeout Fly F2 Carbon
Fox V3

You are saying your brain is only worth $150 tops?
I buy my helmets before I buy my bikes.
I am curious how much your helmet cost?

Mine was $350 but my head is worth much MUCH more than $350 IMO
305FC250
Profile picture for user 305FC250
Posts
427
Joined
9/18/2016
Location
Miami, FL, USA
305FC250 3/22/2017 5:51pm
3/22/2017 5:51pm
I saw a guy have a probably life changing crash this past weekend. Along with a couple of broken bones and a gash in his side, he suffered a brutal concussion and had to be air lifted out from the track. His cheapo Fly helmet did not hold up too well (I don't know if it was a Kinetic or another model but it was one of the sub-$140 models). I wish I could have got a picture of the helmet after the crash. F2 Carbon is the bare minimum I'd consider.

Post a reply to: Best budget helmet under $150