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I know the best option would be to try both of these helmets on, but that is virtually impossible right now as local dealerships don't really stock TLD. Bell supply is also very limited locally.
I have a rounder head than the typical intermediate oval. I have narrowed my selection down to these two helmets based on my research. The Moto-9 MIPS fit my head well, but a store test fit doesn't tell you much other than immediate and glaring hotspots.
Please no fanboy stuff. If you own one you I definitely want to hear your input, but that doesn't mean it's automatically "better" than the other. Just the facts, please!
1. Which of these helmets would be a better fit for a rounder head?
2. Which helmet model would you prefer and why?
Thank you.
I have a rounder head than the typical intermediate oval. I have narrowed my selection down to these two helmets based on my research. The Moto-9 MIPS fit my head well, but a store test fit doesn't tell you much other than immediate and glaring hotspots.
Please no fanboy stuff. If you own one you I definitely want to hear your input, but that doesn't mean it's automatically "better" than the other. Just the facts, please!
1. Which of these helmets would be a better fit for a rounder head?
2. Which helmet model would you prefer and why?
Thank you.
the tld has a hotspot right in the middle of my forehead when i try on the size medium and the large is too loose
I can't myself ever see wearing anything Fly. I'm an old dude that was around when that brand first came out and it was generic garbage. And in my mind it'll always be just that. I know that's some ignorance on my part as the Formula gets great reviews, but for the price I can get an arguably better helmet from a brand that has proven itself for much longer.
The Shop
https://www.vitalmx.com/forums/Moto-Related,20/Troy-Lee-SE4-Helmet-Fitm…
When running the Bell it fits really close in the chin vent area but really like its overall fit.
One thing to mention the SE4 fits pretty tight toward the top of my head. For me they both are great, slight edge to bell for the comfort around the cheek pad, its just a bit better. With the SE4 I get to run my noise guard on my goggles as 450 roost hurts ! The SE4 polyacrylite has a great price point too! Hope this helps you choose.
With that said... I've never tried on a bell that fit my head very well...
Went riding yesterday with a tld se4.... had not used that helmet for a while... and I had forgotten just how perfectly it fits my head...
The Alpinestars SM5 and M8 (to a much lesser extent because of the price) caught my eye too. Thoughts on those?
I’ve owned Moto 9s, Shoeis, Arais, an Airoh, and have tried on the Fly Formula. All feel great to me. Was surprised that the SE4 was such an awful, painful fit for my head… just never experienced such a thing.
I wish Bell (and all the other companies too, for that matter) would offer some better graphics options on their helmets.
Now onto others, Both helmets you mentioned have MIPS protection BUT the TLD SE4 also has a breakaway visor plus is a better fit for a round head. I'd run the SE4 and don't be afraid to order different sized liner/cheek pads if you need in order to get a better fit.
Pit Row
So, I'm in the TLD/SE4 camp. Period.
I've worn all of them from the Polyarcylite to Composite and the Carbon.
While typing this I looked up SE4s on the TLD site & found...
Poly's on sale for $208
Carbon's on sale for $540
Psssst...I've seen Troy wear a Poly! Keep that on the DL, ok?
Another-thing, as to Fly being "junk" at one time and now competing amongst the "better brands"...
I wore the Fly helmets when they 1st started getting serious...2012...? Coach Seiji recommended I try them out. He was impressed with their new stuff. So...I did. They came out swinging with the Formula and a few others as time went on. They have INVESTED in safety, product improvement & quality at a level that needs to be recognized and respected. They make some great products and they truly seem to care about the rider & our sport.
They INVEST in The Sport, too.
As a guy that wears a brand of gear due to those very same concerns...it's easy for me to see that Fly makes great stuff.
Personally and as a guy that's watched this industry evolve for 50 years...
I want to wear gear made by someone that's invovled in our sport & our lifestyle...and I sure as hell AM gonna wear gear from a company that's trying to make things better; so, I wear TLD. BUT! I can...you can...say the same things about FLY.
Our sport is better because of these companies and the competition between them that keeps them pushing the limit.
See you at the track!
Manny
btw, I'm gonna have to roll with the TLD lid!
Hope you-n-yours are living life like Sly Stone in The Day.
Manny
The breakaway visor is great. I don't know why all MX helmet companies aren't doing this. Seems like a huge oversight.
I remember wearing knuckle bone helmets in my bmx racing days and some old head moto guys where the half helmet and mouth guard during vintage races. Thank goodness Helmets have gotten better !
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