The enduro-focused full face helmet will not be a brand new idea now, however many manufacturers are steadily crafting new choices on this section. Having fun with full head safety is nice, however nobody needs to climb in a heavy, scorching lid. Leatt’s new Gravity 5.0 full face provides superior security options and a BOA retention system at an impressively low weight.
The brand new Gravity 5.0 full face was designed to be light-weight and well-vented for path driving consolation, and its inside foam is on the thinner facet to maintain the helmet cool. Regardless of this, the Gravity 5.0 nonetheless meets certifications for downhill racing.
Leatt Gravity 5.0 Full Face Helmet:
Leatt’s new Gravity 5.0 full face helmet has been introduced, however it isn’t but out there to customers (it’s anticipated to reach someday early in 2026). I bought my palms on one for testing, so watch Bikerumor for a assessment someday this fall!
The mid/again part of the Gravity 5.0 helmet is produced from thermoplastic carbon, and the highest and chin bar are produced from polymer. Leatt says the helmet’s shell supplies supply loads of stiffness, which helps handle impression forces. Additionally they say thermoplastic carbon is extra eco-friendly than thermoset carbon. Beneath the shell is an EPS and EPO foam liner, and in-mold building permits for clean inside channeling to make sure glorious air flow.
Even with its light-weight building, the Gravity 5.0 full face meets ASTM, EN, CPSC, and NTA certification for downhill racing. It’s geared toward enduro racers, however may very well be an important light-weight and extremely vented choice for bike park driving too.
Up to date 360 Turbine Evos:
When you’ve ever checked out Leatt’s helmets, you may be conversant in their 360 Turbine impression safety. These Generators act equally to a MIPS liner, permitting some motion of the pinnacle contained in the helmet to cut back rotational forces on the mind in a crash. For the brand new Gravity 5.0 helmet, Leatt has up to date the Generators, they usually’re now often called 360 Turbine Evo.
The brand new 360 Turbine Evo pads use triple-density building to maximise head safety. The principle Reaflex materials provides low-speed impression absorption, which helps defend in opposition to concussions. The bottom of the 360 Turbine Evo includes a new low-friction floor that enables the turbine to slip in opposition to the helmet higher, and the versatile middle anchor supplies a full 360° of motion. Though the 360 Turbine Evos are 10% smaller than the earlier model, they permit for extra sideways motion.
Sizing and Different Options:
A BOA FS2 dial retention system ensures a comfortable, exact match with simple operation. The BOA dial could be adjusted up and right down to additional customise the helmet’s match.
Leatt is providing three sizes of the Gravity 5.0 helmet (S/M/L), with that vary masking heads measuring from 51-63 cm. Two thicker and thinner units of cheek pads are included with every helmet to assist dial within the match. The cheek pads may also be put in in two positions, putting them barely extra ahead or additional again on the chin bar.
The inside padding within the Gravity 5.0 helmet is X-Static’s breathable, moisture-wicking wicking and odor-resistant padding. The pads could be eliminated for laundry, too. Â
The Gravity 5.0 additionally includes a Fidlock magnetic buckle, a detachable mud/bug guard within the chinbar, and a set visor. Every helmet comes with a semi-transparent visor extender for further climate safety on wet rides.
Leatt’s listed weight for a dimension medium helmet is 750g, and my scale reveals my dimension small at simply 673g! MSRP for the Gravity 5.0 full face helmet is $349.
Velocity 6.5 Goggles:
Leatt additionally set me up with a pair of their Velocity 6.5 goggles to check. These are present in-line merchandise, so I gained’t go loopy with particulars right here, however some nifty options of those goggles embrace outriggers that snap outwards, and lenses that come out simply for fast swaps. Leatt additionally designed these goggles to final – When you put on out the froth, you’ll be able to truly pull it off the body and change it!
For individuals who put on prescription glasses, Leatt locations cutouts on the edges of the frames so the froth stays extra versatile, permitting glasses to suit higher underneath the goggles. These goggles additionally embrace a detachable nostril piece to direct your breath away from the lens and decrease potential fogging.
The Velocity 6.5 goggles are additionally appropriate with tear-offs, they usually include two packs of 5. Not surprisingly, they match fairly properly with the Gravity 5.0 full face!
Neck Brace and Helmet Alternative Packages:
Whereas selecting up the above gear, I additionally discovered about Leatt’s neck brace and helmet substitute applications. Riders in all probability know you should change a helmet after a number of years or important injury, however many riders might not realize it’s advisable to interchange a neck brace after three years. To encourage replacements, Leatt provides a 40% low cost on a brand new helmet or neck brace.
In case your Leatt helmet is broken in a crash, and it’s not older than three years, you’ll be able to submit your receipt and data concerning the crash to say your low cost on a brand new one. Riders who personal a Leatt neck brace made between 2006-2018 can examine on-line to see if their mannequin qualifies for a substitute low cost. In that case, you’ll be able to rating 40% off a brand new Leatt 5.5 or 6.5 Carbon Neck Brace.
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