Tested : Pete’s Leatt MTB 6.0 Gravity Full Face Helmet Review.

·Monday 2 September 2024

The helmet of choice for a lot of the racing elite, how does the Leatt MTB 6.0 Gravity full face work for mere mortals like our man Pete?

With downhill laps on the cards, Pete drafted in the assistance of the Leatt MTB 6.0 Gravity helmet to keep his dome safe. How does the latest and greatest from the South Africans stack up?

Photos by Pete Scullion.

Key features:

M-Forge Carbon shell with composite chin bar
22 vents
Removable mouthpiece ventilation cover
DD ring closure
360° Turbine Technology
X-Static® moisture wicking, breathable, anti-odor and washable inner liner
Visor-Extension
Optimal neck brace compatibility
Visor with breakaway function
In-molded EPS + EPO impact foam
Weight from 840g +/- 50g (1.85 lbs)
Certified and tested: AS/NZS 2063:2008, ASTM F1952–15, EN1078, CPSC 1203
S (55-56cm), M (57-58cm), L (59-60cm), XL (61-62cm)
£299.99 RRP
Leatt.com

Launched earlier in the year, Leatt’s MTB 6.0 Gravity full face sports a new M-Forge carbon shell that requires less energy and resin to produce compared to the South African brand’s older helmets. A Double D closure replaces the Fidlock unit on the 4.0 and you also get a new moto-style liner to boot.

A dual density EPS and EPO construction, 360 Turbine technology dealing with the rotational forces, 22 vents, X-Static liner, neck brace optimisation and the breakaway visor. White, Gold and Stealth colourways are on offer, plus an extensive size range, with S (55-56cm – 21 5⁄8 – 22″), M (57-58cm – 22 ½ – 22 ¾”), L (59-60cm – 23 ¼ – 23 5⁄8″), XL (61-62cm – 24 – 24 ½”) on offer.

For my big, square head, I opted for the size XL MTB 6.0 and on first impressions, it seemed a little snug, perhaps a little too snug. I figured that this was just a case of needing to bed the liner in and set about a few laps to see if that was indeed the case. The padding is removeable but not adjustable with different sized padding, which means fit might not suit some heads.

After a handful of laps, the liner started to feel comfy and snug, rather than tight and snug, so I soon forgot I was even wearing it. On top of this, my loaf was never too hot or too cold despite the very Scottish conditions of bands of rain followed by blazing sunshine. Unsurprisingly, the Leatt goggles worked pretty well with the lid, as did a set of Koo Edge goggles.

Whilst I have avoided the need to test its safety features, there’s certainly plenty of them when it comes to the Leatt offering. Despite a few sketchy moments pushing a little too hard late into the day, I have managed to avoid any ground interfaces. I forgot I was wearing the MTB 6.0 Gravity helmet, it did exactly what I needed it to do.

What do we think?

It’s not cheap, but the Leatt MTB 6.0 Gravity helmet is definitely in the ball park if you want a carbon composite, DH-rated full face. It’s done everything I asked of it, beyond reducing the rotational and impact forces on my head when I staved it into the ground, simply because that didn’t happen. It also looks pretty good too.