We’re big fans of the Fox Speedframe helmet, having used three iterations of this open face offering and the new Fox Speedframe Pro is another refinement of a classic.
Fox keep the same fit and shape as the outgoing Speedframe helmet, but give it tweaks to the closure, construction and visor to make it an even better helmet.
Photos by Pete Scullion.
Key features:
- Features Mips® Air Node protection system
- BOA® Fit System for micro-adjustability
- FIDLOCK SNAP helmet buckle
- Removable, washable Ionic+® liner
- Optimized venting with channeled, in-molded EPS
- One-hand adjustable visor is compatible with sunglasses and goggles
- Sunglass-specific storage solution
- £164.99 RRP
- FoxRacing.co.uk
The new Fox Speedframe Pro retains the fit of previous Speedframe offerings, whilst adding an integrated sunglasses holder, one-hand adjustable visor and a BOA Fit closure. It also manages to trim some weight from what wasn’t a particularly weighty helmet that offers this much head coverage.
As with the Speedframe helmets I have worn to date, they are extremely comfortable for my large, square head. That, combined with the low cradle and micro adjustments on offer thanks to the BOA closure, makes this the open face lid by which all others are judged.
Not tightening around the crown, rather below it means you’re not squishing your skull to keep the helmet in place. Like greasing a bolt to increase the torque, this design keeps the helmet tight without the need to pop your brain out of your nose.
A spare identical set of helmet pads comes in the box, meaning you have a fresh set for when your pads are drying from another winter hoolie, or you’ve finally run them through the wash. It’s nice that Fox have retained the fit, as this is genuinely one of the helmets I would pay my own cash for. There’s nothing worse than buying the new version of your favourite lid, only to find out it doesn’t fit you like it used to.
Getting the sunglasses arms into the helmet is easy enough when you know where they are, and some simulated head banging showed that they’ll stay put. As the helmet landed in the middle of winter, breathability hasn’t been high on the agenda, so we’ll check back in once the mercury rises a touch.
You can check out the new Fox Speedframe Pro over on Fox’s website here.
