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Cycle News 2025 Issue 11 March 18

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VOLUME ISSUE MARCH , P105 HELMET KIT A few other notable fea- tures include Leatt's own 360 Turbine Technology rotational mitigation along with four densities of the EPS impact foam; tool-free, quick-release shield; a removable chin cur - tain; emergency quick-release cheekpads; and pre-molded channels, pockets and micro - phone location for communica- tion systems. The Leatt ADV helmets meet the ECE 22.06 and DOT safety standards. Like many European brands, they decided not to make the helmet for the Snell M2020D standard, which is utilized by some brands. Hel - met experts continue to debate the value of the Snell standard, but it is important to note that most brands that comply with the Snell standard for U.S. products don't use it for other parts of the world. STANDOUT FEATURE Extremely versatile ADV helmet. RIDER ANALYSIS Leatt burst into the motorcycle market in 2005 with one of the first motorcycle neck braces. Within a few years, it was more common than not for motocross rid- ers, including the top pros, to wear Leatt neck braces. The South African company still makes neck braces but has evolved to make riding gear, boots, goggles, body protectors, knee protection, hydration packs and helmets. The Cycle News staff have become fans of many of those prod- ucts, which are well thought out, and the same can be said for the new ADV line, including the new ADV helmets. We have spent several months wear- ing the 9.5 Carbon ADV helmet, and we are very impressed. The fit is good for most of our testers, and the quality and workmanship have proven to be great. (Above) The 9.5 Carbon works well with the supplied goggles and you can still use the shield over the goggles if needed for short stints on the road. (Below) There are a lot of great ADV helmet options on the market and you can now add the Leatt 9.5 Carbon or 8.5 Composite helmets to the list.

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