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.