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one of the most comfortable
helmets on the market. Addition-
ally, the aerodynamics of the X1
Alpha are noticeably better than
those of the Arai and some other
premium brands that I've tested,
plus Klim includes all the extra
items noted previously. I've spent
a total of about 36 hours in the X1
so far, and every time I put it on,
I'm reminded just how comfort-
able it is. The lightweight and
aerodynamic design of the X1
Alpha reduces fatigue and keeps
you comfortable and alert on
long rides.
The peak has a button on top
that you push down, allowing
for three preset locations. It's so
simple that you can easily adjust
it while riding with your gloves
on. The shield features a detent/
city setting for use in heavy
HELMET
STANDOUT FEATURE
Incredibly Comfortable
RIDER ANALYSIS
After unboxing the new Klim X1
Alpha, the first thing I did was
change out the clear visor for the
photochromic version and install
the Pinlock. I was immediately
impressed with the amount of
thought and innovation that went
into designing such a clever
tool-free system. Removing,
replacing, or adjusting the peak
and faceshield on this helmet is,
hands down, the absolute best
and easiest solution I've ever
seen. The interior of the helmet is
also impressive, featuring luxuri-
ous perforated leather trim and
an antibacterial lining. Initially,
the shape of the shell wasn't a
hit with me, but the engineers at
Klim spent an incredible amount
of time in the wind tunnel testing
this shape to achieve a perfect
combination of aerodynamic
stability and ventilation, and
that work paid off with excellent
results in both areas, so I'll take
function over form any day. And
I'm learning to love the shape
more with each time I wear this
helmet.
The fit of the X1 is by far the
most comfortable of any of the
Klim helmets that I've worn, and
I'd go so far as to say that it's
every bit as comfortable as the
Arai XD-5, which is arguably
The Klim X1 Alpha helmet features
a hand-laid carbon-fiber outer
shell, designed in three shell sizes
for the best fit and aerodynamic
performance.
