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Nitro N540 Podium Helmet

How good is a budget helmet? I sometimes wonder what is it that we pay for when buying an item. Is it the brand, the quality, the materials, or the service? I find this even more important when it comes to safety, especially something like a motorcycle helmet. I must admit, I did have some doubts. (checkout Maja’s review of motorcycle helmet inspection service)

I decided to try the Nitro Helmet on a short ride to start with. It’s what I normally do with any new helmet to get used to it. The first impressions were really good. The helmet looks and feels well finished. I especially love the matt paint finish. There are vents on the chin and at the top of the helmet that you can control with the sliding mechanism.

I especially like the internal tinted visor and the fact that they have moulded the helmet to allow for the specs wearers to use their glasses inside the helmet. The internal visor is operated by the sliding mechanism on the left hand side of the helmet.

The external visor system feels very sturdy and easy to change the position of the visor from closed to open. It is also easy to remove and put back and it comes pinlock ready although no pinlock included, and to be fair, I didn’t expect it at this price.

The helmet is, of course, ACU approved and carries the gold sticker on the back.

Once the helmet was on I did feel the padding wasn’t quite enough. My cheeks are normally pressed against the internal padding but on this one, I still have plenty of room. Whilst the crown of the head is firmly held by the liner and doesn’t move when I hold the helmet still and move my head left to right, it is not the same for my face. The plus side of this is that my ears are not constricted in any way and wearing my moulded earplugs meant I had no pressure on my ears like in some helmets.

It didn’t seem particularly noisy when out riding but it is noisier than my other helmets, not by much, just enough to notice.

Whilst testing the helmet I had the opportunity to send it off for a non-destructive inspection to find out if a £90 is safe to use. It came back with a big tick of approval. Yes, it passed the inspection and I was really pleased to see that we have a solid British helmet manufacturer that caters to entry-level helmets that not only look good but are safe, too.

Helmet kindly supplied for review by Bickers Online

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Nitro F440 Helmet

Helmets are a prerequisite for any rider and their importance cannot be neglected under any circumstances. Most bikers head to the mainstream helmet brands, but there are some reasonably priced & well-built helmets available in the market. Nitro’s F440 series surely is a part of such helmets. We try out the Nitro F440 Modular Helmet whilst out and about on a test ride

The F440 is a flip-up helmet, on of the main concern of anyone including me, when buying or considering a flip-front/modular helmet is its structural integrity or the safety it provides since its chin guard is retractable. However, these concerns quickly vanished in the air in the case of Nitro’s F440 as it is ECE 22.05 certified which provided me with peace of mind that the flip-front mechanism or even the helmet itself won’t crumble in case of a crash. Speaking of the flip-front mechanism, the flipping mechanism is quite smooth and easy to locate when riding a motorbike and the field of view significantly improves upon raising the chin guard which obviously is the main selling point of any flip-front/modular helmet in the first place.

Part of the reason behind the structural integrity of the helmet is the use of polycarbonate in its shell that makes it rigid enough to withstand harsh impacts. Moreover, there are ample air vents available to keep the rider’s head cool, but the flip-front mechanism proved to be a blessing in disguise for me in the recent scorching heatwave. The plush liner not only is quite welcoming but at the same time can be removed in a minute or so if you want to give it a good wash.

The pin-lock prepared visor and the micrometric chin strap provided played an important part in making this helmet ECE 22.05 certified. Overall, the helmet might seem a bit regular to you, but the features and the ECE certification combined with a highly attractive price tag make for a great flip-front helmet that truly deserves attention from anyone looking to buy a good yet affordable helmet.

Helmet kindly supplied for review by Bickers Online

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The Helmets You Need in Your Life, at the Price You Want

Nitro, a growing brand based on the principle of good-looking, super-safe helmets at wallet-friendly prices, is bringing a series of their latest models to the UK.

With prices ranging from as little as £49.99 to £129.99 and all models meeting or exceeding the latest European safety regulations, the Nitro helmet range is something to consider for kids and adults alike.

The brand-new range of Nitro motorcycle helmets spans the full-face road motorcycle helmets, the N302 Uno; the N540 DVS; and the F440 Flip Front DVS. This new range accompanies the recent launch of the latest Nitro motocross and enduro helmet, the MX700.

Road Helmets
The Nitro N302 is an entry-level road helmet featuring a sleek and stylish design with, of course, the latest ECE 22.05 standards met. Available in black or white, in sizes ranging from XS to XXL, this helmet features chin bar ventilation, a fully adjustable visor, quad rear exhaust vents and a removable and washable liner system to help riders stay fresh and well-ventilated all day long, even on the hottest days… Whenever the sun feels like coming out, anyway.

Meanwhile, the Nitro N540 is a level-up, featuring a dual visor system (flip-down shades) for safety when riding in summer months, as well as even more adjustable ventilation points across the whole helmet, including a mono rear exhaust vent which can be open or closed. The lining and cheek pads are designed for a luxury fit and remain fully removable for cleaning.

For riders who prefer the convenience of a flip-front motorcycle helmet, the Nitro F440 Flip Front DVS is the perfect solution. Available in a range of striking colours from Satin Black and Gunmetal to the loud Gloss Safety Yellow, the latest flip-front helmet from Nitro features plenty of ventilation, a dual visor system, removable liners and an extra-wide 3D injected visor to enable riders to enjoy the view when riding, and of course, to be more aware of their surroundings.

Off-Road Helmets
Further to its launch just before Christmas in 2020, the Nitro MX700 Uno and Holeshot remains a highly popular off-road helmet, available in impactful orange, red, blue or black designs for incorporation into any racewear, and offering plenty of ventilation, removable and washable liners and cheek pads, an integrated mouth guard/dust filter with side air intakes for optimal breathability, and an extra-wide eye port to enable riders to stay ahead of their competition on the motocross track or enduro trail.

Every Nitro helmet with a visor is Pinlock-prepared for customisability.

To order your new motorcycle helmet, head into your local bike shop and ask for Nitro helmets.

For more information and to purchase on Nitro Helmets products visit https://www.bickers-online.co.uk/

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