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Are BiLT helmets any good? 

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A look at two BiLT helmets I've purchased from Cycle Gear, one of which suffered a face plant onto pavement. The black one is a 'Blaze' model. The white one is a 'Raptor'. I have an oblong egg-shaped head that is difficult to find a proper fitting helmet. These two models worked well for me. The Blaze is slightly larger than the Raptor in a size large.
I had a true face-plant crash while wearing the Blaze and you can see how it held up in the video.
Prior to buying helmets I did extensive reading on how they are tested. Much of the information out there I think is intentionally written to confuse the consumer. The level of protection is not necessarily tied to cost of the helmet.

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Комментарии : 43   
@pja123pja
@pja123pja 3 года назад
Well the proof is sitting right there on his table. That helmet saved his face. A face plant travelling at 35 mph? I'd say that helmet held its own.
@BrewCityRider
@BrewCityRider Год назад
Thank you for your thoughts on these Bilt helmets. You are in a rather unique position in that you can speak from having multiple models to even having survived a crash in one. I was thinking of ordering one, but you convinced me to go try some on first. I have had a pair of Bilt adventure boots for a few years now and they have been incredible for me. I did a couple vids on them too.
@MichaelWTurner
@MichaelWTurner 2 года назад
Thanks for this. Been looking at the Bilt Bluetooth 3.0. Has the features I want for an excellent price. Gives me more confidence now
@kilgorecustom7021
@kilgorecustom7021 2 года назад
Dude I had the SAME helmet, crashed at about 20-30 mph- same exact damage!! And went right back to buy another one! Built 100% work for the street!
@FirstnameLastName-sx8ls
@FirstnameLastName-sx8ls Год назад
Sold. I just bought the charger. It feels great. A little loud through the 2 ventilation scoops, no issues really for me. I'm not necessarily on a budget, but I got the biggest bang for the buck right there, so I went with it.
@SteveR-nn3dv
@SteveR-nn3dv 11 дней назад
Just bought the black modular version...awesome and comfortable
@tonykartracer8032
@tonykartracer8032 3 года назад
Bilt helmets are fine, they serve their purpose. If they didn't protect well they wouldn't be sold all over the United States in a chain like Cycle Gear. I mean, it's not like we are talking about rockets here..... they are helmets! What kind of advanced engineering does a thousand dollar helmet have that these budget helmets don't? But you people keep drinking the Kool-Aid believing that the more you spend on a helmet the more protection you have. This is coming from someone who owns Arai and Shoei helmets as well.
@robertkane8187
@robertkane8187 4 года назад
Same thing, I thought I was the only one with the forehead problem... you'd think I had a horn growing out of it... didn't know if it was my forehead or the Nolan helmet I have... just ordered a Bilt from CG almost all of the sizes they carry in the BILT Techno 2.0 Sena Bluetooth Evolution Modular Helmet are completely sold out as of yesterday... I looked again today on their website and they had 1 Large. I'm taking my chances but picking it up at the store hopefully if it doesn't fit they won't give me sh*t and will refund my money... We'll see... Thanks for the review!
@jwhbos
@jwhbos 4 года назад
I've got a Bilt DWO-5 Techno 2.0, the one with Speakers and a Mic, it's got so many features. I love it, but I'm just a little sad that they didn't try to get it ECE certified.
@360bassman
@360bassman 2 года назад
I have the same one. My understanding is that the only reason it's not ECE approved is because they wanted to include that internal flip down sun visor thing. I prefer sunglasses but to each his own.
@user-ql8oq8rx4b
@user-ql8oq8rx4b 2 года назад
thanks for this video, could you tell me what is the weight of the helmet?
@mongrelmotorsports
@mongrelmotorsports 2 года назад
3.5 lbs
@ViperBitenESP
@ViperBitenESP 3 года назад
I have the white one, its dot and ece rated.
@TheMendezWay
@TheMendezWay 4 года назад
We must have similar head shapes. I tried my damndest to get my melon to fit into some of the higher end, brand name helmets. Nothing worked, and I kept going back to the Bilt Blaze because it just fit like a glove. Cheapest helmet in the store, but literally felt tailor made for me.
@timmarks5314
@timmarks5314 3 года назад
I had the same experience with fitment. I've had two BILT helmets and really like them.
@finerbiner
@finerbiner 2 года назад
I just bought one in a bargain bin for $50. It has an ECE rating which I prefer to Snell. Not sure DOT means anything anymore.
@ThePerfectSeason1972
@ThePerfectSeason1972 Год назад
Do you know how to change the face mask shield on them?
@mongrelmotorsports
@mongrelmotorsports Год назад
Sorry, can't say I do. Have not needed to. If you have a CG store near you I'm sure they could help you.
@DivergentDroid
@DivergentDroid 3 года назад
Head shape/size yep.. it's why I bought a Bilt. My Vertex is both DOT and ECER certified. Helmet sizes are not standardized and that's a problem in the industry. I spent a lot of time just trying on helmets that Should have fit me with the salesman's help yet they all had problems except the Vertex by Bilt. I have tried helmets made in China from Amazon and the Bilt is Solid compared to those (ILM Brand.. it's Junk)
@farrenmason8166
@farrenmason8166 Год назад
Same issue with me. Went to Cycle Gear in New Orleans. The only thing that fit is Bilt.
@storminmormn6283
@storminmormn6283 Год назад
Just picked up a Bilt Charger and looking forward to riding with it. I feel your first helmet shouldn’t break the bank but still offer some nice features like a sunshade, vents, and safety. Bilt seemed to hit all the right spots.
@wanaraz
@wanaraz Год назад
How has the Charger been? Noisy quiet?
@tomc8829
@tomc8829 3 года назад
Do the face shields have a big fogging issue? No bilt reviewer I can find covered that part.
@mongrelmotorsports
@mongrelmotorsports 3 года назад
They come with a 'nose deflector' to help with that. I've always removed them because they tend to touch my prominent nose. I've had very little issue with fogging.
@garryoak
@garryoak 3 года назад
I just open the vents
@dozeydoe8651
@dozeydoe8651 2 года назад
Pinlocks
@tomc8829
@tomc8829 2 года назад
@@dozeydoe8651 Bilt doesn’t have pinlock visors.
@DichWillen
@DichWillen 2 года назад
@@tomc8829 Late to the party, I know, but there are several models that have pinlock visors. Nomad, Vertex, Power, Techno, Charger, Force...all are pinlock ready.
@marsoelflaco5722
@marsoelflaco5722 2 года назад
Open face is best for sandwiches, not helmets!👍🏽✌🏽
@feetincheseighths
@feetincheseighths 4 месяца назад
Your crash is probably typical of a weekend rider. I have a Built motorcross style helmet for my DRZ400s that I just bought. It fits nice only being pulled up slightly at 65 mph. My first 2 hour ride I have other articles I would address first. The seat on a DRZ400 is a 2x4 for sure. The gray/ silver paint looks expensive. My goal is having a few helmets for going to different places. For one, having a helmet stolen while in a public garage will not be an expensive one.
@joej2353
@joej2353 4 года назад
There is no Bilt helmet that has a Snell certification and the DOT doesn’t test anything. They have basic standards that are 30 or 40 years old and companies are on the honor system to meet those.
@ViperBitenESP
@ViperBitenESP 3 года назад
I own this helmet and it is dot and ece certified
@finerbiner
@finerbiner 2 года назад
Mine is ECE which is better than Snell. DOT does a similar test to Snell. That test is designed for one large impact because it came from auto racing. Motorcycle accidents are many small hits and ECE is the only organization that test for that.
@drdrew3
@drdrew3 2 года назад
ECE approved. Even better that DOT
@mark52111
@mark52111 3 года назад
Thanks for sharing. I've used a Bilt fusion helmet for the last 2.5 years. I'm a big believer in full face helmets as well, especially after seeing the stats shown in this MC Rider video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Cu2W-ZzD71E.html . Another advantage of full face is you're less likely to end up with a bug inside the helmet. The thought of a wasp flying up into a 3/4 style helmet and crawling around on my face also convinced me to switch to full face.
@pedrothomas4944
@pedrothomas4944 Год назад
half helment only good if land like a pogo stick .
@robbayless5170
@robbayless5170 4 года назад
$50.00 helmet for a $50 head.
@mongrelmotorsports
@mongrelmotorsports 4 года назад
Price has little to do with quality of protection. It's a deep rabbit hole of research to find that out.
@ButBigger42
@ButBigger42 3 года назад
A 50 dollar helmet saved me from a hard hit.
@turnbullac6315
@turnbullac6315 3 года назад
Bilt helmet is worth about $4.99
@2wheelsonly614
@2wheelsonly614 3 года назад
@@turnbullac6315 $4.99 did the same job as a $400 helmet. 😎
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