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Echelon Sports Pty Ltd |
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The 7IDP Project 23 Fibreglass is a lightweight full-face helmet aimed at a broad array of riders from downhillers to enduro racers. With bikes getting more and more capable, it makes sense to have a full face at your disposal if your ideal ride involves pushing yourself and your bike to the limit.
The Project 23 is named after the 23 vents the helmet features, and this is something I noticed right off the bat. Whilst it’s not as cool as the TLD Stage or Fox Proframe, it feels like it’s protecting more of your head. In comparison to the Fox Rampage and the TLD D4, the Project 23 wins the battle for cooling, but the Rampage and D4 feel sturdier on your head. This gives you a good idea of where the Project 23 sits in the market, as a helmet that’s on the fence between being a lightweight enduro helmet, and a full-on downhill lid.
In terms of comfort, the Project 23 fitted my head nicely. The cheek pads felt a touch tight when I first put the helmet on, but they quickly became comfortable. The helmet is offered in four sizes to fit heads from 55cm – 62cm, and I appreciated the tighter sizing that allows you to find a better fit. In terms of hygiene, the cheek pads are removable and washable, and the helmet features an anti-microbial liner.
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