My second Klim helmet. Lightweight, well ventilated and most of all, good quality. I damaged the first one in a nasty crash but it did its job and I suffered no head or neck Injuries.
The helmet works really well, super light and comfortable. Here are my thoughts on the first rides.
-Lets a little more noise in than the Arai VX-Pro3, I normally don't wear ear plugs but I think I might on longer rides with this helmet.
-Maybe a little more wind noise than the Arai, especially when you turn your head and at high speeds
-Fidlock is neat especially taking off the helmet, but it takes a little knack with gloves that I have not fully developed yet.
-Fit an finish are close to Aria level ( hopefully it hold up well)
-It vents really well, I put the windstopper liner in all weekend. I only got hot on slow rocky sections and some single track
-Did I mention it is light!
-It sits farther down on your head, I had to pull my horse collar off my Tekvest because of interference.
-Eye port is huge, does not push my goggles down on the bridge of my nose like the Aria does. Fits Scott Prospect goggles just fine (with the nose guard removed).
After 50,000 miles (about 50% to 60% off pavement) I replaced my Gaerne Dakars with the Fastbacks as I wanted a higher level of protection. As the Fastbacks are a much stiffer boot, I was concerned about comfort...but not an issue! I am still adapting to them when it comes to braking and shifting, but im sure in a few weeks it will be fine. Fortunately I have not yet had a get off to test the level of protection, but it is clear they are way more so than the Dakars. All day comfort. I only wish they were waterproof. Brians sizing recommendation, as always, was spot on.
Brian is AMAZING he took time from his busy day to answer a bunch of newbie questions that weren’t necessarily going to lead to a sale. He called back when he said he would and his patience and knowledge of their products is tier1 level customer service.
Boots are really nice have great fit and finish are easy to adjust and buckle.
I placed an order for three different pairs of boots because I wasn't sure which one would work best and would fit well. I was pleasantly surprised when the owner of the company called me to talk me through my order and he helped me change out some of the boots in the order to better suit my needs. after having a chance to try on the boots the SIDI boots were absolutely perfect and fit great. I was able to return the other boots and I could not be more pleased. I highly recommend the boots and I would buy anything from atomic Moto they have great service.
I just received my pair of SG-22’s and they fit great! These are almost as comfortable as my hiking boots (which are very comfortable)! A special thanks to Brian for all his great help and advice. I would highly recommend Atomic-Moto for all your riding equipment needs.
If I’m dropping $2k on ride gear, I’m going to ask questions. Atomic Moto staff was super helpful and patient. Ater some discussion, I ordered an XL jacket. Staff called me and suggested I switch to an L, which I did. Thankfully! The L fits great, and is very comfortable. It’s breaking in nicely after just a few rides. Speaking of rides, I’ve taken three in the Central Oregon winter with temperatures between 50° and 60°. The jacket keeps me nice and warm. I love all the pockets.