MIPS Helmets: Comparing the Fox SpeedFrame Pro and Troy Lee Designs A3

When I was looking for a new helmet, I wanted something with the MIPS protection system in it and the Fox SpeedFrame Pro and the Troy Lee Designs A2 were at the top of my list. I ended up getting the Fox and really liked it, but when the A3 came out from TLD, I decided to pick that one up as well to see how it compared. In this video, I'm comparing them side by side, talking about the things they have in common, and what I would end up choosing on my next ride. If you're on the fence about which one to get, this might help you!
Full disclosure, I am not sponsored nor was I provided the helmets for free. I paid for the helmets on my own and this is my honest review. I do however, have affiliate links below that do support my channel, should you choose to use it. Thanks for stopping by!
Fox SpeedFrame Pro
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Troy Lee Designs A3
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  • @Francisco-sx7th
    @Francisco-sx7th2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the great and clear comparison between both helmets. You compare features to features and it's the right way to make it. Greetings from Belgium!

  • @cruisinginthe808

    @cruisinginthe808

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful! Both are really great helmets. Aloha from Hawaii!

  • @davidw9575
    @davidw95752 жыл бұрын

    Just came accross this vid, thanks for the comparason keep the vids comin!. Helped me maka my final desision...subbed!

  • @cruisinginthe808

    @cruisinginthe808

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped and thanks for subbing!

  • @spikeedc
    @spikeedc3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for doing the awesome video dude, I've settled on the A3 now and can't wait for it to arrive

  • @d4bid15

    @d4bid15

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same! Just ordered mine.. 😁

  • @cruisinginthe808

    @cruisinginthe808

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome! Glad I could help!

  • @cruisinginthe808

    @cruisinginthe808

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you liked it! Enjoy the new helmet!

  • @etceteras-in-the-teteras
    @etceteras-in-the-teteras3 жыл бұрын

    Great job doing this video. Good review on the two helmets. Greetings from Spain Bro

  • @cruisinginthe808

    @cruisinginthe808

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching! How are things in Spain?

  • @ricogino
    @ricogino2 жыл бұрын

    Cool reviews! This is what I've been looking for, a comparison of Fox Speedframe and TLD A3. 👌

  • @cruisinginthe808

    @cruisinginthe808

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!! Glad it helped!! Thanks for watching and for the comment!!

  • @d4bid15
    @d4bid153 жыл бұрын

    By the way good content! You deserve more subs! Keep it up!

  • @kevinmatsunaga8806

    @kevinmatsunaga8806

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Glad you liked the video. I totally understand what you're saying but I have to say, the Fox still sits on your head pretty nicely. I don't really even notice the lack of the headliner in the back. On my ride today with the A3, I did notice more airflow in it so maybe it's not as bad as I thought it was. Both are excellent so no matter what you end up doing, I think you'll be fine. But yeah, the visor thing was surprising to me! The Fox looks like it would be way better due to how much bigger it is but the way it sits on your head like that? I was surprised that the A3 had more coverage. Thanks again for checking it out!

  • @stephmoney43
    @stephmoney432 жыл бұрын

    Great video very helpful!

  • @cruisinginthe808

    @cruisinginthe808

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for watching and for the nice comment! Much appreciated!

  • @GianTamayoMTB
    @GianTamayoMTB2 жыл бұрын

    love the channel bro!!! new subscriber here! im excited my speedframe pro to be delivered!

  • @cruisinginthe808

    @cruisinginthe808

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man! Much appreciated! Just subscribed to your channel as well and will check it out this weekend! Have a good one and enjoy that Speed Frame Pro!

  • @Emmi2503
    @Emmi25039 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this information🙂

  • @cruisinginthe808

    @cruisinginthe808

    9 ай бұрын

    You’re welcome! Thanks for the comment and for watching!! 🤙🏼

  • @d4bid15
    @d4bid153 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comparison, helped me a lot. I might go with the A3 just because the design looks like it conforms the head more unlike the Fox that looks like it sits on your head. I hope I'm making sense. I also didn't know about the visor thing so another negative for the Fox for me. Thanks a lot!

  • @thebrowns5337

    @thebrowns5337

    2 жыл бұрын

    Try them on. TL never fit comfortably on my head, Giro either. Fox and Met do. It's dependant on head shape and no video can let you choose fit. Details such as venting can obviously be discussed but fit needs a shop.

  • @cruisinginthe808

    @cruisinginthe808

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great point! If you can try one on, definitely do that to see how it actually fits your head. Unfortunately for me here in Hawaii, these helmets are hard to find in a shop, Thanks for the comment and for watching!

  • @chefgav1

    @chefgav1

    8 ай бұрын

    Just an fyi mips does not prevent your head moving as you stated

  • @alexisnogueras9400
    @alexisnogueras9400 Жыл бұрын

    Good review since I'm shopping. I was in Maui over the summer did some of the trails it was awesome and Haleakala.

  • @cruisinginthe808

    @cruisinginthe808

    Жыл бұрын

    Very cool! I've wanted to try riding down Haleakala but haven't done it yet. Thanks for watching and for the comment!

  • @alexisnogueras9400

    @alexisnogueras9400

    Жыл бұрын

    @@cruisinginthe808 The ride down the volcano is 1000% a great experience. If you ride with a friend even better and you can full send down the road for 20+ miles barely pedaling its an amazing feeling and the views are spectacular. Best bikingexperiences of my life, impossible to recreate anywhere else from 8'000'. Aloha

  • @ramirozambosco

    @ramirozambosco

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi mate, I'm heading to Hawaii in a couple of months with my enduro bike, is there any trail or top 5 trails that I must do or that you recommend? Thanks In advance

  • @juanmiguelruiz679
    @juanmiguelruiz6792 жыл бұрын

    Subbed! Greetings from the Philippines! 100 Subs, woo!!!

  • @cruisinginthe808

    @cruisinginthe808

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for subbing! And for watching! Appreciate it!

  • @manabiker
    @manabiker2 жыл бұрын

    The sweat gutter is amazing, I wear Oakley glasses, use should use a micro fiber cloth to clean, so on the trail its great not to drip sweat on my glasses,, I had the A2, the A3 is improved in many areas, the visor can raise up to a few more positions where it locks in, Troy did his homework,, great Helmet..

  • @cruisinginthe808

    @cruisinginthe808

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree! I love the A3 and am super happy with it. Glad you are too and thanks for watching!

  • @evo5349
    @evo53492 жыл бұрын

    Had both and the Troy lee lining falls to bit and is very hard to get new lining. The Pro frame I've had two now as crashed in my last one and received a new one last month. Two sets of lining to get the fit, and haven't tried to get new liner but we will see.

  • @cruisinginthe808

    @cruisinginthe808

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the info! I'll have to keep an eye on the linings for both helmets to see how well they hold up myself. Thanks for watching!

  • @tamasszabo8824
    @tamasszabo88243 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the comparison! I have just bought the Troy Lee A3, however I am unable to center the magnetic lock under my chin. It is off to the left. TLD's official video and yours (10:34) show the same. Do you have any idea if the lock can be centered at all or is it meant to be off to the left side? Thanks in advance!

  • @gray_wolverine63
    @gray_wolverine632 жыл бұрын

    Great review you probably should move the GoPro mount farther back which you can do so you can adjust the visor on the Fox. And as of today on Amazon Troy Lee A3 is at $178.57. 🇺🇲🤙🏼

  • @cruisinginthe808

    @cruisinginthe808

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I should move the mount back when I get a chance. That’s a great price on the Troy Lee! Thanks for watching!!

  • @costamtb1974
    @costamtb19742 жыл бұрын

    Troy Lee designs ❤️

  • @EpicKook
    @EpicKook2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video. Pretty Big price difference between the two or else I'd go with the A3. I'll stick with the Fox for now

  • @cruisinginthe808

    @cruisinginthe808

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, the TLD is definitely more expensive so that has to be considered. The Fox is still a great helmet! Thanks for the comment and for watching!

  • @TheCureThatKillz

    @TheCureThatKillz

    Жыл бұрын

    Just picked up my A3 for $149. So much for the big price difference aye!

  • @celpabedn
    @celpabedn14 күн бұрын

    Can you take the visor away from the FoX?

  • @hawaiianpunch6534
    @hawaiianpunch6534 Жыл бұрын

    I have a TLD Stage. I like it. I think the next one will be a D4.

  • @cruisinginthe808

    @cruisinginthe808

    4 ай бұрын

    Canʻt go wrong with TLD helmets! 🤙🏻

  • @cliffordrichardc
    @cliffordrichardc Жыл бұрын

    the sound listen good

  • @tigerbalm666
    @tigerbalm6662 жыл бұрын

    A2 looks way better than Fox! I'm getting the Silver.

  • @cruisinginthe808

    @cruisinginthe808

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think you'll be stoked with it! Thanks for watching!

  • @theclash32
    @theclash322 жыл бұрын

    honestly, I like your shirt. It looks like GT Properformer Eddie Fiola bike. where I can avail this shirt? thanks for replying

  • @cruisinginthe808

    @cruisinginthe808

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Yeah, I love that bike. I picked up the shirt from Bob Haro's website at www.bobharo.com/ He has other designs for other freestyle bikes too and he sells his artwork. Go check it out!

  • @costamtb1974
    @costamtb19742 жыл бұрын

    Top

  • @andimuhammadarafah4931
    @andimuhammadarafah49312 жыл бұрын

    Head size 58/59 it size M or L ??

  • @cruisinginthe808

    @cruisinginthe808

    2 жыл бұрын

    For the A3, a 58 or 59 is considered a M/L. The XL starts at 60. Thanks for watching!

  • @costamtb1974
    @costamtb19742 жыл бұрын

    Troy Lee nr1

  • @cruisinginthe808

    @cruisinginthe808

    2 жыл бұрын

    The Troy Lee is a fantastic helmet! Thanks for watching and for the comment!!

  • @AFV85
    @AFV859 күн бұрын

    Fox visor is great for being in the trees alot lol it just wipes branches out your face the TLD isn't great for always flying in the air getting slapped with branching

  • @cruisinginthe808

    @cruisinginthe808

    8 күн бұрын

    Good point! Yeah, the Fox has a bigger visor that can do just that. Appreciate you sharing that comment and watching! 🤙🏻

  • @jack91522
    @jack915223 жыл бұрын

    What about the weight difference

  • @cruisinginthe808

    @cruisinginthe808

    3 жыл бұрын

    I don't have a scale to weigh them but I'll see how they feel side by side and get back to you.

  • @Zetler
    @Zetler Жыл бұрын

    Why bother paying more for a helmet? This is consumable safety gear. As soon as you land on your head, that helmet is compromised and they all offer the same protection.

  • @cruisinginthe808

    @cruisinginthe808

    Жыл бұрын

    I think it just comes down to personal preference. Do what works for you! The main thing is you are protecting your head. Any helmet is better than no helmet! Thanks for watching and for the comment!

  • @mattysenpai

    @mattysenpai

    10 ай бұрын

    "Why pay more for a car. All cars have safety gear. As soon as you wreck, they all offer the same protection" = your logic, yikes