Troy Lee Designs Stage Helmet REVIEW!

[@basti6513]

Hi Adam, nice review. I also encountered this problem with the pads covering the earlobes. I think I found a solution for that. You can simply turn the cheekpads by 180°. Then the earlobes are completely free and in my opinion the helmet is even more comfortable with cheekpads turned around by 180°. Would be happy to hear how your opinion is about this cheekpad configuration :)

[@AdamMock]

That sounds like a great idea! I'm now using the Dainese Liner 01 helmet and it's even lighter than the TLD Stage. Check out my review on it! ✌🏼🤟🏼

[@basti6513]

:D yeah. This is the second helmet I have ordered. Now I have both helmets at home and have to decide which one I should keep. My head fits a bit better into the tld stage, after turning the cheekpads. The tld seems to be a bit more for egg heads, the linea 01 is a bit more like marble head fit :D I will compare them a few days before I choose one.

[@AdamMock]

@@basti6513 would love to hear which one you choose! Great helmets!

[@TomSlickery]

I bought this helmet a few weeks ago. It's so light. I got my bike two weeks ago. Finally going to ride downhill with all my new stuff tomorrow.

[@AdamMock]

That’s great! Let me know what you think of it! What kind of bike did you get?

[@TomSlickery]

@@AdamMock Will do. I got a 2021 giant trance 27.5.

[@AdamMock]

@@TomSlickery great bike! My first full suspension was a Trance. Loved it!

[@TomSlickery]

@@AdamMock Yeah, it seems to check all of the boxes. I started with a budget of $1500 and was quickly working my way up. Was looking at getting a Santa Cruz Bronson for $3600 I'm glad I went with this bike.

[@AdamMock]

@@TomSlickery Let me know how the maiden voyage goes! I’m always stoked to see and hear about people getting on the trails. ✌🏼🤟🏼

[@VikMTB]

Hey great tip about the chin strap going under the pad i had the same issue and I think you might have just solved that for me!

[@AdamMock]

Glad to hear it! ✌🏼🤟🏼

[@TDF2004]

The first and only helmet I've had is a full face 7idp M1 helmet which is a very good helmet but as my skill is hopefully improving my safety has to aswell. I've only just really started taking mountain biking seriously although I've been cycling most my life. I've decided that although there's a lot of hills where I am a half shell isn't enough assurance for me so I'm going with another full-face, and by the sounds of it it'll be breathable enough, especially coming from a helmet with a low amount of ventilation. But, I'm getting a new bike in a month or two, probably the orange clockwork evo, and they can chuck in this helmet as part of the deal, so the choice is obvious. Great review man, it's helpful me make my decision a lot.

[@AdamMock]

I’m glad it helped! ✌🏼🤟🏼

[@mentaltreadmill]

Great description and explanation on this thing. Nice work !!!

[@AdamMock]

Thank you! ✌🏼🤟🏼

[@ScoutsOut]

good review Adam, I'm doing snow summit for the first time tomorrow and I just bought that helmet and did the same thing with the straps under the pads...much better

[@AdamMock]

Thanks man! Let me know what you think of Summit. Can't wait to see your vid on it! ✌🏼🤟🏼

[@ThatAverageMTBer]

First! I just found your chanel and I love your videos

[@AdamMock]

How did I miss this? Thanks Connor! ✌🏼🤟🏼

[@trailsfromthedarkside6460]

Hey bud. Just ordered one off these. Had my proframe about two years now, felt like l needed a change. Riding mainly enduro stuff so thought l’d give it a go. Got a great price as well. Just the same as yours. Happy new helmet. 🥳🥳 Ride Safe brother. 🤙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@AdamMock]

Hey that’s great! Curious what you think of it compared to the Proframe. I was actually able to score the Flank pads in my size. Haven’t had a chance to try them out yet, but really happy I got them! ✌🏼🤟🏼

[@trailsfromthedarkside6460]

@@AdamMock Nice one. I swear by mine. Even under trousers, which we need at the mo here coz its freezing still. Bloody Scottish spring. 🥶 I keep meaning to do more reviews, l have a lot off stuff that l think would be good, but they seem more hassle than just making trail vids. I just need to give myself a kick, or wait till one off our rainy weekends and just pump them all out at the same time. Hope you like the pads. I’ll keep you posted on the lid and how l get on with it.

[@AdamMock]

Review vids are my go to on busy weeks when I don't have time to edit a full story. And they seem to do the best in terms of views.

[@trailsfromthedarkside6460]

@@AdamMock yeah, l’ve noticed that as well. I really should make the effort.

[@A.D.D.O.C.D.T]

Good review ,thanks mate.🙏 Subbed 🤙

[@AdamMock]

Thanks! Appreciate the support! ✌🏼🤟🏼

[@christranter8882]

Great review, includes the good and the bad points.

[@AdamMock]

Thanks Chris!

[@christranter8882]

@@AdamMock will look at your bell super shortly review next. Looking at both these helmets. I was concerned about the ear strap (nice fix by the way). The bell is probably warmer, but any other pointers?

[@AdamMock]

@@christranter8882 bell is much warmer and significantly heavier. But it feels very durable. Also, check out my review on the Dainese Linea 01. Lighter than the TLD stage and even has the ability to get your GPS coordinates and have your medical / emergency info stored in the helmet and accessible through an app.

[@christranter8882]

@@AdamMock I don’t see that one in Oz. It’s hot in oz generally so the TLD might be the winner. They’re both good though

[@Fangsinurface]

Hey is the peek removable? Great vid by the way bro.

[@AdamMock]

Thanks man! Yup, you can remove the visor. There’s plastic three pivot screws. Two on the sides and a tension one on top.

[@KerronBrowne]

Nice review bro

[@AdamMock]

Thanks man! Appreciate it! ✌🏼🤟🏼

[@alexr4246]

good review Adam, have you tried to put a gopro chin mount on it ? i just had mine and i can't figure it out

[@AdamMock]

Thanks Alex! Yeah, I use a GoPro chin mount I grabbed off Amazon for around $15. Mounts right over the front of the chin bar and I position the camera so it’s up as high as the mount itself, and not hanging down below the chin bar. Works pretty well. And thanks for sub! Appreciate the support! ✌🏼🤟🏼

[@69lerat]

What size do you have and what is your head circumference plz ??

[@AdamMock]

My head size is: 22.5 inches 51.7cm 7 1/8 Hat Size I have a M/L Stage helmet. It comes with two different size comfort liners, three different cheek pad sizes, and two neck roll sizes, to help you dial in the fit. Hope that helps!

[@69lerat]

@@AdamMock thanks a lot bro !! 😉

[@mtbeliever5833]

5:30. Easy bro. My neck hurts now. Question: Does this helmet protect from getting dirt all over your face when you go OTB at Skypark? 💁🏽‍♂️

[@AdamMock]

MTBeliever Are you asking for a friend? 😂😂😂

[@peterobrien7465]

Good for eskating too.

[@AdamMock]

Good to know! Keep that noggin safe! ⚡️🛹✌🏼🤟🏼

[@benjaminjaythomas]

Maybe overkill for me but I want that sexy helmet!

[@AdamMock]

Ben Thomas it’s great for bear encounters!

[@ThatAverageMTBer]

What editing software do you use?

[@AdamMock]

Teen MTBer Hey man thanks for the support! I use Adobe Premier. ✌🏼🤟🏼

[@ThatAverageMTBer]

Oh, I use the free version of DaVinci resolve 16

[@ThatAverageMTBer]

Can you try this? Put a banana in your wheel and go off a 2ft drop. I tried it in one of my videos and it survived

[@ekkanofiqandriyana7325]

Iam on the market for a good full face helmet, and since i had a skinny body so i need to find a smallest possible helmet shell, I've heard that this helmet is the smallest size shell, can you onfirm as the real user that this tld stage is the smallest shell on the market to this day.? thank you so much and forgiveness for my broken english.

[@AdamMock]

Your English is wonderful! No apology needed. I don’t know if TLD Stage is the smallest shell on the market or not. However, I have a friend who also needed a very small full face and went with the TLD Stage. The changeable padding let’s you customize the fit for your head. ✌🏼🤟🏼

[@ekkanofiqandriyana7325]

@@AdamMock thank you for kind reply, i put this helmet to my wishlist but i still undecided between this VS Smith mainline, the sad part is we don't have offline store to try them both before buying, i have to buy the helmet in online marketplace. thanks again the video and your reply very helpful.

[@safegokart]

hello, may i ask if the chin bar is removable? thanks!

[@AdamMock]

Nope. The chin bar is not removable. The whole helmet is one piece. If you’re looking for a convertible full face I recommend the Bell Super DH. ✌🏼🤟🏼

[@psimetric8887]

Important question, it's really comfortable for the long distances?

[@AdamMock]

I guess it depends on heat and how long you’re talking. But I can say it’s a very comfortable helmet. And once the pads have broken in a bit, you forget it’s on. So for long distances I believe it works well. On sunny and hot days, it actually feels cooler to wear the helmet and block the direct sunlight than to take it off.

[@psimetric8887]

@@AdamMock I'm looking fox proframe, specialized gambit, and tld stage, for adventure cycling, climbing and long distances, many terrains, sun, rain ...it's not easy decision.

[@AdamMock]

No easy at all. Lots of good brands out there! I really like the TLD Stage and have been very happy with it. A lot of people dig the Fox Pro Frame. I just got channel support from Dainese OC who has the Linea 01 helmet. It’s actually lighter than the TLD and Fox. I don’t have any time in it yet but it’s worth considering.

[@darrensmith9182]

Very disappointing helmet fragile/brittle and definitely not for dh use .mine was 3 months old i was bending down going under some bunting with the helmet sitting on top of my head ,the visor caught the bunting and knocked it off, the chin bar broke into 3 pieces WTF imagine having a crash your face would be cactus i read this same scenario happening to others im probably lucky i found out this way that its a shit helmet.

[@AdamMock]

Yikes! Sorry to hear about your chin bar. Glad you weren't hurt. I've heard of that also happening with the Fox Pro Frame.

[@darrensmith9182]

@@AdamMock hi adam yep ive heard of that happening to fox pro frame also .these helmets are for light trail only .cheers love ur work

[@AdamMock]

@@darrensmith9182 appreciate the kind words! ✌🏼🤟🏼

[@lewisscruggspaintingco.pai1498]

Is there another option with similar weight/breathability, as the TLD Stage, but more durability especially in the chin bar??

[@AdamMock]

The Fox Pro Frame is similar to the Stage as well as the Dainese Linea 01. Unfortunately, as for the durability of the chin bar, they should hold up to the ratings they’re advertised for. But I have heard stories where the chin bar on both the Stage and Fox have broken. The Linea is pretty new so I haven’t heard any issues with it do far.