In addition to the obvious external air flow designs the Odin has a clever internal (inside the helmet, not inside the material) design as well. It didn’t bobble like many other helmets do. Even when loaded down with a headlamp during the BURN 24 Hour mountain bike race, the Odin felt impressively stable. It sits lower on my head, giving it a more secure, well-balanced feeling. Compared to my current helmet (same ~$200 MSRP), the Odin provides an entirely different, and appreciated, level of comfort. Ultimately the helmet looks too serious to assume any design queues are a mistake, so I moved past the first date and really started getting to know it.
I had to double check which end was the front and which was the rear. Unless you’re blind or shop with your eyes closed, the first thing you’ll notice about the Odin is the blunt front end and round body with sweeping, curving lines. Information on the little details, weights, photos, and our thoughts and feelings below… It didn’t take months of riding to appreciate the comfort of Orbea’s subtle enhancements, but it did give us time to try and find something we didn’t like about the helmets, which collectively, was nearly nothing.
We all immediately noticed the dramatic styling (a mix between awe-inspiring and goofy-looking) but promptly forgot it once the helmets were properly installed. Evan and I wore the Odin, and Matt wore the Thor (pictured above).Īfter comparing notes, we weren’t surprised to have had very similar experiences. MotoSport delivers all Thor helmets fast and order more than $79 ship free.After the initial announcement of the 2011 Orbea helmets (sizing, colors, and MSRP, and other information in this post) we grabbed a few for some hands on and heads in testing. Call one of our gearheads at 1-88 if you have questions or need additional information and we'll help point you in the right direction of the best dirt bike helmet for your riding style and experience. Shop MotoSport for the latest models and best deals on Thor helmets.
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For information on how to size your Thor helmet read our Dirt Bike Helmet Buying Guide.
Both Thor helmet have MIPS Brain Protection System and meet Department of Transportation (DOT) and European standards (ECE) for safety. The Thor Reflex helmet takes things to a new level for riders who prefer higher end features like a lighter shell, comfort liner and quick release tabs among other built in features. The Thor Sector helmet has proven reliable and dependable year after year for those just starting out who refuse to compromise on safety but may not have the budget for the high end lids those with experience generally buy. Naturally, Thor helmets became part of the natural order of products and become popular as an entry level helmet providing optimum safety without breaking the budget for beginners but now includes a high-end dirt bike helmet with additional comfort features for those ready to race. Aptly named Torsten Hallman Original Racewear or THOR. Four-time Motocross World Champion Torsten Hallman helped introduce the sport to the United States in 1966 and after his racing days ended Hallman brought to market his vision for dirt bike and Motocross riding gear and apparel.
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