TESTED: Leatt MTB Enduro 3.0 Helmet

Photos: Jordan Riddle

Improving on Leatt’s 2.0 or 2 in 1 helmet, the Leatt 3.0 expands upon it and becomes even more versatile making it a staple for riders on the move who are looking for added protection. The new Enduro 3.0 is essentially three helmets in one – perfect for the changing needs of many keen mountain bikers.

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Fit and safety

Rather than being offered in the normal Small/Medium and Large/Extra Large Leatt are offering the Enduro 3.0 in three sizes and include the addition of pads of varying thickness to further adjust the fit. To reduce the chance of concussion and rotational acceleration of your head Leatt have equipped the Enduro 3.0 with their own 360 degree Turbine technology made up of small blue discs that can squish and move in all directions yet remaining anchored to the helmet's shell. Developed and tested by Dr Chris Leatt in house, his white paper is on Leatt’s website and makes for an interesting read at these reductions.

The Enduro 3.0 utilises a micro adjuster dial at the rear which tightens the helmet snuggly onto your head without adding unwanted pressure points, a great feature for a full-face helmet and one we do not always see. I think this is a perfect example of bringing the convenient fit and use of open-face trail helmets to a full-face setting. And when you consider the helmet's design, that makes sense.

At a glance, it does resemble an ordinary full-face helmet; the chin bar is sturdy in appearance and it casts a robust silhouette. Unlike most helmets that convert from a half shell trail helmet into a downhill approved full-face, the Enduro 3.0 has another option in its bag; a trail helmet with increased coverage to the ears and temples with clip-on over-ear protection.

On the trail

The Enduro 3.0 is comfortable, secured easily with the magnetic Fidlock clasp, stays fresh with a removable and washable anti-odour liner and is easily switched between the 3 modes. It is very easy to get along with.

Switching between the 3 modes is super easy by pushing the two spring loaded buttons in to unhook the bar. It took a few goes the get the hang of lining up the metal hook and snapping the lobes into place to fit the bar and ear pieces but after a few tries it’s a piece of cake.

I can see the Enduro 3.0 being a great option for riders on the move, traveling with multiple helmets is a pain and can take up a huge amount of space, the size small weighs in at a scant 700g with chin bar (360g removed) and takes up a lot less room than a standard full-face when collapsed down into its individual components. Anyone travelling to ride or race will love this.

The real benefit to me is being able to swap out to what I need for a given ride, even depending on conditions or even who I am riding with. I can remove the bar and ear covers for a ride with my young daughters, but at the same time I can have it all fitted up for a session on the jump lines, or scoping out some new janky trails in slippery conditions. All with the one helmet, with the level of safety I feel suits.

The Leatt Enduro 3.0 proved to be well-ventilated in use, and stable on my head throughout testing, seamlessly moving to the background of my thoughts when riding.

Our take

All in all, I have enjoyed my time in the Enduro 3.0 and its various forms. It is light weight, with a premium magnetic clasp and fixtures, comes in 3 highly adjustable sizes and it hits a competitive price point. All this makes the Leatt Enduro 3.0 an attractive option for the rider whom likes to get a bit sendy, requires added protection or is on the move – and it would be great for that upcoming trip to Derby!

RRP $329
From: bikecorp.com.au

Hits:
– precision fit via 3 sizes and pad options
– 3 helmets in 1
– Easy to use helmet changes
– 4 colour options

Misses:
– None