New Fox Speedframe helmet puts safety first and gets 5-star Virginia Tech rating

Danny Milner

Fox's latest Speedframe open-face helmet ranked top in safety tests.

TAGS:

Fox’s open-face Speedframe helmet range has just received a massive overhaul, and its focus on protection has secured a coveted 5-star safety rating from helmet test lab, Virgina Tech. The range-topping Speedframe RS going even better and coming out top in an evaluation of 250 trail helmets, while the cheaper Speedframe Pro took second place. This moves things on from the previous Fox Speedframe that we rated highly when we tested it, and puts it firmly in the running for a spot alongside the best mountain bike helmets right now.

Fox Speedframe helmet

Fox Speedframe Pro helmet in the wild.

There are three helmets in the new range, starting with the basic Speedframe at £104.99, followed by the Speedframe Pro at £164.99, and topping out with the Speedframe RS at £224.99. So what are the differences? Here’s a rundown of what you get with each helmet.

Fox Speedframe RS helmet

The new Fox Speedframe RS helmet raises the safety bar over the previous version.

Fox Speedframe RS need to know

  • Top-rated protection
  • Uses the Mips Integra Split protection featuring dual density foam separated by a low-friction layer to reduce rotational forces on the brain
  • BOA dial fit system for easy micro-adjust of the retention band
  • Fidlock Snap magnetic helmet buckle
  • Washable anti-microbial Ionic+ padded liner
  • Three-position, single hand adjustable visor
  • Secure sunglasses storage
  • Meets e-bike safety standards
  • Priced at £224.99
Fox Speedframe helmet

Although it looks the same, the Speedframe Pro doesn’t get the same Mips tech, using an internal liner instead of structural integration.

Fox Speedframe Pro need to know

  • Ranked second in Virgina Tech safety ratings
  • Gets Mips Air Node lightweight, low-friction liner to reduce rotational at the head in an impact
  • BOA dial adjustable fit system
  • Adjust the visor to three set positions with one hand while riding
  • Integrated glasses holder
  • Fidlock magnetic chin clasp is quick to use and secure
  • Removable and washable liner
  • Priced at £164.99
Fox Speedframe helmet

We can see the basic Speedframe being a popular choice at just over £100.

Fox Speedframe need to know

  • Basic Mips protection liner
  • 360º retention fit system
  • Single-handed visor adjustment
  • Secure glasses holder
  • Washable padded liner
  • Same shape and styling as the Speedframe RS and Pro
  • Priced at £104.99

All three helmets are available to buy now in various colours, and three size options (S, M, L) from foxracing.com