Troy Lee Designs Stage

£275 Halfway house for enduro/uplifting

Troy Lee’s Stage helmet is crammed full of the latest safety features but weighs just 696g (M/L). Even at this rather skimpy weight, it’s still fully downhill certified, though aimed at enduro racers and trail riders rather than DHers. Eleven air vents and 14 exhaust ports are connected with deep internal channels to keep your head cool on the climbs. While there’s no adjustable retention cradle, TLD offer three sets of padding in differing thicknesses to ensure the fit is just right. A brain-protecting MIPS layer comes as standard, along with the distinctive TLD styling we’ve come to love over the years. www.saddleback.co.uk