Description
Nexx Y100R Performance and Style The Nexx Y100R is a full-face helmet made by Nexx a quality brand from Portugal This helmet is the newer version of the Nexx Y100 and is made for people who enjoy sport riding long trips or riding their bike every day The Y100R is ECE2206-certified which means this sport-touring helmet gives very good protection if you fall or crash Material The shell of the Nexx-Y100R is made from polycarbonate This is a very strong type of plastic that can take hard hits The helmet weighs about 1618 grams which is pretty light for a polycarbonate helmet A lighter helmet is better for your neck especially when riding for a long time This Nexx helmet is made in 2 different shell sizes which helps the helmet fit better on small and big heads If the shell fits well the helmet will be more comfortable and safer too Inside the helmet there is an EPS liner This is a soft layer that helps slow down a hit and protect your head Comfort The inner liner of the Nexx Y100R is made to feel soft and nice on your skin Nexx uses a special fabric called X-Mart Dry This fabric takes sweat away from your head and dries quickly This helps your head stay cool and dry even on hot or long rides The cheek pads and crown pad inside the helmet are removable and washable So if the helmet starts to smell or feel dirty you can clean it and make it feel like new again If you wear glasses you dont need to worry This helmet is glasses-friendly so your glasses can fit inside without pushing too hard on your face The helmet also comes with a chin curtain This blocks wind and cold air from coming in under the helmet To close the helmet the helmet has a micrometric closure You can also make it tighter or looser to fit just right The helmet is also prepared for a communication system The Y100R is designed for Nexx intercoms which makes installing one easier This allows riders to connect to other riders listen to music or follow GPS navgiations Visor The Nexx Y100R comes with a clear visor that gives you a wide field of view so you can see more around you The visor is scratch resistant and has UV protection so it wont get damaged easily and it helps keep the sun out of your eyes There is also an integrated sun visor inside the helmet You can move it down when its sunny and move it back up when its not needed You can do this using a small slider mechanism on the helmet The visor mechanism pulls the visor close to the helmet This keeps out wind and helps make the ride quieter You can also take the visor off without using any tools which is great if you want to clean it or change it This helmet comes with a Pinlock included in the box A Pinlock lens stops the visor condensation which can happen when its cold or rainy This means your view stays clear no matter the weather Also the Y100R comes with a tinted visor included in the box Ventilation The Nexx Y100R has 1 top vent and 1 chin vent These vents bring in cool air while you ride There are also exhausts at the back of the helmet that let the hot air out This keeps the air moving inside the helmet so you dont get too hot Inside the helmet there are air channels in the EPS shell These channels help the cool air move through the helmet and push the hot air out the back This is very helpful on hot days during long rides or when riding slowly in traffic Specifications – Model Nexx Y100R – Safety standard ECE2206-certified – Material Polycarbonate – Weight 1618 grams +/- 50g – Shell sizes 2 – Inner liner X-Mart Dry soft removable and washable – Glasses-friendly Yes – Chin curtain Included – Closure Micrometric closure – Communication system Yes prepared for Nexx communication systems – Main Visor Clear wide field of view scratch resistant and blocks UV light – Integarted sun visor Yes – Pinlock lens Pinlock included in the box – Extra visor Yes – Vents 1 top vent 1 chin vent back vents
