I tried out the Fly Trekker Dual Sport helmet made by Fly Racing and sold by jafrum. One of the specific advantages I found with the dual sport helmet (compared to a typical off-road helmet) is the removable face shield which dampens the cold air, rain and wind in the cooler months then, during the warmer months, the shield can be removed and goggles worn to allow greater air flow through the helmet. It is even possible and surprisingly comfortable to wear goggles under the face shield for ride-type flexibility. From a cost perspective, a single dual sport helmet will cost you the same as either an off-road helmet or an on-road helmet. The advantage for dual sport riders is that it is only necessary to purchase one helmet (therefore essentially reducing the overall out-of-pocket expense in half). Also to note, the weight of the dual sport helmet is very close to that of an everyday off-road helmet. All-in-all, the bottom line is that you get all the capabilities of an on-road and an off-road helmet all bundled up in one.
If you have an interest, like I did, in purchasing a dual sport helmet, I would recommend taking a look at jafrum.com. The customer service was 5 star. I also liked that they provide a warranty on the products as well as a money-back guarantee.
Disclosure
*I was not financially compensated for this post. I received a sample for review purposes. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience.*
