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BASE CAMP Zoom Zoom Aero Road Bike Helmet with Removable Visor
Last Updated: March 22, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.6
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
448
Old Reviews
5
Unverified
17
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PASS
23.25 meters
SIZE
385.55 grams
WEIGHT
Review Analysis - 426 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Fit
186visor, head, magnetic, magnets, shield
+83%
-17%
" ... Fit was good, doesn’t make me look like a tool. ... "
" ... It's comfy and the snap on and off visor is just what I wanted. ... "
" ... Helmet fits great and I love the detachable visor (although it does seem to scratch somewhat easily). ... "
" ... The magnets are strong enough that the visor stays on strong. ... "
" ... Nice helmet and visor! ... Fits well and I have a big head. ... "
" ... Good Helmet, fits perfectly with maximum loose setting. ... My head size is 23 inch and I have to set to max level for perfect fit. ... "
" ... The visor works great and is magnetic so easy to manage. ... "
" ... easy to adjust fit, seems solid/safe with good reviews from people who've been in accidents. ... "
Comfort
186head, visor, straps, strap, glasses
+82%
-18%
" ... Overall, I am extremely impressed with this helmet. ... "
" ... Love the design and concept of it but it doesn't look good on my head. ... "
" ... Very easy to adjust unlike some "traditional" style helmets ... "
" ... Besides my issues, the helmet is beautiful and feels well-built. ... "
" ... Great adjustable strap,does not look like regular bike helmet, As soon as my 7 year old saw it he wanted it ... "
" ... Love this helmet. ... "
" ... He wears and bandanna and baseball cap underneath the helmet because he sweats a lot and it's not bulky. ... "
" ... Good, inexpensive helmet. ... "
Design
64helmet, look, cool, design, finish
+97%
-3%
" ... Looks fking great. ... "
" ... Plus, it looks different than most all the other bike helmets I see out there. ... "
" ... The visor is what makes this helmet really unique. ... "
" ... Lots of compliments, even from random people on the street. ... "
" ... He likes the design and it looks very sturdy . ... "
" ... Very attractive helmet. ... Little more expensive than others but worth the price for the look. ... "
" ... Great in every detail. ... "
" ... Functional and stylish. ... "
Build Quality
59straps, visor, strap, padding, shield
+68%
-32%
" ... It can be stored against the helmet or dropped down over the eyes. ... "
" ... The magnets that hold the visor are very strong so no gear of that piece falling off. ... "
" ... Besides my issues, the helmet is beautiful and feels well-built. ... "
" ... Great product made very sturdy. ... "
" ... The material is very nice and sturdy, visor opens and closes well. ... "
" ... it kind of fits him a little large but with the strap it was east to tighten and made good. ... He likes the design and it looks very sturdy . ... The cushioning inside is fine . ... just started using it and feels good and safe. ... "
" ... Padding is very good. ... "
" ... The appearance is stylish and the fit is perfect (make sure you pull the strap down in the back - this will allow easy access to the the tension wheel and insures a proper fit). ... "
Price
29helmet, worth, visor, money, excellent
+97%
-3%
" ... Great Helmet for the money! ... "
" ... I was little skeptical about this helmet at beginning, because of such a cheap price comparing other companies with much expensive price tag. ... "
" ... Since it was dad’s money, I check in with him to be sure it was the one he wanted. ... "
" ... For the price it looks better than comparable helmets and it has the visor. ... "
" ... Little more expensive than others but worth the price for the look. ... "
" ... Anyhow, for the price, it's an excellent helmet. ... "
" ... Price is outstanding and would still be a bargain at full price. ... "
" ... The visor is easy to attach and for the price, this helmet is a great value. ... "
Band
27chin strap, straps, helmet, adjust, adjustable
+63%
-37%
" ... it kind of fits him a little large but with the strap it was east to tighten and made good. ... "
" ... Only bad thing my clip fell off but that was an easy fix. ... "
" ... The strap is sturdy, and although mine arrived with one of the latches installed backwards, I was able to pull it off the straps and re-insert everything the correct way. ... "
" ... You can adjust the size with the little turn band in the back of the helmet. ... "
" ... The strap pad is a great idea, helmet is lightweight, and the magnetic sunshade? ... "
" ... Easily adjustable and doesn't make my face itch with the straps. ... "
" ... Great adjustable strap,does not look like regular bike helmet, As soon as my 7 year old saw it he wanted it ... "
" ... The magnets that hold the visor are very strong so no gear of that piece falling off. ... "
Ease of Use
20visor, easy to adjust, easy to use, magnetic, super
+100%
" ... The visor works great and is magnetic so easy to manage. ... "
" ... Visor is useful and easy to snap on and off. ... "
" ... The adjustment mechanism is easy to use. ... "
" ... It's bright and I like the easy to use clip. ... "
" ... So easy to adjust. ... "
" ... Visor easy to move away when not needed. ... "
" ... It's magnetic and easy to flip around. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
Size
18small, size, large, visor, carry
+72%
-28%
" ... I like that the item was small, convenient and works well. ... It does the job and doesn't take up a lot of space in all of the stuff that I have to carry around when observing. ... "
" ... It comes with a clear lent and a bag. ... "
" ... This light is compact and extremely versatile! ... "
" ... The size is adjustable. ... "
" ... but was looking for something that would not burn a hole in my pocket. ... "
" ... Great small tail light. ... "
" ... I'm not too excited about the detachable visor because really what I could have used is a detachable visor designed as a small lip (similar to the bill of a baseball cap but not as huge). ... "
" ... He wears and bandanna and baseball cap underneath the helmet because he sweats a lot and it's not bulky. ... "
For Running
16bike, riding, comfortable, winter, visor
+88%
-13%
" ... This bike helmet is perfect for my needs. ... "
" ... This is the first bike helmet I have ever purchased. ... "
" ... Most comfortable bike helmet I have used. ... "
" ... I plan on using the helmet on my regular bike rides at the park, it is very convenient how I can use the visor or just remove it when I don’t want to use them. ... "
" ... I do a lot of cycling and this helmet is perfect. ... "
" ... It is an awesome cheap helmet for cycling and very comfortable too. ... "
" ... It runs small, and is a cheap helmet but it is as advertised and looks slick. ... "
" ... This is a bike helmet for those that like a more skater style helmet instead of a pointy aero helmet. ... "
Weight
15weight, visor, super light weight, looks, helmet
+93%
-7%
" ... This helmet is light weight. ... "
" ... super light weight and cool looking. ... "
" ... Also this thing is super light weight even with the magnetic visor attached which in it'self is an added bonus. ... "
" ... Surprisingly light weight and comfortable. ... "
" ... This helmet looks cool and is light weight. ... "
" ... Super light weight. ... "
" ... Light weight, good airflow, and the magnetized visor was clutch! ... "
" ... -It's light weight ... "
For Kids
12son loves, son, look, child, riding
+67%
-33%
" ... Bought it for my son. ... "
" ... My son LOVES it ... "
" ... I bought this for my son and he really, really likes it. ... "
" ... My son loved it. ... "
" ... My 11 year old son loves it & it fits better than others he’s had. ... "
" ... The visor adds that "RoboCop" look that all the kids rage about these days. ... "
Marketplace
11would, shipping, product, prime, order
+100%
" ... Fast shipping and good quality. ... "
" ... Came on time. ... "
" ... perfect order, thank U ... "
" ... We made the purchase and came in 2 days due to having prime. ... "
" ... Would by multiple items from this seller. ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised ... "
" ... I’ve attached pics for every detail I’ve posted here. ... "
" ... exactly what was described . ... "
Screen Protection
11visor, sun, protection, face, wind
+73%
-27%
" ... Love the shaded face shield. ... "
" ... The darkened shield visor was great. ... "
" ... I like it, love the sun shield. ... "
" ... Looks good, and the visor eye shield stays on and works very well ... "
" ... I couldn't find a helmet that provided face sun protection so this was the next best thing. ... "
" ... i like the glass option. ... "
" ... It blocks out the sun fine, and covers my eyes when I look in the mirror, but when you look at the road you are looking at the edge of the visor so your view is half shade and half sun the entire ride. ... "
Product Reliability
9one, working, work, months, junk
+67%
-33%
" ... I’ve owned a lot of helmets over the years, and almost immediately this one has become one of my all-time favorites. ... "
" ... Been commuting to work with a bike for the past three years. ... "
" ... Been using for a few months (both my husband and I) and we love them. ... "
" ... I've been commuter cycling for over 30 years. ... "
" ... no issues what so ever, either putting on or taking off. ... "
Lens
9magnetic, lenses, yellow, riding, helmet
+100%
" ... I love the magnetic lens even in low light the lens allows you to see where you are riding. ... "
" ... Fits as expected, magnetic lens works pretty damn good (blocks a good amount of light), it’s comfortable for sure, you’ll look like something straight out of Judge Dredd. ... (I recommend buying the Rainbow Lens. ... "
" ... Visibility and line of sight trough lens is excellent ,allows for viewing while in aero position without any obstruction. ... "
" ... They give you a bag to keep it stored which is great I was worried about scratching the lenses. ... "
" ... I also purchased the night (yellow) lens, which is great for riding in the dark and through dust. ... "
" ... Easy to adjust and the magnetic lens is great. ... "
" ... Love the magnetic lens where you would flip it to cover eyes or have the up. ... "
" ... Lens comes with a plastic pouch and protective adhesive film -a Cloth bag for use when unwrapped is missing I don’t think the plastic pouch will not scratch it- ... "
Water Resistance
9water, rain, wind, ride, bike
+100%
" ... No issues with fogging, and I have significantly better visibility overall than when I wear sunglasses or nothing in the rain. ... "
" ... Multi-use helmet for biking, skateboarding, zip lining, mountain biking, snowboarding. ... "
" ... keeps the wind from making my eyes water without having my sunglasses pinned by the helmet. ... "
" ... It's been a long time since I've worn a bike helmet and I'm glad that I chose the basecamp to start being safe again. ... "
" ... Great helmet for riding my bicycle and the sun shield is an added plus. ... "
" ... Put on this helmet with the visor goggle shield, at middle of ride, came with gusty wind, and hail of heavy rain. ... "
" ... I purchased this helmet so I can be safe while I ride my bike in the rain. ... "
" ... Keeps the wind out of my eye, which is what I was looking for, because my eye water when the wind hits them. ... "
Hair
8shape, nose, helmet, cut, wind
+50%
-50%
" ... Ear adjustment will slide down during every ride, and chin adjustment will loosen after turning, look up / down, open mouth, and especially during headwind. ... "
" ... The outer shell is not cut perfectly to mate to the inner shell. ... "
" ... Doesn't mess up my hair and also doesn't change the shape of my hair. ... "
Cleaning
8wind, sweat, riding, helmet, face
+100%
" ... Also the removable padding makes it easier to clean the helmet on a regular schedule. ... "
" ... It works great when the sun is in your face or for when there is a cold wind or dust. ... "
" ... It’s weird at first but I like it a lot, freedom for biking, new confidence as the wind wipes past your face, no more debris flying in my face. ... "
" ... It's nice to be able to ride through the dust without having to close my eyes. ... "
" ... The visor is superior to sunglasses in that it doesn't fill with condensation, and sweat does not drip down. ... "
" ... Easy to remove and clean or flip up while riding. ... "
" ... they arent clean like on some other helmets. ... "
Delivery
7time, delivery, would, product, order
+100%
" ... Delivered on time. ... "
" ... Came on time. ... "
" ... arrived promptly seems to work well. ... "
" ... It was exactly what I was looking for and it arrived sooner than expected. ... "
" ... New shield arrived packaged neatly in styrofoam box. ... "
Features
7feature, modes, different, super, nice
+100%
" ... Really like how light they are. ... "
" ... Light and cool. ... "
" ... The visor is a nice added feature that actually works. ... "
" ... It is light, well constructed and economical. ... "
" ... It's bright and the three different light modes help, but it's definitely on the small side. ... "
" ... It has solid and 2 different flashing modes. ... "
For Travel
5trips, trails, riding, rides, light
+100%
" ... I'll update the review after a few bumpy rides. ... "
" ... I know it’s advertised as a road helmet, but I don’t see a problem using it on the trails with my MTB. ... "
" ... Riding on rails to trails gets buggy and this helmet was great! ... "
" ... I am an avid bike lover, spend a lot of my free summer time going for long rides. ... I recently joined a local bicycle crew that regularly makes trips ranging from 30 - 50 miles to all kind of nearby places. ... "
" ... Great as an additional commuting light while on a bike ride. ... I personally find myself attaching the light directly to the Molle webbing of my rucksack for GoRuck events or while backcountry camping with a group. ... "
Controls
4magnetic, button, head, face
+50%
-50%
" ... I have used it 6 times and now the power button doesn't work. ... "
" ... With the click adjustment wheel thing in the back in a full expanded position it was still pressing uncomfortablely against the side of my head. ... "
Returns
4returned
+25%
-75%
" ... Returned it immediately. ... "
" ... sent it back. ... "
Product As Described
4advertised, color
+100%
" ... exactly what was described . ... "
" ... I’ve attached pics for every detail I’ve posted here. ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
For Fun
3+100%
" ... My riding buddies made fun of me for buying a skateboaeders helemt until we went for a ride on a cloudy day and when the sun came out I was the only one with a sunshield option. ... "
" ... (Now the not so fun stuff) ... Have fun folks! ... "
Color
3visor, light, clear
+100%
" ... Parsonaly I like clear rense or light color than dark black one to see clear and natural light condition. ... "
" ... Shades very good style and color black! ... "
" ... Like the styling, color and especially the visor. ... "
Overall performance
3racer, like
+100%
" ... And it has a Speed Racer like style. ... "
" ... That is outrageously fast. ... Customer Support got back to me immediately to answer my questions about shipping speeds. ... "
Night Photography
3light, red, ordered, night, riding
+100%
" ... I love the magnetic lens even in low light the lens allows you to see where you are riding. ... "
" ... I also ordered the yellow visor for low light conditions. ... "
Storage
3size, large, helmet, carry
+100%
" ... It does the job and doesn't take up a lot of space in all of the stuff that I have to carry around when observing. ... "
" ... Plenty of space to wear my glasses underneath. ... "
" ... Very bright and clips on easy to my saddle bag. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 23.25 meters
Weight: 385.55 grams