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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
388
Old Reviews
5
Unverified
17
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23.25 meters
SIZE
408.23 grams
WEIGHT
Review Analysis - 366 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Fit
162visor, head, magnetic, magnets, shield
+84%
-16%
" ... -The helmet fits well and is easy to adjust. ... -Stays put once adjusted properly ... "
" ... Helmet fits great and I love the detachable visor (although it does seem to scratch somewhat easily). ... "
" ... The magnetic visor is awesome because it easily turns around and reattaches if it's not needed. ... "
" ... The visor is easy to attach and for the price, this helmet is a great value. ... "
" ... The fit was perfect on me. ... "
" ... Excellent fit good protections and packeging defenetly worh the money ... "
" ... Good helmet, fits well and doesn't make me look like a nerd. ... "
" ... Amazing magnetic design of removable visor. ... "
Comfort
159head, visor, straps, strap, glasses
+82%
-18%
" ... I have a large head and this helmet fits well. ... "
" ... Also, I do have a slightly larger head than average but this fit perfectly. ... "
" ... I was expecting a crappy little helmet, but I found that it was comfortably adjustable to a BIG head (much bigger than mine). ... "
" ... I have a huge head and a lot of hair so it feels small only because of those conditions however I do like the helmet and its features: Thumbs Up! ... "
" ... Wearing the helmet itself feels very comfortable. ... "
" ... Finally I figure out it goes on the outside and not on the inside of the helmet. ... It’s easy to adjust the strap and the helmet feels pretty comfortable. ... "
" ... 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. ... -The helmet fits well and is easy to adjust. ... -Stays put once adjusted properly ... "
" ... Comfort and durable (I already use it for a few months). ... "
Design
56helmet, cool, look, design, visor
+98%
-2%
" ... Looks fking great. ... "
" ... I like the matted style as well. ... "
" ... Looks very good when you wear ... "
" ... it fits well and feels as good as it looks. ... "
" ... Looks sporty and neat ... "
" ... It’s fun to wear, looks cool and blocks sun. ... It’s a bit darker and looks pretty neat. ... "
" ... It looks pretty awesome and as long as it provides the right protection, I can't think of a single negative to provide. ... "
" ... Cool look and the optional visor is nice. ... "
Build Quality
49straps, strap, visor, padding, flimsy
+67%
-33%
" ... The foam core/frame on this helmet is exactly what you’d expect to see on any good helmet. ... 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. ... "
" ... Fortunately I have not had to crash test it yet but it feels sturdy enough that I feel safe. ... "
" ... Wouldn’t say it provides good protection. ... "
" ... Easily adjustable and doesn't make my face itch with the straps. ... "
" ... Anyways, great design, comfort, and hopefully protection. ... I have not yet landed on my face so I do not know how well it'll hold up, but based on other reviews about its protection (reason why I got it as well), it seems to do its job. ... "
" ... The strap pad is a great idea, helmet is lightweight, and the magnetic sunshade? ... "
" ... The tail light clip is good for that. ... "
" ... He wears and bandanna and baseball cap underneath the helmet because he sweats a lot and it's not bulky. ... "
Band
24straps, helmet, chin strap, adjust, band
+67%
-33%
" ... adjustable back of the head strap is great for a 1 size fits all ... "
" ... The strap pad is a great idea, helmet is lightweight, and the magnetic sunshade? ... "
" ... I have to adjust the back strap to the max, but gets me a snug fit. ... "
" ... Comes with different straps for different uses. ... I used the rubber strap to wrap it around the seat post on my lady's bike so she won't get hit by a car in the dark night. ... "
" ... I like the look, love the extra strap material, but there is excess glue or sealant(?) ... "
" ... 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). ... "
" ... Only bad thing my clip fell off but that was an easy fix. ... "
" ... Straps are comfortable and the visor magnetic strength is good. ... "
Price
23helmet, visor, excellent, worth, helmets
+96%
-4%
" ... At the price point a good deal. ... "
" ... Anyhow, for the price, it's an excellent helmet. ... "
" ... Good for the prize. ... "
" ... Wish the visor had different tints but a good little helmet for the price. ... "
" ... nice for the price ... "
" ... Since it was dad’s money, I check in with him to be sure it was the one he wanted. ... "
" ... The visor is easy to attach and for the price, this helmet is a great value. ... "
" ... It's worth twice what you pay! ... "
Ease of Use
16visor, easy to adjust, magnetic, easy to use, super
+100%
" ... Easy fixes to most of them. ... "
" ... Super covenient to be able to put the visor down while not having to stop and super easy to adjust if we accidentally get them switched ... "
" ... The visor works great and is magnetic so easy to manage. ... "
" ... I like it for below simple reasons : ... "
" ... Visor is useful and easy to snap on and off. ... "
" ... The visor is great, easy to put on and take off. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use! ... "
Size
16small, size, visor, large, space
+75%
-25%
" ... but was looking for something that would not burn a hole in my pocket. ... "
" ... Helmet comes with it's own carry bag which is a nice detail. ... "
" ... Great small tail light. ... "
" ... He wears and bandanna and baseball cap underneath the helmet because he sweats a lot and it's not bulky. ... "
" ... It is also really lightweight, lighter even than the helmet I bought at a supermarket. ... "
" ... It was compact and very bright. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... This light is compact and extremely versatile! ... "
For Running
14bike, riding, comfortable, winter, visor
+93%
-7%
" ... This is a bike helmet for those that like a more skater style helmet instead of a pointy aero helmet. ... "
" ... This bike helmet is perfect for my needs. ... "
" ... It is an awesome cheap helmet for cycling and very comfortable too. ... "
" ... Riding on rails to trails gets buggy and this helmet was great! ... "
" ... This is the first bike helmet I have ever purchased. ... "
" ... Bicep/Ankle: The easiest way to be seen while out for a night/early morning run. ... Great as an additional commuting light while on a bike ride. ... "
" ... Great for winter riding but I dont think its breathable enough for summer. ... "
" ... Also, a clear visor would be very nice for winter riding. ... "
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. ... "
Weight
11light, visor, looks, helmet, super
+100%
" ... -It's light weight ... "
" ... Also this thing is super light weight even with the magnetic visor attached which in it'self is an added bonus. ... "
" ... This helmet looks cool and is light weight. ... "
" ... This helmet is light weight. ... "
" ... Super light weight. ... "
" ... Thank you for this light weight safety helmet! ... "
" ... light weight, nice visor ... "
" ... Surprisingly light weight and comfortable. ... "
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. ... "
Marketplace
9product, fast, exactly, came, advertised
+100%
" ... We made the purchase and came in 2 days due to having prime. ... "
" ... exactly what was described . ... "
" ... I’ve attached pics for every detail I’ve posted here. ... "
" ... Came on time. ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised ... "
" ... Fast shipping and good quality. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Screen Protection
9shield, sun, scratches, protection, glass
+78%
-22%
" ... 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. ... "
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. ... "
Lens
8magnetic, 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. ... "
" ... 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
7helmet, water, wind, bike, sunglasses
+100%
" ... I purchased this helmet so I can be safe while I ride my bike in the rain. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Keeps the wind out of my eye, which is what I was looking for, because my eye water when the wind hits them. ... "
" ... keeps the wind from making my eyes water without having my sunglasses pinned by the helmet. ... "
" ... Put on this helmet with the visor goggle shield, at middle of ride, came with gusty wind, and hail of heavy rain. ... "
Delivery
6time, product, came
+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
6modes, feature, different, super, nice
+100%
" ... Really like how light they are. ... "
" ... Light and cool. ... "
" ... The visor is a nice added feature that actually works. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
Hair
6hair, shape, cut, wind, visor
+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. ... "
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. ... "
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. ... "
Storage
3size, large, helmet
+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: 408.23 grams