MBUK's Most Wanted (2020) – #9 Full-face helmet: Fox Rampage Pro Carbon

Enough protection to keep even SuperBruni safe

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Published: February 3, 2020 at 12:05 am

Fox Rampage Pro Carbon helmet
Fox Rampage Pro Carbon helmet

Fox’s top-end downhill lid – as worn by reigning world and World Cup champ Loïc Bruni – is packed with protective tech. This includes liquid-filled ‘Fluid Inside’ pods to reduce the force of rotational and linear impacts, a dual-density liner and a magnetically attached peak, designed to detach in the event of a crash.

These features mean the Rampage Pro weighs (1,220g, small) and costs more than its competitors, but it’s extremely comfy and secure when strapped on, with decent ventilation too. When we want to feel as protected as possible, this is the helmet we grab [although since our Gear Guide was published, the Troy Lee Designs D4 has been released, which looks like it may give it a run for its money ~ Ed].

Pricing: £450

Distributor: https://uk.foxracing.com

Read Luke Marshall's full review of the Fox Rampage Pro Carbon full-face helmet on BikeRadar

MBUK Most Wanted 2020
MBUK Most Wanted 2020

About MBUK's Most Wanted (2020)

For the January issue of Mountain Biking UK magazine we put together a glossy guide to our Most Wanted gear for 2020, containing some of the most incredible, highly desirable mountain bike kit on the market. It seemed a shame not to share it with our website users, so now we’re posting each category online too.

The selection process wasn’t easy. We were determined to pick products that genuinely stood out, so just narrowing down the categories was hard. Then our test team discussed the pros and cons of each bit of kit that had been shortlisted – and had some heated debates over which should make it in!

You can rest assured that all of our Most Wanted gear has been given this accolade for good reason. It’s either performed amazingly in our tests (in which case we’ve provided links to the original review) or, in the case of just-released kit, has wowed us on the trails during initial rides and shown huge potential.

Cast an eye over the gear and you’ll notice that a lot of it doesn’t come cheap. That’s because these are our Most Wanted products, and not necessarily the parts and accessories that represent the best value for money. We know that not all readers will be able to afford them, but think they’re worth showcasing. Firstly, because they show just how far MTB kit has come. But also because innovation and improvements at the top end of the market inevitably trickle down to lower price points within a couple of years, for the rest of us to enjoy.

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