Biltwell Gringo ECE Factory Helmet

Biltwell Gringo ECE Factory Helmet

Biltwell took their DOT approved Gringo Helmet and turned it up a notch with an ECE certification. Still the same Gringo you've come to love, the ECE-rated Gringo Helmet has more EPS foam on the inside, with EPS foam in the chin bar and closed cell BioFoam in the forward area of chin bar for additional impact protection. Now with room for mounting speakers in the ear area so you can take your music or buddies with you when you ride.

The Gringo ECE Helmet is built to suit the needs of contemporary riders with a beautifully crafted, diamond stitched removable liner, an eyeport that accepts pretty much any type of goggle you could want to wear, as well as 5 snaps that work with any universal 3-snap shield, Biltwell’s own bubble shield or their 5-snap Blast shield. So next time you hop on your chop or throw a leg over your bike, leave that vintage helmet on the shelf where it belongs and grab an ECE-rated Gringo.

Shell:

• Injection-molded ABS outer shell with hand-painted finish
• Expanded polystyrene inner shell
• 2 shell sizes: XS-MD and LG-2XL

Eyeport:

• Rubber or chrome accented edging on shell and eye port
• 5 snaps compatible with any universal 3-snap shield, Biltwell’s own bubble shield and 5-snap blast shield
• Goggle compatible

Interior:

• Hand-sewn brushed Lycra liner with contrasting diamond-stitched quilted open-cell foam padding
• Removable cheek pads
• Internal BioFoam chin pad with hand-sewn contrast stitching
• Speaker pockets in ear recesses

Safety:

• DOT and  ECE 22.05 The ECE 22.05 (Economic Commission for Europe) standard is quite a bit younger than the current DOT standard, and in many ways offers a more comprehensive battery of testing than its American cousin. ECE standards test for safety features that can contribute to avoiding an accident altogether, such as the optical quality of approved face shields and safety factors not directly related to impact, such as shell rigidity. Unlike the DOT, every ECE 22.05 certified helmet model must actually be tested against the standard by an independent lab before it is available for sale with an ECE sticker.  approved
• Rugged plated steel D-ring neck strap with adjustment strap end retainer

Note: Bubble face shield and goggles are sold separately.