The enduro-focused full face helmet is not a new concept now, but many brands are steadily crafting new offerings in this segment. Enjoying full head protection is great, but no one wants to climb in a heavy, hot lid. Leatt’s new Gravity 5.0 full face offers advanced safety features and a BOA retention system at an impressively low weight.
The new Gravity 5.0 full face was designed to be lightweight and well-vented for trail riding comfort, and its interior foam is on the thinner side to keep the helmet cool. Despite this, the Gravity 5.0 still meets certifications for downhill racing.
Leatt Gravity 5.0 Full Face Helmet:
Leatt’s new Gravity 5.0 full face helmet has been announced, but it isn’t yet available to consumers (it is expected to arrive sometime early in 2026). I got my hands on one for testing, so watch Bikerumor for a review sometime this fall!
The mid/back section of the Gravity 5.0 helmet is made from thermoplastic carbon, and the top and chin bar are made from polymer. Leatt says the helmet’s shell materials offer plenty of stiffness, which helps manage impact forces. They also say thermoplastic carbon is more eco-friendly than thermoset carbon. Beneath the shell is an EPS foam liner, and in-mold construction allows for smooth internal channeling to ensure excellent ventilation.
Even with its lightweight construction, the Gravity 5.0 full face meets ASTM, EN, CPSC, and NTA certification for downhill racing. It’s aimed at enduro racers, but could be a great lightweight and highly vented option for bike park riding too.
Updated 360 Turbine Evos:
If you’ve ever checked out Leatt’s helmets, you might be familiar with their 360 Turbine impact protection. These Turbines act similarly to a MIPS liner, allowing some movement of the head inside the helmet to reduce rotational forces on the brain in a crash. For the new Gravity 5.0 helmet, Leatt has updated the Turbines, and they’re now known as 360 Turbine Evo.
The new 360 Turbine Evo pads use triple-density construction to maximize head protection. The main Reaflex material offers low-speed impact absorption, which helps protect against concussions. The backside of the 360 Turbine Evo features a new low-friction surface that allows the turbine to slide against the helmet better, and the flexible center anchor provides a full 360° of movement. Although the 360 Turbine Evos are 10% smaller than the previous version, they allow for more sideways movement.
Sizing and Other Features:
A BOA FS2 dial retention system ensures a snug, precise fit with easy operation. The BOA dial can be adjusted up and down to further customize the helmet’s fit.
Leatt is offering three sizes of the Gravity 5.0 helmet (S/M/L), with that range covering heads measuring from 51-63 cm. Two thicker and thinner sets of cheek pads are included with each helmet to help dial in the fit. The cheek pads can also be installed in two positions, placing them slightly more forward or further back on the chin bar.
The interior padding in the Gravity 5.0 helmet is X-Static’s breathable, moisture-wicking wicking and odor-resistant padding. The pads can be removed for washing, too.
The Gravity 5.0 also features a Fidlock magnetic buckle, a removable mud/bug guard in the chinbar, and a fixed visor. Each helmet comes with a semi-transparent visor extender for extra weather protection on rainy rides.
Leatt’s listed weight for a size medium helmet is 750g, and my scale shows my size small at just 673g! MSRP for the Gravity 5.0 full face helmet is $349.
Velocity 6.5 Goggles:
Leatt also set me up with a pair of their Velocity 6.5 goggles to test. These are current in-line products, so I won’t go crazy with details here, but some nifty features of these goggles include outriggers that snap outwards, and lenses that pop out easily for quick swaps. Leatt also designed these goggles to last – If you wear out the foam, you can actually pull it off the frame and replace it!
For those who wear prescription glasses, Leatt places cutouts on the sides of the frames so the foam remains more flexible, allowing glasses to fit better under the goggles. These goggles also include a removable nose piece to direct your breath away from the lens and minimize potential fogging.
The Velocity 6.5 goggles are also compatible with tear-offs, and they come with two packs of five. Not surprisingly, they fit quite nicely with the Gravity 5.0 full face!
Neck Brace and Helmet Replacement Programs:
While picking up the above gear, I also learned about Leatt’s neck brace and helmet replacement programs. Riders probably know you must replace a helmet after several years or significant damage, but many riders may not know it’s recommended to replace a neck brace after three years. To encourage replacements, Leatt offers a 40% discount on a new helmet or neck brace.
If your Leatt helmet is damaged in a crash, and it’s not older than three years, you can submit your receipt and info about the crash to claim your discount on a new one. Riders who own a Leatt neck brace made between 2006-2018 can check online to see if their model qualifies for a replacement discount. If so, you can score 40% off a new Leatt 5.5 or 6.5 Carbon Neck Brace.
