The Limar Pora is a lightweight all-mountain helmet with a comfortable and breathable fit. It might be one of the lighter options among the best mountain bike helmets but it has limited adjustment and a peak that I found frustrating while riding.

Limar Pora Helmet – Technical details

Limar, as a brand, is probably more familiar for its range of road-orientated helmets but the company also has a full range of mountain bike and off-road-specific helmets. The Pora is a mid-range option and is available with Mips for £96 or without for £68.

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Limar Pora Helmet Rear (Image Credit: Matthew Page)
Limar Pora Helmet Rear.jpg, by Matthew Page

The Pora is available in medium (53-57cm) or large (57-61cm) in four colours with the version pictured here known as Matte Sand Green. Claimed weight for the medium is 260g, which is very light for an all-mountain helmet. The actual weight of our helmet is 286g and, while this is quite far off, it is still impressive. There are 22 vents spread across the front and back to aid airflow.

Limar Pora Helmet – Fit and performance

The Pora has a typical dial retention system giving plenty of adjustment. There is also some height adjustment where the retention dial is connected to the frame. While this provides some height adjustment, the retention straps are not secured to the rear of the helmet, limiting the effect of how securely it stays in place.

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Limar Pora Helmet Padding (Image Credit: Matthew Page)
Limar Pora Helmet Padding.jpg, by Matthew Page

The padding inside is generous – both in terms of coverage and depth, making it a very comfortable helmet to wear. On hotter days, the thick padding can retain quite a lot of sweat but this is the only real drawback. The straps have an easy-to-adjust clamp to secure under the ears, and a padded section holds everything under the chin. Airflow is excellent with the large vents drawing air through, helping to keep the head cooler on hotter days.

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Limar Pora Helmet Side 2 (Image Credit: Matthew Page)
Limar Pora Helmet Side 2.jpg, by Matthew Page

One big frustration is the visor, which is large but not adjustable. The larger size is good for rainy or sunny days but, for the majority of the time, the visor impacts the field of vision in a significant way. I needed to lift my head higher on faster downhill sections to properly see the track ahead, which became a major frustration when riding.

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Limar Pora Helmet Dial (Image Credit: Matthew Page)
Limar Pora Helmet Dial.jpg, by Matthew Page

The visor also has a thin feel to it and, even when it’s secured to the sides, there is a rattle that makes it feel thin and cheap. The visor is not adjustable in height or position but is removable and, on many rides, I was tempted to stop and take it off.

Limar Pora Helmet  –Verdict

The Pora retails for £68 with the standard version pictured here. The Mips version retails for £90, which makes it a competitively-priced helmet. The Specialized Camber is a popular, well-priced all-mountain helmet and it is now even cheaper than when Liam tested it and comes with Mips as standard.

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Limar Pora Helmet Side (Image Credit: Matthew Page)
Limar Pora Helmet Side.jpg, by Matthew Page

The Endura Humvee Plus is just a little less, now at £65, and it is available in a wide range of colours and three sizes with an adjustable visor.

I recently tested the Fox Racing Crossframe Pro and that was another exceptionally comfortable helmet but it is also over £100. For those on a budget, the Fox Mainframe is the go-to option, costing £80 and features Mips but is quite heavy at 390g.

The Limar Pora has its plus points with the low weight, comfort and good airflow all being key factors but the peak shape and lack of adjustment frustrated me whenever I used it. The flexible rear tension dial and limited adjustment it offers is another area that dents the overall performance.

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Test report Limar Pora Helmet review £68.00

Helmets

Product purpose: 

Limar say:

PORA is the perfect helmet for All Mountain lovers, an excellent product at an unbeatable price.
The shell extends down the nape for wider coverage of the occipital area and the large visor, with a strong design, guarantees protection from branches, gravel or other obstacles you may encounter when riding surrounded by nature.

Several air intakes offer excellent air circulation inside the shell to keep the head always cool.
The retention system allows perfect size adjustment for optimal comfort.
All these features for an extremely low weight helmet, only 260 grams in size M.

You can choose between 4 new colors for a unique and original style.

Build extra: 

Limar list:

Technology Monoshell in-mould – SUPERLIGHT technology
Fit Extended coverage, compact design
Pads Non allergenic washable comfort pads
Size (cm) M (53-57), L (57-61)
Weight (g) Medium – 260gr | Large – 285gr
Air Vents 22 air vents
Helmet LED Light Available as an accessory
Ideal For All mountain

Product construction 


Product construction extra: 

An adjustable peak would make a significant difference to the overall performance, otherwise you can simply remove it.

Product performance 


Product performance extra: 

I found the peak impacted the view of the trail ahead while riding, and made me have to lift my head higher while riding.

Product durability 


Product weight 


Product weight extra: 

For a helmet designed for all-mountain use, it is very lightweight.

Product comfort 


product value 


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Overall performance: 

The helmet is light and comfortable and the airflow is good but the size and shape of the peak impact the vision. The peak has no adjustment, and the fit adjustment for the helmet is also limited.

Product likes: 

It feels light to wear, with comfortable padding and good airflow.

Product dislikes: 

The peak. There is also limited adjustment compared to some other similarly priced helmets.

Enjoy: 

No

Buy: 

No

Recommend: 

No

Conclusion: 

While the Pora ticks some boxes, and it initially feels comfortable to wear, the large, fixed position peak impacts the performance while riding.