Bottom Line
The Rudy Project Sterling was a comfortable helmet, with a great retention system, and a unique composite skeleton, that offers strength, durability and good ventilation. The inner net (aka the bug shield) is a highlight feature, being soft and well padded, and is easily removed for a washing. The excellent adjustment system that uses a comfort ring along with their RSR7 retention dial system, is easy to use (even with gloves), and makes fitting a breeze. The Sterling features an open, ventilated design with 18 huge vents and an exposed skeletal frame, which is very trick looking (form and function).

The adjustment strap buckles are a design flaw, and Rudy Projects needs to go back to the drawing board, since it takes away from an otherwise excellent helmet.

Strengths
- Inner mesh net
- Padded chin strap
- Retention system: RSR7
- Venting system

Weaknesses
- Visor is too small
- Adjustment strap buckles break to easily
- Adjustment strap buckles are difficult to use

Overall Rating: 3.5 Flamin’ Chili Peppers

MSRP: $224.99

Sterling Specs
Weight:

S/M: 12 oz / 349 grams
L: 13 oz / 374 grams

Size:

S/M: 54-58cm, 21.25″-22.8″
L: 58-62cm, 22.8″-24.4″

Retention: R.S.R. 7 Disc

Certifications:

CE 89/686 EEC
EN 1078
CPSC 12.03
AS/NZS 2063

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