Few helmets have made such a mark on the bike world as the Simpson Bandit. First launched in the late 1970s, the original Bandit was made in Texas by Bill Simpson and was actually a NASCAR helmet design that was technically illegal in Britain. It was a super-high quality lid, but since it was built for American car racing, it didn’t comply with UK motorcycle helmet rules.Now riders can re-create their biking youth, with the latest Simpson bike helmet – the new Venom which is totally compliant with ECE 22-05 regulations, making them fully road legal to wear on a bike. That hasn’t affected their overall design though – the Simpson style is still clear to see.Simpson has also updated the materials and build quality for 2018. The standard Venom boasts the very latest composite Maxx-3C shell material, with fully removable, washable lining, an advanced venting and hot-air exhaust system, inner sun visor, and a quick-release Pinlock Max Vision equipped visor. A Max vision insert is included in the box.All the 2018 Simpsons are produced in three shell sizes, with fittings from XS to XXL.Technical Specification• 3 outside shells made of high-strength and lightweight shell construction in MAXX-3C• Multi-Axis Tricomposite compound• ACU Gold Standard• Small shell XS- M / large shell L-XL / extra-large shell XXL• Ultra-wide viewport• Pinlock 100% MaxVision prepared• Visor with controlled antifog air flow• Scratch resistant visor• Visor with double locking system• Inner sun visor• Chin vent with inner open-close slider• Hot air exhaust system• Double D Ring• Removable and washable inner lining• Chin curtain• Breath deflector• Ready for easy installation of Bluetooth headsets