Troy Lee Designs A2 User manual

ALL MOUNTAIN HELMET

Thank you for purchasing the A2™ All Mountain Helmet from Troy Lee Designs. TLD designers and
engineers were challenged to improve upon safety and performance of the world renowned A1™ All
Mountain Helmet. To achieve the goal, Troy Lee Designs started by gathering feedback from
weekend warriors, top professionals and all riders in between. The research, engineering and design
culminated in Troy Lee’s next generation all mountain helmet – A2™.
Advancing helmet safety has always been and continues to be a top priority at Troy Lee Designs. A2™
was no exception. A2™ has a state-of-the-art co-molded EPS and EPP impact liner. Combining EPS
with EPP and pairing with MIPS (Multi-Directional Impact Protection System) provides better energy
management during low, mid and high speed impacts; and can reduce rotational forces transferred
to a rider’s brain during certain impacts. Bottom line, Troy Lee Designs and the A2™ have raised the
bar even higher when it comes to rider safety.
Performance and fit of A1™ were unparalleled but we were challenged to improve. The size of A2’s
airflow ports increased by 25% to drive more cooling power without sacrificing safety or comfort.
On the inside, air channels were engineered to draw more cool air in and exhaust more hot air out.
You can ride with confidence knowing A2™ has been validated by weekend warriors, top profession-
als and all riders in between as one of the safest, most technically advanced and functionally beautiful
all mountain helmets. Thanks again for choosing the A2™. Enjoy the ride!
If you have questions or comments concerning the A2™, please contact your nearest Troy Lee
Designs dealer, call TLD Customer Service at [phone] or visit www.troyleedesigns.com/com-
pany/contact-us. Please note, these specifications are subject to change without notice as we are
continually improving our helmets.
A2™ meets or exceeds the following safety standards for bicycle helmets: CPSC 16 CFR 1203,
EN1078:2012+A1:2012, AS NZS 2063:2008

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ENJOY!

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Always wear your helmet about 1 inch (2.54
cm) above your brow to protect your forehead;
helmet should be in a level position across your
forehead and ears, left to right and front to back.
2. Helmet should not be worn tilted back
exposing your forehead. Strap should not be
loose and out from under your chin.
3. Semi adjustable side strap allows slight
adjustment to remove slack in the front or back
strap lengths. Depending where the slack is this
might affect where the chinstrap lands under
your chin and location of the strap across the
side of your face. A well-adjusted strap should be
taught on front and back and land in a centered
and comfortable location underneath your chin.
4. To loosen/add length to front strap and
remove extra strap slack at the rear feed rear
strap through side strap divider hole and pull
through back side feeding strap up and into the
front strap hole, increasing the front strap
length. To lengthen rear strap or remove slack in
the front reverse strap feed process.
5. Secure chin strap snap by pushing opposite
ends together. A click sound will make sure you
have the chin strap buckle securely fastened.
Push inward on side prongs to release chin strap
buckle.
Be careful that your neck does not get pinched
from chin strap snap. The buckle should be
positioned away from the jawbone. Make sure
to tighten the chin strap well back against the
throat and NOT on the point of your chin. Straps
worn too close to the chin increases the chance
of the helmet coming off during an accident.
6. Adjust chin strap tightness by feeding strap
through pulling at opposite end. Wrap excess
strap under rubber grommet. Not securing the
loose ends with the rubber grommet can result
in the helmet coming off accidentally.
7-8. Twist stabilizer wheel (at rear of helmet)
clockwise to tighten against the back of the
head. Tighten until helmet fits snug and secure-
ly. Twist stabilizer wheel counter-clockwise to
loosen tension against back of head to remove
helmet.
9-10. Adjust stabilizers reach on back of head by
gently pulling out end of arm protruding into
helmet shell. Locate the end of the stabilizer ball
mount in one of the three holes for desired fit.
Push to click for secure mounting.
11-12. Adjust position of front stabilizer arms by
gently pulling inward from helmet side to
release snap. Locate the end of the arm ball
mount in one of the three holes for optimal fit
and arm position behind ears. Push to click for
secure mounting.

INSTRUCTIONS
13. Remove all 3 aluminum bolts to remove visor. Twist bolts counter-clockwise to loosen.
14. Adjust visor by turning center bolt counter clockwise and moving visor to desired height.
Re-tighten bolt turning clockwise to secure. DO NOT over torque as this can permanently damage
the helmet (making it unsafe) or damage the visor.
15. Install liner using specifically located Velcro mounting points. Liner will stick to Velcro and hold
liner into position.
16. Insert liner into shell by starting at the front of the forehead securing the liner to Velcro
mounts as you work to the back of the helmet. (see diagram for positioning of liner) Liner can be
trimmed in 2 locations to adjust fit and increase airflow. Use scissors and trim on marked lines
only. Removing padding may cause fit issues on some types of head shapes.
CHECK THE FIT: Before using the helmet, make sure that it fits correctly, it is positioned to cover
your entire forehead, the straps are correctly adjusted, and the chin strap is tight. Grab the helmet
with both hands and twist it to the left and right. If the helmet fits correctly, the skin on your
forehead will move as the helmet moves. If the skin on your forehead does not move, the helmet is
too loose.
CHECK THE STRAPS: With the helmet on and the chin strap buckled, grab the helmet with both
hands and try to remove it by rolling the helmet forward and backward as far as you can. Make a
serious effort. If you can roll/push the helmet off the head completely in either direction or roll it
forward so far that it blocks vision or backwards so far that it exposes the forehead, YOUR
HELMET DOES NOT FIT CORRECTLY. Repeat STEPS above until helmet movement is minimal.
TEST RIDE: Once you are satisfied that the helmet fits correctly and that all straps are properly
adjusted, tightened, and secured, take a short bicycle ride in a area free from traffic and other
hazards. Pay attention to overall comfort and stability while riding. Make minor adjustments to the
fit pads and straps to improve comfort and stability. DO NOT make any adjustments to the helmet
while riding as this could cause you to loose control of the bike or cause the helmet to fall off and
become damaged or entangled in your wheels causing a crash.
VISOR ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS
LINER INSTRUCTIONS
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TO DETERMINE THE BEST SIZE
The helmet can only protect if it fits well so the user should try different sizes and choose
the size which feels the most secure and comfortable on the head. Measure your head size.
Wrap a tape measure horizontally around your head at a height of about 1 inch (2.54 cm)
above your eyebrows and even with the tops of your ears to obtain the largest head
measurement.
WARNING
Bicycle helmet—NOT intended for use in motor sports or by motorcyclists.
No helmet can protect against all possible impacts and serious injury or death could occur.
Some head injuries cannot be prevented by this helmet (for example involving bicycle to motor
vehicle collisions) and this helmet can only attempt to protect areas it covers so facial and neck
injuries cannot be prevented with this helmet. Depending on the type of impact even a very low
speed accident can result in a serious head injury or fatality.
Warning! This helmet should not be used by children while climbing or doing other activities
when there is a risk of strangulation/hanging if the child gets trapped with the helmet. A helmet
is NOT a toy. DO NOT allow your small children to play with your helmet. They can accidentally
damage it or hurt themselves. It is also possible that they could choke on the buckles on the
straps.

EN WARNING
The helmet may be damaged and rendered ineffective by substances such as petrol [gasoline], solvents,
hydrocarbons, transfers or other extraneous additions, paint, adhesives, cleaning agents as well as prolonged
sunlight or excessive heat. This damage may not be visible to the user. Store your helmet in a cool, dry place. Do
not allow any heat source to come near your helmet at any time. No attachments or modification should be made
to the helmet except those recommended by Troy Lee Designs. Only use replacement parts from Troy Lee Designs.
Modifying or removing any of the original component parts of the helmet other than as recommended by Troy Lee
Designs can cause the helmet to lose its protective effectiveness. This helmet should not be adapted for the
purpose of fitting accessories in a way not recommended by Troy Lee Designs.
The helmet is designed to be retained by a strap under the lower jaw. For maximum protection the helmet must be
fitted and attached properly to the wearer’s head in accordance with the users manual. This helmet can only
protect if it fits well. Try different sizes and choose the size that feels secure and comfortable on the head. Securely
fasten retention system. Grasp the helmet and try to rotate it to the front and rear. A correctly fitted helmet
should be comfortable and should not move forward to obscure vision or rearward to expose the forehead. Never
wear your helmet with the buckle unfastened.
Helmet adjustment can change during riding or storage. Check the helmet for proper adjustment and fit prior to
each and every bicycle ride.
Do not wear anything (scarf, bandana, winter cap, hair clip, etc.) under your helmet as anything under the helmet,
including long hair worn up, may increase the likelihood of your helmet coming off during an accident or may
otherwise increase the likelihood of brain or other injury and or may otherwise reduce the effectiveness of the
helmet.
The helmet is designed to absorb shock by partial destruction of the shell and
liner (see diagram on previous page). This damage may not be visible.
Therefore, if subjected to a severe blow, the helmet should be destroyed and
replaced even if it appears undamaged, or return it to www.troyleede-
signs.com. If helmet shows signs of damage, destroy and replace it. Inspect
your helmet for wear or damage (such as cracks in the EPS as seen from inside
the helmet or dents on the surface) prior to every ride. NEVER use a damaged
helmet.
Shell
Gap
IMPACT
Comfort
Lining
Fatigue of impact
absorbing liner
Impact absorbing liner

ENWARNING
A helmet has a limited lifespan in use and should be replaced when it shows obvious signs of
wear. Bicycle helmets are constructed of materials that deteriorate with age so their protective
capabilities may lessen over time. This helmet should be replaced within 5 years of the date of
manufacture stamped in this helmet regardless of use or condition.
Never take unnecessary risks simply because you are wearing a helmet or fail to do what you
can to avoid accidents, such as failing to keep your bicycle in good operating condition.
Never fail to use good judgment while riding or fail to follow all traffic rules and regulations for
on road riding as well as the IMBA.com “Rules of the Trail” for off road riding.
Read owners manual before using this helmet. If you do not have an owner’s manual, visit
www.troyleedesigns.com/company/safety or call 951-371-5219 / toll free 800-239-6566.
STORING YOUR HELMET
After each use, allow the helmet to air dry and then store in a cool, dry place. It is best to hang
it from its straps. Do not hang it on your bike or handlebars or store it anywhere else where it
could be bumped or fall onto a hard surface as this could crack it or otherwise damage it.
WARNING! HEAT DAMAGE
Excessive heat can permanently damage the helmet. Direct sunlight, dark gear bags, and
automobile trunks can get hot enough to cause heat damage.
CLEANING
For cleaning, use a solution of liquid laundry soap (5% soap, 95% water). Pads can be removed
and washed separately and dried.
This helmet is intended for pedal cyclists (non-motorized), mountain bicycle riding, BMX
bicycle riding, and road bicycle riding only.

EN WARRANTY
WORLDWIDE 3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Troy Lee Designs warrants to the original retail purchaser (“you”) that the Troy Lee Designs
product for which they received this warranty is free from defects in material and workman-
ship for THREE years from the date of original retail purchase. To view the current complete
warranty please visit www.troyleedesigns.com/warranty This link will also link you to our
customer service page for any other questions and for product registration below.
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Please register your product at www.troyleedesigns.com/warranty-registration so that we can
send you important safety updates that may pertain to your helmet. By registering we will also
send you a free gift to the address listed in the registration.
For non web returns: Troy Lee Designs Attn: Helmet Warranty Dept., 155 East Rincon St.
Corona, CA 92879 USA. You must obtain a return authorization number by calling Troy Lee
Designs, at [phone] or toll free 800-239-6566 prior to returning the product to Troy
Lee Designs.
For Web based returns process please go to www.troyleedesigns.com/orders-warranties
EC Type examination conducted by: SGS United Kingdom Ltd, Weston-super-Mare, BS22
6WA, UK. Notified Body No: 0120
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