ULTIMATE Cycling Sun Protection! // Da Brim (Sporty) Review

Sdílet
Vložit
  • čas přidán 28. 07. 2024
  • I've been sunburnt way more than I should have over the last few years of cycling in Australia, so I've finally decided that "enough is enough."
    Da Brim is a universal fit attachment for cycling helmets and after a super easy installation, it will provide ample shade so that you can protect yourself from the sun.
    Thanks to Da Brim & Sun Brims Australia for supporting the adventure!
    Da Brim: dabrim.com/
    Sun Brims Australia: sunbrims.com.au/product/cycli...
    Instructional Video: • Da Brim Cycling Model ...
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    0:00 - Intro
    0:53 - Overview
    1:27 - About the Company
    1:47 - Closer Look
    3:17 - Negatives
    4:32 - Wrap-Up
    5:13 - Outro
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    ✅ SUBSCRIBE ✅
    czcams.com/users/veloobscura...
    🙏 SUPPORT THESE VIDEOS ON PATREON 🙏
    / velo_obscura
    🍺 BUY US A BEER 🍺
    www.buymeacoffee.com/veloobscura
    🖐 GET SOCIAL 🖐
    Facebook: / veloobscura
    Instagram: / velo_obscura
    Twitter: / velo_obscura
    🚴‍♂️ FOLLOW OUR RIDES 🚴‍♂️
    Strava: / strava
    Komoot: www.komoot.com/user/681504920695
    RideWithGPS: ridewithgps.com/users/1248012/
    👨‍💻 THE WORLD'S MOST OUT-OF-DATE BLOG 👩‍💻
    Velo-Obscura.com
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    🚵‍♂️ BIKEPACKING GEAR ⛺️
    Budget 1 Man Tent (UK): amzn.to/46GLRxM
    Budget 1 Man Tent (USA): amzn.to/3JfeMQ7
    Budget Summer Bag (UK): amzn.to/42mUdYI
    Budget Summer Bag (USA): amzn.to/3qqxptu
    Winter Bag (UK): amzn.to/45Hc9jl
    Winter Bag (USA): amzn.to/42doNnm
    Inflatable Mat (UK): amzn.to/3IPYKM5
    Inflatable Mat (USA): amzn.to/3N7ZmPT
    Favorite Foam Mat (UK): amzn.to/3XFqNnU
    Favorite Foam Mat (USA): amzn.to/3Qqbk9I
    Tiny Gas Stove (UK): amzn.to/3MGyPaW
    Tiny Gas Stove (USA): amzn.to/3ITYjQZ
    The Best Tyre Lever (UK): amzn.to/3WJjRW4
    The Best Tyre Lever (USA): amzn.to/46ywGaj
    📸 CAMERA GEAR 🎥
    Main Camera (UK): amzn.to/3r3lx0T
    Main Camera (USA): amzn.to/3XRkHAZ
    Main Lens (UK): amzn.to/3rkpmyM
    Main Lens (USA): amzn.to/449aYYZ
    Favorite Prime Lens - OLD VERSION (UK): amzn.to/3PMAK0V
    Favorite Prime Lens (USA): amzn.to/3CYFhW9
    Main Camera Batteries (UK): amzn.to/3YZ8Hhd
    Main Camera Batteries (USA): amzn.to/3PiCdLv
    The Best Compact Camera (UK): amzn.to/3IOsc5b
    The Best Compact Camera (USA): amzn.to/3qn8l6Q
    On-Bike Camera/Action Cam (UK): amzn.to/45a3k0O
    On-Bike Camera/Action Cam (USA): amzn.to/44embXk
    Alternative On-Bike Camera (UK): amzn.to/43znfVE
    Alternative On-Bike Camera (USA): amzn.to/3oGlaIO
    Drone (UK): amzn.to/3pqCuCe
    Drone (USA): amzn.to/3pzRI7V
    Tripod (UK): amzn.to/3IHZNxt
    Tripod (USA): amzn.to/43jZ1z7
    These are Affiliate Links - Buying the product via these links will earn me a small commission without costing you anything extra. Please consider purchasing via these links!
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    🎵 Music 🎵
    Plant Guy - Over The Bridge
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    #VeloObscura #BikeTouring #BicycleTouring #Bikepacking #dabrim #summercycling #gearreview #gearreviews

Komentáře • 42

  • @VeloObscura
    @VeloObscura  Před 8 měsíci +2

    UPDATE: After adjusting the strap at the back of Da Brim, it now no longer moves in the wind! 👍
    Thanks to Da Brim & Sun Brims Australia for sending this amazing product! It's going to make me a lot safer and much more comfortable on the road! ❤

  • @aluminumandcopper9840
    @aluminumandcopper9840 Před měsícem +1

    It's also a hat that optometrists might like. It not only reduces UV exposure, but also blue light.
    To keep the hat from slipping on the back of my helmet, I 3D printed some tabs and attached them with double-sided tape. You might need to take a picture of the helmet so that you can design them to match the its contour.

  • @VeloObscura
    @VeloObscura  Před 9 měsíci +2

    Da Brim has been on my radar for a long time now and after finally trying it out, I can see why it's so popular!

  • @josephpowell3949
    @josephpowell3949 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I bought a full brim hat to wear when I was riding my ebike, but it would flap all over and then I thought to wear my baseball cap over it and believe or not it works pretty well. But when I was riding, I thought someone make a bicycle helmet with a full brim and I thought to google it and Da Brim popped up. OMG, it was what I was thinking about, and I ordered one right away, Now I am waiting to get it! Now, after this video I am even more happy I bought it. Thank You!

    • @VeloObscura
      @VeloObscura  Před 3 měsíci

      Any time, my friend!
      I'm currently on a small tour of Far North Queensland and have been battling 40°C heat. I couldn't have done it without Da Brim! 🙏

  • @Velo_Safari
    @Velo_Safari Před 8 měsíci +3

    Perfect just what I was looking for

  • @michaelismichael4640
    @michaelismichael4640 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I've been tempted by it before. Glad to have your view on it.

    • @VeloObscura
      @VeloObscura  Před 8 měsíci +2

      As you'll have seen from the video, my main takeaway was just how great the quality is. I think it's definitely worth the money and you'd be supporting a really good company run by good people.

  • @Bikepacking
    @Bikepacking Před 5 měsíci +2

    Been using one for 6 years great for sun only bad thing is go down a hill fast forget it

    • @VeloObscura
      @VeloObscura  Před 5 měsíci

      Hahaha, yeah it's pretty uncomfortable once the wind gets a hold of it!

  • @frankiebanjo3251
    @frankiebanjo3251 Před 8 měsíci +1

    New to your channel ...love you guys! Did a busking trip through oz about 20 years ago. There's a yacht regatta that leaves Darwin to Indo every year. Looking forwards to your future adventures amigos

    • @frankiebanjo3251
      @frankiebanjo3251 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Marinas and Yachties ... good people

    • @VeloObscura
      @VeloObscura  Před 8 měsíci

      Hey! Thanks so much! Stoked that you're enjoying the videos! 😁
      Would love to know more about that yacht regatta!
      There are more adventures in the works as we speak. Will hopefully make an announcement soon!

  • @goldenstardust
    @goldenstardust Před 8 měsíci +1

    Have had the exact same daBrim on same colour for 3 years now. Like to ride fast on occasions and it has never budged. Ride BVRT where magpies rule in Spring and this combined with bird scare tape on helmet also reduced strikes by 99% Agree about the dork factor, but skin cancer is not fashionable either.

    • @VeloObscura
      @VeloObscura  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Great to hear that you've gotten good longevity out of it! I'll be using mine about 200 days a year and after seeing the build quality, I'm confident it'll last.
      Thanks so much for sharing your experience! 😁

  • @Emailoadresstevez
    @Emailoadresstevez Před 3 měsíci +1

    Great review! Sun protection aside this will irritate the uber serious types on the next group ride and that's enough for me!

  • @Jamie.S.
    @Jamie.S. Před 8 měsíci +2

    They are also good for Magpies 😀

    • @VeloObscura
      @VeloObscura  Před 8 měsíci +2

      Yes! I found that out when I was on the BVRT Facebook Group. They love them over there!
      Too bad I had to leave the group because I couldn't stand the guy running it! 🤣
      Cheers!

    • @Jamie.S.
      @Jamie.S. Před 8 měsíci +2

      I’m with you there. I’m not a great fan of the BVRT dude either.

    • @VeloObscura
      @VeloObscura  Před 8 měsíci +2

      Hahaha, wow! Glad I'm not alone in my conclusions!
      Thanks again for commenting, mate!

  • @rileywashington
    @rileywashington Před 8 měsíci +2

    Commenting for the algorithum 💯

  • @jamesbrittain9564
    @jamesbrittain9564 Před 3 měsíci +1

    How is the packability - if you had to take it off and stuff it in a pack how would it pack away? Thanks and good vid :)

    • @VeloObscura
      @VeloObscura  Před 3 měsíci +1

      I wouldn't want to fold it in half, but I reckon I could slide it down the back of a pannier. 👍

  • @dermlover1
    @dermlover1 Před 4 měsíci

    But it only works midday. All other times of the day sun will come in from the sides or face on.

    • @VeloObscura
      @VeloObscura  Před 4 měsíci

      Good spot, but I find it only really loses enough effectiveness to be an issue when the sun gets very low in the sky.

  • @charlesmansplaining
    @charlesmansplaining Před 8 měsíci +1

    In Texas we just wear out western cowboy hats.

  • @brianward7724
    @brianward7724 Před 8 měsíci

    You don't mention the price, Dave, so I guess it's expensive. Would you say that it does away with the necessity of sunblock on the face?

    • @VeloObscura
      @VeloObscura  Před 8 měsíci +2

      No, Brian - not the case! Intentionally hiding the price of a product wouldn't do any good for the product OR myself!
      It's available for $94.95 from Sun Brims Australia. There's a link to the product page in the description of the video. 👍
      I initially thought that was quite expensive, but changed my mind once I saw the quality of the product.
      I can't really recommend that anyone goes out in the sun without sunscreen, but when I wear it I only tend to put a bit on the tip of my nose. I have a big, pointy nose and I worry about it sticking out from under the shade! 😂 It's probably less of a concern with the larger, non-sporty version.
      While filming the ride-by shot in the intro I really appreciated the shade when I was setting up the tripod etc... I think it's going to improve my comfort a lot when filming in the future. I think I may even switch to a white helmet at some point, to try and reflect a bit of heat!

    • @brianward7724
      @brianward7724 Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@VeloObscura Sounds like a good plan. Sorry, I missed the link to the price but it IS pricey - for me.

    • @VeloObscura
      @VeloObscura  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Not a problem, Brian!
      I suppose it's all relative, but I think it's definitely worth it in my case. I have a LOT of outdoor time in my future and it'll definitely pay for itself! My health is worth more than $95! 😅

    • @brianward7724
      @brianward7724 Před 8 měsíci

      @@VeloObscura Well, that goes double for a pensioner but there has to be a limit, unfotunately.

  • @johndee68
    @johndee68 Před 8 měsíci

    Thanks for the review. Though $100 I see is way too expensive for the average cyclist unless it comes with a warranty in manufacturing for life, a lost and found recovery system guarantee in that price.

    • @VeloObscura
      @VeloObscura  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Da Brim does in fact come with a warranty, although not a lifetime warranty. Having dealt with the company though, I'm pretty sure if you had any issues they would be more than happy to help you.
      Like I said to Brian in another comment: It's all relative, but ultimately my health is worth more than $95.
      Just for the sake of clarification for anyone else reading, it's $94.95 AUD and $48.95 USD.
      Thanks for commenting!

  • @NoSecondSeason
    @NoSecondSeason Před 8 měsíci +1

    You know my nincombrella is far superior to Da Brim😂😂😂😂

    • @VeloObscura
      @VeloObscura  Před 8 měsíci +2

      Ahahaha - and far more fashionable! 😂