ALUMINIUM PROFILE FRAME
HELENTE R1 Cockpit
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Usually ready in 2 hoursStop fighting the wobble. Start driving on a frame that doesn't flex.
The R1 is the step up from a desk or a flexy wheel stand to a real aluminium profile frame. The best balance of stiffness, price and flexibility for most home setups.
THE BASE
A solid 80×40 aluminium base
The R1 is built on an 80×40 profile base with reinforced wheel and pedal mounts. It holds your gear steady so you can focus on driving - not on a frame that flexes and wobbles the moment you brake harder. Light enough to carry, strong enough for serious racing.
The profiles are high-grade German aluminium, not cheap Chinese extrusion - and powder-coated, not anodised, so the finish is tougher, more even and longer-lasting.
WHEELBASE & PEDALS
Any wheelbase, any pedals
The R1 works with any Direct Drive wheelbase and almost every pedal set - from the simplest pedals to high-end Load Cell and active pedals.
For the wheel you get two options - the Standard Plate and Front Mount. Both hold a powerful Direct Drive base solid with zero flex.
SEATING
Fits any seat, even a real car seat
Use whatever seat you want - a sim racing seat, a real FIA bucket seat, or even a real seat pulled straight out of a car, like a BMW. The R1 fits them all, no problem.
Sit exactly like you sit in a real car - and that's the moment the simulator stops feeling like a game.
ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS
Easy to build, easy to make yours
Most aluminium frames go together with little corner brackets at every joint - slow to build and easy to get wrong. The R1 doesn't use them. The build is clear and simple, so it goes together fast, looks clean and stays solid.
Then you make it yours. Every part adjusts - wheel, pedals, seat - so you dial in your seating position and ergonomics exactly the way you like.
Compatibility
Check if your gear fits
The Standard Wheel Plate fits almost every wheelbase on the market. The Front Mount is made to match your base's mounting-hole pattern - so it comes in versions, and the table shows exactly which one your base needs.
WheelbasesStandard Plate + Front Mount versions
| Wheelbase | Wheel Plate | Front Mount |
|---|---|---|
| Moza | ✓ | – |
| Simagic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Conspit | ✓ | – |
| Fanatec | ✓ | – |
| Simucube | ✓ | ✓ |
| Asetek | ✓ | – |
| VRS | ✓ | – |
| Logitech | ✓ | – |
| Thrustmaster | ✓ | – |
PedalsAll pedals fit the pedal plate
| Pedals | Steel pedal plate |
|---|---|
| Moza | ✓ |
| Simagic | ✓ |
| Conspit | ✓ |
| Fanatec | ✓ |
| Simucube | ✓ |
| Asetek | ✓ |
| Heusinkveld | ✓ |
| VRS | ✓ |
| Sim-Lab | ✓ |
| VNM | ✓ |
| SimNet | ✓ |
| Simjack & Simsonn | ✓ |
| Logitech | ✓ |
| Thrustmaster | ✓ |
Got something unusual? Message us with your exact wheelbase and pedals, and we'll confirm the right mount before you buy.
R1 or X?
Not sure which frame is yours?
Both are serious, in-house Helente aluminium frames. The only question is how far you're planning to go.
Thinking about motion? The honest answer.
You can add motion to the R1 - but a motion system is a serious investment, and to get the most from it you want a frame that doesn't flex at all and lets you route the motion system's cables cleanly. If motion is in your plans, the X frame is built exactly for it.
| Helente R1 | Helente X | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Your first real rig You are here | Buy once, never outgrow |
| Profile base | 80×40 | 160×40 |
| Pedal mount | Steel pedal plate | Profile mount |
| Feet & Shifter Arm | Add-on | Included |
| Feel | Solid & light | Maximum rigidity |
| Add motion system? | Possible, but not ideal | Built for it |
| The same frame as in our sims | — | Yes - up to our highest-end builds |
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Planning for motion or want to never outgrow your frame? Check out the Helente X →
Why Helente
The same frames we build our high-end sims on
The R1 isn't a cheap frame from someone else's factory. It's designed in-house from high-grade profiles - the same engineering and craftsmanship as the sims we build for serious drivers.
We build it, not rebrand it
Every frame is designed and made at Helente - not rebranded from someone else's catalogue.
Made for training
The same engineering as the sims racers train on - from the CORE to the HXR.
Real people behind you
Free help from real sim racers - over chat, email or phone. Just message us.
We're real sim racers, not just some factory.
Helente started in 2023 and today builds aluminium frames and full simulators - designed, assembled and tested by our own team.
Build your complete setup
Complete your R1
Feet, keyboard trays, PC and cable holders, speaker mounts, seats - all designed to fit the R1 perfectly. Add them in one step when you add the R1 to your cart, or add on over time.
What sim racers say
Trusted across the Baltics and Europe
Communication 10/10. Delivery 10/10. Warranty service 20/10! Don't buy from the big stores, choose Helente.
The quality of the gear is excellent. Ordering from Helente is smooth and fast, and you can always get advice from Nedas.
Good communication, great product descriptions. Accurate, real-time information on what's in stock. It's great to have such an excellent store in the Baltics.
FAQ
Before you buy
What seat can I use?
Any seat works, but how you mount it depends on the type. A bucket seat needs steel seat mounts (two plates that hold the seat to the frame), and most people add seat rails so they can slide back and forth. A real car seat usually already has built-in rails, so you just bolt them to the frame - quick and simple.
Can I add a motion system to the R1?
You can - but if motion is in your plans, the Helente X is the frame built for it. A motion system is a big investment, and the X's taller 160x40 profiles give more rigidity and let you route every cable cleanly under the frame - so motion feels its best. Choose the R1 for a solid static setup. If you already know motion is coming, start with the X.
What if I need help setting it up?
You're never on your own. We're sim racers ourselves, and our team is with you the whole way. Message us anytime - we'll help you get it built, dial in your settings or pick the right gear, and even share the tricks we use building our high-end sims.
What's the warranty?
Two years as standard, but you'll probably never need it. The R1 is aluminium profiles and steel plates: no moving parts, no electronics, nothing to wear out or break. Assembled properly and used normally, a frame like this lasts a lifetime. The warranty is just peace of mind. What really matters is that we're sim racers who stand behind what we make - if anything ever happens, we'll sort it out.
View full specificationsMaterials, dimensions, information
| Profile base | 80×40 aluminium profile |
| Aluminium | High-grade German profiles |
| Finish | Powder coating (tougher than anodised) |
| Wheel mount options | Wheel Plate · Front Mount |
| Wheelbase / pedals compatibility | Fits most wheelbases and pedals |
| Seat compatibility | Any bucket seat, reclining seat or even a real car seat |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 130x66x70cm |
| Weight | 31.6 kg (with Wheel Plate) · 33.4 kg (with Front Mount) |
| Made in | Designed and made by Helente in Lithuania |
In the box - Helente R1Ships disassembled
Aluminium profile frame
High-grade powder-coated 80×40 profiles.
Your chosen wheel mount
Standard 5 mm steel wheel plate or Front Mount.
Steel pedal plate
Works with seat rails out of the box - for sliding pedals.
Mounting hardware & end caps
All the bolts, fasteners and caps for the profiles.
Assembly guide
Simple - no corner brackets, so it usually goes together fast.
Tools you'll need
A 6 mm hex key and a 10 mm wrench - not included.
Note: The R1 is just the frame - the seat, adjustable feet, keyboard tray and shifter/handbrake mount are sold separately. Complete it with our accessories.
HELENTE R1
Your first real rig is one click away
Drive with zero flex, sit like you're in a real car, and have real sim racers behind you - the right way to start.
