Weighing just an incredibly 220g/ 7.7oz for a size medium, the Kask Protone helmet offers, according to the brand, one of the lowest drag and fastest heat dissipation options on the market. Not the best ventilation on the hottest of rides
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There are other versions of the Ventral that do, but not with the Rapha special edition design. To keep the weight as low as possible, the helmet doesn't feature any additional safety features such as MIPS. It's that subtle bit of class that Rapha's brand is built on. To keep the weight to a minimum, there's only a little adjustment on the straps, with a single slide adjuster on the chin buckle. We did find this a bit restrictive but appreciated that the helmet is offered in two widths, which helped us dial in the fit a little more.įor Rapha's part, the design is understated, a white version with thin grey lines, or a black/grey/navy version with thin white lines. Our test model in small weighed in at an incredible 170g (the claimed weight for the medium is 200g). We certainly found it to be both light and airy during our review period.įit adjustment is via a 360 degree nylon string retention, operated by a rear dial which is easy to adjust and very effective. One of the two helmets in the limited collection is the super-lightweight, super-airy Ventral Lite. Read more: Giro Aether MIPS helmet full review Best lightweight helmetsīuilding on a collaboration that has seen some incredibly vibrant helmets worn by EF Education cycling team, Rapha and POC are back in collaboration with a much more subtle offering. The only reason why you wouldn't want to buy it is if your head fundamentally didn't fit any of the size options. In fact, we loved the Giro Aether MIPS so much, that we gave it a five out of five stars and a Cycling Weekly Editor's Choice Award. Packaged in a really sleek looking design, with lots of colors to choose from, it's really easy to wear for any style of riding making it all-round the best road bike helmet out there. Teaming this with the added reinforcement construction gives the rider lots of reassurance on how safe and strong this helmet really is. The Aether features the gold standard MIPS Spherical technology, which sits between the two shells to make the added safety feature a really comfortable option. While there are slightly lighter helmets, such as the Kask Protone helmet, it was still an impressively low weight at just 269g (for a size small). On test we called it a game-changer of a road bike helmet due to its unrivalled all-around performance.ĭuring the review period, we found this helmet to be exceptional in its ventilation ability and at the cutting edge for safety features. With specific benefits in mind, such as improved aerodynamics and ventilation.Īn absolute favourite road bike helmet for us is the Giro Aether MIPS. We've reviewed a wide range of helmets, ensuring that we've tested products at different price points as well those designed Our guide will help you understand all the important aspects of buying the most suitable road bike helmet for you.
The independent tester Virginia Tech regularly places helmets featuring MIPS at or near the top its safety rankings, so it's certainly a feature that's worthy of your consideration. It's currently used by over 120 brands worldwide but it's also worth noting that some brands, such as Lazer, uses its own technology to combat rotational impacts. Typically the MIPS used is an additional layer that sits between the EPS foam and helmet liner and is designed to help reduce the effect of rotational impacts. Safety is obviously of paramount importance too, and we've tested many helmets that feature additional protection, most notably Multi-directional Impact Protection System or MIPS for short.
Factors like comfort, aerodynamics, and breathability are all part of your considerations when it comes to making a decision on what to buy.
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