Alpina says it remains 100 percent functional and unrivaled in terms of innovation and seriousness when it comes to materials and technology. But despite all the serious and professional work in the development and design department, a breath of fresh air seems to be blowing in these areas. Alpina promises that not only technology fans but also fashion fans will get their money's worth when it comes to choosing a new head protection.

The freeride helmet from Alpina - called Airtime - not only impresses with its strong design. The inmold technology used here, the pressing of shell and hard foam into a complete connection, leads to optimum stability with a low weight. The addition of three padding sets for individual head adjustment and the options of various colors and two sizes round off the whole thing.

The 240 gram D-Alto helmet is ideal for both mountain bikers and road cyclists thanks to its removable peak. Its 26 large ventilation openings and its slim cut are geared entirely towards highly sporty requirements. The front openings are also lined with a mesh fabric to keep insects out.

The D-Alto helmet comes in two sizes, 52-57 centimetres and 57-62 centimetres, and can be individually adjusted to the head size using a tried-and-tested adjustment system. Combined with the so-called C-Fit system for height adjustment, the size adjustment has also been perfected.

In order to further accommodate fashion-conscious bikers, Alpina is launching a "Luxury Edition" of the D-Alto helmet, which attracts attention on the shelf in matt color variants.

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