Helmets - from inexpensive to high-end and versatile
Alpina
With the Rootage, Alpina have created a contemporary enduro helmet that impresses in terms of style and functionality. The helmet, which is deep-drawn at the back of the head, consists of a Hi-EPS in-mold shell reinforced with carbon plates and has 15 large and well-arranged ventilation holes.
The Rootage is available in two sizes, 52-57 and 57-62, and can be adjusted to fit the head evenly thanks to its 3D fit system. In addition to a visor that is easy to raise, a protruding lip at the back of the head ensures that the goggle strap does not slip up. The action camera also has its fixed place on the Rootage. The Rootage is expected to cost around 199 Swiss francs.
Bell
Combination helmets are all the rage: you can ride comfortably uphill with an open helmet and transform it into a fully-fledged downhill helmet in just a few simple steps before the descent. Not all of these combi helmets are approved for downhill use - but the Bell Super-DH (ASTM F1952-00 for downhill and ASTM F2032-06 for BMX) is. With this helmet, Bell has created a combination helmet that looks closer to pure downhill helmets than any other product on the market. But the Super-DH doesn't just impress with its looks: inside, the latest Mips Spherical System absorbs the impact energy from the head.
The helmet is well ventilated and has a removable camera and light mount. The chin strap is fixed and locked at three points so that it forms a secure unit with the helmet.
Bell also offers new open helmets, for example the Sixer trail helmet. This costs just 150 euros and is equipped with numerous practical details. Inside, the integrated Mips system ensures safety as well as a better fit than with other systems, as the helmet sits closer to the head. The sweat guide is designed to wick away sweat so that it does not drip onto the face or goggles. The helmet is also well ventilated from the forehead area, has a visor that can be adjusted to four positions and a camera and light holder. A rubber coating at the back of the head ensures that the goggle strap does not slip. The Sixer is available in nine color combinations.
www.bellhelmets.com
www.chrissports.ch
Giro
With the Fixture, Giro offers the "Mips" anti-skull technology at a bargain price. The trail helmet with 18 cooling holes in the in-mold shell and quick-drying inner pads costs just 89 francs. The Fixture is only available in universal sizes from 54 to 61 centimetres head circumference.
www.giro.com
www.chrissports.ch
O'Neal
Simple, good and yet affordable is also O'Neal's motto with their Defender 2.0. The trail helmet is available in two shell sizes, each of which is well ventilated. Its "Fidlock" closure system and the micro-adjust system are designed to be operated comfortably with one hand. There is also a micro-adjust ratchet in the visor holder, which makes it easy to position the visor while riding. At around 380 grams, the Defender 2.0 is not ultra-lightweight, but at just under 90 euros, it is certainly a fair price.
MET
Something from the road bike corner for a change: the carbon frame of the brand new Trenta 3D carbon helmet was beautifully exposed at the trade fair. Of course, the 215 gram lightweight helmet should also appeal to cross-country riders.
Back to the mountain bike: Met also shows the Roam, which was presented in early summer. The trail helmet, which is pulled down low at the back of the head, weighs just 335 grams without the Mips system and 360 grams with it. With additional openings at the back of the head, Met ensures better removal of warm air and thus prevents the head from overheating. Another detail on the Roam: the adjustable visor can be opened at the side so that the goggle strap can be clamped underneath.
www.met-helmets.com
www.fuchs-movesa.ch
Leatt
The makers of the Leatt Brace neck protector have also been involved in the helmet market for some time now, with a few interesting models. Although the 3.0 Enduro was presented a year ago, it is now finally set to go into series production and will therefore also be available. From the smallest size (S/51-55), the combi helmet should weigh just 700 grams - 375 grams without the chin guard. In the event of a fall, small Armourgel buffers inside the helmet reduce the impact and rotational energy, similar to the Mips system.
The same system, the 360° turbine technology, is also installed in the "DBX 2.0" all-mountain helmet. This comes in the same size gradations as the 3.0 Enduro and stands out visually from the Gross thanks to its slim and flat design. The DBX 2.0 is available for just under 140 francs.
www.leatt.com
www.intercycle.com
TSG
There is also news from the Swiss "helmet factory" TSG. Although only in the form of a 3D print, we can see a trail helmet that also features large air intakes. This is not a successor model to the Trailfox, as this model remains the same. This newcomer bears the project name "Scope", which is therefore not yet the final model name.
Crazy Safety
The helmets from this Danish brand are really crazy, and as you can easily see, they are made for children. From the blue dragon to the pink leopard and the white tiger, almost everything is included. The helmet with in-mold shell has soft inner padding and straps as well as an LED light on the adjustment system on the back of the helmet.
www.crazy-safety.com
www.intercycle.com
Abus
The MonTrailer from Abus is a very unique trail helmet that also has a lot to offer technically. It has a striking multi-shell surface with color-contrasting lower edge protection and the ActiCage. Together, they contribute to the helmet's high level of safety. The ActiCage is a structural reinforcement integrated into the EPS shell. It offers the wearer maximum protection, low weight and enables the slim design. The MonTrailer is available with or without the Mips system, from 199 to 249 francs.
The Aventor from Abus has already been used by Jolanda Neff, so it also appeals to the racing faction. It is also equipped with ActiCage, the innovative cage architecture with which the Abus developers have succeeded in integrating large ventilation openings into the Aventor without compromising on security. This technology allows 40 percent of the surface area of this helmet to consist of air.
The special arrangement of the ActiCage cage also allows the cycling glasses to be stowed between the struts, the eyewear dock.
Endura
The Scottish company Endura also offers an inexpensive and yet very stylish head protection: The new "Singletrack Helmet II" is based on the design of the high-end helmet from the MT500 line, but comes without the impact-absorbing Koroyd interior.
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