Specialized launches record-breaking trail helmet

Specialized made a name for itself early on with its in-house helmets. Now comes their latest head protection from Morgan Hill - the "Ambush" all-mountain helmet. The deep-drawn helmet combines proven technologies with new features and weighs just 247 grams.

Specialized is known for its lightweight, comfortable and well-ventilated helmets. The Californians also pack these features into their new "Ambush" all-mountain helmet. It comes in a sleek design with a deep-drawn back of the head. The adjustment wheel for the retention strap, the 360 fit system, is hidden in the shell. This surrounds the head 360 degrees and allows it to be adjusted in height in five positions, ensuring a non-slip hold. Thanks to the arrangement of the adjustment wheel in the shell, it is always easy to reach even when wearing gloves.

The focus is also on the visor. This can be easily pushed up by hand over a large area. The idea behind this plays into the hands of goggle riders. Because those who prefer to go mountain biking with motocross goggles usually push them up when riding uphill. However, the visor often gets in the way. With the Ambush, the visor moves with it. Thanks to the ratchet, it stays in position when riding down.

Record-breakingly light and compatible
Ventilation is a key issue with the Ambush. Because an all-mountain helmet that offers better protection than a road bike helmet does not necessarily have to be less ventilated. The patented aramid skeleton plays an important role here. Thanks to this, the helmet is very easy to assemble and has plenty of strategically placed ventilation slits - the "4th Dimension cooling system". Together with internal cross-channels, this maintains constant air circulation and thus prevents overheating.
Thanks to its lightweight construction, the Ambush weighs just 247 grams - without visor - despite its bulky appearance. A very light value that is usually only achieved by road bike and cross-country helmets.

Specialized also attaches great importance to compatibility with the Ambush. The most common brands of glasses should be compatible with the helmet. This is because it often happens that the temple ends of many helmets get in the way of the retaining straps.
The makers of the Ambush have also dispensed with a direct mount for action cameras. The reason: independent tests conducted more than a year ago showed that a camera on the helmet can impair its protective function.

The Ambush will hit the stores at the end of March, beginning of April in the four color combinations HYP Green Speed, MX Orange Speed, White Logo and Black Logo. Two more colors, including turquoise, will be available in summer.