Test: Abus Aventor - the right helmet for hotheads

It's especially important to keep a cool head in these summer temperatures. We therefore grabbed the Aventor helmet from Abus and did a few quick laps in the heat. The test under the blazing sun quickly showed whether the helmet with all its ventilation slots lived up to our expectations or not.

Abus Aventor - technical details

The helmet is manufactured using the in-mold process. In this process, the shell (polycarbonate) and the rigid foam (EPS = expanded polystyrene) are welded together. This complete connection gives the helmet a very stable structure, which makes the large openings of the air vents possible without compromising on safety.
Abus describes ActiCage as follows: "Structural reinforcement integrated into the EPS to optimize stability".
ABUS calls the adjustment system with which the helmet can be adjusted to the head circumference "ZOOM Ace". Turning the adjustment wheel at the back of the head loosens or widens the plastic ring, which encloses half of the head. The system leaves enough space for long hair so that braid wearers can also enjoy a well-fitting helmet.
The straps are also quick and easy to adjust and fit snugly around the head.
The inner padding, dubbed X-Static by the marketing department, contains a proportion of silver. This inhibits the growth of odor-causing bacteria. However, should a wash be necessary, the pads can be easily removed.
Our test helmet in size L, which corresponds to a head circumference of 57 to 61 cm, weighs 305 grams (310 grams is stated by ABUS).

The Aventor - in the heat of battle

Enough theory, out into the sun! A good helmet is one that you don't notice. That's exactly what happened to us with the Aventor. No pressure points or poorly positioned straps spoiled the rides. Even on rough terrain, the head protection always sat quietly on our heads without us having to turn the adjustment wheel as if we were clamping our heads in a vice. Fortunately, we didn't have a fall during the test drives, which is why we can't provide a report on this. However, the good fit of the Aventor made us feel comfortable at all times. The MIPS system, which reduces the rotational movement transferred to the head during a fall or impact, is unfortunately not available for this model.
The 26 ventilation slits had the expected effect, with a constant flow of cooling air between the head and helmet, so there is definitely no heat build-up with this model. However, if you want to wear the helmet in fall/winter, we recommend a good balaclava or similar, otherwise chilblains will form on your scalp.
We were curious about the noise generated by the helmet at high speeds, which can be very annoying. However, it quickly became apparent that our concerns were unjustified. From 40 km/h, a slight noise is perceptible, but it never seemed annoying or abnormal.

Conclusion ABUS Aventor

The ABUS Aventor scores above all with its excellent ventilation and good fit. It is therefore predestined for fast cross-country laps and racing. Unfortunately, there is no model version with the MIPS system. Plus points for its great price/performance ratio.