ABUS AirBreaker Racing Bike Helmet - High-End Bike Helmet for Professional Cycling - Unisex, for Men and Women

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Aerodynamic, flutter-free and skin-friendly, thanks to specially developed webbing. Forced Air Cooling Technology Overall, I’m seriously impressed with the Airbreaker. It oozes quality in both construction and design, and the fit is superb, as is the adjustment. The advantage of MIPS is debatable – and often contentious – but if there’s even the slightest chance of a beneficial effect I’d rather have it than not, though. The AirBreaker's overall shape is the same as that of Abus's GameChanger aero lid that Liam reviewed here on road.cc and liked very much. Aero helmets tend to be heavier than most others and ventilation is usually compromised, hence the introduction of the AirBreaker. Our medium sized test model hit the scales at just 214g and it has a similar level of ventilation to the Abus Aventor that we reviewed last year. Abus says that the Multi Speed tech is designed to encourage smooth airflow while allowing heat to escape, although it doesn't provide any aero data to support its claim. The AirBreaker is quite low profile and definitely offers a high level of ventilation but if aerodynamics is your number one priority you'd almost certainly be better off reaching for the GameChanger.

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This has the added advantage of keeping the pads a few millimetres from the inner surface of the helmet – again adding plenty of space for air to flow. The AirBreaker is made in Italy and sells for 250€, in three sizes S, M & L. It comes in around 10 different standard color options (including this hi-vis neon yellow), plus special Movistar & World Champion stripe editions too. The US version doesn’t appear to be available just yet, but we expect it to make it stateside later this year. That honeycomb structure on the top of the helmet is claimed to deliver smooth airflow while also offering the chance for more evaporative cooling. I’ve seen (& ridden) a number of helmets that you are supposed to squirt your water bottle into to cool you down. But I am usually already sweating enough to have no need to really make my head any wetter. But playing with the AirBreaker’s honeycombs, it is clear that the plastic pattern actually holds the water on the outside shell of the helmet (thanks to surface tension), so it will cool your head, without making it wetter. I have only played with it a bit in warm spring conditions, where it is hard to notice the effect. But I am genuinely looking forward to breaking out the water bottle on super hot summer rides to give it a further test. One other feature that's worth a mention is stowage for your eyewear. I tried out half a dozen pairs of glasses with this helmet and they all fitted securely in the ports. No worries at all there.Darren is an avid cyclist who is really keen to meet new people and explore the roads untravelled. He appreciates mountains or terrains that gives him a challenge. He loves overseas adventures and is always keen for more. Thanks to the honeycomb structure of the innovative Multi Speed design, the AirBreaker always offers the best possible aerodynamics and at the same time ensures optimum ventilation. Because the Multi-Speed Design doses the ventilation as it is needed: maximum ventilation for slow, hilly stages, and optimum aerodynamics for fast, flat stages. From cruising around town at the weekend to pedaling to work Monday–Friday, riding a good bike transforms travel time into quality time seven days a week Testing out the ABUS Gamechanger at the recent National Team Time Trial event at Tanah Merah Coastal Road in Eastern Singapore. Photo: John Anthony

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And the Airbreaker has some seriously deep channelling – 28.3mm – and benefits from a huge reduction in overall mass. My test helmet (L) weighs just 228.9g (Abus claims sub-200g for the Small), while still meeting international standards. Chain reaction Cycles and CRC are trading names of Wiggle Ltd (In Administration) registered in the United Kingdom at 1000 Lakeside, Suite 310, Third Floor N E Wing, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3EN,Now, I know everyone claims their helmet has some fancy venting tech or some kind of trans-warp speed engine to speed up airflow and venting but, this is the first helmet I’ve worn while climbing in 25-degree heat that I’ve actually thought 'I can feel the air blowing through my helmet' - in this regard, it's one of the best road bike helmets I've tested. Ironproject2019: A Group Of Uni Students Are Celebrating Graduation By Racing The IRONMAN For A Cause - July 25, 2019 Abus also claims this mesh delivers an aerodynamic advantage over a standard open vent. Finally, when the pros (or anyone riding in seriously hot conditions) pours a bottle of water over their heads, the mesh helps retain the liquid for longer, assisting with cooling.

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an average of the other scores: it reflects both a product's function and value – with value determined by how a productThanks to the honeycomb structure of the innovative Multi Speed design, the AirBreaker always offers the best possible aerodynamics and at the same time ensures optimum ventilation. Because the Multi Speed Design doses the ventilation as it is needed: Maximum ventilation on slow, mountainous stages and optimum aerodynamics on fast, flat stages. I always fumble with them and get annoyed when the left and right sides are uneven – I, for one, won’t be able to appreciate the added complexity of the helmet. The ABUS helmet straps do the job, and they fit snuggly right beneath the ear lopes even without adjustability. Abus claims a weight of 220g for my size medium, European certified helmet, which is exactly what it weighed on our scale. Riding review of the tech features The straps are now made from a lighter, softer material and ribbing on the leading edge makes it easier to put on and take off your glasses without interfering with the straps. At just 230 grams in weight and with airflow and aerodynamics perfectly balanced, the Airbreaker Road Helmet brings winning performance to your ride.

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Front view of the ABUS Airbreaker, the exact helmet worn by World Champion Alejandro Valverde Front view of the ABUS Gamechanger, World Champion series Forced Air Cooling: Innovative ventilation system using intelligently arranged air channels in the EPS The ABUS Gamechanger is excellent for riding on the flats at a relatively faster pace. The aerodynamic benefit makes the Gamechanger a choice for marginal gains. Meanwhile, the ABUS Airbreaker, without question, is a well-ventilated helmet.With 11 air inlets and 3 air outlets connected with flow channels, you will certainly be guaranteed a cooling ride. With the KeyGarage, ABUS offers an intelligent and secure solution for storing keys. Secured with a four- to ten-digit numerical code, the sturdy sheet steel housing protects keys and code cards from unauthorised access. Around the sides, they also tried to keep the AirBreaker open, while creating an open honeycomb pattern across the top that is meant to keep smooth airflow past the helmet, while letting heat escape.The Airbreaker Road Helmet has been created for road cyclists who want smooth aerodynamics but don’t want to compromise on keeping cool. This performance balance is made possible by Abus’ Multi Speed design, offering the best possible aerodynamics and at the same time ensuring optimum ventilation.