BELL Avenue MIPS Adult Road Bike Helmet

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The Bell Super 3R MIPS Mountain Bike Helmet from Bell caters to every type of off-road rider. Whether you’re screaming down an unforgiving descent or testing your strength on a monstrous climb, the Super 3R is a versatile helmet for nearly any situation. Similarly, bike helmet manufacturers aren't required to use MIPS in their helmets. However, having that extra layer of protection against potential injuries, especially rotational ones, can be a compelling enough reason to consider investing in a MIPS helmet. Some mountain bike helmets feel downright steamy when your head gets warm, but the Bell 4Forty MIPS Bike Helmet keeps discomfort at bay with several thoughtful features. Whether you’re grinding it out on some seriously technical trails on your e-MTB or exploring new terrain at your local park, innovative Sweat Guide material draws moisture away from your brows and eyewear. You’ll also find 15 vents for optimal airflow.

Safety is just as important as comfort, and Bell has you covered with a full hard shell and extended rear coverage. Integrated MIPS protection adds an extra element of protection on impact. A minimalist and lightweight Float Fit adjustment system ensures a proper fit and allows you to make adjustments on the fly. There are two analogies used by the team at MIPS to help explain what’s at stake, and why preventing rotational forces from transferring to the brain is important.

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Whether you’re dedicated to your daily rides or enjoy the occasional weekend spin, you want a helmet that’s safe and comfortable. Specialized teamed up with researchers at MIPS to create its exclusive MIPS SL technology, which is exceptionally light and comfortable. What’s more, MIPS technology has been incorporated into the padding itself to maximize comfort and protection without sacrificing safety. It’s lightweight and fully ventilated for those hottest riding days.

Bontrager helmets with MIPS have a low-friction layer between the shell and liner. The MIPS Brain Protection System is designed to allow your head to move within the helmet, which can redirect harmful rotational energy during certain angled impacts." However, he says, "WaveCel goes one step further by absorbing rotational energy. WaveCel accounts for how most cycling accidents actually happen: ungracefully, with twists, turns, and angled impacts."Integrated MIPS (Multi-directional Impact Protection System) - MIPS is designed to reduce rotational forces that can result from certain impacts. By integrating the MIPS slip plane into the fit system, we are able to reduce complexity and weight for a compact, better ventilated helmet that fits more closely to the head.

Most mountain bike helmets have an adjustable visor, but this one accommodates goggles and cycling glasses for your riding comfort. You’ll also find an integrated mount for your bike helmet camera that’s designed to break away during impact. Fit system: Float Fit LED - a lightweight fit system with an easy-to-turn rubber overmolded dial for adjustments (integrated with MIPS) For a fiver more you could get the Endura FS260-Pro. It is lighter than the Bell by 60g, but isn't as well ventilated plus you aren't getting the MIPS setup. Overbrow ventilation features intake ports on the brow of the helmet to usher in cool air and push it through the air-channel matrix for full-head ventilation According to Lazer, it is also 2.3 per cent more aerodynamic than its predecessor, with a 12 per cent improvement in cooling efficiency. While it’s hard to verify the aero bonus, we could easily believe the cooling benefit – feeling a stream of air coming through the helmet top when riding.The dummy heads are used in a variety of tests, including dropping the heads at a speed of 6.2 metres per second onto angled surfaces.