KASK Unveils the Wasabi: A Helmet for All Seasons
Debuted by the INEOS Grenadiers at Strade Bianche, the Wasabi features adjustable airflow channels and a moisture-wicking Merino wool lining – for every ride, whatever the conditions. 9 March 2021 – Chiuduno, Italy: Premium Italian helmet manufacturer KASK today reveals a sneak peak of its latest addition: the Wasabi. A high performance cycling helmet designed […]
Lazer launches its lightest helmet ever
The brand new Lazer Genesis¹, the lightest helmet Lazer has ever made, resets the bar for top-level performance. With only 189 grams² of protection, it is so light you will forget it is on your head! Peak performance is achieved when things fall into place, when the head is free from obstructions, when the mind […]
Review: uvex Quatro Helmet
uvex has been making world-class safety and protection gear for over 90 years and has been growing their offering to cyclists with good value high-tech gear. The Quatro is uvex’s top of the line helmet aimed at trail, all-mountain, and enduro riders. It offers a good amount of coverage around the back of the helmet […]
First Look: Specialized’s ANGi crash detection and exclusive MIPS SL integration
Traditionally helmets only offer protection to the rider during a crash. Specialized now want to add protection beyond the crash with their new connected ANGi impact sensor, and MIPS integration. What is ANGi? ANGi is a helmet-mounted sensor that notifies selected contacts when it detects that you are involved in a crash. ANGi also allows […]
Bell Spark review
The Bell Spark is a trail helmet that offers extended rear coverage with a prominent visor and a premium look not common at this price point. The biggest feature about the Bell Spark is the price. You should be able to find it in stores for around R895. Many helmets in this price range often […]
First Ride: Bell Z20 Helmet
Although technically speaking it’s a road helmet, we tested Bell’s new flagship Z20 in a range of conditions on road, gravel and mountain bikes. The Bell Z20 is an evolution of the Zephyr helmet, hence the “Z” naming, and it boasts some impressive features. According to Bell it’s “the result of years spent analyzing how […]
Review: Bontrager Circuit MIPS with Blendr mounts
With the seemingly continuous flow of terrible news about cyclists being injured or killed in a collision with other road users, safety is certainly something that is continuously in the back of my mind on every ride. Bontrager appears to be acutely aware of these concerns creating products aimed at helping riders be more visible […]
Review: Bell 4Forty and Hela helmet
The Bell 4Forty and Hela offers a mountain bike helmet with extended coverage for those looking for added protection out on the trails. The 4Forty replaces the Stoker as Bell’s do-it-all trail and all-mountain helmet and with a retail price tag just under R1,300, it sits in a sweet spot for many enthusiasts’ budgets. Fit […]
Review: Bontrager Velocis MIPS
The Bontrager Velocis has undergone a complete redesign for 2018. The new Bontrager road helmet tries to do it all, with a focus on reducing drag while still providing vents for important head cooling ability. While weight gains are easily measured, aerodynamics is more of a dark art for those without access to a wind […]
Review: Fox Proframe helmet
Fox launched the Proframe hybrid full face helmet in March and aimed it at All Mountain, Enduro and trail riders looking for better protection without sacrificing too much in terms of all day or long ride comfort. It is their lightest and most breathable full face helmet to date. With an actual weight of 785g […]
Review: Specialized Airnet helmet
The Airnet fits in the middle of Specialized’s range of road helmets, offering good comfort with an aerodynamic shape and plenty of vents for cooling. Aerodynamics with style The shape of the Airnet is low but rounded. The design of the Airnet pays homage to vintage hairnet helmets with its vented lines. The Airnet offers […]
Review: Specialized Women’s Propero II
The women’s Propero 2 is a mid-range road helmet from the wizards at Specialized. It is a more economical version of the top of the range Prevail helmet, and shares many of the fundamental features – including styling based on the 4th Dimension Cooling System with the Maserati-esque front vent (referred to by Specialized as […]