{"id":19727,"date":"2015-07-04T17:55:00","date_gmt":"2015-07-04T16:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2015\/07\/04\/met-launch-the-rivale-a-light-weight-aero-helmet-r2911\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T14:25:31","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T14:25:31","slug":"met-launch-the-rivale-a-light-weight-aero-helmet-r2911","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/met-launch-the-rivale-a-light-weight-aero-helmet-r2911\/","title":{"rendered":"MET launch the Rivale: a light weight aero helmet"},"content":{"rendered":"

The development of the RIVALE is the pinnacle of decades of experience in helmet construction and design. With the Rivale, MET\u2019s engineers have redefined the parameters of aerodynamic efficiency through meticulous hours spent in the wind tunnel and incorporating athlete feedback from Team MTN Qhubeka.<\/p>\n

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The streamlined and compact shape provides unbeatable low drag performance for its class with a saving of 3 watts at 50km\/h. Utilising the Venturi effect, the strategically positioned vents allow for the maximum intake of air by pulling the air through the helmet to the rear exhaust vents.<\/p>\n

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The RIVALE uses MET\u2019s premium method of construction called HES. The advantage of HES is that it improves the helmet\u2019s ability for energy management by ensuring that the force of the impact is not localised in one specific region – this is very important for high speed impacts. The benefits of HES construction are quantifiable and measurable in an independent laboratory.<\/p>\n

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Retention system:<\/strong> Safe T Advanced, MET\u2019s top of the line retention system, provides the best weight and comfort ratio. 25% lighter than the Safe T Smart, the Safe T Advanced is welded which helps to reduce the overall weight. The contact points have increased comfort with a larger cradle surface area which is also designed to aid ventilation at the back of the head.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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