It's not the best for poking glasses into when you don't want to wear them though, which is a shame – and watch the sizing. Complete with Mips Brain Safety System and compatible with the click-mount light that is integrated directly into the helmet, so you can stay outside longer. The dial-less system works better than I expected, you can really feel the airflow at higher speeds and the whole lid is nice and light. ValueĪt £220 the Ibex 2.0 is up there with top models from the big brands, such as Abus' lightweight Airbreaker at £229.99 or the Giro Aether MIPS, which obviously has the benefit of MIPS (the clue is in the name) but is heavier and more expensive – it's £259.99.Īlternatively, MET has the Trenta 3K Carbon which is even more expensive at £265, although it does balance comfort, ventilation and aerodynamics very well, and gives the Ibex 2.0 the closest run for overall performance.
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If you’re looking for a more affordable options, ABUS sells many urban helmets at various price points which offer the integrated LEDs, though they are not NTA 8776 ebike helmets.īelow is my full ABUS Pedelec 2.HJC does not feature MIPS or any similar rotational impact dampening system, but it does have an internal skeleton to better keep the helmet intact under severe impacts. While ABUS provided me with the Pedelec 2.0 so I could do a review I can honestly say that it would be on my shortlist of helmets if I was in the market. Even putting this helmet on compared to my entry level Giro mountain bike helmet I can feel that there is more coverage.
This helmet is built with a hardshell construction with crush zones that offer protection from low and high-speed impacts, while its ribbed liner offers great comfort. You’ll notice that in the video below the helmet comes down much further on the side, protecting the temples. The Bern Watts 2.0 MIPS® Snow Helmet offers the best in protection, style and comfort so you can enjoy and be safe on your next winter adventure.
This helmet looks like a bicycle helmet, but protects against higher impact speeds and covers a larger part of the head.īasically these requirements were created by taking all of the information we know today about helmets and then providing an increased level of safety. These requirements have been drafted by an international project group under the management of NEN. The ABUS Pedelec 2.0 is a “NTA 8776” helmet, which means it complies with the requirements in the Dutch Technical Agreement (NTA) 8776. I had no idea that ebike standards even existed for helmets. But what really sets this helmet apart is that it was specifically made with ebikers in mind. This product is only compatible with the Hudson and Watts 2.0 bike helmet. From reading through all of these various independently conducted tests, I’ve concluded that aero road helmets are more aero/faster than standard road helmets that most cycling enthusiasts wear by about 10-15 watts or 30-60 seconds over a 25mile/40km distance. This light shines at 6.6 lumens, is micro-USB rechargeable, lasts up to 10 hours, water resistance, and has three light settings (steady, flash, and pulse). “Fly nets” at the front prevent any bugs from entering your helmet, which is a thoughtful addition. Bern’s custom-integrated LED light is lightweight and easy to use. I encourage others to utilize as much high visibility gear as possible, whether it be clothing, reflective tape or additional lights.īesides the LEDs, the helmet has a built in rain cover which fits easily into a rear compartment.
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Plus they are rechargeable via a micro-USB which is quite handy.
Visibility is critical when you’re riding your electric bike and having an extra set of LEDs on your helmet is a great feature. What intrigued me the most about the helmet initially was the integrated LEDs on the rear. The Watts uses a thin ABS shell lined with EPS Foam to create a burly lightweight lid that meets certifications for both bike and snow. I also found it quite comfortable, though that’s to be expected with a higher end helmet.Īs the name implies, (Pedelec stands for pedal electric cycle) this is an ebike specific helmet which we’ll get into below.
The ABUS Pedelec 2.0 is marketed as an urban helmet but even outside of a city specific environment it’s nice looking helmet with a lot of great features. In addition to the bike lock they sent me the ABUS Pedelec 2.0 bike helmet. It's even compatible with Bern's excellent Click-Mount rechargeable bike light for added visibility on the roads. In my first video I covered the ABUS Bordo Big 6000 Alarm bike lock which is a folding lock that has a built in alarm. Re-designed and re-imagined for an ever more demanding rider, the Watts 2.0 delivers all the style and function of the original with better venting and MIPS protection, all at a significantly lighter weight. ABUS recently sent me a few products to review.
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