BELL Avenue MIPS Adult Road Bike Helmet

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Several well-known bike helmet brands offer select MIPS helmets, but Nutcase, which manufactures stylish helmets for kids and adults, is the first bike helmet brand to fully incorporate MIPS into its lineup. INTEGRATED BREAKAWAY CAMERA MOUNT—Seamless camera mount, requiring no zip ties or tape, is engineered to break away from the helmet upon impact to help reduce the risk of injury.

Nutcase global brand director, Christopher Bohannon, explains that Nutcase is "nuts about safety" and has fully integrated MIPS into their helmet lineup "to get as many people as possible in MIPS-equipped helmets." Is Wavecel Better than Mips? There are a number of alternatives to MIPS that also protect against rotational impacts, with brands opting for in-house solutions to rotational impacts, such as Kask’s WG11 rotational impact test and POC’s Spin technology (although POC is transitioning to MIPS across all of its helmets).The pair started to research the types of impacts experienced by bicycle and motorcycle helmets as well as the current test standards. A thoughtful cooling system with large vents and deep internal channels keeps you from overheating when the temperature rises. You’ll also find a comfortable brow pad for sweat management.

Every helmet is different, every accident is different and every person is different,” Seyffarth explains. “So when we test helmets, we test them in an isolated way to make sure our system works. While we won’t comment on the overall efficacy of helmets in general, it’s worth noting that all helmets sold in the EU must conform to the EN 1078 European Standard (and therefore have a CE mark). In the US, they must be CPSC-certified. This bike helmet simply refuses to be put into a box—it's part road, part mountain, and part world traveler. It's the helmet that opens up the possibilities for endless exploration. Marcus Seyffarth, head of product development at MIPS, uses the analogy of stretching a rubber band to explain the effect these strain values can have.

Bell Avenue MIPS Helmet Reviews

This unisex cycling helmet is just as functional as it is stylish. In addition to the standard integrated MIPS liner, which may help reduce the amount of rotational force to the head during certain angled impacts, the helmet also features an easily adjustable Roc Loc 5 Air MIPS system. A durable polycarbonate shell adds an extra element of protection.

Every helmet on this list does just that, if not more, and should at least offer your head some protection against bumps and scratches if you fall off your bike while out riding. You can ride in style with your favorite goggles or glasses — this mountain bike helmet accommodates both. The visor is also adjustable for your safety and comfort. The Super Air is the first trail helmet to offer Flex Spherical + MIPS, making it our most advanced trail helmet. Period. This combination of outstanding safety, optimized ventilation and extreme lightness brings epic achievements within reach — on any trail, in any terrain. When you’re ready to step up, upgrade by adding the optional chin bar. See you on the trail! Using the same in-mould engineered construction as their flagship models, the Avenue MIPS Helmet won’t let you down should you bash your head. This system, pioneered by Bell, sees an impact-absorbing EPS foam fused to a durable outer shell. Should you be unfortunate to take a tumble, this system works to soak up damaging impact forces while maintaining excellent structural integrity. Bell have then deployed MIPS. 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.

While many helmet manufacturers tend to leave the EPS (expanded polystyrene) shell exposed at the base of the helmet where it is bonded to the polycarbonate outer shell, Bell is one of the increasing number of companies to cover it up with another shell. Not only does it give the whole helmet a much more expensive looking finish, it also adds protection against being dropped or impacts from things when in storage. Fit system: Float fit - a minimalist, lightweight fit system with an easy-to-turn rubber overmolded dial for adjustments (integrated with MIPS) By introducing the sliding layer into the helmet, the head and brain are given a better chance of continuing in a linear direction during the impact, as opposed to being exposed to dangerous rotational forces. When you understand how sensitive the human head and the brain are, you want to have the safest helmet possible. Hopefully, helmets will improve in the next 10 years, and hopefully, most helmets will have a rotational protection system," concludes Halldin. Do I Need a MIPS Helmet? 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.

Like water, the brain cannot be compressed. If you expose a bowl of water or a human head to a linear force, Halldin says you will see very low deformation figures for the central part of the bowl of water and the brain. However, if you introduce a rotational force you will see higher strain values on the centre. But that’s the minimum. We see everything from 10.1 per cent to 75 per cent reduction in strain. I would say the most common is somewhere in the area of 25 to 30 per cent reduction in strain.” This helmet comes in small, medium, and large sizes, and will generally fit head circumferences between 51 and 63 centimeters. Multiple colors are available, so you can have some fun and show off your personality. At its core, MIPS technology mimics your head’s own protective structure. Between your skull and your brain is a layer of cerebrospinal fluid, which allows your brain to slide inside your head, protecting it from rotational forces caused by oblique impacts. With features like integrated MIPS and an easy Ergo Fit dial, the Nomad 2 MIPS represents what bicycling is really about: the freedom of getting on your bike and exploring.

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. MIPS (Multi-directional Impact Protection System) - a leading slip-plane technology designed to reduce rotational forces that can result from certain impacts. It makes sense when you think about any time you’ve crashed a bike, or even just fallen over. The likelihood of you dropping vertically onto the ground being exposed only to a linear force is incredibly slim – there is almost always an angle involved.