World champion Valverde is going for quality with this Abus Airbreaker, which is reflected in its price tag. Honeycomp design on the topgrid of the helmet provides perfect cooling with optimal aerodynamics. Ponytail compatible The AirBreaker uses a pretty conventional EPS foam energy absorption layer inside a multi-part in-mold polycarbonate shell. Inside the foam an ActiCage Lite internal cage reinforces the EPS allowing for large openings and structural integrity during a crash. There’s not much to gain by having an aero helmet design if the straps are flapping around and generating air resistance.

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Unlike the Abus Airbreaker, the Lazer Genesis has the option of MIPS. MIPS is a smooth plastic liner that is loosely attached within the shell of the helmet.The AirBreaker's overall shape is the same as that of Abus's GameChanger aero lid that Liam reviewed here on road.cc and liked very much. Aero helmets tend to be heavier than most others and ventilation is usually compromised, hence the introduction of the AirBreaker. Our medium sized test model hit the scales at just 214g and it has a similar level of ventilation to the Abus Aventor that we reviewed last year. The Abus AirBreaker is a great helmet for road bikers that value high performance and have high demands. The helmet excels in aerodynamics, comfort, ventilation and safety. It’s for good reason that Valverde became world champion with this helmet! One problem I face with this helmet is when I am stationary on the bike. I cannot imagine what will happen if I were to wear this helmet up a winding climb where my speed will hardly hit 20 kph. I can predict that it will feel like a sauna on my head.

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And the Airbreaker has some seriously deep channelling – 28.3mm – and benefits from a huge reduction in overall mass. My test helmet (L) weighs just 228.9g (Abus claims sub-200g for the Small), while still meeting international standards. The AirBreaker from ABUS is a helmet that effortlessly meets the highest demands of professional cycling. Those large channels funnel a serious amount of air across the top of your head, cooling as well as any helmet I’ve tried. At ABUS, we love what we do and give it our best every day. Just like the athletes in the various disciplines with whom we have been working together for years in a spirit of trust. It is a partnership of equals, where everyone contributes their knowledge and can rely on the other.Video surveillance helps to keep an eye on everyday life: as a door intercom, baby monitor, for a view of the driveway, entrance or living room when the pet is home alone. How does the price compare to that of similar products in the market, including ones recently tested on road.cc? In-Mould: Lightweight, durable helmet with a long-lasting combination of EPS core and Polycarbonate shell Chain reaction Cycles and CRC are trading names of Wiggle Ltd (In Administration) registered in the United Kingdom at 1000 Lakeside, Suite 310, Third Floor N E Wing, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3EN, Features we liked about the ABUS Gamechanger and Airbreaker 1. A new place to put your sunglasses – The Air Port