Aero helmets were one of the trends last season and this year will be no different. No matter whether in the professional peloton or in amateur races, they are now part of the usual picture. Opinions may differ with regard to the design, which admittedly takes some getting used to, but things look different with regard to the advantages: Better aerodynamics can have a decisive influence on the power balance during a race. As marginal as the advantages of an aero helmet may seem, they are not irrelevant. A shortcoming that aero helmets have had so far, however, was their ventilation. The German helmet manufacturer Casco has with the Speedairo However, a model in the program, which, in their own words, the "Superlative for the combination of aerodynamics and cooling" at a hunt.
The Speedairo is a relatively light aero helmet that stands out from other models in this category thanks to its striking appearance. In addition to a large visor, it also has 27 barred ventilation openings. At the rear of the helmet there are small spoiler-shaped struts, which ensure adapted aerodynamics depending on the riding position.
The fit Speedairo is outstanding. Unlike conventional helmets, the shell of the helmet does not lie directly on the head, but rather stretches over a net that encloses the head. This enables the developers at Casco to decouple the helmet from the driver's head. This has two advantages. On the one hand, this type of construction guarantees constant ventilation of the head. On the other hand, in the event of a fall, the helmet reacts differently by not moving directly over the head, but first over the mesh.
The fine tuning of the Speedairo takes place via straps attached to the side and a medium-sized adjustment wheel. The locking hook holds securely and is easy to use after a short period of getting used to it. The same applies to the visor. This is integrated into the helmet by means of an elastic band, but can be pushed onto the helmet. Due to its size, it encloses the eyes well at all times. It is also pleasant that it does not rest directly on the nose and that it allows glasses to be worn. The Speedairo thus an additional advantage.
In use, the helmet not only impresses with its good aerodynamics, the cooling is also impressive and is reminiscent of the normal helmets. With this helmet, racing in the summer is just as easy as in the cooler seasons. In any case, the helmet convinced me from the first moment – at least as far as its performance is concerned. With regard to its appearance, a greater variety of colors would be desirable.
//Conclusion
The casco Speedairo is a very well ventilated aero helmet that stands out in a refreshing way from other models of this type. The fit and the large visor leave no room for criticism. Merely with regard to the color design would A wider choice of color design would be the Speedairo however good.
//Product highlights
- generous ventilation is combined with good aerodynamics
- very good fit thanks to innovative construction
- fully-fledged racing helmet that can also be used in summer road races
- can be worn with glasses under the visor
//price and web
- 249,90 euros (with visor)
- www.casco-schutzhelme.de
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