Test: In addition to maximum safety, good ventilation is the be-all and end-all of a helmet, especially in enduro mountain biking. With the Uvex Finale 2.0 helmet, the famous Enduro Stages in Finale Ligure were not only the inspiration for the name, but the helmet was also put through its paces there. But what can the further development of the Uvex Finale helmet do and how is it comfortable to wear?
Uvex Finale 2.0: 20 ventilation openings and ventilation channels
Despite its larger helmet surface, which corresponds to the typical enduro style, the Uvex engineers managed to reduce the total weight to 300 grams. It was important to maintain a balance between impact protection and ventilation. Thanks to the cleverly arranged ventilation openings, this has been achieved very well, and ventilation on the head is also made possible by 20 ventilation channels. This allows you to keep a cool head even at higher temperatures. Thanks to the anatomic IAS system patented by Uvex, the helmet can be perfectly adapted to the shape of the head and the adjustment is very precise. Once the Uvex Finale 2.0 has been adjusted, it sits perfectly on the head and slipping is significantly reduced.
Uvex Finale 2.0: Safe feeling and enough space for accessories
The first impression after unpacking the Uvex Finale 2.0 is quite promising. The large ventilation openings and wide ventilation channels give hope for pleasant ventilation. Also, these are not provided with a grid and are designed accordingly on the top of the helmet, so that a helmet camera or a helmet lamp can also be easily attached with Velcro or elastic. After the first adjustments of the anatomic IAS system, the enduro helmet quickly fits well, hardly slips and offers a very secure feeling on the head. It should also be emphasized that the helmet offers enough space above the ears, even for larger temples, such as the tested one 100% Speedcraft.
Uvex Finale 2.0: Tested with different temperatures and requirements
Half a bike season, which lasted well into autumn in 2018, we tested the Uvex Finale 2.0. He was the constant companion not only on extensive enduro tours in the Bavarian forest, but also on medium-difficult descents in bike parks and enduro dumpling hunts in Val Gardena. In doing so, he not only cut a good figure in his subtle matt black, but also offered a cool head at all times. During longer climbing passages in the summer heat, however, the necessary headwind was lacking and the heat accumulated under the helmet, but the airy helmet structure could counteract every breeze, no matter how small. The one or the other slight unintentional fall was also absorbed well by the helmet and no visible damage was found. Only a MIPS -or similar- system would have been good for the Uvex Finale 2.0 and would not have attracted much attention overall, even with the relatively low weight of 300g. The slightly padded inlay is also attached with Velcro and can be easily cleaned.
