ABUS Aventor Racing Bike Helmet - Very Well Ventilated Cycling Helmet for Professional Cycling for Men and Women

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The Abus Aventor is an extremely well-ventilated, light and comfortable helmet. Well suited to most genres of road riding, it's bristling with the features and safety spec we've come to expect from this price point. That said, my one minor gripe is that the polycarbonate shell doesn't run around the rim's circumference. Formative testing coincided with 'The Beast from The East' weather front. Thankfully everything from 'Belgian' caps (with button tops, see below) through to cycling-specific balaclavas such as this one from Northwave were completely compatible. Some can catch or gather annoyingly, but that's not been the case here. The Viantor sits a little lower on the head compared to many other helmets and this extra coverage offers a little more reassurance. It's also a very comfortable environment to place your head, the single piece pad preventing any unwanted pressure and is easy to remove for cleaning.

Abus' retention system is adjustable for cranial coverage and encircles three quarters of the head to hold things securely in place whilst distributing tension comfortably. It's easy to operate and has a larger diameter dial for simple, on-bike adjustments.It's less common these days, but wind noise can be a trade-off with some very airy models, hampering conversation and general road awareness. I'm pleased to confirm this hasn't been the case. Hammering down sweeping 1-in-7s at 35mph, there's a very subtle 'hiss', but for the most part I've been able to hold convivial conversations on group rides. Construction First and foremost, the Aventor is extremely unobtrusive, in every respect. A size 54cm helmet is pretty much default for me, but the Aventor looks a lot smaller, which has been a bonus out on the road: I've not been conscious of its perimeter, when glancing left to right or over my shoulder.