HELMETS Head over heels for helmets?
Customer looking for something to protect their noggin in the event of an accident on the trail or road? Mark Sutton looks at what’s available from the UK’s lid-carrying cycle distributors…
UltraSport Europe
WITH A focus on all non-motorised action sports, Bern’s lids are tested on the slopes, the track, roads and far beyond.
Specifically for the cyclist there’s an extensive stock available from Ultrasport for UK retailers. Helmets in the 2014 catalogue include the £75 Allston – a long- awaited cycle-specific lid with 16 strategically placed vents. Developed with input from urban messengers and cyclocross riders, the Allston features a winter lining making it one of the few seasonably changeable helmets you’ll find.
Thanks to a ‘Zip Mold’ the lid claims to be thinner, lighter and has a higher strength to weight ratio than normal EPS helmets. A detachable visor is supplied. Designed for female riders, Berns £50 Lenox lid has a smaller shell with tapered
entry points, resulting in a 20 per cent weight shaving on the prior model. Designed with Brock Foam and neoprene it provides you with maximum comfort without sacrificing impact protection. 01332 813 150
Fisher Outdoor
IF YOU'VE an account with Fisher Outdoors you'll have access to helmets from both Spanish
brand Carrera and Troy Lee Designs. Troy Lee has recently been
gonged for the addition of its A1 helmet, now sold in a variety of colours and designs for Including Turbo design (shown) at £139.99 and a new red Drone at £129.99. The Iconic D3 gets all new colours, including the limited edition Aran Gwin version £429.99. Carrera, best known for its unique
folding helmet, has plenty more to offer the cyclist. A highlight in the current catalogue is the Edge mountain bike suited lid, retailing at £74.99. Rated 4 out of 5 by MBUK, the Edge MTB helmet has all new innovations for 2014. Along with brand new graphics and a wide range of colour options, the Edge integrates a Flex control system for
unrivalled positioning and comfort. This helmet is perfect for the ever-growing trial market that looks to continue to expand rapidly. 01727 798345
i-ride
CATLIKE OFFERS a broad range of helmets covering all cycling disciplines. The latest addition to the Catlike range is the Mixino VD 2.0 aero helmet. The VD 2.0 shares features with the standard Mixino such as the five-way adjustable MPS fitting system, designed to adapt to any sized head with each click of the adjuster wheel. It also shares the Graphene nanotech inner skeleton which enables the helmet to reduce weigh and bulk while retaining high levels of protection. The main feature of the VD 2.0 is the UCI
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approved aerodynamic shell which greatly improves aerodynamics, as shown by the Movistar team in the 2013 Tour de France. Retail price is £199.99. Catlike also covers the commuter market with the Tako helmet. The Tako is a helmet that combines comfort and style at an affordable price of £39.99. It has a distinctive sporty and compact shape derived from Catlike’s performance helmets and comes with a detachable visor. The micrometric wheel retention system allows it to fit a large range of head sizes and the 23 air vents (with insect nets) keep it cool and comfortable. 01444 243000
NRG4
AT THE start of the year NRG4 revealed that it has become the distributor for Kali helmets and protectives. With a diverse catalogue, NRG4 will be
bringing in everything from the kids and BMX helmets, through to the XC, full face, as well as road going Phenom and Loka lines, among other lids. With the new deal in place NRG4 has promised a comprehensive marketing
strategy to back dealers that are carrying the label. MTB, BMX and kids stock is already
available, while road and downhill units will land with the distributor in March. Existing Kali dealers without an Nrg4
account should contact
sales@nrg4.co.uk to organise setting up an account so they can access the new 2014 range. 0870 240 4219
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