Specialized Bicycles sent over a couple of their helmets for review on Bike198. The Vice AM helmet and S-Works MT are both redesigned for the 2010 model year and ready to protect your brain from unwanted smacks to the head should the worst happen. These two helmets go after two kinds of riders, so let’s take a look at each as we start the review process on this end.
Specialized S-Works MT Helmet
From Specialized.com:
The lightest helmet in the world to comply with CPSC standards now comes in an MTB-specific configuration with MTB visor, aFIX visor attachment and new graphics. Worn by Specialized Pro MTB teams and athletes, it’s all about race weight, maximum ventilation and complete comfort.
- Complies with one or more of the following safety standards for bicycle helmets: CPSC, SNELL B90A, CE and AS/NZS
- Dual Density EPS (patent pending) to maximize weight savings and impact performance
Kevlar-reinforced Inner Matrix (patent pending) saves weight and allows larger, deeper channeled vents - Color matched MTB-specific visor
- 4th Dimension Cooling System w/ Mega Mouthport
- Thin, soft and lightweight 4X DryLite webbing won’t stretch out with sweat or water
- Slimmed down Pro Fit 360 retention system is secure and easy to adjust on the fly
- Instrap system minimizes strap length and reduces strap contact for more comfort
- aFIX Visor Attachment System
- Lighter U-Turn 2 strap adjusters guide webbing better
- Lighter, low-profile buckle
- Quadruple in-molded shells protect the foam and your head
- MSRP: $200.00 US
Specialized Vice AM MTB Helmet
From Specialized.com:
This high performance helmet is designed for the All Mountain athlete looking for optimized coverage. Featuring massive wind tunnel tested vents and our new dial-operated HeadSet SL fit system, Vice is our most technologically advanced mountain helmet available.
- Complies with one or more of the following safety standards for bicycle helmets: CPSC, SNELL B90A, CE and AS/NZS
- Extended rear coverage for ultimate protection and durability
- Headset SL fit system with 4-position height adjustability is secure and easy to adjust on the fly, even with full finger gloves
- 4th Dimension Cooling – wind tunnel optimized Mouthport, vents and internal channels
- “Bolted” visor attachment system with color matching MTB visor
- Total coverage in-molded shells maximize strength and durability
- Composite Matrix internal reinforcement and Instrap webbing system minimize weight
- Light and simple U-Turn strap adjusters
- MSRP: $110.00 US
From super lightweight to increased protection, Specialized has just about everyone covered with these two entries in the mountain bike world. As we go through the review process…hopefully we don’t end up testing their hard impact durability too many times in a row…
For more information and purchasing options…hit up your local Specialized dealer or Specialized.com.
