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You can’t rush safety. Or at least you shouldn’t, really. In either case, Uvex are now shipping two impressively lightweight helmets: the Race 5 and Ultrasonic. Though these helmets have both been around in pre-production form for some time, it’s only now that they’re becoming available. And it looks like the wait was worth it. Go past the break for a pair of sub-240g helmets- which start at $140.
The Race 5 is Uvex's new range-topper. The $23-vent, 225g helmet comes in two sizes, features antimicrobial padding, and retails just South of $240.Perhaps even more impressive is the long-awaited Ultrasonic. At 235g, it has to be one of the lightest helmets under $140. The tiny visor is a not toward XC use.
Is it just me or does that Race 5 have a distinctive Specialized-ish look to it, not that that’s a bad thing.
Juanito
12 years ago
Been a fan of Uvex buckets for a while now. Fits my big mellon, don’t have to cost an arm and a leg, and they’re made in Germany so you know they have the environmental protocols down.
Aaron
12 years ago
I really wish Giro would bring back the ProLight. I got one on clearance about a year ago and I love it. No Roc-Lock b.s. to mess with, just put it on and ride, and it’s so light, you can’t feel it.
You can’t rush safety. Or at least you shouldn’t, really. In either case, Uvex are now shipping two impressively lightweight helmets: the Race 5 and Ultrasonic. Though these helmets have both been around in pre-production form for some time, it’s only now that they’re becoming available. And it looks like the wait was worth it. Go past the break for a pair of sub-240g helmets- which start at $140.
