Last fall MET completely revamped their flagship Trenta 3K Carbon road racing helmet with 16% more airflow & 40% increased safety. Now, those same improvements come to the slightly more affordable Trenta 2 without the carbon Airframe insert, but still the same MIPS Air Node system and exact same overall light weight.
2026 MET Trenta 2 MIPS fully-vented road bike helmet
The Trenta has formed the basis of MET’s all-round lightweight, fully-vented road helmet for more than a decade. And with top-tier carbon and more conventional polycarb-only models, you could often find it on heads from World Tour road racing down to everyday road, gravel, and XC mountain bike riders. Now, just like the top 3K Carbon version that got its own safety and ventilation boost last year, now the standard model gets the same upgrades.
So what’s new?
MET describes the new Trenta 2 as being “designed around airflow” as its first priority – optimized in MET’s own wind tunnel. Bigger vents, more air in, less ventilation restriction inside thanks to the minimalist MIPS Air Node system and its reduced contact with your head, then more airflow out for better heat management.
The revised helmet shape also offers deeper coverage at the back for better protection in a crash. And MET shifted to a dual-density EPS foam construction in strategic locations to get weight lower than ever without compromising safety.
Overall, it’s now just as light as the top-tier 3K Carbon version, but at a more attainable price point.
Tech details
- all-new in-mold polycarbonate shell with EPS liner
- selective dual-density EPS to maximize impact protection
- MIPS Air Node ultralight anti-rotation impact protection
- wind tunnel optimized ventilation
- 24 open ventilation ports connected via continuous internal channels
- sunglasses port in front side vents
- Safe-T Orbital full wrap-around dial & height-adjustable fit system
- lightweight & adjustable Air Lite straps with plastic buckle
- EN CE, US CPSC & AS-NZ certifications
- three sizes: S (52-56cm), M (56-58cm) & L (58-61cm)
- 260g weight claim (M)
MET Trenta 2 MIPS – Pricing, options & availability
Developed to be a bit more of an all-rounder, the Trenta 2 is more affordable than the road racing Trenta 3K Carbon.
The new MET Trenta 2 road helmet with MIPS Air Node sells for $350 / 300€, including a soft helmet bag. It is available now in 3 sizes and four solid colors – white, black, grey & red.
