This year, TLD is introducing a whole new aesthetic for it’s range of bicycle helmets. They’re still producing helmets with their outlandish trademark paint schemes if that’s what you’re after, but they’re also doing a few more solid color ways with clean lines and a slightly different look than you’ve come to expect.
For the popular new A1 helmet, the top tier models now feature the new TURBO graphic, which is available in the Gloss Orange (pictured above), a Matte Black/Silver, and a Matte Grey/Yellow that is pictured below…
These two new black and blue models feature hot rod inspired pin-striping that looks stunning in photos. The Turbo and Pinstripe editions will set you back $165.
Also available now is a red edition of their Drone colorway. This model, as well as the grey that was released last year, will retail for ~$25 less than the helmets with the more involved paint schemes.
D2
The D2 composite is TLDs “budget” full face. It meets a variety of industry standards (ASTM F2032-00 and F1952-00 standards, CPSC standard, 16 CFR part 1203 & CE EN 1078) and offers the companies storied comfort and fit for between $198-228 depending on the design. The P-51 model pictured above is one of my personal favorites of the new collection.
If you’re not into the classic TLD look, this (just barely) sub $200 Midnight black helmet might just be your style.
D3
The D3 is TLD’s high end helmet and is legendary for it’s looks and performance. It’s passed or exceeded a variety of stringent standards (CPSC 1203, CE EN1078, ASTM F1952, ASTM F2032, and ASTM F2040), features titanium visor screws and D-ring, and comes with two matching visors.
The Carbon models retail for $450, while the composite models will set you back $395. The carbon Finishline Yellow pictured above is also available in a composite shell, in a black colorway.
As with the Finishline, this Speed Orange carbon helmet is available in a Speed White composite edition.
Can’t afford this sinister matte black full face in carbon?
Then this gorgeous composite version in red might be more your style.
Signature Editions
This year TLD is offering two signature edition helmets. This Captain America style composite lid was designed for Cam Zink.
While a version of this helmet (albeit with Red Bull Logos) will be gracing the Gwinningest man in recent American DH racing history – Aaron Gwin.
This year, TLD will also be sponsoring the following athletes:
GRAVITY
Aaron Gwin
Sam Hill
Brendan Fairclough
Steve Peat
And
Bas VanSteenbergen
Eliot Jackson
Finn Finestone
Jono Jones
Luca Shaw
Luke Strobel
Walker Shaw
Micayla Gatto
Danielle Beecroft
Emilie Siegenthaler
FREERIDE
Brandon Semenuk
Cam Zink
Tom VanSteenbergen
Logan Peat
James Doerfling
ENDURO
Curtis Keene
Nicolas Vouilloz
Rachel Throop
Anka Martin
Neil Donoghue
BMX
Sam Willoughby
Alise Post
Team GT Factory BMX
Dutch National BMX Team
LEGENDS and MEDIA Honchos
Leigh Donovan
Greg Herbold
Tyler Morland
Rob Warner
Eric Carter
Via TLD
