Description
For those of you looking for a road helmet suitable for racing, with high-level impact and brain safety protection, with a streamlined, sleek fit, Bell has a sweet new MiPS equipped helmet for you. The Z20 MiPS Helmet represents the accumulative knowledge of the best known and longest running bicycle helmet manufacturer in the United States. With impressive comfort, adjustability, and ventilation, the Z20 design is a truly forward thinking design.
For the Z20 MiPS, Bell uses a unique progressive layering energy management system that utilizes two distinct densities in separate layers of hard shelled EPS foam instead of a single thick layer. This offers more compressive energy absorption and structural integrity in case of impact. In addition to this dual layer Fusion In-Mold EPS with Polycarbonate shell, add in Integrated MIPS system which not only enables the designers to improve impact performance via the multi-density foam, while time delivering MiPS protection with a more compact overall shape, sleeker design and maximized ventilation.
MiPS stands for Multi-directional Impact Protection System. It was developed to reduce rotational forces that can result from certain impacts. By essential decoupling the retention cradle from the helmet structure, this leading slip-plane technology greatly lessens shearing forces and rebound effects that can be so damaging to the brain during an impact. The is a proven system, and while of course nothing will eliminate damage in impact, MiPS adds a level of effectiveness that is used in conjunction with the EPS shell system to offer the best protection available in a road race helmet.... Read More
Features
- Bell's most advanced vented road race helmet with top protection
- Compact overall shape, sleeker design and maximized ventilation
- Unique progressive layering EPS energy management system
- Two separate density layers of hard-shell EPS foam, w/polycarbonate shell
- MiPS system fully integrates with Fusion In-Mold EPS and Float Fit Race
- Float Fit Race retention and fit system with three-way adjustability: height, pad width and tension with a rear thumbwheel control
- Lightweight synthetic straps with No-Twist Tri-Glides; lay flat, adjust easily
- Antibacterial X-Static and XT-2 padding, brow Sweat Guide padding
- Sunglass guides are designed into structure
- 18 sculpted vents provide intake, flow, and exhaust
- Ghost option features integrated durable reflective coating under clear coat
- Sizes: Small, Medium, Large
- Colors: Black, Silver/White, Red/Grey
- Weight: 305 grams (Medium)