In stark distinction to the ultra-premium TT helmet we reported on final week, MET helmets additionally introduced the brand new Shelter MIPS half-shell mountain bike helmet that prices lower than 1/fifth as a lot. With an approachable $100/100€ price ticket, the Shelter MIPS goals to “set a brand new customary for extra reasonably priced MTB helmets, welcoming extra riders to raise their using expertise with confidence and magnificence.”
MET Shelter MIPS reasonably priced mountain bike helmet
The brand new Shelter helmet appears to be like lots like every other fashionable half-shell mountain bike helmet. Together with fashions that value considerably extra, like the brand new MET Revo MIPS that we already examined earlier this season. It options an industry-standard in-mold polycarbonate shell with an EPS foam liner. The MIPS model of the Shelter comes with its namesake liner for enhanced rotational influence safety. Not surprisingly, the usual, non-MIPS model doesn’t embody the MIPS liner, and saves a bit of money.
In line with fashionable tendencies, the Shelter has prolonged protection for the again of the pinnacle, with the shell dropping down additional to cowl extra of the occipital lobe. Just like the overwhelming majority of mountain bike helmets, it additionally has a break-away visor, which MET says is “designed to combine seamlessly into the helmet shell, refining the design with out being longer than wanted.” It isn’t specified, however the visor doesn’t look like adjustable.
Tech particulars
Dialing within the match is MET’s Protected-T Sport match system, which encompasses a 360-degree “head belt” to regulate the stress as wanted. The Shelter is available in 4 shell sizes: S, M, L, and XL. This measurement vary suits customers with head circumferences between 52-64 cm. This offers riders with heads on the bigger facet of the spectrum another choice to think about, as that 60-64cm XL is a little bit of a rarity in efficiency MTB helmets at any value level.
A complete of 12 vents with inside channels purpose to maneuver air via the helmet and supply air flow. Moreover, the Shelter contains devoted sun shades ports meant to carry your shades securely whereas climbing or hanging out. MET additionally says this helmet is appropriate with its Rear USB LED gentle for enhanced visibility.
Based on the spec sheet, the Shelter MIPS carries CE, AS/NZS, and U.S. security certifications. The usual Shelter (non-MIPS) solely lists CE and AS/NZS. The brand new Shelter additionally obtained a 5-star score in Virginia Tech’s Unbiased Influence Testing, rating barely increased than different 5-star helmets at low influence vitality and barely decrease on the increased vitality check. So, fairly common in opposition to all the opposite 5-star lids for the impartial security check comparability.
MET Shelter – Pricing & choices
The brand new MET Shelter MIPS’s claimed weight is 360 grams in a measurement giant, which is respectably gentle for an extended-coverage half-shell, and about 10% lighter than the dearer Revo MIPS we just lately reviewed.
The 80€ MET Shelter and $100 / 100€ Shelter MIPS helmets can be found now. Though solely the MIPS model will likely be bought within the U.S. market. MET gives the Shelters in a whopping 8 strong shade choices, all of which have low-key branding.
We haven’t had the prospect to get our palms on or heads on this helmet but, however it appears to be like like a strong new choice to think about, particularly for these working on a finances.
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