ABUS Airbreaker Helmet Review - The Lightest Helmet?!
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- čas přidán 5. 01. 2020
- In this video I review the amazingly lightweight Abus Airbreaker Helmet and talk about the airflow, straps, and how it fits. Sorry for the sniffles, I have been sick...AGAIN. Had the flu for 2 weeks and it made its way through our family.
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Hi. my head diameter is 58,5/59, shoul i go to "L" size?
@@bo79bo Mine is exactly 58 and it fits with a little wiggle room. It will be tight for you but I think it could work. Play it safe and go with the L or take a chance and try the smaller size.
Very neatly explained ... After looking at this video ordered the Airbreaker in Polar white.. Thank you :)
Thanks for the positive feedback. I actually have a white one on the way to me now as well. I will actually have two of these. I plan to use the red as a backup.
Saw this on the Movistar team and I loved it. Getting one. I'm all for the looks
I agree, it is such a beautiful helmet. Super light, comfortable, and the looks, can't go wrong with this lid. Let me know your thoughts after you ride with it.
Hi, how do you move this up-down adjustment strip in the back? i just got this helmet and it doesn't seem to move easly.
Nice review. Living in Rocky Mountains now but called Southeast US home for many years. Seeing the on-road segments reminded me of riding/racing in that region. Anyway question about the fit of the ABUS Airbreaker. I'm a fan of Specialized helmets (Prevail II) because they tend to fit more narrow side to side. My skull is narrower than it is long so "round" fitting/lasted helmets present challenges with side-to-side movement unless the helmet is really cinched down, which results if pressure points on front. Anyway would appreciate your feedback.
Man you have definitely upgraded your riding terrain! The Abus definitely fits narrow on the sides and longer front to back. I really like the fit of it. I unfortunately have not tried the Prevail II so cannot give a great comparison. I had the first generation prevail and really liked it so I think this will fit perfect for you.
@@BlackWaterCyclist Really appreciate the feedback. Just ordered a SIze L from Merlin Cycles in the UK which does ship to the US. Currently ABUS site shows no dealers in States. I'll give you some feedback when I get some time in "under the lid"
What are your thoughts on the Abus Airbreaker helmet? If you have any questions, please ask below and I will do my best to answer them.
Hey! have you tried the poc ventral air spin? im looking at the airbreaker and the ventral, wondering which one has better ventilation. (review the poc ventral air spin soonn!!)
I have not but it's on my short list to try. Supposed to be one of the best when it comes to ventilation. I read one reviewer say the POC Ventral Air Spin was as good as the old Giro Aeon with air flow and if that's the case then the Airbreaker is pretty comparable to the Ventral as far as air flow. That's the best I can give you for now.
Thank you for thus review. The Red color shades changes a little bit in the video. Is it like a more a rocket red or more a pastell red shade of red?
It is more rocket red than pastel. Some lighting can make it look a little pastel but definitely more rocket red. Thanks for watching again Klaus Klaus! 👍
Hello, thanks for a great review! My head size is 55cm, I am replacing a Garneau Super Light size S, do you think a S would fit? I am wondering if the interior diameter is a bit larger than the max size of 55cm? I don't like loose helmets, thanks for any help you can give!
Hi Janine. It should fit you perfectly. I'm at the upper end of the medium (57.5 and medium up to 58cm) and it fits great. Just have to tighten it down a hair.
How would you compare the feel of this vs the Aether? Just watched both videos - great insight. Thank you.
That is a tough decision since helmets are very unique to the wearer. I like the ABUS just a little more because of weight, airflow, and a little narrower when looking at it from the front. It may have a little bit better aerodynamics due to it being sightly narrower but that's just based on the width of it. According to the wind tunnel test, a bare shaved head is the fastest so basically the smaller frontal area will be faster. I know I just mentioned everything but fit. For me the fit was very similar between both helmets so I based my decision on all the other aspects of the helmets. They both are very comfortable but I feel the ABUS had just a little more robust dial. I hope that helps.
@@BlackWaterCyclist any one fit glasses better than the other? I’m from Australia, so can’t try the Abus anywhere. Thanks for reply btw
The glasses would go to the Aether due to it having the little rubber pieces to hold the glasses in place better. The ABUS can hold glasses as well but I have had my glasses fall off when I looked back and the wind caught the edge of the glasses. But that is with some glasses that have very straight arms. If you run sports glasses that have the curved grippy arms, the ABUS may do fine. Giro is really good about designing their helmets to hold glasses. If I didn't go with the ABUS (which isn't available in the states either) I would use the Aether. They are so close honestly that I would give them both a 9 out of 10.
Hy!
I Em New owner of Abus Game Changer and must say,that is REALLY Light Waight ,like you wearing piece of papper or NOTHING on your head!Really Light!!And Really consider to Buy "Abus Airbreaker" Too!!!
Tnx for yours videos Too,good & Objectives!
What is your head circumference? And what size did you choose?
My head is 58.5 and I can't decide if I should go for M or L.
Thank You
Sorry for the delay here. I'm 57.5cm. you could probably fit in a medium but if you have any part of your head stick out further than other parts, you may have an issue.
I just got my brand new abus airbreaker and I I think it’s problematic. The “screw” thing that is located in the center of the inner helmet that is supposed to keep the pads in touch with the inner of the helmet cannot get back securely and without falling. I did whatever the small instructions said but now I have this problem. Do you know what I should do?
I unscrewed mine once but screwed it right back in with no issues. Have you contacted ABUS yet about the issue? If it is messed up, they may send you a new mechanism or a new helmet.
@@BlackWaterCyclist Could you please provide me the link
I am a size 59cm thinking of fitting a M. would it work?
You can probably squeeze in if you have short hair. Its going to be close though.
I’m not clear on your description of the sizing. My head measures just under 58 cm. Are saying to size up to a large?
I really think you could squeeze into a medium. I'm a 57cm and still have to cinch it down in the back to tighten it several turns so you should be good.
@@BlackWaterCyclist Thank you for your prompt reply
My head size is around 58 or 58.5. Which is my best size. Please reply asap 🙏🏻🙏🏻 I don’t want to look like a mushroom after wearing the helmet and want a weightless helmet..
@@CyclingMatts you are very close. I think you will be fine with a medium unless you have some parts of your head that sticks out further than other sections.
Thanks for the video. Similarily, I’m between sizes as well. Usually 58.5-59 depending on my hair with an oval shape. Would you recommend L or could I get away with a M?
I came here to understand the fit of the helmet: i.e. the shape (round, oval etc). You didn't mention that at all (I don't think). I need a narrow helmet for my very narrow head and youtuber after youtuber say "it fits great".... What is the internal shape of the helmet?
I am sorry I thought I explained that it was an oval shape like a giro helmet.
@@BlackWaterCyclist ok perhaps I missed it. Thanks. Ps, giro helmets fit differently across the years and models...
Ciao. Hai detto che hai una taglia M. Che circonferenza reale ha la tua testa? Grazie
Grazie per la visione! La mia testa misura 57 cm, quindi sono all'estremità superiore del mezzo
@@BlackWaterCyclist Come me 57. Perfetto. Grazie. Escludo la taglia L.
@@lucapulsoni2623 pure io misuro 57 ,,quindi serve la m?
Where did you purchase one of these?
Actually a buddy of mine who had ordered 3 from France because he liked them so much but he wasn't using the red one so I bought it from him. I do not remember the site he ordered it from but he did have to pay international shipping for them.
My LBS informed me that the air breaker isn't available for the states.
@@stevendesilva3568 that is unfortunate because it is a great helmet. I wonder if it didn't pass the US helmet testing. The US testing is a little more rigorous than the European test.
Black Water Cyclist Or Abus has not signed with a US distributor. I wouldn’t jump to your conclusion necessarily
@@TD05SSLegacy You are more than likely correct but I believe you can get the Abus GameChanger in the states which is their aero helmet but not the AirBreaker.
Why are you wearing World Champion jersey mate?
Hi Is this the M size?
Yes it is the medium. 👍
I noticed that these do not have sweatbands. Are there available sweatbands that can be attached on the inside?
Hi Alex ander, I have searched and I do not believe they do. There are several makers who make them to add on to any existing helmet. Not sure if you have heard of Sweathog or not but maybe something you could wear under it.
@@BlackWaterCyclist Or Halo headbands...I always have one underneath my helmet to hold back the sweat
@@graphics_dev5918 Great suggestion there!
What does your name actually mean? Sounds like you are a mercenary :D
LOL, No association with the mercenary group. I live in the Blackwater Forest area in Northwest Florida. Great area for riding and gravel.
haha lol I get it
I think my Limar 104 is actually 104g. About half the weight of the air breaker
Actually the Limar 104 is not 104 grams, if it were, that would be amazing!!! I think it's around 200 grams depending on which country it is made for. Abus is definitely not the lightest but it's not far off.
MIPs is one of the great cycling scams of the modern era. Hookless rims is another. Both are totally useless, detrimental actually.
AGREED! Check out my video on MIPS. Hookless is downright dangerous for road applications.
@@BlackWaterCyclist Awesome! I'd love to see that video, I'll find it.