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 driving expertise with confidence and elegance.”
MET Shelter MIPS reasonably priced mountain bike helmet
The brand new Shelter helmet appears to be like quite a bit like some other trendy 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 affect safety. Not surprisingly, the usual, non-MIPS model doesn’t embrace the MIPS liner, and saves a bit of money.
Consistent with trendy 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’s not specified, however the visor doesn’t look like adjustable.
Tech particulars
Dialing within the match is MET’s Secure-T Sport match system, which incorporates 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 matches customers with head circumferences between 52-64 cm. This offers riders with heads on the bigger aspect of the spectrum another choice to contemplate, 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 inner channels purpose to maneuver air by way of the helmet and supply air flow. Moreover, the Shelter consists of devoted sun shades ports supposed to carry your shades securely whereas climbing or hanging out. MET additionally says this helmet is appropriate with its Rear USB LED mild for enhanced visibility.
In keeping with 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 bought a 5-star score in Virginia Tech’s Unbiased Affect Testing, rating barely greater than different 5-star helmets at low affect power and barely decrease on the greater power check. So, fairly common towards all the opposite 5-star lids for the unbiased security check comparability.
MET Shelter – Pricing & choices
The brand new MET Shelter MIPS’s claimed weight is 360 grams in a measurement massive, which is respectably mild for an extended-coverage half-shell, and about 10% lighter than the dearer Revo MIPS we lately reviewed.
The 80€ MET Shelter and $100 / 100€ Shelter MIPS helmets can be found now. Though solely the MIPS model shall be offered within the U.S. market. MET provides the Shelters in a whopping 8 stable colour choices, all of which have low-key branding.
We haven’t had the possibility to get our arms on or heads on this helmet but, but it surely appears to be like like a stable new possibility to contemplate, particularly for these working on a price range.
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