Met Strale

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the MET Rivale helmets with NACA ventilation opening, 360° head harness and openings for sunglasses Overall, I like the look and feel of the Met Vinci MIPS and most of all the comfortable fit. It's a great helmet that doesn't really have any major flaws, although I wouldn't put a huge amount of trust in that sunglasses port. Verdict With so few holes and its snub tail design, we’re a bit surprised there isn’t more emphasis on a possible aerodynamic advantage offered by this helmet. There are plenty of aesthetic and design similarities to other helmets like the Giro Synthe and Kask Protone, where equal emphasis is put on cooling and time saved over a 40km time trial.

In total, the Strale contains fourteen vents – the pivotal airflow provider being a wide channel at the centre. The central cut out is so important it even has a name: the NACA vent. This has been designed around the ‘Venturi effect’ which in brief refers to the reduction in pressure when fluid flows through a constricted area. In more human terms, the idea is that cool air flows through the narrow area created, before being pushed out of the wider ducts located at the rear. There are side vents too, but all of them are directed to the large rear section, where hot air can be directed away from the rider. Italian brand MET have been targeting the female audience of late, adding ‘Small’ sizes in many models that were previously only available in Medium or Large. Initially I was disappointed to hear that in the case of the Strale they’d chosen to maintain a ‘Medium’ as the smallest version. However, I was told being a compact lid designed to suit a 52 to 58 circumference, women would be catered for, and true enough a Medium did fit my genuinely tiny noggin (albeit with the retention system almost at its max).

And once again, absolutely no information on how this helmet might perform in a collision, which surely is the most important thing people need to know. delivery time refers to destination country Netherlands. to see the country-specific delivery time.

Make sure your straps have been adjusted to sit around your ears and do up securely but not tightly under your chin. What is MIPS?Low in weight, the medium size tips the scales at just 255 grams. This compact helmet is both unobtrusive and up there in style with some of the industry's leading options.

Fit and comfort is key – you don’t want a helmet that wobbles on your head or one that pinches painfully. Make sure any helmet you buy can be tightened to offer a secure but comfortable fit. In recent years the race for helmet development has been largely centered around aerodynamics – yet for a lot of riders comfort and ventilation are far more important. MET have aimed to answer their prayers with the Strale, which puts adjustability and breathability above all else despite its somewhat aero appearance.

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We researched other brands and found that they were appalling quality straight out of the box and often more expensive too. Size-wise, this test model is a medium, which fits a head size of 52-58cm, while a large comes with a 59-62cm circumference. There are seven colour choices. Finance is subject to application, financial circumstances and borrowing history. Performance Cycling Limited FRN: 720557 trading as Tredz are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We are a credit broker not a lender – credit is subject to status and affordability and is provided by Mitsubishi HC Capital UK PLC. Terms & Conditions Apply.