{"id":203784,"date":"2019-05-03T22:52:27","date_gmt":"2019-05-03T20:52:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/?p=203784\/"},"modified":"2019-05-09T15:47:28","modified_gmt":"2019-05-09T13:47:28","slug":"first-ride-new-endura-ultralight-full-face","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/first-ride-new-endura-ultralight-full-face\/","title":{"rendered":"[First Ride] New Endura Ultralight Full Face"},"content":{"rendered":"

Endura presented their\u00a0first full-face helmet\u00a0at\u00a0Maso Naranch<\/a>, above Lake Garda. At\u00a0640 grams in size M (the one I tested), including padding, it is the lightest helmet on the market with downhill certification.\u00a0This was possible thanks to the collaboration with Koroyd<\/a>, material that I have personally tried for a long time on Smith helmets.<\/p>\n

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It is also the first\u00a0full face mountain bike with Koroyd on the market.\u00a0As you can see from the photos, the helmet is relatively “thin” thanks to\u00a0its ability\u00a0in absorbing the Koroyd’s blows without requiring as much volume as the classic EPS foam.<\/p>\n

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The chin guard is a unique piece that “enters” the structure of the helmet, rather than being\u00a0attached separately, as is usually done.\u00a0This makes it resistant to impacts, which is why Endura has achieved DH certification.\u00a0The chin guard has a design based on ventilation and, with the “light” padding, it does not press on the face.<\/p>\n

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In fact, there are two pad sets in the package: a light and a more voluminous one that compresses the cheeks of the rider\u00a0more like a DH helmet.\u00a0In the photos it is still pre-production padding, different from those you will find in stores, in July.<\/p>\n

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The helmet does not move on the head even with the thinnest padding because it has a retention system typical of open face helmets, with the\u00a0click wheel and the possibility of adjusting the harness in height and length.<\/p>\n

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Here are some details on the\u00a0retention\u00a0system.<\/p>\n

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The strap\u00a0system under the chin is entrusted to Fidlock, easy and quick to open and close even with gloves.\u00a0A small\u00a0bit prevents it from rubbing on the chin.<\/p>\n

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The visor does not move, as the position is fixed.\u00a0Endura says that when\u00a0goggles\u00a0are removed,\u00a0they are usually turned around on the helmet or lowered on the neck, so there is no need for space under the visor.<\/p>\n

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There are no\u00a0built in attachments\u00a0for\u00a0POV\u00a0cameras so as not to compromise safety in the event of a crash.<\/p>\n

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The list price is 229 euros.\u00a0The helmet will be available from July in black and green colors.<\/p>\n

On the\u00a0trail<\/h2>\n

I used\u00a0this lid for\u00a0two days of riding on the Garda.\u00a0I’m not a big fan of full-face helmets because, if I have to ride, they make me sweat and give me an impression of claustrophobia.\u00a0The Endura, however, has a great ventilation: I kept it up for a few short climbs and I have to say\u00a0it surprised me from this point of view.<\/p>\n

Downhill, once fixed on the head with the rear wheel, it does not move.\u00a0The fact that retention does not rely on padding on the face contributes both to the ventilation and to the ease of wearing it for a long time without problem of annoying contact points.\u00a0Its light weight also plays an important role from this point of view.<\/p>\n

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A thorough test will follow after a few months of testing.<\/p>\n

For the record, this is the helmet that the Lupatos are using in the 2019 season. You can\u00a0check it out in person\u00a0today at the Bike Festival.<\/p>\n