Three Candy Safety Full Face Helmets Earn 5-Star Virginia Tech Rankings

Candy Safety simply introduced that three of its full-face mountain bike helmet fashions have earned Virginia Tech’s coveted 5-Star helmet security ranking. Among the many full face fashions examined, the Fixer Carbon 2Vi MIPS, Strayer 2Vi MIPS, and Fixer Composite 2Vi MIPS are ranked 1, 2, and three, respectively, with the bottom (finest) scores within the class. This brings the model’s complete of 5-Star-rated bike helmets to 7 out of the 48 fashions that at the moment have that recognition.

In recent times, Virginia Tech’s Bicycle Helmet scores have turn out to be an necessary measuring stick within the bike helmet market. Final yr, Virginia Tech up to date its Star ranking rating thresholds to higher differentiate the “most secure” helmets based mostly on the outcomes of its lab testing. This replace to the Star-rating system has made it harder for manufacturers to earn the 5-star Virginia Tech security ranking, and much more spectacular that Candy Safety has so many top-rated fashions.

The Fixer Carbon 2Vi MIPS is the highest rated full-face mannequin in Virginia tech’s scores.

These three fashions characterize all of Candy Safety’s devoted full-face helmets. They be part of Candy’s Trailblazer MIPS, Bushwhacker 2Vi MIPS, Falconer 2Vi MIPS, and the Falconer Aero 2Vi MIPS half-shell fashions on the checklist of 5-Star rated bike helmets. In line with Ståle Norman Møller, Co-Founder and Head of Product at Candy Safety. “Seeing a number of fashions throughout our vary earn five-star scores confirms that our strategy to design, engineering, and security, together with our superior 2Vi expertise platform, continues to ship best-in-class safety for riders.”

Candy Safety Fixer Carbon 2Vi MIPS

a person wearing the Fixer carbon 2Vi MIPS viewed from behind

The Fixer Carbon 2Vi MIPS is Candy Safety’s top-of-the-line full-face helmet, and it carries the $650 price ticket to match. In Virginia Tech’s helmet scores, it scored a low (finest) 7.66, putting it at quantity 6 of all of the bicycle helmets examined, and the top-rated full-face mannequin on the checklist. In line with the model, “once you’re hitting the gnarliest strains at most pace, that is the helmet you need.”

The Fixer Carbon 2Vi MIPS options the model’s 2Vi helmet expertise, which is a holistic strategy to helmet security. It begins with a “progressively engineered carbon shell product of linear, unwoven fibers in optimized instructions all through the entire shell to optimize energy, stiffness, and weight.” Inside, a low-density EPS shock-absorbing layer contains impression shields on the 4 corners “for optimizing impression dissipation the place the pinnacle has a sharper radius.” Moreover, Candy Safety is utilizing an unique 2-layer MIPS system to assist scale back rotational forces transmitted to the mind throughout sure impacts.

studio image showing the adjustable breakaway visro on the Fixer carbon 2Vi MIPS helmet — Adjustable breakaway visor.

studio image showing the removable cheek pads in the Fixer 2Vi MIPS helmet — Adjustable breakaway visor.

Further security options embody vents which might be designed to be “penetration-proof.” The 2-position adjustable visor has a breakaway design, cheek pads are detachable in case of an emergency, and the titanium double D buckle ought to present safe chinstrap retention. It is available in 5 sizes, XS to XL, and in Matte Black Carbon or Bronco White Carbon

Studio image of the Fixer carbon 2Vi MIPS helmet in Matte Black — Bronco White Carbon

Fixer Carbon 2Vi MIPS Options

2Vi Helmet Know-how Platform for elevated efficiency and luxury, together with a 2-layer Mips Security System for defense in opposition to rotational forces

Carbon fiber pre-preg shell

Multi-density EPS Influence Shields in every nook for improved impression dissipation

Adjustable (two-position) break-away visor designed to tear off at an impression to enhance safety efficiency

Emergency detachable cheek pads

11 Penetration-proof vents

Titanium Double D Buckle (Moto-inspired)

Helmet bag included to guard your helmet when not in use, retaining it in high situation

Constructed to pair with Candy Safety goggles

Certifications: EN1078 + A1:2012, CPSC 1203, ASTM F1952-15, NTA-8776

Weight: 1055g (Measurement: 57-58)

MSRP: $650

Candy Safety Fixer Composite 2Vi MIPS

a female mountain biker putting on the Fixer Composite 2Vi MIPS helmet — The Fixer Composite good points weight however saves $$, whereas nonetheless rating third of all full face fashions examined.

Candy Safety describes the Fixer Composite 2Vi MIPS as “a high-tech on a regular basis workhorse designed for many who crave the fun of gravity-fed using.” The model states that it was designed alongside the Carbon model described above and shares the identical silhouette, options, and certifications, however with a Composite outer shell. The Composite shell provides a little bit of weight however reduces the worth to a extra approachable $450.

It slides into the Virginia Tech Helmet scores with a rating of 8.24, making it eleventh on the checklist of all bike helmets, and the third highest rated full-face mannequin — behind the opposite two Candy Safety fashions. It is available in sizes XS to XL, in Matte Black, Bronco White, and Envy Inexperienced.

studio image of the Fixer Composite 2Vi MIPS helmet in envy green — Envy Inexperienced

studio image of the Fixer Composite 2Vi MIPS helmet in bronco white — Envy Inexperienced

Fixer Composite 2Vi MIPS Options (the place totally different from carbon model)

Hardshell glass fiber shell

Weight: 1240g (Measurement 57-58)

MSRP: $450)

Candy Safety Strayer 2Vi MIPS

2412 MTB Portugal Day 2 simongehr HQ V 077 — The Strayer 2Vi MIPS has a lighter weight and extra ventilated design than the Fixer fashions.

Candy Safety says, “Once you’re pushing previous your limits, the Strayer 2Vi Mips Helmet has your again. Constructed for aggressive riders who cost onerous uphill and ship it downhill, this helmet provides light-weight, ventilated full-face safety with zero compromises.” As such, the Strayer is constructed with extra of an emphasis on weight and breathability than it’s gravity-focused counterparts. Nonetheless, in Virginia Tech’s testing, it scored a 7.88, placing it at quantity 7 of all of the bike helmets examined, and the 2nd highest rated full face mannequin behind the Fixer Carbon.

Weight is decreased to only 720 grams (measurement M/L) with a hybrid 5-panel ABS shell with an in-mold EPS development. The complete-circumference, non-removable ABS/PC chin guard is fused to the helmet for energy and contains EPP reinforcement for focused safety. The 2Vi expertise features a dual-density Influence Defend within the entrance, together with a 2-layer MIPS Security System.

Given its extra conventional in-mold development and lighter weight, the Strayer 2Vi MIPS makes use of Candy Safety’s Occigrip Match system to optimize match and stability, together with a Fidlock magntic chinstrap buckle. Given its higher vary of match adjustability, it is available in simply three sizes, S/M, M/L, and L/XL. Shade choices are Bronco Wite, Matte Black, and Chili Crimson.