Troy Lee Designs A1 Mips Helmet Review

Troy lee designs a2 helmet review.

Troy lee designs a1 mips helmet review.

Troy lee designs a1 mips. In addition to the a2 troy lee designs also makes another half shell helmet called the a1. Its a1 helmet was a best seller. No it s not less protection or less features troy lee went with less graphics on the a1 drone.

And that s the approach that troy lee took with the a1 drone. This review is part of the mtbr all mountain helmet shootout. Internally there s mips brain protection system and a single piece anti microbial liner. It isn t that light but one reason is the level of detail in the integrated protection.

The troy lee designs a1 mips was awarded five stars out of five in virginia tech s helmet safety impact tests scoring 11 7 where a lower score offers better protection. Since 1981 tld has been developing moto and mtb helmets protective gear and apparel for the world s fastest racers. Sometimes less is more. It s only about 15 to replace but this is not to troy lee s usual high standards.

3 5 out of 5 star rating 3 5 gbp 150 00 rrp. In fact it s a good mid range enduro helmet that s lightweight has good ventilation and is comfortable even on long days in the saddle. The troy lee designs a1 mips helmet should be on your shortlist. It s not the cheapest mtb helmet on the market though it s nowhere near the most expensive either.

Shop now at troy lee designs. The a1 gets in moulded construction and the eps extension down the nape of the neck. Unfortunately the latter has started to split apart at the front edge on our sample. Stylish but steamy trail lid.

The a1 is offered with or without mips with prices ranging from 99 139. The a1 is their original half shell design and offers similar coverage and comfort to the a2 with a different ventilation system straps and weight.