Searching for a extra inexpensive gravel & journey helmet that’s not brief on options? The brand new Specialised Search appears to ship simply that. Constructed with a MIPS Evolve Core system and the “greatest vents at school,” the helmet is an fascinating addition at $160.
Specialised claims that the vents on the Search had been derived from their S-Works helmets, and in consequence, the vents are the most important amongst its opponents. Extra importantly, the helmet works with their 4D Forehead Cooling design with a niche in entrance of the brow which helps draw air into the helmet channels, and out the big rear exhaust vent. We’ve been very impressed with the air flow of current Specialised helmets, and it appears the Search will likely be no completely different.
Inside, you’ll discover a MIPS Evolve Core system which is partially accountable for the helmet’s 5-Star Virginia Tech helmet ranking. The helmet is secured with the Specialised FS3 Match system with Occipital base adjustment – the identical you’ll discover on the S-Works Evade 3 and Prevail 3. The straps are additionally a skinny 10mm webbing with an adjustable Tri-fix webbing system.
The helmet additionally contains a Safe Sunglass Storage dock, that holds most sun shades tenaciously. The little rubber flaps and port for the temple appear to work very well. The one catch is that it’s so safe, that it appears to require two arms at instances to retailer or take away the glasses from the dock.
On the dimensions, a medium Search helmet checks in at 316g, which appears fairly cheap for a helmet at this worth with these options.
First Impressions
I haven’t had a lot time within the Search but as a result of journey and sickness, however my preliminary impressions are superb. I really like the match, very like the current Propero 4, although the Search appears to sit down up a bit greater and feels heavier although it’s lower than 10g.
For a helmet that’s $40 much less, the Search looks like an excellent choice for riders who need wonderful air flow that may stand as much as the abuse of journey and gravel driving.
Pricing & Colours
Initially provided in 5 colours, the Search may have some fashions that coordinate with the brand new Recon footwear beneath. Out there in S, M, and L, the helmets are all priced at $160.
Recon 1, 2, and three Footwear
Together with the Search helmet, Specialised is introducing three new variations of their Recon Gravel shoe.
On the excessive finish, the brand new Recon 3.0 is a dual-BOA gravel shoe with the stiffest sole. The Carbon STRIDE toe-flex expertise is alleged to permit for pure motion off the bike whereas preserving issues stiff for pedaling. Twin BOA L6 dials permit for micro-adjustment whereas driving, and a chunky SlipNot rubber outsole ought to grip nicely on most surfaces.
Our 41.5 pattern weighed 320g per shoe which is a bit lower than claimed. It’s even lighter when you think about that these footwear run large. I’d say that they’re at the least a 1/2 dimension if not a full dimension greater than claimed – sufficiently big that the 41.5 I normally put on slips on the heel and has numerous additional room on the toes. Hold that in thoughts for sizing.
The Recon 3.0s are priced at $250 and obtainable in Black or Dusty Clay as proven.
Recon 2.0
The Recon 2.0 drops to a single BOA L6 dial with a decrease velcro strap, and the stiffness drops from a ten to a 6, although nonetheless with the STRIDE toe-flex design. The two.0s declare to be solely 2g heavier than the three.0, and promote for $180 in Black or Dune White and Vivid Pink.
Recon 1.0
Final however not least, the Recon 1.0 is essentially the most inexpensive by far at $120. You’ll discover the identical injection STRIDE toe-flex tech on the two.0 with a 6.0 stiffness ranking, simply with a lower-level BOA dial and higher with out the added velcro strap. Coincidentally, these are additionally the lightest by declare at 331g for a single 42 shoe.
