What makes the brand new Canyon helmets so completely different? It’s exhausting to inform till you actually take a look at them. Underneath shut remark, you’ll discover the chin strap isn’t a strap in any respect. It’s a inflexible plastic construction that has an adjustment knob on the underside.
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Canyon CFR Helmets: Rethinking Retention
After I first noticed the Canyon CFR’s “non-chin strap,” I requested, “Why?” Helmet chin straps have labored wonderful for eons. It appeared to be an answer to an issue that didn’t exist.
Canyon claims it solves a fairly widespread downside that the majority don’t even know might be plaguing them: improper helmet retention. Sure, most of us understand how to decide on the right measurement, however the wrongdoer isn’t the dimensions of the helmet however how it’s secured. If the helmet doesn’t keep positioned accurately throughout a crash, chances are high it received’t be a lot assist, regardless of how a lot different security tech is in it.
Canyon partnered with ingredient model HighBar to assist resolve the retention subject, which resulted within the “non-chin strap.”
How Is the HighBar System Higher Than a Chin Strap?
First off, Canyon claims the HighBar system saves watts. In wind tunnel testing, the Canyon staff discovered the HighBar system examined 7 W sooner at 31 mph than a standard helmet strap. When you crank up the velocity much more, to 37+ mph, you can see a 10-20W financial savings — 33 seconds over 62 miles.
Canyon claims the HighBar system can be quieter. Everyone knows straps transfer within the wind, particularly when fitted improperly. HighBar takes this out of the equation. The inflexible construction lets the strap slice by the air. Wind tunnel checks have proven that the HighBar system reduces sound ranges by 6-7.5dB in comparison with standard helmet straps.
The shortage of a standard chin strap may also preserve you cooler. The HighBar by no means touches the pores and skin; it hovers round it, as does the BOA-style adjustment dial mounted below the chin. Canyon claims that helmets outfitted with HighBar are as much as 4.8 levels cooler than helmets that use conventional webbing straps.
The ratchet dial affords simple, one-handed adjustment and isn’t as cumbersome because it sounds (in line with a BikeRumor editor who noticed it on the Sea Otter Traditional).
Canyon CFR Helmet Line
Canyons’ new CFR helmet fashions are available in two choices: Disruptr for highway, gravel, and mountain use and the extra aero Stingr. Each fashions use the HighBar match system.
Disruptr CFR
The Disruptr CFR is the highway/gravel/XC-mountain pro-level helmet specializing in air flow for all-day missions. The Disruptr additionally comes with a magnetic port within the rear to take a Canyon rear gentle. The sunshine appears to be like to be a superb security addition for coaching and commuting. The sunshine has 5 modes and as much as 30 hours of run time.
- Colour choices: White, Black, and Gray
- Weight: 275 g (M measurement/CE customary)
- Value: $330
Stingr CFR
The Stingr CFR is a race-ready aero helmet constructed for podium steps and private bests. Canyon claims it weighs the identical because the all-around Disruptr.
- Colour choices: White and Black
- Weight: 275 g (M measurement/CE customary)
- Value: $330
Each helmets characteristic inside Mips Air Node crash safety. They’re accessible in Small, Medium, and Massive, completely from Canyon.com or through the Canyon app, the place you may also discover service directions.
The brand new Canyon CFR helmet line arrives after the discharge of the Canyon CFR footwear, rounding out practically every little thing you should journey — offered by Canyon. All the brand new CFR choices (footwear and helmet) are for pro-level efficiency, whether or not driving highway, cross-country, ultra-distance mountain, or gravel.
Canyon helmets may also be seen in particular person at Canyon’s Manufacturing unit Service areas in Europe and North America. Search for a assessment and ideas as quickly as ours arrives.