Gear Minute: Sweet Protection Trailblazer MIPS Helmet

Stronger, lighter, better. Has been Sweet Protection’s mantra since the company’s inception.

The essence of that mantra can be seen in Sweet Protection’s new Trailblazer MIPs mountain bike helmet. With trickle-down shell technology from the proven Bushwhacker model, this helmet provides the best in strength and performance with its 4-piece variable shell construction.

The Trailblazer features a new visor placement and a progressive styling. The visor can be adjusted with the new visor mechanism, and the helmet also comes with a completely new Occigrip turn-dial fit system, and STACC ventilation. This model is also equipped with the MIPS Brain Protection System, a low friction layer solution designed to reduce rotational forces transferred to the brain.

This helmet was recently rated as the #1 helmet for impact performance by the Virginia Tech Biomechanics Lab out of over 120 helmet models. This comprehensive, independent test evaluates multiple areas, including the helmet’s ability to reduce linear acceleration and rotational velocity of the head resulting from a range of impacts a cyclist might experience. And the ratings are the culmination of over 10 years of research on head impacts in sports to identify which helmets best reduce concussion risk.

Live to play another day!! Find your Trailblazer MIPs at your preferred Sweet Protection retailer. For more information visit  sweetprotection.com

MSRP: $179.95.