{"product_id":"limar-air-stratos-mips-irid-white-copy","title":"Limar Air Stratos Mips Matt Amaranth","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimar Air Stratos helmet details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the Air Speed, the Air Stratos on test here is targeted at the multi-terrain – if still speed-focused – market, with the reinforced double in-mould shell, relatively lean 240g weight and AirFit-System aimed at all-day \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/routes-and-rides\/what-is-gravel-riding\/\"\u003e\u003cu\u003egravel adventures\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut first, what’s the difference between a road and a gravel helmet?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the context of the Air Stratos, that’s a difficult one to answer. There’s that reinforced double in-mould construction (where the outer and inner layers are fused together) and 15 sizeable vents, both features also seen on some of Limar’s road helmets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimar Air Stratos helmet performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe above combination was welcome from a psychological and performance perspective during a lengthy test period, which has included the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/routes-and-rides\/west-kernow-way\/\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eWest Kernow Way\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in a late-summer heatwave and a winter Sonder gravel sportive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beefy yet quick-drying internal pads and chinstrap add to the all-day comfort package, but I would have preferred a larger retention-system dial at the rear to help with adjustment on the move (the internal sizing mechanism is pain-free, however).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the Air Stratos boasts Limar’s double in-mould shell, something that’s missing is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/what-is-mips\/\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eMIPS\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (multidirectional impact protection system) internal layer, which isn’t necessarily a huge surprise at the sub-£100 price point, but may well be a deal breaker for many.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvidence of MIPS’ rotational protection continues to mount, with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/news\/safest-road-mtb-helmet\/\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eVirginia Tech tests regularly placing MIPS helmets at the top of the safety rankings\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (the overall evidence still isn’t conclusive, however, with the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute questioning its effectiveness).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimar Air Stratos helmet bottom line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, whatever the gravel marketing blurb, this is a classy and well-crafted lid for an array of riding situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finishing quality, Limar’s proven record in aerodynamics and the internal comfort led me to believe this would be more expensive than it actually is. That’s something I rarely say when it comes to bike helmets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Double shell in-mould\u003cbr\u003e- Air Vents: 15 air vents, inner air flow channels\u003cbr\u003e- Sizing System: Air Fit System with height adjustment and webbing connection\u003cbr\u003e- Pads: Non-allergenic and washable comfort pads\u003cbr\u003e- Fit: Comfort\u003cbr\u003e- Weight (g): L (250)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Limar","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":45545167323205,"sku":"HCAIRSTMAS9TL","price":199.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"M","offer_id":45545167355973,"sku":"HCAIRSTMAS9TM","price":199.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/1233\/2869\/files\/3684cb523d0d5b6ee361e977a84372aa9e4f3cd5_ed5cd388-e15a-46ff-8d93-08b2b0850046-2.jpg?v=1786942389","url":"https:\/\/rushvelo.co.nz\/products\/limar-air-stratos-mips-irid-white-copy","provider":"Rush Velo NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}