Rh+ 3 in 1 Cycling Helmet
by Robert Thorpe, Executive Editor
Helmets are a tricky item of kit for all of us. After all, we have different head shapes and sizes, making it tricky to find a helmet that matches your own shape. And, it’s clearly the most vital safety item for cyclists, meaning that the helmet you choose should be well designed with your safety in mind. Rh+ understand this, and their 3 in 1 helmet is a great option for riders who ride multiple disciplines: road, mtb and gravel. It’s got all of the usual bells and whistles, plus a few more aspects built into it.
Firstly and most importantly, the helmet is super sleek and stylish and modern looking. It comes in a variety of colour options and looks great, sitting neatly on your head without looking bulky. It has an ‘In-Moulding’ model, which basically means that high-end co-molding technology is used, that gives helmets superiori light weight and strenght. The exclusive manufacturing process enables the thermoformed polycarbonate shell to be comolded to the EPS line. Ultimately, from you as rider, it means that this is a very light and very safe helmet. Added to this, and in order to protect the foam construction, Rh+ have added ‘Lower Ring Protection’ to the edging. The co-molded polycarbonate guarantees enhanced mechanical strength in the event of impact. It also makes the helmet less susceptible to the abrasions caused by wear and tear. It’ll last longer and be in top condition for longer too.
Now, this is a multi-discipline helmet, and as such it comes with a removable visor for off-road – be that mountain biking or gravel riding. The removable visor has an easyfix release system, and we found this superb in both ease of fitting to the helmet and in stability – basically, it stays in place really well and does the job intended, keeping the sun and rain and mud, and loose branches at bay.
Helmets also need to have great airflow, because we produce sweat when riding. Thankfully this lid comes with 18 well positioned vents, maximising flow across your head. Each of the front facing vents also has a mesh cover, meaning that insects are kept at bey too. Rh+ have used their own Stratosoft padding system; it’s a removable and washable anallergic padding, made of 3D open mesh Rh+ Fire Dry fabric that ensures maximum comfort and wicks away sweat fast, and in use it actually works.
The adjustment system is simplicity itself, with a lateral divider that ensures rapid adjustment of the helmet’s fastening system by only moving it up and down and then closing the buckle; and when on your head, the helmet is super comfortable and very stable, with easy vision. Yes, this super light helmet from Italian brand Rh+ is definitely a great choice for multi-discipline rider who also wants ultimate performance and style.