Specialized Ambush Review
The specialized ambush helmet has been around for a few years but a significant update last season added a unique sl version of the mips rotational impact protection system and an optional angi safety beacon feature.
Specialized ambush review. Specialized ambush helmet review. In addition to the ambush with angi model reviewed here specialized makes the ambush without angi the same helmet without the crash detection or the mips sl system which retails for 180. The comp forgoes the internal aramid skeleton for an internal composite reinforcement and it also swaps the multi density foam designed to disperse energy at a variety of speeds for what appears to be a more general impact absorbing single density eps construction. Specialized and trek which owns bontrager.
Each helmet comes from a big american bike brand. Best mountain bike helmets 2019. When ripping down the trail the last thing you need to worry about is if your helmet will protect you in a crash. The ambush comp has a less sophisticated hardshell construction and more eps foam liner exposed at the edges to save cash.
The specialized ambush helmet. Specialized ambush comp is a wallet friendly version of specialized s premium helmet. This is why we created the ambush with angi the lightest and most ventilated extended coverage helmet available. And the bontrager rally mips helmet.
Starting with protection the ambush boasts a significant amount of extended coverage energy. Rachael is happiest on two wheels she s been riding bikes for a good few years now after horses got too expensive. Partial to a race or two rachael also likes getting out into the hills with a big bunch of mates. Test report specialized ambush helmet with angi review 130 00 x.
When ripping down the trail the last thing you need to worry about is if your helmet will protect you in a crash. The result is a really safe lid that still weighs less and vents better than most other options. The ambush is a full coverage helmet from specialized designed for all mountain use. This is why we created the ambush the lightest and most ventilated extended coverage helmet available.
Then again you don t want to be stuck wearing a full face on every trail ride. This material which specialized calls aramid acts like an inner skeleton that helps reinforce the air ducts. It shares a very similar low profile as the 30 more expensive model. Then again you don t want to be stuck wearing a full face on every trail ride.
Stuck on the back of the latest specialized ambush helmet is a small black box called angi angular and g force indicator a crash detector. Our new angi crash sensor gives you and your loved ones peace of mind like never before. The ambush with angi is available in three color options gloss white tested ion bright yellow and matte black.