Abus PowerDome

The PowerDome is Abus's lightweight road helmet for riders who want proper race-level ventilation without paying flagship money. The shell is shaped to keep air moving over the head at speed, and the whole thing is light enough that you stop noticing it a few kilometres into a ride — which is the real test of a helmet.

Abus build their ActiCage reinforcement into the EPS liner, which spreads impact force across the shell rather than concentrating it at the point of contact. The Zoom Ace fit system adjusts one-handed on the move, and the padding is antibacterial and washable, which matters more than people admit by August.

• Lightweight in-mould construction
• ActiCage integrated structural reinforcement
• Zoom Ace one-handed fit adjustment
• Extensive ventilation for warm-weather riding
• Antibacterial, washable padding
• Ponytail-compatible retention

Try it on at Wheels of Bloor — Abus helmets suit some head shapes better than others and it is worth checking in person.