Unreleased Canyon helmet that ditches traditional helmet straps in favour of new mono-strap leaked

Jorge February 27, 2024

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Canyon has sparked some conversations in regards to the future of biking helmets with its unreleased lid that throws the standard helmet straps out the window. Perhaps much more shockingly the construction may require you to put on your biking glasses underneath the straps! We noticed the new, unreleased helmet on the heads of Canyon-sponsored riders Petr Vakoc and Jasper Ockeloen in footage taken on the Santa Vall gravel stage race in Girona.

To name the new innovation featured on the new Canyon helmet a ‘strap’ of any variety is a stretch, because the design altogether forgoes the Y-shaped strap configuration all of us are conversant in. Instead, there’s a single, solid-looking ‘arm’ that extends in entrance of the ear after which attaches to a softer strap and buckle underneath the chin. The arm is coupled with what looks as if an adjustable, pivoting strap anchor and sure, there actually is nothing behind the ear in any respect.

With a modern profile and strategic vent placements, the helmet has an aerodynamic vibe to it with just a few entrance vents paired with a closed prime and three bigger vents on the rear. Though, Vacoc was additionally seen using one other, extra ventilated helmet with the identical strap, which signifies there may be a couple of new merchandise launched someday in the close to future.

As a lot as Canyon has used a camouflaged colourway on this helmet, there may be one factor that can’t go unnoticed, and that is the actual fact that each Vakoc and Ockeloen had the arms of their glasses beneath the plastic-looking single arm. This might point out a deliberate design selection or an unintended consequence of the bulkier anchor system – however it’s evident that in relation to biking style police, it is nearing against the law.

While we are able to agree there’s nothing tremendous outstanding in regards to the look of the helmet itself, the new strap(much less) design may be very distinctive, and the tangible advantages of it stay unclear for now. If you could have concepts although, tell us in the feedback!

Of course, as a result of it is a helmet it wants to satisfy all kinds of security requirements earlier than it may be offered, and because it appears to be close to unimaginable to seek out one other helmet and not using a Y-strap, it will be fascinating to see if there are security claims connected to Canyon’s new design (if it will get accredited).

We’ve approached Canyon for extra particulars in regards to the helmet, however the German model has remained tight-lipped for now. That means we are able to solely speculate and wait till this helmet makes its official market look.