ABUS' top-end trail helmet, the Cliffhanger MIPS, retails at the high price of £179.99 ($200 USD); we find out whether it's worth the money
The ABUS CliffHanger MIPS retails at £179.99 …Here’s our take on the brand’s top-level offering for trail riders; the ABUS CliffHanger MIPS.In terms of its coverage, the CliffHanger is ABUS’ most comprehensive open-face helmet. It is aimed at trail and enduro riders who can’t bring themselves to wear a full face helmet, for whatever reason.
The CliffHanger MIPS is sold at £179.99 without QUIN; a recess at the back of the shell can accommodate the sensor should you wish to part with a further £56.99 for the added peace of mind on solo rides. For a review of the QUIN Sensor’s functionality, check out Steve Fisher’sThe ABUS CliffHanger MIPS is available in three sizes; S , M and L . With a head circumference of 54cm, I opted for the size small.
In its top-most position, there is plenty of room to place googles or sunglasses underneath. A ridge at the rear of the helmet does a good job of preventing a goggle strap from wandering up. Recesses underneath the peak allow sunglasses to be stowed securely. The cradle’s position can be adjusted vertically, too, over a 4.5 cm range. This is a ratchet-style adjustment, wherein a tab slides through a notched mechanism to determine the distance the cradle sits from the base of the helmet body.See bottom right; vertical adjustment of cradle position on Speedframe Pro
While riding, the ABUS CliffHanger is largely unnoticeable in that it provides plentiful comfort and great ventilation, with six vents at the front, two on each side, three on the top and four at the rear. Inside the helmet, I can see that the three front-most events actually extend all the way to the exhaust vents at the rear, allowing for a continuous flow of air from front to rear – something riders with a lot less hair than I will be best-placed to appreciate.
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