Safety first, that’s what we always say and in cycling, safety starts with your head. Afterall, think bike, think helmet.
Mountain bike trail lids have indeed come a long way since the thick wadding of polystyrene and foam which used to rock around your head with ill-fitting precision and a weary sense of protection. Nowadays, helmets are more streamlined, elegant, more protective and they look pretty good too.
The Specialized Ambush women’s MTB helmet has been around for a few years and continues to be a big hitter amongst female riders, so why fix what isn’t broken? That’s exactly what Specialized believes. So we’ve put this popular lid to the test…
Specialized Ambush Women’s MTB Helmet
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The shape of the Ambush immediately highlights the extensive coverage of the helmet, especially at the rear.
Constructed from a patented aramid-reinforced skeleton, Specialized has used patented Energy Optimized Multi-Density EPS to manage energy from impacts by absorbing and transferring around the structure.
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There are five height settings with an integrated fitting dial at the back for fine tuning, and the visor has a great range of movement to accommodate goggle space and glasses.
The Ambush is available in a variety of colours, nothing too girly either! For more product information, head over to Specialized’s website here.