RUDY PROJECT NYTRON HELMET

Well-ventilated aero lid that will boost your speed without turning you into a hothead

-  Tim Russon

Road bike helmets are similar to road bikes in that some are light, some are aero, and others claim to be light and aero at the same time.

Rudy Project’s Nytron is in the latter camp, offering drag reduction, low weight and ventilation in one package. For the aerodynamics, Rudy Project worked with Swiss Side, the experts in wind-cheating wheels, clothing and components, bringing some serious credentials into the mix. Furthermore, the Nytron has been used by Team Bahrain Victorious.

Construction

The Nytron’s shell extends all the way down to the bottom of the helmet. It even wraps around the lip, extending up the inside by a few millimetres, providing good protection for the foam against accidental knocks.

Six large front vents, two side vents, two top vents, and five exhaust ports make up the ventilation. Although that sounds like a lot, a significant amount of surface area is solid and unvented.