This Helmet is a Gamechanger! Highbar Unveiled at Sea Otter Classic

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Ай бұрын

I found out all about the new Highbar helmet retention system which was on display at Sea Otter Classic 2024, and tested its fit and function. It's easily one of the most interesting and potentially gamechanging products I've seen in a well. It will be interested to see how it is adopted
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@richiejames928 Ай бұрын

Never in all my years of riding and wearing a bike helmet have I ever though the strap needed work…after watching this video. I am still convinced it doesn’t.

@timjacob991 Ай бұрын

😂

@davidlilja9180 Ай бұрын

Yep, nobody ever wears a seatbelt or a helmet strap to the detriment of their own safety. Especially in the US where seatbelts have never needed to be fitted in 'interesting' places to encourage real people to want to live by using them, in-between school shootings that is.

@gustafbostrom6669 Ай бұрын

Hahaha 100% true. There might be a reason why it hasn't changed in 100 years.

@jollyandwaylo Ай бұрын

There are lots of people riding with poorly fitting helmets. Won't be noticed until the helmet doesn't stay on during a crash. I like to see new ideas that might be useful.

@brandonabbott1215 Ай бұрын

I hope they paid him well for this. On a point unrelated to safety, I already get a funny tan feom all the bike riding. I cant even imagine how hilarious I would look if I swapped for those thick things.

@leonchan4325 Ай бұрын

For the sake of hygiene, the world needs this. Some people's helmet straps have more sweat salt in them than fabric.

@aubreywhitley6889 Ай бұрын

Yep! You gotta wash 'em occasionally,

@iterin3126 Ай бұрын

😂

@mohammadtaufek5529 Ай бұрын

yea… wash them after every ride !!!

@kevinlewis390 Ай бұрын

Lol, guilty!

@marcdaniels9079 Ай бұрын

Every ride !!!!

@kevinlewis390 Ай бұрын

Well, I suppose that's one way to end the sunglasses over or under the straps debate.

@ericpmoss Ай бұрын

If that helmet really reduces wind noise, count me in.

@Thegentlegoon Ай бұрын

I was sold at that point too

@luukrutten1295 Ай бұрын

I actually doubt it reduces it. Compared to loose straps maybe. Unless they designed it as a wind deflecting spoiler.

@joystation1 Ай бұрын

@@luukrutten1295 When riding, I can't hear what my riding buddies say unless I place a finger in front of my ear which makes wind noise disappear so I imagine the solid "straps" of this Highbar system work in a similar way to my finger.

@rostuchicken Ай бұрын

Smart dude. Composed and well spoken. Look forward to checking this out IRL.

@edrcozonoking Ай бұрын

The strap makes it look like those helmets they put on babies to form their skull.

@EdZachary1 Ай бұрын

helmet baby

@MoreBoingPlox Ай бұрын

I think this an interesting idea. Straps are annoyingly finicky.

@sebastienguindon2696 Ай бұрын

I think it would look much nicer in black. It would look less dorky.

@EdZachary1 Ай бұрын

all white helmets look like Styrofoam egg cartons. super dorky

@stizz19 Ай бұрын

@@EdZachary1 I used to think that until i got a Specialized S-Works helmet last year. It doesn't look too bad, althoughI definitely would have preferred another colour but it was on sale.

@ashleyhouse9690 Ай бұрын

Glasses underneath the straps is going to upset a lot of pedants.

@streighty Ай бұрын

I've never comprehended this whole nonsense. Once one has a bee in the helmet, and a quick take-off is needed, I would rather my glasses don't go flying. I've been running my glasses under my straps for years after this first happened. Whoever felt that the glasses should be on the outside can pound sand.

@rasyidizulkifli2285 Ай бұрын

Good idea on partnering with manufacturers, like boa showing up on helmets, shoes, saddle bags.

@GCPerformance18 Ай бұрын

I already look dumb as hell in a helmet. I couldn’t imagine myself in that

@kevinbourke4038 Ай бұрын

🎉let me guess, you're an American.

@maxlloyd3740 Ай бұрын

Could do the bottom part in black or clear which would improve the looks and make it less obvious. Looks well executed though! 👍

@pouzivatellinuxu9262 Ай бұрын

Someone mistook a cycling exhibition for a hockey exhibition.

@RandyVictory420 Ай бұрын

I'd like to try it. Basically looks like a refinement of the retention system helmets already use.

@simonwarmer8777 Ай бұрын

I didn’t realize I had a problem with my strap. Thanks for letting me know.

@gc641 Ай бұрын

Interesting helmet, would love to try it

@henrikwille8135 Ай бұрын

I would like to know what the noise difference is to normal flat straps, as it is something I often are anoied about ?

@Mada_1337 Ай бұрын

I have a huge head and often the retention straps cut in to my head below the ear. I would love a helmet like this.

@Ody-up6kg Ай бұрын

Seems like a solution to a problem that does not exist.

@ForeverDownByLaw Ай бұрын

Except the problem was described in detail in the beginning of the video.

@tiger2too18 Ай бұрын

Could the strap be refitted ( snapped in place) if somehow the strap gets damaged but the head section is fine? Otherwise replacing the whole helmet is an expensive chin strap. How might it work on beards?

@owenanstey436 Ай бұрын

I love the idea, am well fed up with the present system, with a constantly slipping and difficult to undo buckle, and roaring wind noise.

@isidropedals Ай бұрын

and smelly straps

@randyhale4181 Ай бұрын

I love the concept let's see where it goes.👍🏻

@uriahkaufman7442 Ай бұрын

Can they integrate the sunglasses with the strap so it all flips down at once? That would really help me.

@patrickmaher6420 Ай бұрын

My last two helmets came with straps that I don’t like - been riding since the mid 80’s. I’m ready to try that!

@gmejlshede Ай бұрын

A bit odd looking, but very interesting idea. Helmet straps can be a deal breaker for me on an otherwise good helmet, so this will be interesting to try on.......

@richcole3931 Ай бұрын

tanlines are going to be wild

@krzychjkx6311 Ай бұрын

Robocop on a bike

@lawrencefalk8714 Ай бұрын

I was thinking Roman Centurion.

@zenfishbike Ай бұрын

Seems like a good improvement. I'd be interested when it's available on a helmet shape that accommodates the Da Brim sun visor for long days on tour.

@carlkoenigsmann1846 Ай бұрын

Looks good, would be interested in making it my next helmet as long as it has MIPS system, don’t see it on Amazon yet.

@JaredGant Ай бұрын

I wish it could be fabric from the hinge point down.

@bleigh6562 Ай бұрын

Great video thanks🎉

@Chunky246 Ай бұрын

Just need the puck and stick....

@imagistatheimagista1870 Ай бұрын

Really stylish looking too.

@william3k Ай бұрын

Rigid BOA™️ chin strap, gotcha.

@cbseattle01 Ай бұрын

I believe the solution does address real problems but does it introduce new ones? Top of mind for myself; would hard surface contacting soft skin on neck cause discomfort?

@robarena7564 Ай бұрын

I would want to see the aero data. Possibly slim down the plastic straps and make them clear? Could get used to it if aero claims are real and bonus with less wind noise.

@logojones96 Ай бұрын

wonder if alpecin will switch from Abus to the canyon helmet

@Chunky246 Ай бұрын

They already use it in XCO

@logojones96 Ай бұрын

yeah I was thinking more about the road team/MVDP@@Chunky246

@Chunky246 Ай бұрын

@@logojones96 Unless they can show any marginal gain then maybe, or the marketing dept give them no choice. But I doubt they will tell MVDP what to do, he still wears the older version of the Gamechanger, not the new one.

@logojones96 Ай бұрын

true, I just think from a marketing perspective it would be weird to have a canyon team not running canyon helmets. If they want to make CFR helmets a competition for s-works helmets @@Chunky246

@rayF4rio Ай бұрын

Interesting start, but not ready for the road cycling market yet. Best straps I've ridden - Kask.

@mohomoho1 Ай бұрын

Great idea, although maybe use cloth strap to Boa. Chin area should have some kind of absorption soft material. That area under the chin creates a lot of sweat and is sensitive. Looks like a football punters helmet from the 60's at first. Not every face shape is the same. Helmets are a tough area of cycling gear. I barely ever wear one except for mtn. biking. Old school Tom Ritchey. :)

@MattPrego Ай бұрын

My kids would love this they have a hard time pinching the clasp mechanism to get the helmet off and a hard time lining it up when getting it on.

@hoser7706 Ай бұрын

On it’s own it does look a bit odd but in full kit it shoukd look great. Cutting edge. Looked great with your training glasses on! And if it is making improvements in safety, ease of fit, wind noise and more, why not try it? We moved from toe clips to clipless, pros never wore helmets but now do and look better, laces to buckles to Boa knobs on shoes etc. Hope it works and is affordable for sll to try.

@bowrinkle8408 Ай бұрын

Where can I get one?

@kevindean9613 Ай бұрын

I'm perfectly happy with the helmets I've had & they've saved my life several times .Good luck to them .

@stuartpage5148 Ай бұрын

That is the dorkiest thing since Canyon's double handlebar

@stevent5050 Ай бұрын

My very first thought was "Looks like an old-time chinstrap that catches drool."

@simondavis697 Ай бұрын

I wonder if vehicle manufacturers will adopt this technology instead of seatbelts! 😂

@dirtyoffroader2093 Ай бұрын

The hangers makes it look like the 1982 Tron helmet 😂. Cool idea though.

@dperreno Ай бұрын

This looks like a great improvement and long overdue.

@niklasbarreto22 Ай бұрын

Would be great to see a helmet that reduces wind noise

@johnpsyclex147 Ай бұрын

Straps and the fabrics have evolved more often than the helmets, different almost every year. Current straps are extremely comfortable on all but a couple of high end lids. I definitely only want fabric there.

@ianccrook8899 Ай бұрын

Oh, will we see this in Australia?

@madisonvillavert745 Ай бұрын

This gamechanger is hilarious.

@ryanbrink9604 Ай бұрын

Not sure of the rider, but someone was wearing one of these in black at the Fuego XL. Was taking a pic of Ted King and caught it in the background by accident.

@erichortondesign8112 Ай бұрын

It was Petr Vakoc. He has been riding it for a couple of months

@deedeecycles6018 Ай бұрын

That is totally going to get in the way with sunglasses

@seanmccuen6970 Ай бұрын

u serious bro?? lolol

@dperreno Ай бұрын

How so? I don't see it as being a problem. Unless you are thinking that someone would try and flip the chin strap up with their glasses still on?

@Amir-cu4qp Ай бұрын

look at the thumbnail of the video

@MrMars121 Ай бұрын

Bob's your uncle!

@joystation1 Ай бұрын

Not sure about the Gladiator look of the Highbar fitted helmet but it's growing on me.

@doublejumpvideogames.... Ай бұрын

Solid plastic brace around my neck, would could possibly go wrong...

@Mockle07 Ай бұрын

Yes, a ribbon of fabric not dissimilar to a rope… that’s got a much better safety record 👀

@Thegentlegoon Ай бұрын

Only 28 comments in and a handful are about sunglasses. It’s scary how obvious the answer is but yet some people are still confused. Troubling.

@livingwithfshd Ай бұрын

looks like a hockey helmet. wouldn’t catch me in one of those

@oreoz Ай бұрын

Looks like shades need to go under. Product is flawed 😅 Kidding aside there are some cool advantages to this system. Getting it at a price that rivals regular straps might be hard 🤔 Only future will tell.

@jcwms17 27 күн бұрын

Looks funny yes but like they said, once you get used to it it’s the new normal. I would enjoy not having the strap on my jaw; depending how recently I’ve trimmed my face it can be bothersome I agree

@Simon-Simon-Simon Ай бұрын

would be interesting if ROUBAIX RIDERS try a OCHAIN chainring

@asebaninja Ай бұрын

I NEED a helmet that has low wind noise, its by far the most annoying thing about riding with a lid.

@isidropedals Ай бұрын

The idea has merit, but there seems to be a divide in the comments. Some here find the current straps perfectly functional, while others experience issues like odour, difficulty cleaning, discomfort, and slippage. While the new system addresses these concerns, its design could be more aesthetically pleasing. In short, it's functional but lacks polish.

@miivii Ай бұрын

You can not wrap it around bike handlebar when you riding up the hill.

@andyhickmann2173 Ай бұрын

If the pro peloton adopts this, people will be all over it once it becomes the norm. People just hate change but they’d get used to it if it truly is safer, keeps you cooler, and aero as he stated.

@BrandonAquino-mu5fl Ай бұрын

How does the sunglasses fit over the straps?

@davidarthur Ай бұрын

they say they are best to go underneath

@Dr.Schlitz Ай бұрын

Where do the arms of your glasses go?

@davidarthur Ай бұрын

Underneath

@twifosp1 Ай бұрын

That sounds like a bad idea for a crash. The whole idea of sunglasses on the outside is so if you land on your face the sunglass arms don’t lever against the helmet strap and twist into your eyes.

@davidrees1840 26 күн бұрын

There were bike helmets 100 years ago?!

@nykichr 28 күн бұрын

Not sure this will improve safety by eliminating poor fitted straps. Could totally see people keeping the boa at a wide extension to eliminate the intermittent face rub that’s bound to happen. At that point it’s no different than a loose fitting strap.

@richardmccaughey5928 Ай бұрын

That doesn't look any "dorkier" than many of the helmets in the pro peloton. I'd like to see that retention system on an "airier". lower outer size helmet.

@DarenC Ай бұрын

Gonna be tricky to get the arms of my sunglasses over those things

@c.d.j300 Ай бұрын

7:32 looks like they break from the norm and have them go under. 😅

@Thegentlegoon Ай бұрын

Looks like sunglasses would go under

@DarenC Ай бұрын

@@c.d.j300 unacceptable! 😂

@c.d.j300 Ай бұрын

@@DarenC It's MADNESS!

@ketle369 Ай бұрын

But is it carbon?

@simonpeacock2288 Ай бұрын

The tan lines are going to be awful!

@ivangunaman Ай бұрын

Where to get these? Cant find any on internet. 😢

@davidarthur Ай бұрын

not currently on sale but coming soon

@chrisscott8362 Ай бұрын

FUGLY helmet. I don’t think i like that. That a no for me.

@kevinbourke4038 Ай бұрын

Yes, I like the idea. Believe it will 'take off'- as disc brakes replaced rim brakes. It's progress.

@martyzee 29 күн бұрын

Keep in mind this is version 1. And not mandatory. Will be great for a majority of cyclists, kids especially. Not to mention helmet rentals where sanitising is an issue. And to any cyclists complaining that this will make you look bad. Think about that next time you stop for a coffee wearing wrap around sunnies that look Oakley Razor Blades, cleats that sound like tap shoes and unforgiving lycra kit that's covered with random logos and horrible colours. Trust me, no one will bat an eye.

@johnschott3681 Ай бұрын

I can't....I just can't....

@NewPolishScientist Ай бұрын

Looks bizarre

@Stevenafoe Ай бұрын

Don’t think bob’s my uncle here..

@eightballsidepocket Ай бұрын

I would prefer to just unclip chin strap when I stop to eat, rest, etc., rather than fold it up in front of my brow. Fold it up over front of helmet and garaged sunglasses hold it, then we'll talk. 😉

@buzzman4860 Ай бұрын

Uhmmm. That is a no

@escamunicha4276 Ай бұрын

With that hard material I think sweat might drip to the chin

@harrylook7810 Ай бұрын

Dude knows how to talk about his product. Not a given.

@simondavis697 Ай бұрын

Thank you for your pitch, this Dragon is out.

@SolarizeYourLife Ай бұрын

Yet nothing to be done about wind noise...

@terrycorkum3472 Ай бұрын

Sign me up.

@elhior23 24 күн бұрын

I do appreciate my magnet buckle. This I do not need. Why would you ever need to adjust the front strap more then once? This is silly tech.

@Ksen-pg7se Ай бұрын

But why?

@richardstephenson5489 Ай бұрын

I’d just not wear a helmet if this is the only option.

@JIMMYHIBBS1 Ай бұрын

Don’t understand how it makes it safer if you can’t feel it when it’s on, nor does it touch you?!

@krzychjkx6311 Ай бұрын

Marketing magic maybe

@JIMMYHIBBS1 Ай бұрын

@@krzychjkx6311 surprise surprise it’s more aero …. Marketing BS

@davidbee8178 Ай бұрын

In my experience, any helmet that you can't feel when it actually IS on, simply means that it's pretty well a perfect fit - if you DID feel it ALL the time when riding, you'd end up not liking it due to hot spots or tightness etc. - as the presenter here says, there are a LOT of cyclists that do not wear their helmets properly and have ignored the instructions that come with every new helmet . . . I used to work in a bike shop and spent a good 10 or 15 minutes helping customers properly size their helmets and align the straps for a proper safe fit.

@garybrown5769 Ай бұрын

Wtaf

@samuel8590 Ай бұрын

That strap is goofy and looks uncomfortable.

@JuergenHelmers Ай бұрын

Not compatible with people wearing glases by the look of it. Not sunglasses mind you, but corrective glasses.

@erichortondesign8112 Ай бұрын

Why do you say that?

@ronm9357 Ай бұрын

If you cannot manage to put on a helmet correctly, you might want to reconsider riding a bike. 🍻

@albertosantangelo6872 Ай бұрын

It was not stable at all on your head XD

@noamsolomonswise Ай бұрын

This looks good. Lots of people wear their buckle way too loose. This may help solve that

@richiejames928 Ай бұрын

I’m a bald headed gent. I done away with my helmet straps years ago. cut them off. I now secure my helmets directly to my bald head with a strip of 3m velcro. works great.