{"product_id":"limar-air-stratos-irid-white","title":"Limar Air Stratos Irid White","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimar Air Stratos helmet details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the Air Speed, the Air Stratos on test here is targeted at the multi-terrain – if still speed-focused – market, with the reinforced double in-mould shell, relatively lean 240g weight and AirFit-System aimed at all-day \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/routes-and-rides\/what-is-gravel-riding\/\"\u003e\u003cu\u003egravel adventures\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut first, what’s the difference between a road and a gravel helmet?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the context of the Air Stratos, that’s a difficult one to answer. There’s that reinforced double in-mould construction (where the outer and inner layers are fused together) and 15 sizeable vents, both features also seen on some of Limar’s road helmets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimar Air Stratos helmet performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe above combination was welcome from a psychological and performance perspective during a lengthy test period, which has included the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/features\/routes-and-rides\/west-kernow-way\/\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eWest Kernow Way\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in a late-summer heatwave and a winter Sonder gravel sportive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beefy yet quick-drying internal pads and chinstrap add to the all-day comfort package, but I would have preferred a larger retention-system dial at the rear to help with adjustment on the move (the internal sizing mechanism is pain-free, however).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the Air Stratos boasts Limar’s double in-mould shell, it also has a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/what-is-mips\/\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eMIPS\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (multidirectional impact protection system) internal layer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvidence of MIPS’ rotational protection continues to mount, with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/news\/safest-road-mtb-helmet\/\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eVirginia Tech tests regularly placing MIPS helmets at the top of the safety rankings.\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimar Air Stratos helmet bottom line\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, whatever the gravel marketing blurb, this is a classy and well-crafted lid for an array of riding situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finishing quality, Limar’s proven record in aerodynamics and the internal comfort led me to believe this would be more expensive than it actually is. That’s something I rarely say when it comes to bike helmets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Double shell in-mould\u003cbr\u003e- Air Vents: 15 air vents, inner air flow channels\u003cbr\u003e- Sizing System: Air Fit System with height adjustment and webbing connection\u003cbr\u003e- Pads: Non-allergenic and washable comfort pads\u003cbr\u003e- Fit: Comfort\u003cbr\u003e- Weight (g): L (250)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Euro Cycling NZ","offers":[{"title":"L \/ White","offer_id":51276859769117,"sku":"HCAIRSTMCE8RL","price":139.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"M \/ White","offer_id":51276859801885,"sku":"HCAIRSTMCE8RM","price":139.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/1072\/3613\/files\/d2441f561bfff31d445715177959932f50a712a9_ef3710a6-c5bf-42c3-95cc-19d8f351ece1.jpg?v=1778638496","url":"https:\/\/actionoutdoors.kiwi\/zh\/products\/limar-air-stratos-irid-white","provider":"Action Outdoors Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}