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MET Sine-thesis Helmet (09) | $297.74
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MET Sine-Thesis Helmet

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4 out of 5 stars

"A cool, light lid that’s perfect for hot rides"

Tue 4 Aug 2009, 10:00 am UTCBy Mat Brett, Triathlon Plus

This new lid may be a tad pricey, but for long, hot races it could be well worth splashing out. The emphasis is on low weight (250g all-in for a small or medium) and keeping you cool.

It’s made with an Integrated Composite Exoskeleton (ICE), which is a super-light plastic outer that directs air over your head to keep you cool.

Inside the helmet, instead of soft cloth padding, you get pads of gel that are designed to stay cool against your head, mould to your head’s shape, dispel sweat and minimise the helmet’s contact with you so it's as breathable as possible.

Other features (such as the adjustable fit band and light Kevlar strap) are more standard, and as good as you’d expect on a top-end helmet.

We tested the Sine-Thesis on several hot rides and found it really lived up to its claims: you’ll stay cool even when standing still with the sun beating down on you, and thanks to the gel instead of fabric padding, it’s a less sweaty choice.

The only problem we had with the Sine-Thesis was that one of our gel spots (which are removable) went astray after the first ride.

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  • User review of MET Sine-thesis Helmet (09)

    It is a great lid, but sweaty folk will need to consider how to prevent the sweat usually stopped by fabric helmet pads from cascading down their faces, even on low effort rides!

    Oh, and it NEVER gets smelly!

    0.3
  • User review of MET Sine-thesis Helmet (09)

    I would recommend the Sine Thesis to anyone looking for a new helmet. It is very comfortable, very cool, and very light. I have found the combination of superb ventilation and gel pads has kept the inside of the helmet nice and dry on even the hottest days: No need now to suffer the cold damp foam padding around your head after the coffee shop stop on the weekend ride.

    If, like me, you also care about who gets your money and what they do with it, you might be reassured by the company behind the Sine Thesis. Met are a rare company indeed: All production, research and development, and design is still based in Europe, in the north of Italy, providing valuable local (EU) jobs. They have an active environmental program too. Their Low Impact On Nature (L.I.O.N.) sustainable development program provides policy guidelines for all their business activities. You can read about all this on their web site.

    0.3

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Specification

Name:
Sine-thesis Helmet (09)
Built by:
MET
Price:
$297.74

Available Colours:
Black, White
Weight (g):
250 g
Sizes Available:
L, M

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