Fizik has unveiled the Kyros, a new mid-range cycling helmet designed to blend performance, comfort and protection across a wide range of riding styles.
Positioned as suitable for road, gravel and cross-country MTB use, the Kyros features a sleek, rounded profile and prioritises cooling thanks to strategically placed vents and an open rear structure to help dissipate heat during longer rides.
It’s priced at £169.99 / $199.99 / €190, more than a third cheaper than the flagship Kudo.
Versatility and value
The Kyros is now Fizik’s cheapest helmet in the range, underpinning the Kudo and Kudo Aero (primarily road), Kunee (time trial) and Kassis (MTB) helmets.
While its pricing is still mid-range by most brands' standards, it’s also said to be versatile enough to meet the needs of road and gravel riders, and XC mountain bikers, just like the £269.99 / $319.99 / €290 Kudo.
This cross-discipline capability might therefore help the Kyros appeal as one-helmet-to-rule-them-all without having to invest as heavily.
A size-medium Kyros is claimed to weigh 295g, meeting European (CE) safety standards, which is only 15g more than an equivalent Kudo, and has a similar vented structure to improve airflow.
The claimed weight for the CPSC (American) standard Kyros helmets is 20g more, owing to the additional material.
Fizik says it has employed a MIPS Evolve Core rotational impact system, which takes the form of a liner inside the helmet, rather than the top-of-the-range AirNode system, which integrates with a helmet’s padding. This is where much of the small weight difference is seen.
The Evolve Core technology may also reduce airflow, but Fizik claims it has mitigated for this by designing large vents into the structure, with a more open rear structure designed to pull air through.
The integrated side vents double as a secure sunglasses garage, which the brand says is especially useful when riding between changing conditions (as a gravel or XC rider might).
Crown Fit system brings adjustability
The new helmet adopts Fizik’s Crown Fit adjustment system, which enables riders to fine-tune the internal shape of the helmet using detachable pins. There are three of these around the temple area, which enable the fit to be adjusted from a pronounced oval position through to a more rounded shape.
Fizik says this feature brings a more comfortable fit without relying on additional padding. Lightweight webbing around the ears is said to distribute pressure and avoid hot spots.
At the rear, a click dial provides further adjustment, including the ability to tilt the helmet – aside from comfort, this is claimed to improve compatibility with sunglasses.
Integrated light system
Like other Fizik helmets, the Kyros is compatible with the brand’s optional rear light, which clips to the central rear-facing horizontal bar.
Those who choose not to buy this £29.99 / $32.99 / €29 extra still benefit from a reflective tab and a supplied blanking plate.
Pricing and colours
The Fizik Kyros is priced at €190 / £169.99 / $199.99, and is available in white, black and ‘Desert/Dove’. A fourth seasonal colourway, ‘Grey/Lavender’, is also available for a limited time.
