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Specialised Search Delivers Mid-Priced Gravel Helmet + New Recon 1, 2 & 3 Footwear
Apr
On the lookout for a extra inexpensive gravel & journey helmet that’s not brief on options? The brand new Specialised Search appears to ship simply that. Constructed with a MIPS Evolve Core system and the “greatest vents at school,” the helmet is an attention-grabbing addition at $160.
Specialised claims that the vents on the Search have been derived from their S-Works helmets, and consequently, the vents are the largest amongst its opponents. Extra importantly, the helmet works with their 4D Forehead Cooling design with a niche in entrance of the brow which helps draw air into the helmet channels, and out the big rear exhaust vent. We’ve been very impressed with the air flow of latest Specialised helmets, and it appears the Search can be no completely different.
Inside, you’ll discover a MIPS Evolve Core system which is partially accountable for the helmet’s 5-Star Virginia Tech helmet ranking. The helmet is secured with the Specialised FS3 Match system with Occipital base adjustment – the identical you’ll discover on the S-Works Evade 3 and Prevail 3. The straps are additionally a skinny 10mm webbing with an adjustable Tri-fix webbing system.
The helmet additionally encompasses a Safe Sunglass Storage dock, that holds most sun shades tenaciously. The little rubber flaps and port for the temple appear to work very well. The one catch is that it’s so safe, that it appears to require two arms at occasions to retailer or take away the glasses from the dock.
On the dimensions, a medium Search helmet checks in at 316g, which appears fairly affordable for a helmet at this worth with these options.
First Impressions
I haven’t had a lot time within the Search but as a consequence of journey and sickness, however my preliminary impressions are excellent. I really like the match, very similar to the latest Propero 4, although the Search appears to sit down up a bit larger and feels heavier despite the fact that it’s lower than 10g.
For a helmet that’s $40 much less, the Search looks as if an excellent possibility for riders who need glorious air flow that can stand as much as the abuse of journey and gravel driving.
Pricing & Colours
Initially supplied in 5 colours, the Search could have some fashions that coordinate with the brand new Recon footwear under. Obtainable in S, M, and L, the helmets are all priced at $160.
Recon 1, 2, and three Footwear
Together with the Search helmet, Specialised is introducing three new variations of their Recon Gravel shoe.
On the excessive finish, the brand new Recon 3.0 is a dual-BOA gravel shoe with the stiffest sole. The Carbon STRIDE toe-flex expertise is alleged to permit for pure motion off the bike whereas retaining issues stiff for pedaling. Twin BOA L6 dials permit for micro-adjustment whereas driving, and a chunky SlipNot rubber outsole ought to grip properly on most surfaces.
Our 41.5 pattern weighed 320g per shoe which is a bit lower than claimed. It’s even lighter when you think about that these footwear run large. I’d say that they’re no less than a 1/2 measurement if not a full measurement larger than claimed – large enough that the 41.5 I often put on slips on the heel and has lots of further room on the toes. Preserve that in thoughts for sizing.
The Recon 3.0s are priced at $250 and out there in Black or Dusty Clay as proven.
Recon 2.0
The Recon 2.0 drops to a single BOA L6 dial with a decrease velcro strap, and the stiffness drops from a ten to a 6, although nonetheless with the STRIDE toe-flex design. The two.0s declare to be solely 2g heavier than the three.0, and promote for $180 in Black or Dune White and Vivid Pink.
Recon 1.0
Final however not least, the Recon 1.0 is essentially the most inexpensive by far at $120. You’ll discover the identical injection STRIDE toe-flex tech on the two.0 with a 6.0 stiffness ranking, simply with a lower-level BOA dial and higher with out the added velcro strap. Coincidentally, these are additionally the lightest by declare at 331g for a single 42 shoe.