{"id":47532,"date":"2023-03-31T15:00:32","date_gmt":"2023-03-31T13:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=721646"},"modified":"2023-03-31T15:34:26","modified_gmt":"2023-03-31T13:34:26","slug":"first-look-cannondale-ventures-into-premium-helmets-with-mips-equipped-dynam","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/first-look-cannondale-ventures-into-premium-helmets-with-mips-equipped-dynam\/","title":{"rendered":"First look | Cannondale ventures into premium helmets with MIPS-equipped Dynam"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Dynam is Cannondale’s first road helmet to cost more than \u00a3100 <\/p>

By Warren Rossiter\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Friday, 31 March 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Cannondale has launched a new premium road helmet, the MIPS-equipped Dynam.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Dynam isn\u2019t Cannondale\u2019s first road cycling helmet<\/a>, but it\u2019s the first that breaks the \u00a3100 barrier and puts the bike brand up against more established helmet rivals.<\/span><\/p>\n

The helmet features a new fitting system, magnetic Fidlock closure and MIPS\u2019 latest Air Node protection.<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019ve got one in for testing, so let\u2019s take a closer look at the new Cannondale Dynam helmet.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lightweight venting<\/h2>\n
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Cannondale\u2019s new premium helmet, the Dynam.<\/span><\/figcaption> Warren Rossiter \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

On the face of it, the Dynam design features plenty of venting, with three vents that run pretty much from front to back, broken into sections by three transparent polymer strips that Cannondale calls \u2018PolyRail\u2019 supports.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cannondale says these act like a skeleton to reinforce the EPS liner. It\u2019s a similar design to that we\u2019ve seen recently on <\/span>Giro\u2019s range-topping Aries<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cannondale claims that by using the PolyRail construction, it has been able to improve the venting air flow, reinforce the structure and lower the weight. The brand claims 320g for a medium helmet, with our size-L sample tipping the scales at 362g.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Three vents run front-to-back over the top of the helmet, with eight additional vents on the rear.<\/span><\/figcaption> Warren Rossiter \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Fine-tuning the fit<\/h2>\n
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The helmet comes in three sizes.<\/span><\/figcaption> Warren Rossiter \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The fit and sizing options have been changed from Cannondale\u2019s previous helmets, which came in only two size options (S\/M and L\/XL).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Dynam is now available in three sizes \u2013 small, medium and large \u2013 and uses what Cannondale calls BioMap fit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

By using a range of rider data, rather than standard head forms, Cannondale claims the shape of the Dynam will suit more head shapes.<\/span><\/p>\n

MIPS-equipped<\/h2>\n
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The helmet uses the MIPS Air Node system.<\/span><\/figcaption> Warren Rossiter \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The Dynam also uses<\/span> MIPS<\/span><\/a>, which is claimed to offer improved rotational impact protection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

On the Dynam, it\u2019s the new MIPS Air Node system, which uses multiple anchor points. <\/span><\/p>\n

An elastic polymer anchors the internal pads to the EPS shell, allowing, MIPS claims, for independent movement compared to a standard helmet. It\u2019s the same system as that used in Specialized\u2019s <\/span>S-Works Prevail III<\/span><\/a> helmet.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Fidlock takes care of the magnetic closure.<\/span><\/figcaption> Warren Rossiter \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Cannondale has also opted for Fidlock\u2019s magnetic closure for the straps.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In our experience, this user-friendly clasp is easy to operate single-handedly. <\/span><\/p>\n

However, because it adds a bit of weight over a standard push-fit clasp, until now it\u2019s been seen mainly on urban commuter helmets (<\/span>Nutcase\u2019s VIO<\/span><\/a>, for example) and mountain bike helmets (such as<\/span>\u00a0Fox\u2019s Proframe<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n

Pricing and availability<\/h2>\n
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Cannondale Dynam helmet in Blue Ribbon.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Cannondale<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Cannondale Dynam helmet in Electric Yellow.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Cannondale<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Cannondale Dynam helmet in Starry Night Black.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Cannondale<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Cannondale Dynam helmet in Polar White.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Cannondale<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Cannondale Dynam helmet in Green Marble.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Cannondale<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe new Cannondale Dynam is available now in five colours (Starry Night Black, Blue Ribbon, Electric Yellow, Polar White and Green Marble).<\/span>\n

It\u2019s priced at \u00a3150 \/ $180 \/ \u20ac199.99.<\/span><\/p>\n