Uvex EDAero Helmet

Tell us what the product is for, and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about it?

From Uvex:

uvex EDAero: Keep cool you're the fastest

The uvex EDAero cycling helmet combines the excellent aerodynamics of a drop-shaped time trial cycling helmet with ideal ventilation characteristics and a shape suitable for everyday use. The heads responsible for the trend-setting racing helmet: The uvex-engineers and cycling professionals. The result is impressive: For example, energy-saving of up to 16 Watts or converted 1 minute 25 seconds on a stretch of 40 kilometres at a speed of 38 km/h is possible already solely by wearing the new EDAero. Impressive numbers that every race cyclist can convert into drive and performance increase immediately.

Computer optimized airflow

The new form of the uvex EDAero is the basis of the fast helmet concept; the heart however is the construction of the air channels: The airflow is led around and through the helmet in one flow. Turbulence is minimized. The vertical ventilation slots at the front of the EDAero direct the air straight into the helmet. This way the air resistance is minimized at the most important place, where the air hits the helmet straight on. An optimized system of eight ventilation channels redirects the air on the inside of the shell. This enables cooling and ventilation of the head, even though the helmet is nearly fully closed. This aerodynamically optimized synergy of ventilation and air resistance only works because the incoming air is led out with low turbulence levels, and forms a straight flow line at back of the head.

Fast shell, protective core

Of course the EDAero guarantees the protective function of the helmet without compromises and ideally protects the head against impact. All helmets have the "Double Inmould Technology" made by uvex. The advantage of Double Inmould: with a weight of 270g the helmet is light-weight and stable at the same time. The thin plastic hard shell encases the dampening interior EPS shell. Microscopically small air enclosures are located on the inside of the EPS plastic that are able to effectively dampen impacting forces. The helmet should always be adapted to ideally fit head shape and size.

BOA system specifically for cycling

In exclusive cooperation, uvex attuned the patented BOA adjustment system specifically to usage in cycling. The flexible individual parts can be ideally adapted to individual head shapes. In connection with the monomatic FAS lock system, the uvex EDAero is comfortable to wear without pressure points and safely stays in the right position in case of falls. As of spring of 2015, the EDAero is available in two shell sizes (53-57 cm/57-59 cm).

It's a good quality lid, this.

Nice to wear, not too hot in spite of minimal venting. Couldn't get much actual aero benefit out of it, though.

Wearing well.

Heavy for a top-end lid, though others are heavier.

Comfy in use, good retention and padding.

Not cheap.

Tell us how the product performed overall when used for its designed purpose

It's a good race lid with a comfortable fit and excellent ventilation considering the design. We didn't notice a significant difference in aero performance over a standard lid though.

Tell us what you particularly liked about the product

Good quality, comfortable.

Tell us what you particularly disliked about the product

A bit heavy, aero gains seem to be minimal.

Use this box to explain your score

It's a well-made pro-level aero hat that's comfy and keeps you cooler than you'd think, but it's a bit heavy and aero gains didn't stack up in real-world testing.