This week’s round up of new releases features a wide spectrum of products, with safety and practical design a recurring theme.
Kask releases its popular Mojito³ helmet in a new range of colours, while Velocio unveils a race-fit jersey created for long miles with a pocket design that looks like it might be able to carry everything including the kitchen sink.
Elsewhere a London design studio aims to make an urban e-bike with mass appeal, while US-based Thousands enters the world of bike lights.
Kask release Mojito³ in a range of matt colours
(Image credit: Kask)
When Kask released the redesigned Mojito it presented it as something of a ‘do-it-all’ helmet. Light enough for racing, plenty of ventilation for higher temperatures and a low-profile look suited for gravel and commuting as well as the road, the Mojito³ had broad appeal.
The Italian brand is seemingly looking to extend its reach further, with the introduction of five new matt colours: Atlantic Blue Matt, Bloodstone Matt, Grey Matt, Olive Green Matt and White Matt. While additional colours don’t change the functionality of the helmet, they do offer more options for those who like to coordinate their bike and kit. Olive green has become something of a gravel ‘go-to’ in recent times and its inclusion here is no surprise.
As for the helmet itself, it features Kask’s Octo Fit retention system, its signature leather strap and reflective graphics for improved visibility in low light conditions. At 230g claimed for a size medium it is as light as many top-tier lids, including Kask’s Protone Icon. Worn by the Ineos Grenadiers team the Protone Icon also tips the scales at 230g but is more than twice the price of the Mojito³.
Perhaps most importantly the Mojito³ has passed Kask’s own WG11 test, which is delivered by an independent lab and measures a helmet’s protection against rotational impact.
For more information visit kask.com (opens in new tab)
Velocio’s latest jersey is designed to fit like a glove and cool like a radiator
(Image credit: Velocio)
Velocio describes the men’s Concept Radiator as its “most advanced and highest performing jersey yet”.
It’s quite a claim. However, looking at the long list of design attributes it may prove to be more than just brand hyperbole.
As the name implies, the jersey combines the articulated fit of Velocio’s Concept collection with the Polartec ‘Radiator’ mesh fabric, made from a blend of tencel and recycled polyester whose 3D mesh…