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Abus AirBreaker
#4 Overall race Updated 15 August 2026

Abus AirBreaker

The lightweight race pick — a German-built, ultra-ventilated helmet favoured by WorldTour sprinters

THE undig SCORE — 3 SOURCES, UNTANGLED
86
Out of 100

Key characteristics

Weight
250–330 g
Rotation
MIPS / equivalent
Vents
10–30
Shell
In-mould poly

Highlights

  • Very light shell built for racing
  • Large forced-air vents for high-speed cooling
  • Secure Zoom Ace race retention system
  • German engineering and finish

Our take

Abus's AirBreaker is the race helmet that punches above its price: it's genuinely light, the big vents keep you cool at speed, and the Zoom Ace cradle locks it in place. It doesn't carry a MIPS liner and it's a pure performance shape rather than a comfort tourer, but for fast riding it's excellent value.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • + Very light
  • + Strong high-speed ventilation
  • + Secure race fit
  • + Good value for a pro-level helmet

Cons

  • No MIPS liner
  • Race fit, less padded for touring
  • Fewer colourways than rivals

Review sources

We aggregate scores from these sources. Each source is weighted by credibility tier.

C
Cycling Weekly Lab · Tier A
86
O
OutdoorGearLab Lab · Tier A
85
B
Bikerumor Expert · Tier B
86
How we score

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