For a brand new helmet that claims to be the fastest in the world, the Wing-57’s poor results in the tunnel in both positions are disappointing.
- Pros: Light, airy, comfortable
- Cons: Not that fast, delicate visor mounting
Our five-degree testing angle should have played to its strengths as its unique side channels and rear fin are claimed to manage crosswinds like a sail. It’s a pity, because it’s light, well ventilated (with the plug removed), comfortable for hours and it doesn’t get buffeted.
The magnetic clip-on tail extension is a bit of a gimmick – we can see no reason not to use it – and the visor can be knocked out of place more easily than we’d like.
This article was originally published in Procycling magazine, available on Apple Newsstand and Zinio. Our wind tunnel testing was carried out by Prestige Cycles at the University of Southampton.
