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ABUS will be 100 years old come 2024; the family-owned German company made its name in security, manufacturing locks for buildings first, followed by locks for securing motorcycles and bicycles. It’s only since 1994 that ABUS has been in the business of head protection, producing bicycle helmets first, followed more recently by the production of helmets for equestrian sports, too.
While not fully comprehensive, the brand does offer a good range of bicycle helmets across road, urban and mountain biking sectors, with helmets for children and toddlers in there, too. While some of ABUS’ high-end road helmets are made in Italy – like the AirBreaker and GameChanger – all of their off-road models including the lid reviewed herein are manufactured in Asia. The ABUS CliffHanger MIPS retails at £179.99 ($200 USD)… …and is available in three size options, and three colorways Here’s our take on the brand’s top-level offering for trail riders; the ABUS CliffHanger MIPS. ABUS CliffHanger MIPS
In terms of its coverage, the CliffHanger is ABUS’ most comprehensive open-face helmet. It is aimed at trail and enduro riders who can’t bring themselves to wear a full face helmet, for whatever reason. It has a multi-shell in-mold construction; meaning, its three outer shells are bonded directly to the EPS liner, the latter being the shock absorbing element. Additional structural reinforcement can be seen bracing across the vents at the front. Externally, the CliffHanger’s […]
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