The mission of the Design & Innovation Award is to shape the bicycle world in a positive way. It also serves as a forum for creativity, visionary ideas as well as the industry’s most innovative products. More than 40 experts from 10 countries joined this year’s event to test, analyze and judge the best and most innovative products of 2016 in Kronplatz/San Vigilio – Dolomites. The Award recognises either outstanding product design and function, or innovation that sets a new standard and inspires future product generations and forward-thinking approaches.
Uvex Jakkyl Hde
German helmet specialists Uvex are stepping into the removable chin guard helmet game with their new Jakkyl Hde. The helmet has been designed in close cooperation with Uvex team riders Michal Prokop and Max Schumann, and their experience shows. The sturdy fiberglass chin guard can be removed easily with no tools, and the helmet’s fourteen vents provide maximum ventilation and protection. At only 769 g, it’s impressively light, and the Boa retention system keeps it stable. The Uvex Jakkyl Hde is sure to be a popular choice for aggressive trail riders and enduro racers.
Price: € 199.95 | Weight: 769g | uvex-sports.com
Find out more about the other winners of the Design & Innovation Award 2016.
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