Kask Valegro Helmet Review | The Best Summer Helmet?

[@BlackWaterCyclist]

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[@ananovo8662]

Solid review!

[@etops.flight]

Use a small amount of petroleum jelly on your forehead by drawing a thin continuous line just above eye brow line and out and down below eye. The sweat will be repelled by the jelly and drip out and down onto your cheek.

[@neil7769]

Weirdly enough, I had the opposite problem with sweat between the protone and the valegro. The big pad in the protone soaks up sweat, which then drips down right into my glasses.. While I don't have that issue at all with the valegro.

[@BlackWaterCyclist]

That is very interesting. Do you ride in an extremely humid climate or is it somewhat dry? Here it is so humid that really neither is great at it honestly. Just found the lack of a pad cause it to pour into my eyes, while the Protone, I could grab it and squeeze it against my head with my head tilted down so it wouldn't get in my eyes as much. I guess the Protone I could chose when I wanted to pour it out. Thanks for the input though because some may have your experience.

[@neil7769]

@@BlackWaterCyclist I'm in Scotland, so it's usually moderately humid, but not that hot. So perhaps the ventilation of the valegro is enough for the sweat to evaporate more before it builds up? And the residual sweat is just a gradual, constant low-level thing I don't notice much. With the protone, the pad would suddenly dump sweat onto the inside of my glasses once it reached a certain saturation point.. So maybe it's a complex issue! If the climate isn't too hot then maybe the increased ventilation of the valegro results in a sweat evaporation rate that's enough to manage the constant level of sweat production, whereas in a hotter climate that's not going to work.. Also, for me it was more the dumping of the sweat onto the inside of the glasses that was the issue rather than sweat getting in my eyes.

[@neil7769]

​@@BlackWaterCyclist Big news! I just bought my second Valegro (that's why I was watching your video). And it's different - they're now added a removable, small front pad at the front that goes into that little gap. It blocks the tiny lowest vents, but it's removable so you can choose to fit it depending on the conditons. And after a first ride (with the pad fitted), I can say that it doesn't dump sweat on my glasses nearly as badly as the big Protone pad does. So it's the best of both worlds! Interestingly (and unlike the Protone pad) it seems to be a sort of dual density thing, so I wonder if that's the reason it works better for me.

[@BlackWaterCyclist]

@@neil7769 Sorry for the delay buddy. I had the stomach bug the last 48 hours and it was not pretty. I have been to Scotland back in 2019 in July and it was like air conditioning for me :). Here in FL in July/August we see temperatures as high as 38 degree C, and our lows are around 26 degree C so much warmer than Scotland. We also have some intense humidity here so I can definitely see the differences in our experiences with the same helmet. I agree with you on the sweat evaporating. If it is dry enough conditions, then the lack of a pad is amazing but not in very humid conditions.

[@BlackWaterCyclist]

@@neil7769 That is super exciting to hear! If I run across another I may have to get it for an updated review. I have heard some great things about the Bell Z20 and the Giro Helios which has an extended pad section designed to absorb sweat and all the reviewers love it.

[@LoaforDie]

I would say this helmet and the s-works prevail 2 vent are my favorite summer/hot weather helmet. But I would have to give the edge to the prevail 2 vent because it is lighter and I feel a little more ventilated.

[@BlackWaterCyclist]

I am actually looking to get one of those to test. They look great and definitely look like they are a great summer helmet. Have you tried a Poc Ventral Air?

[@LoaforDie]

@@BlackWaterCyclist I have not. The only POC helmet I have ever owned is the ventral spin.

[@victorschepisi590]

I really like the helmet for ventilation and being able to see in a aero position. I have tried Aether and but imo it's not even close if you run hot A close 2nd is the Z20, again imo.

[@BlackWaterCyclist]

That is very interesting. I also was unable to do back to back test in the same weather conditions so that is probably the fallacy of my comparison there. My main complaint was the lack of a brow pad to keep sweat out of my eyes. I have thought about trying the Bell Z20, what do you think about it?

[@victorschepisi590]

@@BlackWaterCyclist The look is a bit outdated but it's a great balance of aero safety and ventilation. They did add a removable brow pad to the "updated" Valegro.

[@eduardorodriguez396]

You should find the pads for the front part in the box (you should find 2 pads) That pad will avoid the sweat coming down into your eyes my friend.

[@BlackWaterCyclist]

Yes you are exactly right. I actually did not see them until later. I should try to do an updated review with them. I am currently testing a POC Ventral Air and it is probably my favorite summer helmet right now. I will have a review out soon but I may try to do a Summer helmet showdown between the Valegro, Ventral, Aether, and Prevail.

[@srbjbt]

I bought this for my son size M and it suits me well although all other helmets i have are L, because my head is round, yes :)

[@BlackWaterCyclist]

There really arent a lot of round shaped helmets out there so I am sure you were happy to find one that fit. Do you have any suggestions for other round shaped helmets that I could point others to?

[@srbjbt]

@@BlackWaterCyclist don't know what is round, but i know what is not: Bontrager and Giro (i need L sizes for both)

[@adammillsindustries.]

Hey man great review. My head is 56cm. Should I go S or M as both should fit?? Thanks.

[@BlackWaterCyclist]

Thanks Adam! You can find some great deals on a size small online so I would definitely try to go for a small if I were you. My head is 57cm so the medium is a no brainer for me. I haven't had the chance to mess with a small so not sure how it fits but if you are truly a 56cm, go small.

[@HmongMWCyclists]

Try wearing a headband to stop sweat from your head dripping to your eyes.

[@arek00]

What do you have in your ears while riding?

[@RevelCris]

why does the website say this is 180 g

[@BlackWaterCyclist]

The European model is 180 grams while the America model is always heavier due to the standards being a little more strict.

[@ako409]

Protone is for round head shape too? or not

[@BlackWaterCyclist]

Protone is more of an oval shape than the Valegro's round shape.

[@ako409]

@@BlackWaterCyclist My head is round shape 54 Cm. Small or Medium will be better? can you measure width and length size please of both Valegro and protone. I like protone more but if it will not fit me good, I will take valegro

[@BlackWaterCyclist]

@@ako409 You definitely should go with the small size. I am unable to measure right now. I am 57.5cm and medium fit me perfectly between 56-58cm.

[@jameshancock18]

might be just me but I found the music was way too loud and your voice was too quiet. Great video none the less

[@aalmutairi9105]

I buy this helmet new version, they put pad in front

[@BlackWaterCyclist]

Yes I need to get the newer version and test it. If they addressed that, then this helmet would be amazing for the summer.

[@bryand8905]

You should send me that helmet since it doesn’t fit you right. I’m in need of a good ventilated helmet so I can start riding, here in AZ gets really hot!

[@BlackWaterCyclist]

Haha, if I still had it I would definitely sell it to you :). It would be great for AZ that has low humidity but high temperatures.

[@shanefrancis368]

Darn nothing for the man-bun to poke through...lol

[@BlackWaterCyclist]

I don't know many helmets that do. Manbun Helmets. That has a good ring to it. :)

[@odhran8825]

I feel you man

[@ilintner003]

This helmet didn't work well for me at all either, I had high hopes with how much I like my Protone!

[@BlackWaterCyclist]

Yeah I was really surprised that it didn't fit like the Protone. I was disappointed in that.

[@BlackWaterCyclist]

@Firsthgyhgyhuy Lastujhujhuj You are very passionate about this helmet. I mention that in the video that it is a great video for someone with a different shaped head and would recommend it for them.