New Helmet Day - Specialized Align II

[@avenpace]

This I think is one of the best "entry level" helmet - looks high end, good ventilation and comes with mips in this price point

[@flapvelo]

Defo could not agree more!

[@jusbeme4me]

I was curious it holds sunglasses. I grabbed the same helmet in white last Wednesday.

[@nytiger]

I placed an order for the same helmet but in red just because they look good haha that makes two of us!

[@sidneycavalcant]

O Align 2 tem algum tipo de verniz que uma lavagem possa remover ?

[@eriwhere]

I was looking at the Align II as a more affordable option to the expensive sibling S-works Evade. I'm concerned about the glasses placement (did you check with other glasses? did it get better) and also the weight - does it feel heavy? My current helmet (Mavic Aksium Elite) weights only 245g, so about 100g less than this one!). What's your veredict in general now after 2 months? By the way I think it would be cool if you made more videos :)

[@kilianpourtau4172]

I hesitate between the Mavic Aksium Élite and the Align II, do you have some advices ?

[@eriwhere]

@@kilianpourtau4172 hi! I can't speak for the Align II but I've been using the Aksium Elite for 4 years. I crashed in it in 2018 and ended up buying it again using Mavic's crash replacement policy. I recently bought a new helmet though, because there were two points that I was not satisfied with: 1) my glasses kept falling off if I'd put them into the holes and lean forward (e.g. to put on my shoes) and 2: the tightening system that goes behind the head is quite low also over the side of the head so my glasses when I was wearing glasses were interfering with that plastic piece. So the glasses either had to go on top or below the plastic piece. The first point of glasses falling off even made me lose my pair of cycling glasses on a trip when they fell onto a well. Otherwise it's an excellent helmet, lightweight and low profile. You'll see multiple pictures of me in it on my instagram page: @eriwhere.cycling. if you want a tip for another helmet, although double as costly: I recently bought the Met Rivale and I'm loving it! I only have about two weeks with it so can't talk too much about it yet but it's very very comfortable. The inside feels more luxerious than the mavic Aksium. And it got mips, which is good! Good luck with your purchase.

[@kitpandikit]

What's the size of your head vs the size of the helmet? I'm 58-59cm and i'm kinda worried that size M would not fit me well

[@flapvelo]

Hi Kit! I’m actually a medium and my head is 55.8 cm thereabouts. Your best bet might be going into a shop and trying out the M or the L.

[@NoSleepTil666]

Sad you don’t have other videos!! Thank you for this one very helpful

[@flapvelo]

Hi Gray2ce! Thanks! More videos defo in the pipeline. Been busy and concussed after racing for a bit but will have some updates soon!

[@miasalvador6896]

Getting this tomorrow!! What bike do you ride?

[@nti1656]

wouldve helped if you mentioned the size of the helmet and your head circumference in cm to give reference :)

[@lindapeterson3218]

Really enjoy video! I am purchasing but having issue with colors. What color did you buy? Glad I found you.

[@flapvelo]

I have a white one that pretty much matches everything. I recently just got a crash replacement in a matte blue that also looks pretty nice. Thanks so much and so sorry for delay in reply. I'll be getting more videos up since I'm p settled in after moving.

[@icaroandre1721]

@@flapvelo esse branco ele suja com muita facilidade,, mais do que permitido ?

[@flapvelo]

@@icaroandre1721 Na verdade, fica bem limpo. Eu uso álcool isopropílico para remover qualquer mancha de lama ou sujeira

[@jusbeme4me]

What size did you grab?

[@jimmyb5944]

What’s your head size? What size did you buy?

[@declanbcorcoran]

Thanks for the video! Think I will get this in the matte black :) Could have sworn where you are looks so much like Scotland!

[@flapvelo]

Awesome! Glad to hear! I was about to purchase a matte black one as well since it looked pretty stealth and clean! It has the same reflective capabilities as the white one so it should be p visible on those long rides that start early/end late. And I wish! Scotland is defo on my list once borders open up and iso is lifted :)

[@declanbcorcoran]

@@flapvelo thanks, ordered! I would love to cycle the North Coast 500 route we have here so check that out for your future trip :)

[@declanbcorcoran]

subscribed, keep up the videos man!

[@flapvelo]

You’re going to love it! Also just looked that ride up and looks epic. And defo going to add that to the travel itinerary once things become less hectic in the world 🙏

[@flapvelo]

Cheers mate! Really appreciate it! More videos coming soon!

[@chippies121]

How do you adjust the back straps? Mine right now are loose and it feels baggy

[@eiffe]

Nice review!:) How deep does the helmet sit without a cap and in comparison to your other helmets?

[@flapvelo]

Hi Dennis! That’s a good question and I can give a better visual in my next video for a comparison. But in terms of fit, when worn without a cycling cap the Align II sits comfortably above the brow (about 1cm+) as normal and is a comparable position to how my S-works Prevail sits, only with the added grams but isn’t that noticeable once on your head. It doesn’t look or feel goofy/awkward as I was expecting say, a one-size-fits-all sized budget helmet (I’m wearing a size M/L). Where those one-size ones tend to just feel a bit huge.

[@eiffe]

@@flapvelo Thanks! Looking forward to more videos :)

[@everard104]

Info about your glasses? Looks super clean!

[@flapvelo]

Thanks man! They're an old discontinued model of Rapha RCC sunglasses!

[@davdez2704]

Dude those are lit

[@동환-g7l]

Can I know the perimeter of your head and the size of the helmet you bought? Bro

[@flapvelo]

Hi! Of course! I bought the size M/L for the Align II. My head circumference is about 22.5 inches or 56.8 cm. The M/L helmet should fit 56-60cm (22-23.5 inches). Hope this helps!

[@toddxandrecabigon5047]

Hi what size do you wear?

[@flapvelo]

Hi Todd! I wear a medium!

[@gimenaalvb200]

Hello! Can I put a GoPro in that helmet? 🤔

[@flapvelo]

Sorry for the late reply but yes you absolutely can with one of those 3M adhesive GoPro mounts!

[@raffyibanez9653]

Good review bro

[@civanlfc4358]

This or the Giro Foray?

[@flapvelo]

I'm not too sure since I haven't tried the Giro Foray. Though, I know the Foray has been discontinued and is a bit higher price point than the Align II, I would go with the Align II.

[@Bob-ze1zo]

I just bought one for 35 euro. Bargain.