The Specialized Dissident 2 helmet was designed in collaboration with powerhouse athletes Loïc Bruni and Finn Iles to meet the highest demands of downhill mountain bike racing.
With five strategically placed EPS foam inserts, the helmet is tuned for higher and lower density foam based on where it is configured inside the helmet, allowing it to maintain a light weight while still managing energy. The use of a softer foam density allows more energy to be absorbed in an impact, transferring less to the rider. Dissident 2 also provides added confidence through its Mips Evolve Solution that helps to redirect rotational movement away from the head. In this Evolve Solution, Specialized utilized fabric pocket attachments inside, reducing creakiness.
Remaining cool is more than a state of mind, and it is hard to keep your composure when things get hot. That is why instead of focusing on more vents, Specialized focused on better vents. Built from the inside out, the Dissident 2 ventilation system features a hood scoop to channel a flow of cool air in, and purpose-placed vents that direct the warm air out, letting your head stay cool and comfortable in any situation.
Keeping this helmet light was of high importance. In a race context, feeling light and mobile leads to faster reactions and reduced fatigue. With the EPS foam insert construction, the helmet remains very light while still offering big protection.
Features:
- 3 Layer Construction: Carbon Shell / Poly Carbonate / EPS.
- 5-unique pieces of EPS tuned to optimized performance in each specific location.
- Mips Evolve Solution: Fabric pocket attachments to reduce bobble head and creakiness.
- Ionic Plus Fabric anti-microbial pad kit. Replacement crown pad and two sizes of emergency quick-release cheek pads included.
- Breathability optimized with hood scoop.
- Travel Bag.
- D-Ring Buckle.
- Weight: Medium - 940g.