DHB R2.0 Road helmet review

DHB is one of our instant picks when recommending affordable yet functional kit and, on the (polycarbonate) surface, the HDB R2.0 Road helmet ticks those boxes.

There’s a low-profile design with an aerodynamic finish at the rear, the chin strap is a welcome touch, and the 273g weight is impressive despite the slender price tag. The polycarbonate shell is fused to the EPS foam, but it’s a little untidy at the front and we’d prefer to see the foam fully covered like others on test.

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The ratchet dial feels flimsy and that extends to the slender forehead pad, which feels too thin to prevent the Velcro and helmet ridges behind it pushing into our forehead; they’re also slow to dry during moderately sweaty sets.

Verdict: Nice shell, but it’s a shame about the pads and finishing.

Score: 66%

Matt Baird Editor of Cycling Plus magazine

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Matt is a regular contributor to 220 Triathlon, having joined the magazine in 2008. He’s raced everything from super-sprint to Ironman, duathlons and off-road triathlons, and can regularly be seen on the roads and trails around Bristol. Matt is the author of Triathlon! from Aurum Press and is now the editor of Cycling Plus magazine.