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Helmet maker Uvex returns to top-tier UCI World Tour road racing, protecting Intermarché-Circus-Wanty in the peloton with two older all-rounder & TT helmets, plus a new upgraded Rise – a surprisingly affordable light aero helmet that gets some pro-only customization. Plus, Uvex has a new gravel-specific lid on the way – the aero Gravel Y…
Uvex Rise affordable pro aero road helmet
Made-in-Germany helmet maker Uvex looks to get a renewed top-tier road racing focus, with a return to UCI World Tour sponsorship after years out of the pro race scene. Providing helmets (and sunglasses) for the Intermarché-Circus-Wanty team this season, Uvex has the two existing top road racing helmets from their lineup – the 290€ max-vented all-rounder Race 9 debuted in 2019, and the 330€ short-tail Race 8 time trial helmet from 2018.
![Uvex road bike helmets for Intermarché-Circus-Wanty, Race 9 & 8](https://bikerumor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Intermarche-Circus-Wanty-pro-custom_team-Uvex-Race-8-9-helmets-800x400.jpg)
Both are said to deliver aero performance on par with their analogs in the pro peloton.
![Uvex Rise affordable pro aero road bike helmet for Intermarché-Circus-Wanty, TDU warm-up](https://bikerumor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Uvex-Rise-affordable-pro-aero-road-helmet_Tour-Down-Under-ICW-riding_side-800x533.jpg)
But what’s really interesting seems to be their latest Rise aero helmet that sells for less than half of those other two.
![Uvex Rise affordable pro aero road bike helmet, standard](https://bikerumor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Uvex-Rise-affordable-pro-aero-road-helmet_standard-model-800x533.jpg)
The standard Uvex Rise is a curious aero road helmet, it doesn’t really look that aerodynamic – beyond some nice ridges in its exposed EPS. But Uvex claims that independent 3-rd party “industry-benchmark tests” comparing the new Rise against “the key WorldTour aero helmets” ranks it in the top 3 when it comes to aerodynamic advantage. And that’s from a helmet that sells for just 130€ retail (and available under 100€ in some versions on Uvex’s own e-commerce platform). I can’t really think of any other helmet nearly as affordable being worn at the top of the pro road racing circuit.
Tech details
![Uvex Rise affordable pro aero road bike helmet for Intermarché-Circus-Wanty, top](https://bikerumor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Uvex-Rise-aero-road-bike-helmet_Intermarche-Circus-Wanty-pro-custom_top-detail-800x533.jpg)
The Rise is a pretty conventional lid too, with 11 large vents.
![Uvex Rise affordable pro aero road bike helmet for Intermarché-Circus-Wanty, front & back](https://bikerumor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Uvex-Rise-aero-road-bike-helmet_Intermarche-Circus-Wanty-pro-custom_front-back-details-800x360.jpg)
It features a 2-part polycarbonate shell in-molded over conventional EPS foam. It gets a highly adjustable anatomic 3D IAS dial retention setup with comfort wing pads at the back of your head, and height adjustability at both the front & rear of the helmet, plus premium removable/washable pads inside. The standard webbing straps are pretty basic, but it uses Uvex’s adjustable fit buckle.
The result is a 270g total weight for the EN-certified helmet, and availability in two sizes S/M 52-56cm & M/L 56-59cm. The base Rise model retails for 130€, the Rise CC with matte finishes for 140€, and Rise CC Toscen models for 200€ with a built-in smart Bluetooth crash sensor.
It seems to be universally popular across Uvex’s pro riders & ambassadors from outgoing UCI XC Eliminator World Champion to gravel bikepacking to road racing.
Intermarché-Circus-Wanty Pro Custom?
![Uvex Rise affordable pro aero road bike helmet for Intermarché-Circus-Wanty, Rui Costa riding](https://bikerumor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Intermarche-Circus-Wanty-pro-custom_Uvex-Rise-aero-road-bike-helmet_Rui-Costa-front-800x533.jpg)
Interestingly, the Uvex Rise helmets that the Intermarché-Circus-Wanty team are racing this season are not exactly the same as that <100€ version. The pros do get a slightly customized version, but the changes are pretty small. In a move to provide a more consistent & comfortable fit, the pro-only Uvex Rise helmets get the same upgraded thinner lay-flat straps of the Race 9, plus the same premium pads inside.
![Uvex Rise affordable pro aero road bike helmet for Intermarché-Circus-Wanty, side](https://bikerumor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Intermarche-Circus-Wanty-pro-custom_Uvex-Rise-aero-road-bike-helmet_side-800x500.jpg)
The result is the same fit & feel across all of the team’s helmets, and a savings of 15g bringing the Uvex Rise Pro down to 255g for Intermarché-Circus-Wanty.
![Intermarché-Circus-Wanty team training, development for Uvex road bike helmets](https://bikerumor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Intermarche-Circus-Wanty-pro-custom-Uvex-road-bike-helmets_riding-800x444.jpg)
Beyond these three current road helmets, Uvex has teased that the new multi-year pro team partnership is an R&D project of ongoing product development, as well. Uvex CEO Christophe Weissenberger spoke of the process of developing new performance products with the team, “Thanks to in-house development and own production facilities, the rider feedback has a direct impact on new helmets and eyewear. New uvex models are already expected in the coming months.” We’ll keep our eyes and ears open…
Uvex Gravel Y aero off-road helmet
![Uvex Gravel Y aero off-road gravel bike helmet, side](https://bikerumor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Uvex-Gravel-Y-aero-off-road-gravel-bike-helmet_side-800x600.jpg)
In the meantime beyond the Uvex Rise, they have another new helmet almost ready for broader release. The ‘coming soon’ Uvex Gravel Y joins their existing Gravel X as a mix-up of road styling with a bit of extended temples and extra occipital protection at the rear of the helmet for when off-road riding gets a bit out of control.
![Uvex Gravel Y aero off-road gravel bike helmet, front & back](https://bikerumor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Uvex-Gravel-Y-aero-off-road-gravel-bike-helmet_front-back-details-800x380.jpg)
The new 140€ Gravel Y features smaller vents overall and more closed-off sides & top for reduced aerodynamic drag, plus anti-insect mesh across the front openings. Two sizes for a wide range of heads (52-57 & 56-61cm) and two matte colors (light olive green or black) should be available this spring.
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