Italian protection experts Dainese returns to the MTB helmet game

Italian protection experts Dainese returns to the MTB helmet game

jeff alvarez |

The highest standards of protection, in the world’s lightest full-face helmet.

The Dainese Linea 01 MIPS® full-face MTB helmet sets a new benchmark. Offering maximum lightness for limitless pedaling, it is invisible to wear and meets the category’s highest safety standards. Weighing just 570 grams (size M), the helmet exceeds all international standards, namely CPSC 1203, CE EN1078, ASTM F1952-DH, ASTM 2032-BMX, and AS/NZ 2063. 

Excellent protection is provided by the polycarbonate outer shell, combined with a dual-density EPS inner shell, mapped according to those areas of the skull that are most subject and exposed to impact. Robustness and rigidity are enhanced with an exclusive nylon exoskeleton inspired by the geometry of auxetic materials, which is embedded in the inner shell, starting from the EPS chin guard and extending across the cheek area. Its unmistakable structure allows for continuous airflow and helps contain the overall weight.

Safety is in every detail. The integrated MIPS® system reduces the possibility of dangerous rotational impact forces being transmitted to the head. The helmet is equipped with the NFC TwiceMe system that allows for the faster transmission of personal and health information, allowing for dramatically reduced rescue times.

The desired ventilation is provided by 30 air vents, 22 ventilations on the central core, and 8 rear extractors that guarantee a continuous flow and optimal heat exchange during every phase of activity, from the most extreme descents to the most intense pedaling and climbing. For a level of comfort that allows the rider to focus only on the path, riding without constraints due to the soft, anti-bacterial, and anti-odor thermoformed lining.

Visibility is perfect on any route and in all conditions due to the wide field of vision, a chin guard design that improves the line of vision even in more technical sections, and the solid yet flexible, tilt-adjustable peak, which can be operated with one hand and with gloves on. The form of the shell is designed to accommodate goggles when not being worn and is perfectly compatible with models in the Dainese MTB Goggles Line. Fast and secure fastening is ensured by the Fidlock® magnetic system, which can also be operated while wearing gloves.

On the other hand, The Dainese Linea 03 half-shell MTB helmet offers the ideal versatility, lightness and safety to tackle any path with total control.

Greater protection is provided by the polycarbonate outer shell, combined with a dual density EPS inner shell, mapped according to those areas of the skull that are most subject and exposed to impact. An advanced structure that, weighing just 340 grams in total (in size M), exceeds all international standards, namely CPSC 1203, CE EN1078, and AS/NZ 2063.


The heightened comfort of the soft, anti-bacterial and anti-odor thermoformed lining allows the rider to focus only on the path, riding without constraints even over very long distances. 18 air vents spread across the entire surface of the shell allow optimal ventilation and breathability during every phase of activity and in all weather conditions. The rear design of the shell allows for hair pulled back into a ponytail or braid to pass through.


Visibility is perfect on every route and in every condition due to the flexible, tilt-adjustable peak that is practical, solid and can be operated with one hand and with gloves on.                                                                                      

                                                                                                      Credit: Dainese

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