Hi, this is Jeffrey from MTB.guide and today it's time to review the MT500 helmet from
Endura.
They are mainly known for their clothing line but are producing helmets for a while now.
The MT500 is Endura's high end collection of clothing where this helmet is part of.
To push the safety of this helmet, Endura chose to incorporate the relatively new Koroyd
technology into their helmet.
So, let's take a closer look.
FEATURES
The more aggressive styling, large rear coverage
and goggle support show that the Endura MT500 helmet is aimed towards the trail and enduro
rider.
As the sport evolves, head protection is one of the aspects that clearly stayed behind.
MIPS is becoming more and more standard, but Endura went in a different route, trying to
reduce the overall impact forces with Koroyd to improve safety.
The straw-like structure that you see inside the helmet are the Koroyd tubes, that are
designed to better absorb the energy of an impact compared your traditional EPS, which
is commonly used in helmets.
This is different from technologies like MIPS, Spin and 360 Turbine that aim to reduce rotational
forces which play an important role in reducing the chance of a concussion.
Looking beyond the Koroyd you see a well thought out and well finished helmet, which you kind
of would expect for a top of the line Endura helmet that retails for 160 euro's.
You can get the MT500 helmet in 3 sizes and 4 different colors.
The Endura features an adjustable 4 position and removeable visor.
Put the visor in the upper positions and you gain access to the eyewear docks.
In the top position you can store your goggles under the visor.
On the back of the helmet is clip mounted which keeps your goggle strap in place.
On the top of the helmet you find room for the included accessory clip which partially
mount in one of the vents, to be able to attach a light or actioncam to your helmet.
The MT500 has 15 medium to large vents to keep your head cool, 12 of these vents have
Koroyd behind them.
The MT500 helmet is the only helmet in Endura's lineup that has Koroyd.
At half the price and leaving out other features like eyewear docs, goggle strap clip and Koroyd,
you can get Endura's Singletrack II.
If you like the looks of the MT500 but don't mind the other features and want to stay in
Endura's lineup, then the Singletrack II can with it visual similarities and weight
reduction of more than 100 gram be an alternative.
Looking for a similar helmet at other brands, you'll probably end up with the closely
matched Smith Session.
In return for the Goggle strap clip and accessory clip you get improved safety with integrated
Koroyd combined with MIPS.
The Smith Session also retails also retails at 160 euro's.
Endura has a crash replacement program, which offers a replacement helmet at a reduced price
over 3 years after purchase.
In case of a crash you can get the same model if possible, at 50% of the MSRP.
Note that this crash replacement program is currently only available in Europe.
On the trails
Comfort and fit are very important on the trails.
I found the MT500 to be a perfect fit, but this will differ from person to person.
It has plenty of adjustability to make a comfortable fit for most.
The chin strap also sits reasonably flat and is longer than on most helmets.
The padding is a firm and didn't noticeably degrade over the last 10 months.
Ventilation may seem okay at first, but it noticeably suffers from the implementation
of Koroyd.
It keeps the temperature well inside in the winter, but riding in temperatures up to 36
degrees here in summer is where you really notice the lack in airflow compared to its
open vent counterparts.
Koroyd also collects visibly more dirt and is harder to clean.
In return I didn't get any bees or wasps in my helmet and I didn't get any tan lines
in the shape of the vents.
Clearance with big sunglasses can be a bit tight with the MT500 helmet.
Normal sized sunglasses like the Oakley Jawbone oppose no problem.
The Jawbreaker is still good, but the 100% Speedcraft nearly hits the helmet and on extremely
bumpy terrain it actually does.
Visibility with the Endura MT500 is good, while a slightly higher bottom position of
the visor has my preference.
You can set the visor in one of the higher positions, but these positions are either
too high to be fashionable nor functional while having your sunglasses still on your
nose.
The helmet accessory clip is a nice addition for evening rides, keeping a light stable
on the helmet without the need of fiddling with straps or sticking it with adhesive tape
on your helmet.
And the same counts for using an action cam, for those who like to film other riders.
With something relatively heavy mounted on the MT500 helmet, it stayed remarkably stable.
New helmet safety technologies
I'd like to touch on a few things regarding
the newer innovations in helmet safety, like MIPS, Spin, 360 Turbine, Koroyd and others.
The current safety standards (like the EN1078 here in Europe) don't require these new
technologies, as a traditional EPS-helmet would easily suffice to meet the requirements,
however, they claim to be safer than your standard helmets.
The current safety standards are old and need to be updated to include more comprehensive
testing.
Note that there are currently no tests included that address the reduction of rotational forces
for technologies like MIPS.
This make you purely dependent on what a helmet manufacturers claim and makes it an interesting
marketing tool.
The only way to compare the safety of a helmet, is to compare the test reports right?
Well, unfortunately helmet manufacturers aren't legally required to publish these test reports.
I contacted Endura and Koroid for the reports, as well as other helmet manufacturers, but
none was willing to supply them.
The only brand that I currently know of that publishes test results is Leatt.
Therefore, I see the newer safety technologies more as a marketing tool, which can sound
reasonable to have a positive effect on your safety, than as an actual safety improvement.
I fully support the way that certain brands want to push the safety beyond what's legally
necessary, but it also requires some transparency and proof from their side.
Having a number to compare safety between helmets and an increase in consumer awareness
can give helmet safety the needed push in the right direction.
Conclusion
Endura managed with the MT500 to produce a
nicely finished Enduro helmet, with lots of features and plenty of adjustability to make
a comfortable fit.
At 160 euro's retail it sits at the high end of this segment.
Of course, you'll also be paying a premium for being one of the few helmets that feature
Koroyd.
The claimed safety improvement from Koroyd comes at the cost of noticeable decrease in
airflow.
Endura made an interesting choice to exclude MIPS in its flagship helmet, while its competitor
Smith did.
Other than that, it's a great helmet which in my opinion also looks good.
With the addition of Koroyd that might reduce the injury of your next crash, it might then
also improve its value for money.
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