Review: Touratech Aventuro Carbon Pro Helmet
Nothing is more vital in terms of protective gear than a good helmet. Often, finding quality protection and features in a helmet comes with a high price tag, a hefty weight, or both.
Touratech has released the Touratech Aventuro Carbon Pro, its third evolution of the Aventuro Carbon series in an effort to squash that notion.
I own all three Aventuro Carbon helmets, and have been wearing them almost exclusively since their first release many years ago. Switching from a conventional helmet to a carbon-fiber lid made me fall in love with this concept instantly.
Suffering from neck pain after years of hard riding, a lighter helmet offered the benefit of less fatigue from long days in the saddle.
The first version of this helmet set the bar for me in this regard, and I wore it on many excursions. But where it fell short was its overall lack of features, ventilation, quality of padding, and overall build quality.
The second version improved significantly in every regard, and I donned that bucket for countless days of road touring and backcountry expeditions. Still, I was often frustrated with the inadequate ventilation, the fragile plastic visor removal system, buzzy peak (sun visor), and padding. All this to be said, I never ditched it for anything else.
I finally picked up my Aventuro Pro just before an expedition to the Big Bend National Park. Made by NEXX as all the previous versions, the Pro tips the scales at a meager 3.4 pounds in medium and large sizes.
It features a carbon-fiber construction, wider field of view, tool-free peak removal, Pinlock-compatible visor, plush interior, and much more. The helmet seems like its hit a new tier of quality compared to the previous iterations.
I spent six straight days, 12 hours each, in the remote backcountry or southwest Texas, and was truly impressed with this upgrade. In nearly three-digit temperatures, the ample venting options provided plenty of airflow. In the mornings, I kept the vents closed, and the helmet stayed quiet and warm.
With its lightweight carbon construction, you may notice a bit more wind noise. It’s been so long since I’ve ridden in anything but these helmets, but if the lighter weight and less fatigue may come at the expense of some wind noise, I’m okay with that—earplugs are cheap.
The biggest thing I noticed after years of riding in the first and second versions, the Aventuro Carbon Pro fit differently. At first, I thought my head had changed shape (perhaps it has), but I soon realized that the new Pro version has a slightly different shape.
This caused me a bit of frustration as it didn’t quite fit the way I was expecting and took some time to break in. I ordered a medium-sized helmet, the same as every other helmet I’ve worn, and in hindsight I maybe should have elected to order a large.
Proper helmet fitment is often overlooked by newer and even experienced riders that really want to wear a particular brand. But a well-fitting helmet is essential, not only in terms of correct sizing and internal pads, but also the actual shape of the exterior.
Some brands provide a rounder shape, while others go for a more oval one. Each person is different, and just like shopping for gloves, it’s important to spend some time finding the helmet that you can comfortably and confidently ride in for days on end.
For me, nothing has yet come along to convince me to switch.
If you suffer from neck fatigue and aren’t sold on the other big brands, give this one a try. With its modularity offering different riding configurations, visor options, a Pinlock-compatible shield, excellent airflow, and a light weight, it’s hard to beat.
Touratech Aventuro Carbon Pro Helmet
From $699
Sizes: XS-3XL
Colors: Black, white, Core, Rallye, Sport