Kudo Arche-Type Helmet Special Edition
A high-performance, cross-discipline cycling helmet for road, gravel, and XC MTB, featuring the extra protection of a MIPS Air Node system, integrated rear light, and a limited-edition Arche-Type styling. Kudo is a versatile cross-disciplinary cycling helmet built for road, gravel, and XC riding and racing. Available here in a limited-edition Arche-Type finish, this particular Kudo version acts as an homage to the design process, like a prototype refined to its final form. This helmet has been awarded a 5-star rating from the preeminent safety research team at the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab.
Technologies:
Arche-Type: Introducing Arche-Type, a new limited-edition look available for each model in the fizik Helmet Collection. Designed with a translucent PC shell that reveals the underlying EPS core, Arche-Type helmets combine a dark gray colorway with contrasting matte and glossy finishes. Outlined fizik logos add subtle styling, along with technical text that highlights the functions of different parts of each helmet. As the Arche-Type name suggests, these unique helmets serve as a representative model—a moment in the process—from which our complete helmet range was developed. Like a freeze-frame in the design and development phase, picture Arche-Type as a prototype that has reached its final form.
Protection meets performance: Kudo is a high-performance, half-shell cycling helmet designed for road, gravel, and cross-country MTB riding. Prioritizing ventilation and weight reduction, Kudo is built for intense efforts on hot days, long climbs, and high-output rides while adhering to the highest safety standards.
Cool, Uncompromising Ventilation: Kudo’s sleek, round profile minimizes volume, reducing wind resistance and providing optimal thermoregulation. Integrated vents ensure superior cooling, making it ideal for maintaining performance during tough efforts. Additionally, Kudo is certified to both EU and CPSC standards, providing top-tier impact protection. Top side vents securely hold sunglasses when not in use.
Shaped for safety: The helmet’s smooth, rounded shape is crafted to reduce surface grip during impact, potentially lessening the force's intensity in the event of a crash. A crossbridge element embedded into the EPS foam further enhances impact protection by efficiently distributing forces across the helmet, contributing to a full and comprehensive approach to safety.
MIPS Air Node System: Kudo features the latest MIPS Air Node safety system, seamlessly integrated into the padding. This ultralight, low-friction layer dissipates rotational forces during a crash while remaining low-profile and easily removable for cleaning.
Dialed-In Fit: Kudo features an advanced fit system with a micrometric dial at the occipital stabilizer for tilt and eyewear compatibility adjustments. A bespoke crown adjustment allows riders to fine-tune the fit to the exact shape of their head while lightweight ripstop webbing provides full adjustability around the ears.
Integrated Visibility: For added safety, Kudo Aero comes with a removable passive reflector at the rear and a USB-rechargeable LED taillight. The taillight offers multiple lighting modes for both daytime and nighttime visibility, ensuring rider safety in all conditions.
Specifications:
Cooling, performance-oriented design
In-molded EPS-PC structure
Polymeric reinforcement bridge
Wide air-exhaust outlet vent
Sunglasses garage
MIPS Air Node system
Size adjustment system with tilt and crown adjusting feature
Removable rear reflector
Fizik helmet light included
Helmet bag included
S: 52-56 cm (CE 270g)
M: 56-59 cm (CE 280g)
L: 59-61 cm (CE 310g)
