SR1 – Schuberth

In 2000 Michael Schumacher yet it was not the champion that we all know, as well as the home of German helmets Schuberth was not so well known. In that year began their partnership and the German driver began having victories ringed always wearing a helmet specially-designed carbon fiber Schuberth marked precisely. Over the years, Schumacher has played an important role as developer for the home of helmets, helping them improve their products more and more until 2006. When, in 2006, in fact, Schumacher, he left the F1 to devote to racing bike, now Schuberth helmet took the opportunity to study a modern, safe and light, starting from the directions of the great champion, could become a unique product in ‘ crowded market of helmets. It is from this experience comes the Schuberth SR1.

Made of fiber S.T.R.O.N.G., a array of special glass fiber reinforced duroplast The SR1 is available in 3 shell sizes, weighing just 1295 grams. The interiors are made of Coolmax, Ipoallergennico and antibacterial material, completely removable and washable. Needless to say, being a helmet designed for high level performance, has a double D closure, Anti-fog and scratch resistant visor (also available in various shades of color), with easily removable quick release system.

Particular emphasis is given to the system of internal ventilation and minimum noise, for maximum comfort. The three front air intakes, Two on the front and one on the chin, together with two rear vents, Allow a change of 10 liters of air per second at a speed of 100 km / h, also with the ability to adjust the grip on the chin in three different positions, you can easily adjust the amount of air that arrives.

Even the rear spoiler, D-Force Spoiler Is adjustable in two positions, in order to fine-tune the response of the helmet to the stress of the wind. This was achieved through careful studies in a wind tunnel, which also led to optimize the acoustics of the helmet that records only 88 dB at 100 km / h And thus reduce the annoying background noise that you suffer when you are “down in the hull.” Also you can also adjust the noise, by keeping open two special windows we have a bigger sound contact with the outside world, locking, only the emergency signals will be heard, leaving out any interference by Schuberth do not like.

Schuberth SR1 is distributed in Italy by Bergamaschi and is available in three colors: Mono matte white or glossy black, with Graphics Technology glossy white and matte black or Racing Line Graphics white-gray, gray or black-white-red and blue. Prices still are not definitive, are respectively 599, 699 or 749 €.