HELMETS REVIEW

Airoh Ace 2 helmet review

A sensible, quiet, well-priced mid-range helmet for weekend riders. It won't win a tech war, but it does everything a helmet should.

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Summary

The Airoh Ace 2 is aimed at the weekend rider rather than the factory racer, and it hits that brief. The carbon composite shell is true to size, it's quiet enough to pair with any intercom, and the goggle area is generous. At £340 it's not trying to compete with the £700 flagships on safety tech, and it's honest about that.

Pros

  • Quiet, and fully set up to house any intercom system
  • Generous goggle area fits wide goggles
  • True to size with no pressure points
  • Strong value at £340

Cons

  • Not much in the way of cutting-edge safety tech
  • Mid-range protection, not flagship level
  • Aimed at weekend riders, not top-level racers

The Ace 2 is aimed squarely at the weekend rider, not the factory racer, and it’s honest about that. The carbon composite shell is true to size, my medium fit was spot on with no pressure points, and it comes in a good spread of colours.

Where it shines

It’s quiet, and it’s fully set up to house any intercom on the market, so it pairs well for trail days and green-laning. The goggle area is generous and takes wide goggles comfortably.

Where it doesn’t try

It doesn’t boast much cutting-edge safety tech, and the protection is mid-range rather than flagship. At £340 it’s not pretending otherwise. For the money it does everything a helmet should and looks good doing it.

Who it's for

Weekend and recreational riders who want quality without the flagship price.
Anyone running an intercom system.
Riders who want a quiet, comfortable lid.

Who it's not for

Racers chasing the highest safety-tech ceiling.
Anyone who wants the lightest carbon shell.
Riders who need maximum ventilation.

Bottom line

For the money, the Ace 2 does everything a helmet is supposed to and looks good doing it. A smart mid-range buy for the weekend racer.

Common questions

Does the Airoh Ace 2 fit true to size?

Yes. I took a medium and it was spot on, no pressure points anywhere after a full day's riding. The carbon composite shell sits where you expect it to, so order your usual size. There's a decent spread of colours too if that matters to you.

Will it work with a Bluetooth intercom?

That's one of its strongest points. The Ace 2 is set up to house any intercom on the market, and it's a quiet lid, so you can actually hear what's coming through. Great for trail days and green-laning where you're chatting to mates all day.

Is it good enough for racing?

Not at the sharp end. The protection is mid-range rather than flagship level, and there's no cutting-edge safety tech in it. If you're chasing the highest safety ceiling, spend the extra on a £700 lid. For weekend and recreational riding, it does everything a helmet should.

Is £340 good value for this helmet?

For what you get, yes. You're paying for a carbon composite shell, a quiet ride, full intercom compatibility and a generous goggle area that swallows wide goggles. It's honest about not competing with flagship safety tech, and at this price it doesn't need to. Solid weekend buy.

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