I found myself loosening the helmet more often than others for climbs and mellow trails. These became uncomfortable over prolonged periods. However, after tightening the helmet enough to stay put when hammering downhill, I found it produced two pressure points on the back of my head where the cradle tightened. The cradle has a massive range of adjustment, which is impressive.
The cradle and straps are where I found the biggest issues. Still, it’s reasonably comfortable for all-day use. The padding is light and svelte, and isn’t the plushest. The Ambush sits deep down the rear of the neck and has ample coverage over the temples. Specialized has done a decent job of providing plenty of coverage. I feel it’s one of the smarter-looking open-face helmets too.
Steve BehrĮven though the Ambush 2’s weight is low, the overall size is pretty large. This cradle uses a dial integrated into the shell to tighten and loosen it, plus the cradle is height adjustable with five labelled positions to refine the fit.įor its low weight, the Ambush 2 gives plenty of coverage. To keep the helmet secure, the Ambush 2 employs Specialized’s SBC Integrated Fit System. Specialized hasn’t stated any details on breathability or anti-bacterial treatments. The padding inside the Ambush 2 is attached via Velcro to the MIPS SL, so it’s removable. The Ambush 2 features 15 vents in the helmet body and three in the peak.
Specialized claims Computational Fluid Dynamic designs were used to maximise internal airflow volume to keep you cool and dry. The SL version performs the same role, though, staving off dangerous rotational impact accelerations. This should also be quieter than the original MIPS with its yellow plastic liner. This newer design attaches the liner to the shell with rubber bands that are held in place by Velcro. This comes courtesy of an exclusive partnership between Specialized and MIPS to produce a liner that’s lighter and more ventilated than the regular MIPS liner, while still offering the same protection. To keep you safe, Specialized has used a dual-density EPS foam construction with the aim of adding extra protection where needed and saving grams where impact resistance is less important. This should help protect the helmet from knocks and scrapes, or the odd roll around the boot of your car. The Ambush 2 is wrapped in a plastic shell, and while relatively light at 330g for a size small, it feels reassuringly well built. Specialized’s MIPS SL liner minimises weight while still offering good protection.
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