The Endura Hummvee Plus Mips helmet represents excellent value for money with top-quality construction, a comfortable fit and no-nonsense styling. At this price point it does very little wrong and makes an excellent choice for anyone looking for one of the best mountain bike helmets for trail or enduro use.
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The Hummvee Plus is an enduro-style helmet that offers a large peak and good coverage to the back of the head. It comes in at the lower end of Endura’s offerings with its Singletrack and MT500 offering more tech. The Hummvee Plus is offered with or without Mips which has a £20 effect on the price.
Endura Hummvee Plus Mips helmet - Technical details
Three sizes are offered ranging from S-M to L-XL to cover a circumference of 51cm to 63cm. There are five colours available; black, white, electric blue, olive green and grey camo – enough variation to suit most size and style requirements.
From a safety standpoint, the helmet is constructed of an EPS (expanded polystyrene) inner wrapped in a protective shell that conforms to CE and CPSC standards. Rotational impact forces are reduced with the use of Mips, a low-friction internal layer that slides on impact.
Large airflow vents are incorporated into the design which are said to maximise breathability and comfort. There are 13 vents in total and there is also a small mesh net in the front vents to help keep insects and vegetation out of the helmet while riding - a nice feature. The visor is adjustable with three positions although the bottom position is the only one that “looks” right and doesn’t block the field of view.
Retention adjustment comes in the form of a fairly standard dial at the back of the helmet. This gives both vertical and circumferential adjustment to get a secure yet comfortable fit. The chin strap is fully adjustable and comes with a standard buckle.
The padding is removable and washable. It's lightweight, too, and is quick-drying and designed to wick sweat.
If you damage the helmet in a crash, Endura has a crash replacement scheme that’ll reduce the cost of replacing it.
Endura Hummvee Plus Mips helmet - Performance
The sizing is spot on with the sizing chart. The minimal padding is well placed and provided a comfortable fit while the adjuster at the back did a good job of dialling in the tension.
The sweat management is good. On very sweaty days I did get the occasional drip on my glasses but, for the most part, the ventilation and padding handled the job well.
The helmet is noticeably lightweight but still feels sturdy. The build quality is excellent, the padding material feels well-made and durable, and the shell does a good job of covering the EPS inner. Overall it's clear there has been attention to detail on the finish.
I would say that the helmet does sit a little higher on the head than expected. This has no effect on the performance and is purely an aesthetical gripe. The chin buckle isn’t a magnetic affair as seen on higher-end helmets but, at this price point, it's a negligible bugbear.
Endura Hummvee Plus Mips helmet - Verdict
At £85, the Hummvee Plus is right on the money for a helmet of this nature. Other options in this price range include the Fox Mainframe MIPS, which proved to have a good fit despite running a little hot. The Lazer Coyote helmet is another worthy option. It has great breathability and build quality but sits a little higher on the head than others.
The Endura Hummvee Plus represents excellent value for money. It provides an adjustable fit with comfortable shaping and padding, good styling and is equipped with a Mips liner. For the price tag, it's a hard option to ignore when considering your next trial or enduro helmet.