Award-winning design folds to half the volume for easy portage.

Dahon, the world leader in folding bicycles has done it again by doing for helmets what its done for bikes. Designed specifically for urban cyclists the Pango folds in seconds to half the volume of a standard helmet and features replaceable panels to optimize it for use in rain or cold conditions.

Most cycling helmets used by urban riders are either based on performance racing helmets or skater helmets. Dahon saw the need for a cycling helmet that addressed the specific needs of the urban cyclist. Urban cyclists are often on and off their bikes – getting coffee, stopping to chat with friends, or popping into a store for an errand – but what do they do with their helmets? They can either hang the helmet off their handlebars where it’s vulnerable to theft, clip the helmet to the outside of their bag where it dangles and catches on things, or simply walk around holding a sweaty helmet.

But the Pango helmet folds small enough to fit into just about any bag.”

Folding the Pango helmet takes seconds: the side plates slide up into the top shell and the rear panel folds inwards. Total size is reduced by 50% and the padding and straps are protected on the inside of the package. The overlapping side and top plates add strength to the folded package and render it well protected from damage, especially important for anybody who’s accidentally crushed a helmet by sitting or lying on it.

The Pango helmet also features replaceable panels in the shell that allow tuning for function or fashion. Riders heading out into the rain need only replace the perforated grid panel with the solid rain panel to help keep their heads dry. The Pango helmet makes use of patented Pulsium Technology, the same used in the award-winning Edelrid climbing helmet.

AVAILABLE IN USA IN 2011 ...