There's a helmet for road rides, a helmet for mountain trails, and then there's the Abus Taipan, which handles both without making you compromise on either.
Designed to sit at the crossroads of road performance and gravel freedom, it's the sort of cycling helmet that fits however your riding week tends to look.
The LED version comes with a rechargeable magnetic rear light built in, which is one less thing to clip on and forget to charge separately. Practical and genuinely useful for those early morning starts or autumn evenings when the light drops faster than expected.
Built for riders who do it all:
- Ventilation that earns its keep: 18 ventilation openings and an internal air cooling system keep things moving on climbs and interval efforts. At low weight and with aerodynamic straps, this Abus cycling helmet doesn't slow you down when the road tilts upward
- Fit that actually works: the widened inner shell with space for thicker padding, combined with an individually adjustable system and Ponytail Fit, means it sits securely without the usual pressure points. Once it's dialled in, you stop thinking about it
- Eyewear Port: a small detail that makes a real difference, letting you store your glasses inside the helmet cleanly when you don't need them
- Washable pads: because a helmet you can actually keep fresh is a helmet you'll wear more
As Abus bike helmets go, the Taipan LED is one of their more versatile options. Comfortable enough for long gravel days, aerodynamic enough for club rides, and practical enough for commutes when the days get shorter.
Sizing:
- Small: 51–55cm
- Medium: 54–58cm
- Large: 57–61cm
If you're sitting between sizes on Abus helmets, go larger and use the adjustment dial to fine-tune the fit.