Urge has always done a surprisingly excellent job of making helmets that offer incredible value for your money; and the new second-generation TourAir is another fine example. This is a nice-looking semi-aero all-rounder lid that would work well for road, gravel, cyclocross, or even XC mountain biking. It is made with Urges signature environmentally-friendly mix of materials, their own smart anti-rotation protection, and a price that literally cannot be beat!Urge TourAir 2 affordable aero all-rounder cycling helmet(All photos/Urge)Instead of pigeonholing the new TourAir gen 2 into one discipline or category, Urge describes the new helmet as less marketing equals more versatility. A total overhaul of the original, fully-vented TourAir from almost a decade ago, Urge touts the new helmet as the ultimate all-rounder. The TourAir 2 combines larger front-facing vents, deep internal channels, and a smooth top to both maximize aero benefits AND maintain consistent cooling airflow through the helmet.Modern styling, an aerodynamic focus without compromising ventilation, top-tier comfort and safety, competitive light weight, solid affordability, and also industry-leading eco-friendly features. It really does look like an excellent all-rounder.And safer, too!It also gets Urges own patented ERT protection padding system to improve safety. First introduced on their All-Air mountain bike helmet several years ago, the soft blue polymer hexagonal grid sits between the helmets EPS foam and the pads that contact your head. And in a crash, ERT deflects first, absorbing the initial linear or rotational forces in both high- or low-energy impacts. Urge explains that ERT not only makes the rider safer in big impacts, but protects the helmet, too. It also has been proven that ERT improves energy absorption for low-intensity impacts without, of course, compromising the helmets performance during higher-G tests.Tech detailstraditional in-mold construction with a 2-piece outer polycarbonate shellblue ERT (Energy Reduction Tech) rotational impact polymer protection padsdial-adjust occipital retention systemrecycled EPS protection foam, reclaimed from automotive industry wasterecycled ABS plastic in the retention systemrecycled PET straps made from used water bottlesrapidly renewable Bamboo bio fiber helmet paddingeco-friendly UV ink for printed graphicsplastic-free packaging: FSC-certified cardboard boxes, compostable cornstarch bags, vegetable inks, QR codes for instructions instead of paper manuals that you immediately throw away (recycle!)2 sizes available (S/M or L/X)270g S/M and 300g L/XL claimed weightsUrge TourAir 2 helmet Pricing, options & availabilityOf course, we know the price from the start. The TourAir 2 helmet sells for just 79, directly from Urge. Only two sizes are available a S/M for 54-58cm heads, or a L/XL for bigger 58-61cm crania. But you do get to pick from six different colors. The most basic solid colors are Raw Black or (all) Whiteout. Or olive green Ember Grove, bright white Arctic Tour, sand beige Acid Tour, and dark grey Cold Current all of which get a bright color contrasting panel on their backside.All are in stock and available now, except for the all-white version coming in January.UrgeBike.com