We already spotted METs new Manta 3 aero road helmet on UAE womens and men pro heads in the World Tour this season, from last years World Champ Tadej Pogaar to this years new champ Brandon McNulty. But now you can buy one. And MET has shared all the tech details about what makes their core road racing helmet faster, and safer, than ever.MET Manta 3 aero road racing helmet(All photos/MET)Last week MET unveiled the more affordable no-carbon Trenta 2 version of their airflow-maxed road helmet. But if speed is your priority on the bike, its time to look at the new Manta 3 on the aero road side.The Manta 3 officially broke cover this season at Milan-Sanremo in March, where Pogaar sprinted to that crash-tattered & bloody win ahead of Tom Pidcock. Not a bad first race for the new MET lid. Did a new aero helmet help him win? It likely didnt hurt, if METs wind tunnel claims are right.testing inside METs own Tube wind tunnelThey explain that at the 50km/hr speeds that road racers see, aero drag starts to become a really big obstacle to overcome. So they spent years refining the Manta, and came out saving an extra 6W over the gen 2 helmet with this new design. Plus thanks to the revised three main forward-facing vents design, lower-profile MIPS Air Node system inside, revised internal channeling, and a new F1-inspired pair of Double Deck air deflectors at the back the new Manta 3 promises a 10% improvement in ventilation, as well.Old vs. New aero shapingnew Manta 3 (white) vs. old Manta 2 (red)MET describes the new Manta 3 as being a bit shorter and smoother than the Manta 2. Thats especially evident in the shift of its tail further back and lower, and fewer sharp edges. The obvious move from two to three main front vents is visually distinct, of course. But the most significant change is the loss of the top vent, as weve seen almost every modern aero helmet remove any edges or openings from the top of all their latest designs to reduce drag.Tech detailswind tunnel-optimized aero road helmetMET ranks it as the fastest in benchmark tests in their own Tube wind tunnelin-mold EPS construction with full-wrap 3-piece polycarbonate shellMIPS Air Node lightweight anti-rotation protectionprotection optimized from analysis of 142 real crash-damaged helmets worn by UAE Team Emirates between 2019-2025Coolmax integrated padstwo side vents function as sunglasses portsDouble Deck rear vent air deflectorsdial- & height-adjustable Safe-T Orbital Fit SystemAir Lite straps with adjustable under-ear hardwareVirginia Tech Helmet Lab 5-star safety ratingCE | US | AS-NZ safety certifications3 sizes (S 52-56cm, M 56-58cm & L 58-61cm)250g claimed weight (CE, size M) MET Manta 3 Pricing, options & availabilityThe new redesigned MET Manta 3 aero road bike helmet sells for $375 / 330, including a soft helmet bag for storage. It is available now in six relatively low-key colors. Pick from all-black, all-white, white with black logos and EPS, dark grey, light silver, or a red-to-black fade.MET-hemets.com