Kyros from Fizik a new 'all-road' helmet that focuses on practicality, versatility and – dare we say it – common sense

It is not long since Fizik made a fairly decisive foray into helmet tech, having been more commonly known for some of the market's best saddles, shoes and bar tape. As we noted at the time of the launch of Kudo et al, its first helmet launch, it’s clearly not a tentative toe in the water either.

The latest model, Kyros, continues that trend. Sitting alongside lids like the aforementioned Kudo, Kudo Aero, Kunee and Kassis, it’s pitched as the do-it-all option: one helmet for road rides, gravel excursions and even cross country.

That positioning is kind of clever. Riders increasingly care less about discipline specific kit, and seem to favour items that can move between formal road and more casual or gritty adventures, and there’s obvious appeal with that. Kyros reflects that demand with a rounded and fairly compact profile that avoids the extremes of road helmets, or the more open, trail focused designs. It’s a middle-ground, both visually and in terms of its intent.

Ventilation is handled through a series of of large openings and a pronounced rear exhaust, aimed at keeping airflow moving at variable speeds. There’s also a practical touch in the form of a sunglasses garage, in other words, somewhere secure to put your expensive specs when you’re not wearing them.

Reading the press information, it feels like Fizik is trying hard to differentiate on fit. The brand’s “Crown Fit” system moves beyond the usual dial-and-cradle approach, adding a degree of shape adjustment via interchangeable pins. It’s a slightly unusual solution, but rather than relying on on padding swaps, riders can tweak how the helmet sits around the head itself. In theory that should address one of the more frustrating aspects of helmet buying – finding something that fits properly in the first place.

Safety wise, Kyros follows a now familiar template. The helmet is made from an EPS-PC shell, which forms the main structure, while a MIPS liner is included to help manage rotational forces in a crash. It’s standard fare at this price point so not necessarily noteworthy.

Like other Fizik helmets, the Kyros is compatible with the brand’s clip in rear light, offering a cleaner alternative to strap-mounted options. A reflective insert is included too.

At £169.99 / $199.99, the helmet lands in the midrange, price wise. If the earlier launch helmets established the brand at the high end, this broadens the appeal and brings Kyros to a wider market, but it’s still not cheap, so doesn’t stray too far from that positioning.

With helmets, it all comes down to fit and feel and how, in this case, it can adapt to all the riding situations it’s designed for. We’ve got one on the way for test, and we’ll report back soon.