Julbo Sprint helmet review: Strong aero option for a low price but lacking in other areas

The Julbo Sprint scored well in the wind tunnel and is cheaper than most, however the fit, ventilation and quality leave something to be desired

Julbo Sprint aero helmet
(Image: © Josh Croxton)

Cyclingnews Verdict

The Julbo Sprint does well against far more expensive competitors in the wind tunnel, scoring ahead of helmets more than double its price. However, the fitting system including the straps is substandard while the ventilation even in cooler temperatures is not good.

Pros

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    Better than average aero performance in our testing

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    Decent price when compared to the majority of aero helmets

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    Reasonably lightweight for an aero helmet

Cons

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    The strap isn’t quite long enough when wearing a cap

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    Ventilation is below average

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    Size medium comes up quite small

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    No additional rotational impact protection

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The Julbo Sprint helmet is the brand’s aerodynamic offering alongside its two other, more ventilation-focused, race day road helmets. The men's professional team Groupama-FDJ wear Julbo’s helmets in the WorldTour, after switching from long-time partner Giro.

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Design and Aethetics Looks fine, some lower quality finishing5/10
ComfortThis was not a comfortable helmet for me3/10
VentilationIt was below average, even in colder temperatures4/10
SafetyNo additional safety tech such as MIPS or safety verifications4/10
Aero Performnce Decent aero performance beating some more expensive competitors7/10
ValueLower end of the price spectrum, but missing overall performance6/10
Row 6 - Cell 0 Row 6 - Cell 1 29/60
Andy Turner
Freelance writer

Freelance cycling journalist Andy Turner is a fully qualified sports scientist, cycling coach at ATP Performance, and aerodynamics consultant at Venturi Dynamics. He also spent 3 years racing as a UCI Continental professional and held a British Cycling Elite Race Licence for 7 years. He now enjoys writing fitness and tech related articles, and putting cycling products through their paces for reviews. Predominantly road focussed, he is slowly venturing into the world of gravel too, as many ‘retired’ UCI riders do.

 

When it comes to cycling equipment, he looks for functionality, a little bit of bling, and ideally aero gains. Style and tradition are secondary, performance is key.

He has raced the Tour of Britain and Volta a Portugal, but nowadays spends his time on the other side of races in the convoy as a DS, coaching riders to race wins themselves, and limiting his riding to Strava hunting, big adventures, and café rides.