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City helmet testAbus Urban-I 3.0 Signal - test victory for the lightweight helmet

Barbara Merz-Weigandt

 · 02.07.2025

The Abus Urban-I 3.0 Signal scores highly in terms of fitting system, weight and ventilation.
Photo: Matthias Borchers

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The Abus Urban-I 3.0 Signal is the lightest helmet in the test field. Although it does not have the MIPS rotational protection, it was able to secure the test victory. You can read here which criteria make it the best helmet in the test.
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The Abus Urban-I 3.0 Signal in a practical check

At just 261 grams, the Abus Urban-I 3.0 the lightest helmet in the test. The Abus helmet also scored highly in terms of fit. Thanks to the extensive adjustment system, the helmet can be adjusted very precisely to the head and sits wobble-free even on narrow heads.

The adjustment system on the Abus Urban-I 3.0 is also height-adjustable.Photo: Matthias BorchersThe adjustment system on the Abus Urban-I 3.0 is also height-adjustable.

The Abus Urban-I also achieves top marks for ventilation. 12 openings allow sufficient air to reach the head. A fly net ensures that unwanted insects do not enter.

The Abus Urban-I offers good cooling through generous ventilation openings and at the same time protection against insects in the helmet.Photo: Matthias BorchersThe Abus Urban-I offers good cooling through generous ventilation openings and at the same time protection against insects in the helmet.

Abus is the only manufacturer in the test to use a magnetic belt lock. This takes some getting used to at first due to the different locking direction, but it holds reliably and can be opened again with one hand.

The Fidlock magnetic belt buckle on the Abus Urban-I saves annoying fumbling and increases ease of use when closing the helmet.Photo: Matthias BorchersThe Fidlock magnetic belt buckle on the Abus Urban-I saves annoying fumbling and increases ease of use when closing the helmet.

The strap system on the Abus Urban-I, on the other hand, is kept rather simple. The manufacturer has also dispensed with the additional MIPS rotation protection.

Simple straps, no MIPS. This does not detract from the overall performance of the Abus Urban-I.Photo: Matthias BorchersSimple straps, no MIPS. This does not detract from the overall performance of the Abus Urban-I.

In terms of visibility and the associated passive safety, no other helmet in the test field can beat the Abus Urban-I. If you don't like it quite so bright, you can also purchase the helmet in a more discreet silver and orange colour.

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Signal colour and reflective material all round: the Abus Urban-I 3.0 Signal lives up to its name in terms of visibility and passive safety.Photo: Matthias BorchersSignal colour and reflective material all round: the Abus Urban-I 3.0 Signal lives up to its name in terms of visibility and passive safety.

The Abus Urban-I 3.0 Signal in the lab test

The Abus Urban-I 3.0 scored particularly well in the laboratory in terms of weight and ventilation. In terms of rotation protection and shock absorption, the Abus is in the midfield.

The values of all tested helmets at a glance:

The table shows the probability of a biker suffering an average concussion in the fall scenario we simulated.The table shows the probability of a biker suffering an average concussion in the fall scenario we simulated.

The standard for acceleration values is 250 g.The standard for acceleration values is 250 g.

Info & Price - Abus Urban-I 3.0 Signal

  • Price: 99,95 Euro >> available here at a reduced price
  • Weight: 261 gram
  • SizesS- XL, 52 - 62+ cm
  • made inChina
  • Colours: silver, red, yellow
  • Rotation system: -
  • EquipmentFly net, LED rear light, magnetic lock, reflectors
  • Info: abus.com

Measured values

  • Acceleration (g): 123,4
  • Concussion risk: 29 %

Evaluation and grade

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Barbara Merz-Weigandt

Barbara Merz-Weigandt

Editor-in-Chief

Barbara Merz-Weigandt, editor-in-chief of MYBIKE, the magazine for dedicated everyday and touring cyclists, lives on Lake Starnberg. Her great passion: travelling. She has crossed the Alps by touring bike - on the Via Claudia Augusta, the Ciclovia Munich-Venezia and the Alpe-Adria cycle path. She has explored the islands of Croatia and the Lycian coast by motorised sailboat and bike, and has travelled to all the Balearic and Canary Islands by bike. Her favourite place to ride her mountain bike is on the trails in the Bavarian Alps, the Dolomites or on La Palma.

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