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City helmet testAlpina Paranus MIPS: Solid protection at an affordable price

Barbara Merz-Weigandt

 · 19.06.2025

With good ventilation and a height-adjustable fitting system, the Alpina Paranus scored highly in the MYBIKE helmet test. An LED rear light is available as an option
Photo: Matthias Borchers

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The Alpina Paranus MIPS is in second place for acceleration values in our test bench test. In terms of the risk of concussion, it ranks in the midfield. However, as a MIPS helmet under 100 euros, the Paranus is a recommended purchase.
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The Alpina Paranus MIPS in practice check

At 344 grams, the Alpina Paranus is no lightweight, but it impresses with its high-quality features. The Paranus also impresses with its discreet appearance and very clean finish.

Classic design, top workmanship, tried and tested adjustment system, MIPS system. The Alpina Paranus is a highly recommended city helmet at a favourable price.Photo: Matthias BorchersClassic design, top workmanship, tried and tested adjustment system, MIPS system. The Alpina Paranus is a highly recommended city helmet at a favourable price.

The helmet can be perfectly adjusted to the head using the strap system and the Alpina-typical ratchet fastener. An optional LED rear light can also be attached to the back.

The height-adjustable fitting system can be easily adjusted to any head shape.Photo: Matthias BorchersThe height-adjustable fitting system can be easily adjusted to any head shape.

Large air inlets ensure good ventilation and a fly net prevents insects from entering. In addition to three other subtle colour options, the Alpina Paranus is also available in a signal colour "be-visible". Unfortunately, the Paranus does not have any additional reflective elements on the helmet shell or straps to increase visibility and therefore safety.

Discreet design, good ventilation, insect protection. Only the additional reflective elements have been skimped on.Photo: Matthias BorchersDiscreet design, good ventilation, insect protection. Only the additional reflective elements have been skimped on.

The Alpina Paranus in the lab test

At less than 100 euros, the Alpina Paranus is the cheapest MIPS helmet in the test field. However, it lags behind the other MIPS helmets in terms of concussion risk.

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.

In terms of acceleration values, i.e. the forces that still act on the head in the event of an impact, the Alpina Paranus is in second place with 118.7 g.

The acceleration values of the cycle helmets in the test. The standard is 250 g.Photo: MYBIKE MagazinThe acceleration values of the cycle helmets in the test. The standard is 250 g.

Info & Price - Alpina Paranus

  • Price99,95 Euro >> at Liquid Life or Rosebikes available at a reduced price
  • Weight: 344 gram
  • Sizes: 52-56, 55-59, 59-61 cm
  • made inChina
  • Coloursbe-visible, black-midnight, lilac, smoke-grey, willow-green
  • Rotation systemMIPS Evolve Core
  • EquipmentFly net, ratchet fastener, LED rear light (optional)
  • Infoalpina-sports.com

Measured values

  • Acceleration (g): 118,7
  • Concussion risk: 27 %

Evaluation and grade

Rating and grade Alpina Paranus MIPSPhoto: MYBIKE MagazinRating and grade Alpina Paranus MIPS

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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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