City helmet testCratoni Velo-X: Inexpensive all-rounder

Barbara Merz-Weigandt

 · 23.06.2025

The Cratoni Velo-X is the cheapest model in the MYBIKE helmet test.
Photo: Matthias Borchers
The Cratoni Velo-X scored highly in the MYBIKE test in terms of price, ventilation and weight. Without an additional rotation system, it lags behind the competition in the test bench test.

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The Cratoni Velo-X in a practical check

At 89.90 euros, the Cratoni Velo-X the cheapest helmet in the MYBIKE test. And you get a lot of features for your money. 17 ventilation openings allow sufficient air to reach the head. A fly net keeps out annoying mosquitoes, wasps & co.

Lots of air, no insects. The Cratoni Velo-X scores highly in terms of ventilation.Photo: Matthias BorchersLots of air, no insects. The Cratoni Velo-X scores highly in terms of ventilation.

At 288 grams, the Cratoni Velo-X is also right up there in terms of weight. There are drawbacks in terms of comfort with the adjustment system. It cannot be adjusted in height, so the helmet tends to sit rather high on the head. Our tip: Be sure to try it out to see if it is compatible with your own head shape.

The fitting system on the Cratoni Velo-X is not height-adjustable. It is therefore essential to try out whether the helmet fits your head.Photo: Matthias BorchersThe fitting system on the Cratoni Velo-X is not height-adjustable. It is therefore essential to try out whether the helmet fits your head.

However, Cratoni attaches great importance to passive safety. Many reflective elements on the helmet shell and in the straps increase visibility. A rear light that can be charged via USB is also included.

Cratoni has also come up with something special for the ratchet fastener. It can also be adjusted and opened with one hand using a strap. A clear comfort point!

Comfort plus with Cratoni. A strap is attached to the ratchet fastener, which allows you to adjust and open the chin strap with one hand.Photo: Matthias BorchersComfort plus with Cratoni. A strap is attached to the ratchet fastener, which allows you to adjust and open the chin strap with one hand.

Cratoni has dispensed with a rotation system on the affordable Velo-X. The CleanTex helmet pads are said to have an antibacterial effect and are removable and washable.

The inner workings of the Cratoni Velo-X: no rotation system, but very high-quality helmet pads.Photo: Matthias BorchersThe inner workings of the Cratoni Velo-X: no rotation system, but very high-quality helmet pads.

The Cratoni Velo-X in the lab test

The Cratoni Velo-X bike helmet scored full marks for weight and ventilation. In terms of the measured value for the force that still acts on the head in the event of an impact, it is in the midfield. the value for the risk of concussion pushes the overall score down slightly.

The values of all tested helmets at a glance:

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

Info & Price - Cratoni Velo-X

  • Price89,95 Euro (size XXL 99,95 Euro) >> available here
  • Weight: 288 gram
  • SizesS-M 52-57 cm, M-L 56-60 cm, XXL 60-65 cm
  • made in: not specified
  • Farben: brown-metallic, black, petrol, blue, anthracite, white
  • Rotation system: -
  • EquipmentFly net, Cleantex helmet padding, Steplock lock, reflectors, USB rear light
  • Info: cratoni.com

Measured values

  • Acceleration (g): 120,4
  • Concussion risk: 31 %

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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