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Both the Scott Argo Plus helmet and the Uvex Shield goggles are designed to reliably protect mountain bikers all year round. We tested the Scott helmet over a period of one year. The Uvex glasses was used by our test editor for six months. Together, they clocked up around 2100 kilometres and 45000 metres in altitude. For MTB helmet and goggles Together, the recommended retail price is just under 220 euros. However, if you go online to hunt for bargains, you can buy the bike head set for as little as 113 euros.
The Scott Argo Plus helmet and Uvex Shield goggles are designed for sporty all-mountain bikers and trail bikers. In addition to many uses on the home trails in the front Bavarian Forest and in the Bikepark Geißkopf The combination also had to prove itself in various BIKE tests in the Alps and on the odd gravel bike ride.
What the Scott Argo Plus helmet offers
As a mountain bike helmet for trail use, the Argo Plus is designed to combine light weight with good ventilation and a high level of safety. Large ventilation holes promise a cooling airflow and also function as a goggle holder on the back. The built-in MIPS system is designed to protect the head from rotational forces in the event of an impact. The Scott Argo Plus MTB helmet is available in some online shops from as little as 53 euros.
Scott Argo Plus helmet - the facts
- Price (RRP): 119.95 euros
- Weight: 320 grammes
- Available sizes: S / M, M / L
- Range of use: All Mountain / Trail
- Construction: In-mould technology, polycarbonate micro shell, MIPS system
- Colours: black matt, fire orange, white/light pink, mineral blue, dark moss green, stellar blue, crystal pink, sand beige, white/black
The Scott Argo Plus helmet in the endurance test
In the hand, the black Scott Argo Plus feels light and well-made. With a head circumference of 60 centimetres, our test editor is at the end of the fit table for size L (up to a maximum of 61 centimetres) and has to fully open the width adjustment via the dial. Then the helmet fits well and comfortably encloses the head with its very thin padding. However, the fact that Scott only offers the Argo Plus in two different sizes can be a problem, especially for thick heads.
The thin padding contributes to the low weight of the Scott Argo Plus helmet and is absolutely sufficient for everyday trail riding. It also absorbs very little sweat and dries quickly. Unlike MTB helmets with thicker padding, you don't have to worry about sweat from the forehead padding landing on your glasses and impairing your vision, even in summer. On very long tours, however, the minimal equipment of the Scott Argo Plus is not ideal. On a 305 kilometre gravel bike tour from Weinheim an der Bergstraße to Strasbourg in France and back, the comfort of the helmet, which is actually intended for all-mountain and trail bike use, reached its limits. After more than 11.5 hours of riding and 14.5 hours in total, pressure points can be felt at the sides, especially at the back. A more expansive design with more padding would have been better for the large head of our test editor. To be fair, it has to be said that Scott also offers more suitable helmets for this extreme use and this long-distance test should be less relevant for most bikers.
In the endurance test, the Scott Argo Plus helmet showed pleasant ventilation. Even on long climbs, our tester was spared excessive perspiration. Scott advertises the Argo Plus helmet with the storage option for goggles on the back. However, the only way to store them there is upside down. To do this, the goggles have to be turned round and pushed into the openings on the back of the helmet with the temples. This is almost impossible to do in one go while riding. Insertion is only possible either with both hands or by first inserting one temple, changing hands and then pushing the other temple into the opening. However, there is a risk of the glasses falling out.
Test summary of the Scott Argo Plus helmet
With the Argo Plus, Scott has a helmet for trail bikers in its programme that scores points above all for its low weight and good ventilation. The very thin padding is suitable for rides of up to four hours, making it ideal for most mountain bike tours. If the ride lasts longer, however, the minimalist padding reaches its limits and lacks comfort. Protection and durability give no cause for criticism. The impractical goggle storage is a different matter. Unfortunately, only available in two sizes, but at a very high price. - Jan Timmermann, BIKE tester
What the Uvex Sportstyle 231 Shield glasses offer
Uvex also offers the Shield as Sportstyle 231. Thanks to its flexible temples and nose pads, it is said to offer an optimum fit and fog-free vision in all weather conditions. The large lens of the Uvex Sportstyle 231 promises a wide field of vision. The lenses are interchangeable and offer protection against wind, dust and UV radiation. You can find offers on the net for Uvex bike glasses from 60 euros.
Uvex Sportstyle 231 glasses - the facts
- Price (RRP): 99.95 euros (sportstyle 231 single frame) / 149.95 Euro (Sportstyle 231 Set, in test)
- Weight: 34 grammes
- Customisability: nose pads, temple tips, interchangeable lens
- Light transmission: 9 to 18 per cent
- Filter category 3: 100 per cent UV protection
- Technologies: Uvex supravision anti-fog coating
Uvex Sportstyle 231 Shield glasses in endurance test
As the Uvex Sportstyle 231 set, the XXL MTB glasses from Uvex Cycling come in a storage box and with a clear interchangeable lens - good for winter days with little light or tours in dense forests. However, the dark lenses also work well in changing light conditions. The lens is large and provides a wide field of vision, but doesn't have the 90s ski goggle look of some competitors.
The nose pads and temples can be easily shaped by hand to customise the fit of the glasses. Together with the low weight, the Uvex Sportstyle 231 is pleasantly unobtrusive. Changing the lenses is not entirely self-explanatory. However, with a little patience, the interchangeable lens is securely inserted into the frame - not a task that would be a daily challenge in practice anyway. Overall, the plastic frame appears slightly deformable and does not offer the solid feel of significantly more expensive cycling glasses in the hand. However, we did not experience any problems during the endurance test. The lenses also remained scratch-free despite the high mileage and not always gentle handling.
Even on sweaty climbs, the Uvex Sportstyle 231 goggles remain fog-free for a long time. The serrated cut-outs at the outermost ends of the lens ensure good air exchange between the front and back of the goggles without any draughts bothering the eyes. Only on very cold winter days, when the temperature difference between a sweating biker and the icy air is too great, does the lens tarnish. It is then advisable to take it off for the ascent. We were also able to test the modern, large Uvex bike goggles on fast descents of up to 70 kilometres per hour. They provide reliable protection from the wind and other nasty surprises.
Test summary of Uvex Sportstyle 231 Shield glasses
With the Uvex Shield goggles in the Sportstyle 231 set, bikers get lightweight and reliable goggles at a fair price. The field of vision is large and customisation is simple. Changing the lenses is not quite as easy as with the competition, but the different lenses make the Uvex Shield a loyal companion throughout the seasons. In the endurance test, there was no reason to criticise the durability. - Jan Timmermann, BIKE tester
Jan Timmermann
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