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Road bike helmets put to the testCratoni C-Zero Mips and the Cratoni Gravoq

Matthias Borchers

 · 13.05.2025

The top model from Cratoni is top quality. The large air outlets at the side and rear are characteristic.
Photo: Matthias Borchers

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On the tarmac and in the crash test, it becomes clear which helmets offer the greatest safety reserves. Seven manufacturers, from Abus to Uvex, each sent an inexpensive and a top model at prices between 100 and 300 euros into the test race. One realisation up front: all helmets are much better than the standard requires - but some offer a small safety advantage, regardless of price. Here: the Cratoni C-Zero Mips and the Cratoni Gravoq.

Cratoni C-Zero Mipsgood height adjustment

The top model from Cratoni is top quality. The large air outlets at the side and rear are characteristic.Photo: Matthias BorchersThe top model from Cratoni is top quality. The large air outlets at the side and rear are characteristic.

All-round fit, but runs relatively small; offers good protection, especially against concussion; average weight, top fitting, the height adjustment of the headband works very well, a pigtail can be threaded through easily at the back; the helmet is available in four colours and is very well made; the manufacturer offers a customer-friendly accident replacement policy for 24 months after purchase.

Cratoni C-Zero Mips: Info and rating

Cratoni C-Zero MipsPhoto: Matthias BorchersCratoni C-Zero Mips
  • Price: 230 Euro >> available here at a reduced price
  • Weight size M: 267 grams
  • Sizes: SM 51 - 56, ML 56 - 58, LXL 58 - 61
  • Colours: 4 colour variants
  • Rotation system: Mips Air Node
  • Extras: Bag

Measured values

  • BrIC: 0.31
  • Acceleration (g): 118.1
  • Probability of concussion: 17%

TOUR rating

  • Protection Rotation (25 %): 2,0
  • Protection Shock absorption (25 %): 3,0
  • Adaptation system (20 %): 1,3
  • Cooling (15%): 1,0
  • Weight (15%): 1,7
  • Overall grade (100%): 1,9

Cratoni Gravoq

The padding on the affordable Cratoni is relatively thick, firm and limited to the front area.Photo: Matthias BorchersThe padding on the affordable Cratoni is relatively thick, firm and limited to the front area.

The cheapest helmet in the test pleases with a good all-round fit, but is also relatively small and only available in two sizes; average protection; the workmanship of the helmet, which is available in four colour variants, is very good; the height adjustment of the head ring also works very well, even thick braids can be threaded through easily; the padded ratchet closure can also be comfortably adjusted with a helmet cap underneath; the accident replacement regulation is customer-friendly.

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Cratoni Gravoq: Info and evaluation

Cratoni GravoqPhoto: Matthias BorchersCratoni Gravoq
  • Price: 100 Euro >> available here at a reduced price
  • Weight size M: 250 grams
  • Sizes: SM 54 - 58, ML 57 - 61
  • Colours: 4 colour variants
  • Rotation system: without
  • Extras: none

Measured values

  • BrIC: 0.39
  • Acceleration (g): 119.2
  • Probability of concussion: 29%

TOUR rating

  • Protection Rotation (25 %): 3,0
  • Protection Shock absorption (25 %): 3,3
  • Adaptation system (20 %): 1,6
  • Cooling (15%): 1,0
  • Weight (15%): 1,7
  • Overall grade (100%): 2,3
Matthias Borchers

Matthias Borchers is an expert for clothing and accessories in the test department of TOUR. As an amateur cyclist, he has completed the TOUR-Transalp and the TOUR-Trans Austria. His reportage trips from San Francisco to Sakai and 17 trips to the Tour de France with around 30,000 motorhome kilometres are also formative.

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