{"title":"Bike Helmets","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVital for climbers, the climbing helmet is one of the most important purchases you’ll make. Of course it's essential to protect your head but not all helmets are made equally. Invest in the best and feel safe in the knowledge that your helmet will be there for you on any climb.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Oz Backcountry we have a range of top-quality, tried and tested bike helmets. Order your bike helmet today for quick delivery in preparation for your next ride!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gamechanger-2-0","title":"Gamechanger 2.0 Road Helmet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith this aero helmet, every detail has a big goal: high-end performance. Discover the GameChanger 2.0 – made in Italy and developed with professional athletes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"copy--bold\"\u003eMake sure you have the decisive edge in the battle for every watt: take your racing experience to the next level with the GameChanger 2.0.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"copy--bold\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003eBecause every second counts, less air resistance is a must! This is where the wider rear comes into play, in addition to the aerodynamic shape. The AeroBlade optimises the airflow with a special grid structure and adapts to different speeds, side angles and helmet inclinations. So the GameChanger 2.0 has a solution for every racing situation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003eEven on the hottest rides, you can keep a cool head thanks to the AirBoost air inlet and sophisticated ventilation system.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003eBut so that comfort doesn’t fall by the wayside, you can conveniently adapt the helmet fit using our patented adjustment system. ActiCage increases the stability of the road helmet.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003eFaster forward with the GameChanger 2.0: tested by professional athletes in the wind tunnel and on the road. Time to get going!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNote this is a clearance item, selling well below cost. No returns will be accepted for change of mind.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Abus","offers":[{"title":"Small \/ Race Grey","offer_id":41860435640429,"sku":"AX38213","price":199.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small \/ Flip Flop Purple","offer_id":41860435705965,"sku":"AX38216","price":199.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ Flip Flop Purple","offer_id":41860435968109,"sku":"AX94488","price":199.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/1708\/1197\/files\/abus-road-bike-helmet-medium-flip-flop-purple-gamechanger-2-0-road-helmet-1171640774.png?v=1751636228"},{"product_id":"powerdome-road-helmet","title":"Powerdome Road Helmet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith the PowerDome, ABUS expands its \"Made in Italy\" road bike helmet range. Like the homeland of bike racing, this lightweight helmet symbolises the “dolce vita” and clear racing DNA. The ideal companion for gravel bikers, urban cyclists and café-goers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"copy--bold\"\u003eGameChanger, AirBreaker, StormChaser: The PowerDome is a new addition to the “Made in Italy” ABUS helmet family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"copy--bold\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003eThe PowerDome comes directly from the ABUS production site in Italy. It combines the successful features of the three top models with the tried and tested features of its predecessor, the Aventor. With its excellent price-performance ratio, the PowerDome is thus the perfect road bike helmet for everyone. It is very lightweight and individually adjustable to head circumference thanks to the Zoom Ace adjustment system. 10 air inlets and 7 air outlets ensure optimum air circulation in every riding situation - even in high temperatures. The sophisticated ventilation is also supplemented by a sleek air scoop on the helmet: It is modelled after the PowerDome of high-performance cars and gives the helmet its name as a functional design element. Whether on the next Gravel Tour, racing against the wind on the Tuscan coast or cycling through the city, the PowerDome brings the Italian lifestyle to every ride. This keeps the focus on the pleasure of riding. No rules, no dress code, no pressure to perform. With the PowerDome, the journey becomes the destination!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Abus","offers":[{"title":"Small \/ Velvet Black","offer_id":41860448190573,"sku":"AX38229","price":99.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small \/ Goldfish Orange","offer_id":41860450189421,"sku":"AX38231","price":99.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small \/ Flip Flop Purple","offer_id":41860450320493,"sku":"AX38233","price":99.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/1708\/1197\/files\/abus-road-bike-helmet-small-velvet-black-powerdome-road-helmet-1171640764.png?v=1751636463"},{"product_id":"cliffhanger-mips-open-face-helmet","title":"Cliffhanger MIPS Open Face Helmet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur top helmet for the modern trail rider: The CliffHanger manages to combine safety and good ventilation in one helmet with ease and to great effect. In the MIPS version, it is equipped with additional impact protection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"copy--bold\"\u003eThe CliffHanger is the flagship trail model in the ABUS MTB series. When you're riding up and down steep hills on an enduro bike, the MTB helmet offers reliable protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003eLighter, better ventilated and with an adjustable TriVider webbing spreader - the CliffHanger scores with these features. The special MTB adjustment system also ensures that the helmet sits comfortably and firmly on the head when rattling through the wildest of rock gardens. The inner shell made of EPS hard foam is foamed into a three-part outer shell, making a lightweight and sturdy helmet. The existing Multi-directional Impact Protection System (MIPS) can reduce energy by up to 40 percent in the event of an oblique impact.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003eWith the CliffHanger, we have succeeded in developing a helmet that offers virtually perfect conditions for high speeds and demanding trails.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Abus","offers":[{"title":"Small \/ Shiny White","offer_id":41860471357549,"sku":"AX41135","price":179.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small \/ Concrete Grey","offer_id":41860471324781,"sku":"AX94519","price":179.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/1708\/1197\/files\/abus-mtb-helmet-small-velvet-black-cliffhanger-mips-open-face-helmet-1171636364.png?v=1770170048"},{"product_id":"youdrop-ff-1","title":"YouDrop FF Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe YouDrop FF provides a safe introduction to mountain biking: Our full-face helmet with removable chin guard keeps kids and teens safe on rough trails or relaxed rides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes effective protection a necessity. With the YouDrop FF full-face helmet, every up-and-coming pro is well protected, just like their role models from the MTB scene. Whether big or small, on a balance trainer or a mountain bike, the helmet is suitable for all kids and youth. The chin guard on the helmet protects facial areas such as the jaw or chin and can be removed if necessary. In its open face version, the helmet takes no time at all to become an airy and casual companion on the next bike ride. Even during daring jumps or downhill action, the clever ventilation system in the YouDrop FF keeps your head cool. If you start to sweat, you can remove the comfortable pads in the helmet and wash them by hand. A removable visor with break-away function, integrated bug mesh and our MTB-specific adjustment system round off the overall package.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abus","offers":[{"title":"Sage Green","offer_id":43655895122029,"sku":"AX3421","price":189.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Midnight Blue","offer_id":43655896531053,"sku":"AX3420","price":189.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Velvet Black","offer_id":43655896596589,"sku":"AX3419","price":189.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0253\/1708\/1197\/files\/abus-full-face-helmet-sage-green-small-cs-youdrop-ff-1218891890.webp?v=1769912831"},{"product_id":"4forty-air-mips","title":"Bell 4Forty Air MIPS Mountain Bike Helmet | Trail \u0026 All-Mountain MTB","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 3.0pt 0cm 5.0pt 0cm;\"\u003eThe Bell 4Forty Air MIPS is a dedicated mountain bike helmet built for trail and all-mountain riders who want maximum protection and airflow without moving into a full-face lid. It occupies the sweet spot in the half-shell MTB category — offering extended rear head coverage typical of trail-focused designs, aggressive ventilation that keeps pace with high-output riding, and MIPS rotational protection as standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 3.0pt 0cm 5.0pt 0cm;\"\u003eMIPS is non-negotiable in a modern MTB helmet. The forces involved in trail riding — particularly the oblique impacts common in off-camber crashes and technical terrain tumbles — make rotational protection genuinely important. Bell's MIPS integration in the 4Forty Air is seamlessly built into the fit system, so it doesn't complicate sizing or create any perceptible movement during normal riding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 3.0pt 0cm 5.0pt 0cm;\"\u003eThe \"Air\" designation reflects a real ventilation upgrade over the standard 4Forty. Larger vent openings and a revised internal channelling system deliver noticeably more airflow on climbs and sustained technical efforts, making it a better choice for riders who run hot on physical trails. The Float Fit dial system provides quick micro-adjustments and holds firm on rough terrain where cheaper retention systems tend to shift and loosen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 3.0pt 0cm 5.0pt 0cm;\"\u003eAvailable in White and Matte Black — two clean colourways that work with most kit and bike setups. Sizes Small\/Medium and Large\/Extra-Large cover the majority of adult head sizes. Whether you ride flow trails, enduro-style terrain, or aggressive singletrack, the 4Forty Air MIPS offers a strong combination of protection, breathability and value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 3.0pt 0cm 5.0pt 0cm;\"\u003eFree shipping Australia-wide on orders over $100. 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It snaps effortlessly closed with one hand — a genuine improvement on a cold morning in gloves. The Float Fit system is a lightweight dial retention system integrated directly with the MIPS liner, providing a precisely snug fit without any interference between the two systems. Inside, Ionic+ padding is quick-drying and treated to resist odour-causing bacteria, keeping the helmet fresh through long rides and warm days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 3.0pt 0cm 5.0pt 0cm;\"\u003eOverbrow Ventilation channels cool air through intake ports on the brow and pushes it through an internal air-channel matrix, delivering airflow across the full head. Despite offering trail-appropriate rear coverage, the XR Spherical breathes like a road lid. At 285g in a medium, it's genuinely light for the level of protection and features on offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 3.0pt 0cm 5.0pt 0cm;\"\u003eAvailable in Black\/Red and Lavender, both in matte finish. Sizes Small (52–56cm), Medium (55–59cm) and Large (58–62cm). 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It's the helmet for riders who want genuine safety credentials and real-world versatility without stepping up to Spherical Technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 3.0pt 0cm 5.0pt 0cm;\"\u003eMIPS is an independently validated low-friction layer inside the helmet that allows approximately 10–15mm of movement between the head and helmet shell during an impact. In an oblique crash — the most common type in cycling — this movement helps reduce the rotational forces transmitted to the brain. For any serious rider, MIPS is a meaningful safety specification, and the XR MIPS Solid delivers it at a compelling price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 3.0pt 0cm 5.0pt 0cm;\"\u003eThe XR family's versatile shape means this helmet works across riding styles without compromise. The extended rear coverage provides more protection than a traditional road helmet, making it appropriate for trail use, while the ventilation layout keeps airflow moving on road and gravel efforts. The adjustable fit system dials in snugly and holds position across varied terrain, without loosening on long descents or technical sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 3.0pt 0cm 5.0pt 0cm;\"\u003eAvailable in clean solid colourways — no graphics, just a refined look that suits any kit or bike. Whether you're training on the road, exploring gravel, commuting, or spending weekends on the trail, the XR MIPS Solid transitions between all of it without compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 3.0pt 0cm 5.0pt 0cm;\"\u003eFree shipping Australia-wide on orders over $100. 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