MET
Met:
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MET is an Italian cycling-helmet specialist brand that states it was founded in 1987 and offers a broad helmet range across disciplines (road, trail/MTB, gravel, urban, downhill, etc.).
MET’s product portfolio includes high-profile road models like the Trenta and Manta, and MTB/enduro offerings such as the Parachute MCR. MET explicitly markets “Team Editions” connected to UAE Team Emirates and UAE Team ADQ, describing design cues and a connection to the pro peloton. A July 7, 2025 team news release also describes a collaboration between G42, UAE Team Emirates–XRG, and MET Helmets around a generative-AI-designed helmet livery worn at the Tour de France that day.
Product Categories
- Road helmets: Trenta, Manta, Rivale
- MTB / Trail / Downhill: Parachute MCR (convertible), Roam, etc.
Products Worth Mentioning
- MET Trenta 3K Carbon — reviewed as lightweight and well-ventilated; premium road model.
- MET Manta MIPS — reviewed as a sleek aero helmet with performance credentials.
Warranty & Returns
- Manufacturing defect warranty (by product family): HAWK series rims/spokes: lifetime against manufacturing defects; other Berd wheels: 5 years; Berd spokes: 5 years; Berd hubs: 2 years.
- Crash replacement: HAWK series rims: free lifetime crash replacement; other models have fixed-fee repair/replace programs during defined periods (e.g., 5 years), with labor/shipping typically customer-responsible.
- Returns: Stock products returnable within 30 days if new/unused; spokes laced into a hub are not return-eligible.
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Reviewsfrom Industry Publications
Rider feedbacksentimentreviews
Praises
crash replacement and chinbar systems
Concerns
experiences vary by retailer/distributor
Overall
Review outlets frequently highlight MET’s balance between ventilation, fit systems, and MIPS integration across models like Trenta, Manta, Rivale.
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Sponsorships & Ambassadors
UAE Team Emirates
UAE Team Emirates
UAE Team Emirates news release (July 7, 2025) describes a partnership with MET Helmets for an AI-designed helmet livery used at the Tour de France that day.
UAE Team Emirates
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