Quick answer: The Melon Winterkit keeps your head and ears warm inside your helmet, so you don’t need to wear a hat underneath. The Vista Visor adds protection from the low winter sun. Both fit Urban Active helmets, and the Winterkit also fits the E-Series. You can use both at the same time.
The key points
- Winterkit: soft padding with a breathable membrane and ear warmers, hand washable
- Fits Urban Active and E-Series helmets, not Toddler helmets
- Vista Visor: for Urban Active only, as the E-Series already has an integrated visor
- Winterkit and visor can be combined
- The kit reduces the inner circumference by about 1 to 2 cm, so choose your size carefully
The Winterkit: warmth inside the helmet instead of a hat underneath
When it gets cool and the wind bites at your ears, the Winterkit is a practical solution. It replaces the standard pads in your helmet and is quite warm. You will mainly want it when it is properly chilly and you are riding in a lot of wind.
Choosing the right size
The Winterkit comes in three sizes. The size printed on the packaging is the size of the matching helmet, not of the kit itself:
| Kit size | Fits helmet size |
|---|---|
| S | XXS–S |
| M | M–L |
| L | XL–XXL |
Because the kit is thicker than the standard pads, the inner circumference becomes about 1 to 2 cm smaller. If the kit doesn’t fit you well, try the next helmet size together with the Winterkit. We don’t generally recommend going up a size: which combination fits best also depends on your head shape. Our size chart gives you a starting point.
How to fit the Winterkit
- Carefully remove the three Coolmax pads from the helmet and store them in a dry place.
- Insert the kit so that the ear warmers sit in the curved recesses of the helmet.
- Guide the straps with the magnetic closures through the loops on the outside of the ear warmers.
- Check that the adjustment dial at the back of your head can still be turned freely and easily.
You will also find instructions on the back of the box, and a fitting video on the product page.
The Vista Visor: protection from the low sun
Even in winter the sun can sit low and dazzle you. The Vista Visor is inspired by baseball caps, and all six visors have a UV400 filter. It is supplied with three pins for attaching it to the helmet, and fitting instructions are printed on the packaging. Thanks to the integrated Impact Blocker, the visor is anchored in the helmet’s EPS and can help redirect impact energy into the helmet shell in the event of an impact.
There are six colours: three transparent (Cool Grey, Pure Red, Iced Blue) and three solid (Black, Solid Red, Solid Blue).
Important: The visor only fits Urban Active helmets. The E-Series already has an integrated visor. You can see all colours on the Vista Visors page.
Winter start checklist
- Check your helmet size and choose the matching kit size
- Store the pads safely
- Insert the kit, test the dial, and try the helmet on with the kit
- Optional: fit the visor
- Air the kit out after use and hand wash it when needed
Frequently asked questions
Does the Winterkit also fit the E-Series?
Yes, the Winterkit is made for Urban Active and E-Series helmets. It only doesn’t fit our Toddler helmets.
Does the helmet get tighter with the Winterkit?
Yes, slightly. Because the kit is thicker than the standard pads, the inner circumference becomes about 1 to 2 cm smaller. If it feels too tight, try the next helmet size together with the Winterkit. Whether that is necessary also depends on your head shape.
Can I use the Winterkit and the visor at the same time?
Yes, you can combine both on the same helmet. That way you are well equipped for cold weather and a low sun.
Does the visor fit the E-Series?
No, and it doesn’t need to. The E-Series already has an integrated visor, while the Vista Visor is designed for Urban Active helmets.
How do I clean the Winterkit?
The Winterkit can be washed hygienically by hand. That keeps it fresh and ready for the next winter.
Conclusion
With the Winterkit and the visor, you make your Melon helmet work for everyday riding in the cold season, too. Here are the products: Melon Winterkit and Vista Visors. We also show you step by step how to adjust your helmet correctly.
