ABUS HYP-E — Urban speed-pedelec helmet

The ABUS HYP-E is a dual-standard urban helmet certified for both EN-1078 (regular cycling) and NTA-8776 (speed pedelecs up to 45 km/h), engineered for commuters on fast e-bikes who need real impact protection without compromising on style.

Designed in Germany by ABUS — Europe's most trusted name in cycling safety — the HYP-E is the helmet we recommend with every Bycycle City U because it's lab-rated for the speeds an electric bike can actually reach, not just casual cycling.

What makes the HYP-E different

• Dual certification (NTA-8776 + EN-1078) — impact-tested for speeds up to 45 km/h, not just 25.
• In-mould PC shell with reinforced EPS core absorbs impact energy across a wider zone than entry-level helmets.
• Integrated rear LED light — steady and flashing modes, USB-rechargeable, visible to drivers from over 100 metres.
• Magnetic Fidlock buckle — one-handed, glove-friendly, no pinched skin in cold weather.
• ABUS Zoom Ace fit system — micro-adjustable dial for a glove-tight fit on the move.
• Click-on visor (optional accessory) keeps rain and low winter sun out of your eyes.
• Reflective rear decals for low-light visibility from behind.
• 10 ventilation channels keep your head cool on climbs and stop-go traffic.

Tech specs

• Sizes: M (52–58 cm), L (58–62 cm)
• Weight: ~480 g (size M)
• Certifications: NTA-8776 (fast e-bike, up to 45 km/h) and EN-1078 (cycling)
• Shell: In-mould polycarbonate outer + EPS impact-absorbing core
• Rear light: Integrated LED, USB-C rechargeable
• Retention system: ABUS Zoom Ace dial
• Buckle: Fidlock magnetic
• Visor: Optional, click-on, removable

Who it's for

If you ride a speed pedelec (S-Pedelec, fast e-bike) anywhere in the EU, road regulations in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and a growing list of countries require an NTA-8776 certified helmet. Even where it's not yet mandated, the higher certification means the helmet has been impact-tested at speeds that match how e-bikes are actually ridden — not the slower speeds standard cycling helmets are tested against.

For the Bycycle City U (capped at 25 km/h), a standard EN-1078 helmet meets the legal minimum. We still recommend the HYP-E: impact tolerance scales with the certification standard, and the integrated LED removes one more thing to remember in the morning.

Frequently asked questions

Is the HYP-E mandatory for the Bycycle City U?

No — the City U is a class-1 pedelec capped at 25 km/h, so a standard cycling helmet meets the EU legal requirement. We still recommend the HYP-E because impact tolerance scales with certification, and the integrated LED replaces a clip-on rear light.

Does it come with the LED light?

Yes. The rear LED is built into the shell, not an add-on accessory. USB-C rechargeable, steady and flashing modes.

Will it fit over a beanie?

The Zoom Ace dial provides ~10 cm of adjustment range per size, so a beanie or summer-cap layer fits comfortably underneath the helmet.

What's the difference between the HYP-E and a regular bike helmet?

A standard cycling helmet (EN-1078 only) is impact-tested at lower speeds. The HYP-E adds NTA-8776 — the standard for helmets used on speed pedelecs and fast e-bikes — meaning it's been tested at higher impact energies that match real e-bike crash dynamics.

Where does it ship from?

From our Copenhagen workshop. Free shipping across the EU. 14-day returns.