Abus Youn-I 2.0 Kids Helmet in Review

21 – in words: twenty-one – colors and designs to choose from, ranging from neon green to matte gray, from road-network-like to star-studded. Abus has really set the bar high here. We are not aware of any other manufacturer that offers such a variety of colors and patterns for a single model. Even more: For Grey Star, Blue Mask, Grey Lightning, and Cherry Heart, there is also a matching chain lock available in the form of the Catena 6806 Color.
It’s clear that with this range, everyone can find the lid that fits their pot and appeals to them. And that is already half the battle when it comes to making helmets appealing to children of different ages.

The other half, as with adult helmets, is contributed by a potpourri of factors: fit, wearing comfort, ventilation, weight, price …
With the help of a motivated tester, we also evaluated the Youn-I 2.0, which costs 69.95 euros, based on these criteria.

At the front, a fly net is integrated into the foam, and passive safety is ensured by a rear reflector strip.
Additionally, an LED rear light with 180° visibility is integrated at the back, which, thanks to its high position, cannot be obscured by hoods, scarves, or similar items. In case of loss, it can be replaced for €24.95.
The helmet itself costs €69.95 and is available in two sizes, weighing in at 240 g and 260 g, respectively.

Tech Specs

With "sparkling pink," our tester didn't have to think twice about whether she liked the Abus helmet; the turquoise straps sealed the deal.
In terms of fit, the Youn-I 2.0 ordered in size Small was also a perfect match for the seven-year-old's head. She could easily reach the adjustment dial for fine-tuning the size, even though we found the opening for it a bit tight, and she could operate it as she pleased.

Closing the chin strap was not quite as easy. The Abus helmet is equipped with a padded chin guard, which is presumably intended to prevent skin from getting pinched when fastening the buckle and to help avoid any chafing from the buckle and strap on the chin.
In reality, however, the combination of chin guard, strap, and buckle creates a significant accumulation of material, which the test rider could not manage on her own: The chin area became tangled (see image 18). Older children are likely to have fewer issues with this. For younger children, we recommend, once the straps are properly adjusted and the functionality of the buckle is well understood, dispensing with the threaded-on chin guard.

Both the test rider and her parents were very impressed by the LED with its six light points arranged in a triangular shape.
Ventilation has not been an issue yet due to the winter test period. However, the numerous and large openings, which according to Abus are connected by ventilation channels as seen in adult helmets, promise good performance in this regard.

For kids and teens and perhaps also adults. With its simple, sleek look, the relatively lightweight Abus Youn-I 2.0 appeals to a broad range of users, leaning more towards teenagers than (young) children. This is because adult fingers can struggle with the space when providing assistance with the adjustment wheel if needed, while small fingers may have difficulty navigating the chin guard, chin strap, and clasp on their own. Additionally, the type and number of ventilation holes promise good airflow even on longer tours, which also makes it a recommendation for the young guns. So, Easter Bunny, what are you waiting for?
Cool, among other things, in case of loss, is that the integrated rear light is also available separately.