Mips protection
A low-friction layer inside the helmet is designed to reduce rotational forces in certain angled impacts.
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Virgo Integral MIPS
Full-face protection for e-bike speed.
The Virgo covers the jaw, cheeks and face where a standard bike helmet stops. Built to NTA 8776, with a removable visor and a smart rear light on the Integral models.
Meets the 45 km/h NTA 8776 standard. Whether that makes it legal on a speed pedelec depends on your country's rules.
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What is in a Virgo
The Virgo brings full-face coverage to everyday riding. Its shell and chin guard protect the jaw, cheeks and face, it is built to NTA 8776 for e-bike speeds up to 45 km/h, and it meets EN 1078 and the US CPSC bicycle helmet standard. The Integral versions add a removable visor and a smart rear light, so one helmet handles protection, weather and visibility.
Face hold that stays put
Cushions fix on with quick pins, fit by hand and wash separately from the fabric parts.
Winter ear covers
Included for riding in the cold, so one helmet works all year.
Which visor suits your ride?
Crystal comes with every Virgo. Add a tint for bright or flat days and swap it in with two side screws.
Tinted visors are for daylight. After dark, ride with Crystal.
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What you get
See & Be Seen Kit, 3 products
Virgo Integral MIPS
In your size and shell colour, with the Crystal visor and winter ear covers. Full box contents: [CONFIRM].
Smart rear light
Fits the back of the helmet and comes off for charging.
Corky
Flat-bar or drop-bar version, your pick.
Wheel Flash 2.0
12 reflective rim strips.
FENNEC R200
With the quarter-turn seat-post mount, USB-C cable and manual.
Kit products ship in their own packaging, in the same order.
Full-face protection for e-bike speed.
Safety badges only mean something if you know what they test. Here is what each one on the Virgo covers, and where the paperwork lives.
NTA 8776
A Dutch technical standard for helmets used on speed e-bikes, up to 45 km/h. It starts from EN 1078 and tightens it: higher impact speeds and more of the head covered, especially the temples and the back of the head.
[LINK: NTA 8776 certificate, once on file]
CPSC
The US federal standard for bicycle helmets (16 CFR 1203), which every bicycle helmet sold in the US must meet.
EN 1078
The European standard for bicycle helmets.
Mips
A low-friction layer inside the helmet, designed to reduce rotational forces in certain angled impacts.
No helmet can protect against every impact, and certification does not remove all risk. Whether a helmet meets speed-pedelec rules where you ride depends on local law.
Made for riding among traffic.
On an e-bike you ride faster and closer to cars, and an ordinary bike helmet leaves your face open. The Virgo covers the jaw, cheeks and face. It is built to NTA 8776, which tests at higher impact speeds than the standard bike-helmet test and covers more of the head.
"I love this new style of full-face helmet that is perfect for ebike commuters. I have been using it for 6 months of commuting and it is comfortable to ride with."
Which Virgo size should I order?
Measure around your head with a soft tape, about 1 cm (half an inch) above your eyebrows, at the widest point. Then choose: S 51 to 54 cm, M 55 to 58 cm, L 59 to 63 cm. Between two sizes, or at the top of a range? Send us your measurement and we will recommend a size before you order. [Size exchange policy, if any.]
What do the Virgo certifications mean?
- NTA 8776 is a Dutch technical standard for helmets used on speed e-bikes, up to 45 km/h. It starts from the bicycle helmet standard EN 1078 and tightens it: higher impact speeds and more of the head covered, especially the temples and the back of the head.
- EN 1078 is the European standard for bicycle helmets.
- CPSC is the US federal standard for bicycle helmets (16 CFR 1203), which every bicycle helmet sold in the US must meet.
- Mips is a low-friction layer inside the helmet, designed to reduce rotational forces in certain angled impacts.
No helmet can protect against every impact, and certification does not remove all risk.
Is the visor safe in a crash?
Under the US CPSC standard, a helmet must pass its tests with and without the attachments the maker offers, where an attachment can affect the result, and projections on the outer surface must break away or collapse. [Visor material and its breakaway behaviour, from your test report.]
Is a full-face helmet too hot for a commute?
A full-face helmet is warmer than an open one, and airflow depends on your speed and the vents. [Number and position of vents.] In cold weather, clip on the winter ear covers; in summer, remove the covers.
How heavy is the Virgo?
[Weight in grams per size, with visor and rear light fitted.] Full-face coverage weighs more than an open commuter helmet, and the Virgo keeps that difference small by [one sentence on the construction, from your data sheet].
Will it stay in place while I ride?
The face cushions fix on with quick pins and are positioned to hold the helmet steady without the bulk of full cheek padding. [Add the rear adjustment system and one line on fit testing.]
Do I need Mips?
Both Integral versions [confirm: same standards]. Mips adds a low-friction layer designed to reduce rotational forces in certain angled impacts. If you want that extra layer, choose Mips.
How does the rear light work, and how long does it last?
[Light modes, run time and charge time from the data sheet.] The light is removable for charging. [Brake detection: confirm that the Virgo light brightens when you slow down before stating it.]
Can I use the Virgo on a regular bike or a scooter?
The Virgo is certified as a bicycle helmet (CPSC, EN 1078) and for speed e-bikes (NTA 8776), so it suits regular and electric bikes. Standards for e-scooters differ by country, so check local rules before using it on one.
Is an NTA 8776 helmet legal on a speed e-bike?
It depends on the country. A speed e-bike is classed as a moped under EU rules, which means a moped helmet is normally required; the Netherlands also allows NTA 8776 helmets on speed e-bikes. In the US, helmet rules for e-bikes depend on the state and the e-bike class. Check your local rules before you ride.
How do I clean the helmet?
The cushions come off and can be washed separately from the fabric parts. [Cleaning agents to avoid, from the user manual.] Keep solvents and strong cleaners away from the shell and foam.
Can I wear glasses with it?
Owners say yes. One wrote: "I can wear glasses underneath and I love having a light in the back."
Does the visor fog up?
It can on humid mornings. Swivel it up at a stop, or take it off with the two side screws.
| Type | Full-face cycling helmet |
|---|---|
| Shell | ABS, moulded as one piece |
| Liner | In-mold EPS foam |
| Rotation layer | Mips |
| Certifications | NTA 8776, CPSC (16 CFR 1203), EN 1078 |
| Face cushions | Fix on with quick pins, wash separately from the fabric parts |
| Visor | Crystal included, removable. Black, Polarized Blue and Yellow sold as extras |
| Rear light | Smart rear light, removable for charging. [Modes, run time, charge time] |
| In the box | Helmet, Crystal visor, smart rear light, winter ear covers. [Confirm full box contents] |
| Shell colours | Black, Sand, Blue, White |
| Weight | [WEIGHT PER SIZE] |
| Designed | In France |
| Size | Head circumference (cm) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Small (S) | 51 to 54 cm | |
| Medium (M) | 55 to 58 cm | |
| Large (L) | 59 to 63 cm |
How to measure
- Use a soft tape, or a piece of string and a ruler.
- Wrap it about 1 cm (half an inch) above your eyebrows, at the widest point of your head.
- Read the number where the tape meets, and pick the size it falls in.
Between two sizes, or at the top of a range? Send us your measurement and we will recommend a size before you order.
About THE BEAM
THE BEAM is a cycling safety brand, made and distributed by TEMPO in France. We design original products with industrial designers and engineers rather than relabel someone else's. The Virgo took several years to develop, and we have sold over 5,000 of them across Europe.
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