BBB’s Version of the Strategic S-460 RMR Helmet Earns an ISPO Award

Strategic Sports’ fully recyclable S-460 RMR platform has earned another major distinction. The 2025 ISPO Award recognizes BBB Cycling’s BackStreet LED ERT, their version of the S-460, built on the same recycled and recyclable materials system and glue-free modular construction that first received the  Red Dot Design Concept Award in 2024 followed by a Red Dot Design Award  in 2025. 

The BackStreet LED ERT carries forward the core RMR principles that define the S-460. Its adhesive-free modular architecture allows every component to be separated cleanly at end of life, without any special tools, and routed into the correct recycling stream. Unlike conventional helmets that permanently bond shell, foam, and hardware, this approach preserves the material purity of rABS, rEPS, and rPET, supporting a complete circular pathway.

“Seeing RMR technology repeatedly recognized shows how meaningful sustainable design can be when executed the right way,” said Norman Cheng, Managing Director at Strategic Sports. “BBB Cycling has applied the same intent to its own urban-focused design. Fully recyclable materials, a clean modular structure, and validated ERT energy management make this a product aligned with the future of city mobility.”

The BackStreet LED ERT builds on the RMR platform with features designed for year-round commuting, including a removable and rechargeable LED module for low-light visibility and an optional ear protector kit for warmth and added protection for urban crashes. At the core of its safety system is ERT™, the Strategic-patented low-density layer engineered to manage rotational and low-speed linear energy, validated through independent laboratory testing and itself recyclable.

For commuters and e-bike riders, the BackStreet LED ERT delivers ventilation, comfort, visibility, and responsibly sourced materials in a single package. Its modular construction supports straightforward part replacement, extending functional life and reducing the likelihood of landfill disposal.

The ISPO Award jury noted that the BackStreet LED ERT offers a mature and actionable interpretation of circular design. Combined with the proven RMR platform and ERT impact technology, the helmet illustrates how sustainability and performance can advance together across Strategic’s partner brands.

The BackStreet LED ERT now joins the S-460 in a growing family of globally recognized helmets built on Strategic Sports’ RMR platform and celebrated for sustainable design and responsible manufacturing. This expanding group also includes the S-427, which uses the same RMR materials and construction and has earned multiple honors of its own, including the Australian Good Design Award and a German Design Award.