Expert Reviews
Page 21
Smith Network MIPS Bike Helmet | REI Co-op
The Smith Network MIPS bike helmet offers excellent protection and ventilation, ensuring a cool and comfortable ride.
Ride Quality
4.5
Build Quality
4.4
Design
4.1
Value
4.0
Total
4.3
Smith Network MIPS Review
The Smith Network MIPS helmet offers average performance and durability. It features a modern look with matte colors and a solid polycarbonate shell, but compared with other helmets on the market, scores averagely in weight, adjustability, and comfort. However, it is praised for its style and potential long-term durability.
Ride Quality
3.5
Build Quality
4.0
Design
4.5
Value
3.8
Total
4.0
Smith Network Mips Helmet - Men
The Smith Network MIPS Helmet mixes style, versatility, and performance with its latest 2018 version. It clears the requirement for daily commutes as well as long, epic rides. Made with Koroyd technology, the helmet provides efficient impact absorption and breathability while maintaining a visually appealing design with multiple color schemes.
Ride Quality
4.3
Build Quality
4.5
Design
4.7
Value
4.2
Total
4.4
Smith Network MIPS helmet review
The Smith Network helmet offers enhanced safety features, breathability and a comfortable fit despite its weight. The helmet's design divided opinions and compatibility issue with non-Smith Optics glasses surfaced, but the overall verdict is it's a great purchase.
Ride Quality
4.3
Build Quality
4.5
Design
3.7
Value
4.4
Total
4.2
Smith Network MIPS Helmet Review
The Smith Network helmet is commended for its safety and comfort, featuring technology like the MIPS Brain Protection System and Zonal KOROYD coverage. The helmet is compatible with Smith performance eyewear and offers consistent airflow with 15 fixed vents. It comes in three sizes and a wide range of colors.
Ride Quality
4.9
Build Quality
5.0
Design
4.7
Value
4.8
Total
4.9
Nutcase VIO MIPS Bike Helmet | REI Co-op
The Nutcase VIO MIPS bike helmet, built for commuting through the urban jungle, features a 360° LED light system. With an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, it brings light and panoramic visibility.
Ride Quality
4.0
Build Quality
3.8
Design
4.1
Value
3.9
Total
3.9
Nutcase Vio Review: Wear Lights as You Bike
The Nutcase Vio helmet is a quality product with high visibility lights integrated. The design, multi-directional impact protection system (MIPS), and stylish appearance makes it a reliable choice for cyclists. However, the battery life is poor and the product is expensive when compared to other helmets.
Ride Quality
4.4
Build Quality
4.6
Design
4.6
Value
3.7
Total
4.3
My new favorite city biking helmet with lights! Nutcase Vio City Helmet Review
The Nutcase VEO city biking helmet offers features such as built-in lights, improved ventilation, MIPS safety system, and magnetic Fidlock buckle, within a comfortable and lightweight design. However, there are areas for improvement, including a visor that doesn't stay on, lack of an audible alert for light and battery status, and limited reflective features.
Ride Quality
3.8
Build Quality
4.5
Design
4.3
Value
4.2
Total
4.2
Nutcase Vio: Reviewing the newest MIPS helmet with lights
The Nutcase Vio MIPS helmet provides effective 360-degree lighting for safety, with front and rear lights, and features like Fidlock magnetic buckle, Xstatic microbial pads, and three light modes for usability. The Vio has a good battery life of three hours. The other competitor, the Thousand Chapter is less expensive, but it only has less powerful rear lights. The preferable choice depends on the need for helmet light for visibility and safety.
Ride Quality
4.6
Build Quality
4.5
Design
4.3
Value
4.4
Total
4.4
Lazer Strada KinetiCore Bike Helmet | REI Co-op
The Lazer Strada KinetiCore bike helmet is a high-value performance product that offers peace of mind with its integrated rotational impact protection and comfort, without unnecessary weight.
Ride Quality
4.0
Build Quality
4.0
Design
4.1
Value
4.2
Total
4.1
Lazer Strada Kineticore Helmet - Men
The Lazer Strada Kineticore Helmet is a high-quality road cycling helmet offering protection, durability, comfort, and visibility. It features a durable polycarbonate shell, EPS foam for additional protection, a secure fit system, and compatibility with LED lights for safety.
Ride Quality
4.5
Build Quality
4.5
Design
4.4
Value
4.2
Total
4.4
Lazer Strada KinetiCore helmet review
A guide for buyers to find the best road and gravel bike helmets available for less than £100.
Ride Quality
4.0
Build Quality
4.5
Design
4.4
Value
4.7
Total
4.4
Lazer Impala Mountain Bike Helmet [Review]
The Lazer Impala is a well-designed, comfortable mountain biking helmet that offers great protection and competitive pricing, although it could benefit from longer straps.
Ride Quality
4.5
Build Quality
4.8
Design
4.6
Value
4.4
Total
4.6
Lazer KinetiCore helmets - the new rival to MIPS?
Lazer has introduced a new brain-protection technology, KinetiCore, in their helmets which offers the same protection as MIPS but with better ventilation and lighter weight. It also uses less plastic, reducing environmental impact. The technology is incorporated across Lazer's helmet range. The Lazer Vento KinetiCore helmet, despite its high cost, performed exceptionally well in testing with top-tier aerodynamics, enhanced cooling capacity, and a sleek design.
Ride Quality
4.4
Build Quality
4.7
Design
5.0
Value
4.0
Total
4.5
Lazer Vento KinetiCore Aero Road Cycling Helmet Review
The review portrays the Lazer Vento KinetiCore as a top-of-the-range road cycling helmet, featuring a unique ScrollSys belt adjustment system, excellent ventilation, and a welcome innovation in the form of KinetiCore rotational impact protection. Despite a somewhat premium price point, its positive attributes such as comfortable design and sleek aerodynamic aesthetics make it a strong contender in the market.
Ride Quality
4.3
Build Quality
4.5
Design
4.4
Value
3.9
Total
4.3
Lazer Vento KinetiCore Helmet Reviewed
The review describes the Lazer Vento KinetiCore aero helmet as a great option for cyclists with its focus on decreased weight, improved ventilation, and reduction of aerodynamic signature. The helmet's safety system, KinetiCore, uses controlled crumple zones for protection against rotational impacts. The helmet also features an adjustable ScrollSys retention system, an eyewear docking system, and an integrated LED light for visibility.
Ride Quality
4.1
Build Quality
4.4
Design
4.7
Value
4.0
Total
4.3
Lazer Coyote Kineticore Helmet Review
The Lazer Coyote Kineticore helmet offers impressive performance for its price range with premium features such as adjustable visor, magnetic buckle, light weight and above-average sweat management. Its design is focused on safety and performance, featuring 'Controlled Crumple Zones' for impact absorption and the helmet comes with a Crash Replacement Program.
Ride Quality
4.8
Build Quality
4.7
Design
4.6
Value
4.9
Total
4.8
Lazer's New Jackal KinetiCore Helmet Review
The review praises the Lazer Jackal KinetiCore helmet for its new KinetiCore technology, lightweight structure, and the excellent ventilation offered. It's deemed as a secure fit and highly protective but the reviewer notes visor bolts coming loose as an issue.
Ride Quality
4.5
Build Quality
4.0
Design
4.7
Value
4.3
Total
4.4
Lazer Jackal KinetiCore Bike Helmet | REI Co-op
This review is for the Lazer Jackal KinetiCore bike helmet, which is described as enhancing the mountain-biking experience and offering everything you need. It is noted for its integrated rotational impact protection and streamlined design.
Ride Quality
4.8
Build Quality
4.7
Design
4.6
Value
4.4
Total
4.6
Lazer Jackal MIPS Review
The Jackal MIPS helmet from Lazer, known for high-end road and recreational bike helmets, is a versatile trail helmet ideal for round-headed riders. It has unique features but the weight and limited fit may not suit all riders.
Ride Quality
4.3
Build Quality
4.5
Design
4.0
Value
3.8
Total
4.2
Review: Lazer Jackal KinetiCore Helmet
Lazer's Jackal KinetiCore Helmet offers new impact technology, adjustable features, and a five-star safety rating but its fit varies, possibly offering discomfort to some. Criticism has been raised on unnecessary electronics, fit issues, and visor's performance.
Ride Quality
4.4
Build Quality
4.6
Design
4.8
Value
4.0
Total
4.5
Lazer Strada KinetiCore Cycling Helmet Review - feat. 21 Vents + Top Mounted ScrollSys Belt
The Lazer CityZen urban cycling helmet, equipped with the new KinetiCore rotational protection system, gives riders confidence even on a budget. Sold at $59.99, it is economically friendly and well-suited for commuting. Its minimal venting, however, could be disadvantageous for high-intensity riders or hot days. Despite its weight and lack of other features, it is still categorised as an innovative yet heavy-duty gear.
Ride Quality
4.6
Build Quality
4.8
Design
4.4
Value
4.0
Total
4.4
Singletrack Megasack Giveaway 2022: Day 5 - Lazer Jackal KinetiCore Helmet
The video discusses Single Track World's Christmas countdown giveaway featuring the Lazer Jackal Kineticore Helmet. This helmet, priced at £159.99, has numerous features including a magnetic buckle, adjustable visor, goggle grip, an included camera mount, multiple ventilation points, and integrated impact protection technology. Environmentalists might appreciate that its manufacture uses about 12.8% less plastic, saving 50g compared to the previous model.
Ride Quality
4.2
Build Quality
4.5
Design
4.0
Value
3.8
Total
4.1
Could Lazer's new Chase KinetiCore be the most ...
Lazer's newly launched Chase KinetiCore downhill helmet gets top marks for safety features from Virginia Tech labs. Offering less venting, additional padding, a face grid on the chin bar, and weighing just 990g, this full-face helmet is modelled on the brand's Cage enduro model. Priced at $199.99 and €199.99, it comes in six different colors and sizes ranging from XS to XL.
Ride Quality
4.4
Build Quality
4.6
Design
4.3
Value
4.0
Total
4.3
Could Lazer's new Chase KinetiCore be the most ...
The Chase KinetiCore is a new downhill-specific full-face helmet launched by Lazer, which has been recognized for its five-star security by Virginia Tech labs. It is a beefed-up version of Lazer's Cage model and includes features such as less venting, additional padding, a face grid on the chin bar and weighs 990g. The helmet costs $199.99, and is available in six different colors and five sizes.
Ride Quality
4.6
Build Quality
4.8
Design
3.7
Value
4.2
Total
4.3
Review: Five Lightweight Full Face Helmets
The review focuses on lightweight full face helmets, emphasizing on features like ventilation, comfort and design. Each helmet has its pros and cons with the 7iDP Project 23 Carbon helmet being recommended as the winner. However, the reviewer notes that convertible helmets can be less safe than fixed full face ones.
Ride Quality
4.1
Build Quality
4.2
Design
4.5
Value
4.0
Total
4.2
Is the Lazer Cage the safest full-face helmet?
The Lazer Cage is a full-face helmet designed for modern enduro and downhill racing, achieving a 5-star safety rating from Virginia Tech. The KinetiCore technology allows the helmet to not only offer top safety features, but also has low weight and excellent ventilation. The helmet is also compatible with neck braces and boasts a carbon fiber reinforced shell.
Ride Quality
4.5
Build Quality
4.9
Design
5.0
Value
4.0
Total
4.6
Lazer Tempo KinetiCore Road Cycling Budget Helmet
The Lazer Tempo KinetiCore is a budget-friendly helmet that offers impressive safety features like EPS crumple zones for rotational impact protection. Despite its lower price, the helmet delivers an attractive design, good ventilation, and compatibility with Lazer’s optional accessories. Its main drawback is the one-size-fits-most design, which may not fit everyone perfectly.
Ride Quality
4.2
Build Quality
4.5
Design
4.3
Value
4.6
Total
4.4
Premium VS Budget Giro Helmet | Cycling Weekly
The Giro osode and the MIPS synth road cycling helmets both provide good value, but cater to different users and budgets. The MIPS synth, although pricier, offers features like a lighter weight, more vents, and the MIPS system designed for energy absorption during impact. However, the ESO offers excellent value for the entry-level price, providing suitable weight, ventilation, and comfort with added versatility through optional visor ports.
Ride Quality
4.5
Build Quality
4.6
Design
4.4
Value
4.7
Total
4.5
Giro Syntax Mips Helmet - Men
The Giro Syntax MIPS Helmet, with its sleek design and advanced head protection features, offers substantial security to bikers without extra bulk. It has remarkable ventilation, a secure adjustable fit system and manages sweat and odor effectively.
Ride Quality
4.8
Build Quality
4.5
Design
4.2
Value
4.4
Total
4.5
Which Road Helmet is BEST? We test 25 of them!
The video reviews 25 helmets for features such as safety, comfort, ventilation, and aerodynamics. Helmets discussed include the Giro Agilis, Giro Air, POC Omni Air MIPS, POC Ventral Air, and Met Vinci MIPS, among others. Each helmet's strengths, weaknesses, and suitability for different types of riders are considered.
Ride Quality
3.9
Build Quality
4.5
Design
4.2
Value
4.3
Total
4.2
Giro Camden Mips Helmet - Men
The Giro Camden MIPS Helmet is a high-quality helmet perfect for everyday commuting due to its comfort and safety features. It includes MIPS technology, adjustable vents, a precise fit system, and an integrated USB rechargeable rear light for increased visibility.
Ride Quality
4.3
Build Quality
4.7
Design
4.2
Value
3.8
Total
4.3
Giro Escape MIPS commuter helmet review
The article reviews various road bike helmets, emphasizing considerations such as safety, comfort, aerodynamics, and ventilation. Notable contenders include Giro Aries Spherical, Kask Protone Icon, Specialized Prevail III, and Lazer Tonic Kineticore, each with specific strengths. However, lack of Virginia Tech testing is a common issue among many helmet choices. Overall, selecting the appropriate helmet relies on a rider's preferences and riding scenario.
Ride Quality
4.2
Build Quality
4.3
Design
4.0
Value
3.7
Total
4.0
Giro Sutton MIPS Helmet
The review praises the Giro Sutton MIPS Helmet for its lightweight design, sleekness, new safety technology, and additional convenience features such as an integrated light clip and reinforced U-lock port.
Ride Quality
4.4
Build Quality
4.5
Design
4.9
Value
3.8
Total
4.4
Review: Giro Sutton MIPS helmet
The Giro Sutton MIPS helmet is a commuter helmet that blends comfort, functionality, and safety features. It features an enhanced impact protection system, high visibility features, adjustable fit, and comes in four colorways. The helmet also has an integrated lock port for security and optional accessories for additional visibility and winter use.
Ride Quality
4.0
Build Quality
4.5
Design
4.2
Value
4.0
Total
4.2
Giro Sutton Bike Helmet Review
The Giro Sutton bike helmet is a sleek commuter's choice offering numerous features like a port for locking it to your bike and a clip for lights, but it tends to get hot due to insufficient venting which may ne a drawback for some.
Ride Quality
4.5
Build Quality
4.0
Design
4.5
Value
4.2
Total
4.3
Giro Sutton MIPS Helmet - Men
The Giro Sutton MIPS helmet, which is styled like a traditional skate helmet, incorporates advanced protective features,making it suitable for urban freeriders, dirt jumpers, and for all-day adventures. Its useful features include a removable soft visor, an integrated light clip for visibility, and a reinforced vent port for lock-ability. It integrates the MIPS (Multi-directional Impact Protection System) that absorbs impact efficiently during a crash, thereby protecting the head and neck from serious injuries.
Ride Quality
4.5
Build Quality
4.8
Design
4.3
Value
4.0
Total
4.4
Giro Caden Mips Helmet - Bike
The Caden MIPS Helmet by Giro is ideal for commuters, offering safety and style. It features a tough and lightweight In-Mold polycarbonate shell with full hardbody wrap for protection against dents and dings. The helmet offers various commuting details like reflective accents, light mounting options, and a removable brim that doesn't compromise ventilation.
Ride Quality
4.2
Build Quality
4.5
Design
4.4
Value
4.0
Total
4.3
Blinkers on your helmet?! Giro Ethos MIPS helmet in for review #ebike #electricbike #safetyfirst
The Giro ethos mips helmet review highlighted its notable features - multiple light modes and blinkers, which can be controlled via a handlebar remote, ensuring excellent visibility during low light rides.
Ride Quality
4.8
Build Quality
4.5
Design
4.7
Value
4.4
Total
4.6
Giro Cinder MIPS helmet review
The Giro Cinder MIPS helmet is an affordable, comfortable, and stylish alternative to the higher-cost Giro Synthe. It carries most of the premium features of the Synthe, including MIPS technology for safety, but falls a bit short in terms of aerodynamics, weight, and breathability. Despite a few compromises, it's still a fantastic value with universal appeal.
Ride Quality
3.9
Build Quality
4.1
Design
4.2
Value
4.7
Total
4.2
Which Road Helmet is BEST? We test 25 of them!
The review points out various factors of different helmets including design, comfort, and the ability to hold glasses securely. It also mentions safety features and venting. The helmets have different price points, which shows diversity in terms of dealing with different budgets.
Ride Quality
4.5
Build Quality
4.0
Design
3.5
Value
3.9
Total
4.0
Giro Radix Mips Helmet - Men
The Radix helmet offers top-notch durability and functionality at an entry-level price, including features like MIPS technology for safety, antimicrobial padding, and an adjustable visor, making it an ideal choice for frequent trail riders.
Ride Quality
4.0
Build Quality
4.5
Design
4.3
Value
4.8
Total
4.4
Giro Radix trail helmet reviewed
The Giro Radix Trail Helmet offers excellent safety and security with a good universal fit, providing decent cooling at all speeds, and for a reasonable price. The MIPS (Multi-directional Impact Protection System) helmet features reduced interference with venting, slim anti-microbial padding, adjustable straps and visor. The product excels in terms of fit and comfort with the Roc Loc 5.5 system providing a pressure point-free security.
Ride Quality
4.5
Build Quality
4.7
Design
4.3
Value
4.4
Total
4.5
Giro Radix MIPS Bike Helmet | REI Co-op
The Giro Radix MIPS bike helmet is a top-rated, quality item built for rugged adventurers, with an emphasis on excellent fit and good ventilation.
Ride Quality
4.7
Build Quality
4.8
Design
4.5
Value
4.0
Total
4.5
Giro Agilis MIPS Bike Helmet | REI Co-op
The Giro Agilis MIPS bike helmet, targeted to road and mixed-surface riders, impresses with its airy design and slightly deeper coverage.
Ride Quality
4.6
Build Quality
4.4
Design
4.7
Value
4.0
Total
4.4
Which Road Helmet is BEST? We test 25 of them!
The video review compares 25 of the best helmets on the market, each varying in build quality, ride quality, design, and value. Helmets such as the Giro agilis and Cask Mojito3 score high in comfort and value for money, but differ in aesthetics and safety features. The review suggests that depending on individual preferences, there is a helmet on this list to suit every rider's needs.
Ride Quality
3.5
Build Quality
4.0
Design
3.8
Value
4.2
Total
3.9
Giro Agilis MIPS Bike Helmet Review
The review could not be accessed due to a server error.
Ride Quality
0.0
Build Quality
0.0
Design
0.0
Value
0.0
Total
0.0
Giro Vanquish MIPS review
The Giro Vanquish MIPS helmet is praised for its comfortable fit, aerodynamic design, and excellent airflow. Despite not being as visually appealing to some, it excels in performance, safety, and usability, and is worth considering for cycling purposes.
Ride Quality
4.3
Build Quality
4.5
Design
3.5
Value
4.0
Total
4.1
Subscribe to Ride Review
Sign up for free for the Ride Review Newsletter - the world's largest newsletter about small electric vehicles - and have chances to win our electric bike and scooter giveaways. Trusted by over 60,000 riders around the world.
Join Ride Review Newsletter
The largest newsletter for small electric vehicles. No spam, just rides!
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.