LAZER Tonic MIPS Cycling Helmet, Unisex, Tonic Mips

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Increase safety and visibility by attaching the Universal Lazer LED at the rear of the helmet via Direct Mount. Lightweight The Lazer Sphere MIPS is a very comfortable helmet with a reassuringly solid feel to it. The safety features are impressive, the weight is perfectly reasonable and it plays well with glasses – but while cooling is decent, those big vents can't completely negate the effects of the MIPS layer. The real star though is the rear cradle. The design is the same as products like the Giro Eclipse aero helmet and that means it's compatible with the Roc Loc 5 LED light. It is an added cost but it's the most integrated rear light I know of on a road bike helmet. The Agilis also adds reflective paint that's effective even without a light. What really makes the Omne Air MIPS work as a gravel bike helmet is that it has a casual style that lends itself to the more upright position you often find on a gravel bike. That also works for endurance road bikes as well and POC has some very cool colours available. Stylistically you should be able to match a lot of riding. Diverse size range: Available in 3 sizes making it easier to find the perfect fit for improved protection and comfort

Start by measuring your head with a fabric measuring tape. You want to place it across your brow and above your ears. If you don't have a soft measuring tape then use a piece of string then compare it to a standard measuring tape. I've even used a long USB cable in a pinch. The Lazer Tonic KinetiCore comes in a simple cardboard helmet box with a slide-out tray to access the helmet. Inside the box you’ll find: In fact, it's the true nature of the POC Myelin that shapes the looks rather than the other way around. What POC has done is create everything with the end of life in mind. That starts with using 50% recycled materials in construction. From there, the construction uses no glue. The outer fabric is there to prevent the use of laminated materials. There's no adjustment of the rear because the use of simple elastic adds simplicity to everyday use but also because it adds simplicity to break down the components again further down the line. The Tonic helmet offers protection, style and comfort for riders who are just getting into cycling. One of the clear signs of cost cutting with the Tonic KinetiCore is the amount of exposed foam. The inner rim of the helmet has exposed foam which only doesn’t look as polished as higher-end helmets but it is also less durable. Also, the edges between the foam and the shell along the vent cutouts aren’t quite as crisp or tidy as the more expensive KinetiCore helmets. The other cost cutting indicator is the fact that the Tonic KinetiCore uses a traditional rear cradle mounted dial instead of Lazer’s distinctive BeltSys top mounted systems. Branded as the Advanced TurnSys System, the design offers simple upward/downward adjustment with a dual direction dial to adjust the fit. It’s a simple and effective design that offers a comfortable fit but simply doesn’t stand out as much as the top mounted belt design of the other models. One of the more obvious differences between the Tonic and Lazer’s higher-end helmets is the use of a traditional rear dial instead of a ScrollSys belt.

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There are a lot of great features about the Giro Agilis MIPS helmet. Right away, as with most Giro helmets, it's relatively light. Budget helmets don't tend to match the lightest helmets on the market but at only 293 grams for a size medium, it's on the lighter side. That lightweight scale reading is even with extended coverage in the rear. Confidently work up a sweat knowing the lightweight and breathable Tonic KinetiCore will keep you cool with 18 vents If you want to dive deep, Virginia Tech goes into great detail covering the science behind the number. For the purposes of this guide though, the lower the number the better and right now the top-ranked helmet, out of 188 tested, has a score of 8.4. If you also see a star ranking, that is the same testing displayed in a different way. Any helmet with a score below 14.00 will have a five-star ranking. Do you need MIPS in a budget bike helmet?

Although there will always be government safety testing, Virginia Tech goes further. Certifications from agencies like the CPSC only state that a helmet meets a minimum requirement. They give no indication of how that performance ranks compared to the competition and impact testing only covers a specific type of impact. Virginia Tech has emerged as the only unbiased organisation to use a standardised and comparable test to rank helmet performance compared to other models. Virginia Tech is also a pioneer in the idea that off-centre impacts are different. When it comes to the downsides of the Circuit, it centres around the WaveCel rotational impact system. Unlike Kineticore which actually adds breathability, WaveCel is a system of cells that cuts down on breathability somewhat. I've never found that to be a big deal but I have found myself bothered that I can't reach through the vents and scratch my head. I also would always prefer a lighter helmet over a heavier helmet The inconspicuous design of the helmet makes sure it is at home wherever you take it. An in-mold construction is used assures a snug yet comfortable fit that keeps the helmet firmly in place. Adjust it on the fly and start your cycling Lazer Aeroshell Compatible - The Sphere is compatible with the Lazer Aeroshell accessory. Snap on the Aeroshell for improved aerodynamics and protection from the elements.There are no budget aero helmets. Aero optimisation costs money and brands reserve it for the more expensive options. There's a loophole though. The loophole that brings the Smith Ignite to the best budget bike helmets list is that Smith makes a lot of colour options and rotates them frequently. The helmet has also been on the market since 2019. That means pretty much anytime you look there's a funky colour option for sale at half price. There are a variety of reasons that a good helmet might not have MIPS. For one thing, as already mentioned, not every company agrees with the need for a slip-plane system for safety. There are also other companies that do agree with the need but would rather develop a unique system of their own. Some of the technologies that replace MIPS are WaveCel from Bontrager, Kineticore from Lazer, and Koroyd which Smith uses.