LAZER Tonic MIPS Cycling Helmet, Unisex, Tonic Mips

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Confidently work up a sweat knowing the lightweight and breathable Tonic KinetiCore will keep you cool with 18 vents A helmet that I did spend time with is the Bontrager Starvos. It's another WaveCel design and there's very little to complain about. In the end, the only reason it didn't make the list is because the Bontrager Circuit is very similar both in price and design while also adding the ability to mount lights when needed. If you like the idea of Circuit but don't think you'd ever use the magnetic light mounting then the Starvos is worth a look. 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. The Tonic helmet offers protection, style and comfort for riders who are just getting into cycling. This is the style section. It's something that people think doesn't matter but ends up being one of the questions I get asked about the most. Style matters and it's important to trust your intuition.

Mounting an LED taillight at the highest point of a rider’s profile greatly improves visibility from the rear in low The inconspicuous design of the helmet makes sure it is at home wherever you take it. An in-mold construction is used What I haven't done, and you shouldn't either, is to cut corners. Any helmet available will have passed government-mandated test procedures. You have a guarantee of a minimum amount of safety but there's more to a great bike helmet. When you start looking for the best budget bike helmets you want something from a reputable brand. One way to approach the idea of budget is to look for a helmet that's highly versatile. If you commute by bike during the week and then go for longer rides on the weekend, it can be difficult to find the right helmet for both situations. A lot of people solve the problem by having more than one helmet. Bontrager has another idea though.

Lazer Tonic Helmet - S (52-56cm), M (55-59cm), L (58-61cm) Extra Info

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.

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. winter kit is your best companion to keep you going strong in every season. Add to this the Advanced TurnSys dial Lazer Advanced Rollsys® System (ARS) - Enables you to easily adjust the fit of your helmet by using the thumbwheel on the top of the helmet. Not only is ARS ponytail-friendly, but it prevents any hotspots or pressure points by adjusting teh basket around the entire circumference of the head.

Even without the ANGi certification, you get a great helmet. For one thing, this is one of the few helmets on this list that carry a five-star Virginia Tech test result. It's great to know that even a budget helmet lets you choose something that's scored as high as some of the most expensive helmets on the market. You can also count on a comfortable strap system that is easy to adjust and should you need room for a ponytail, Specialized leaves room in the rear cradle. 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.