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Evolution Series 4 1055 Mini Integrated Chain Lock -
The review elaborates on Kryptonite Evolution Series 4 1055 Mini Integrated Chain Lock's high-quality build, handy size and high security measures. The lock incorporates tough manganese steel links, a non-permeable nylon sleeve and an innovative end link design for maximum security.
Ride Quality
3.7
Build Quality
4.7
Design
4.6
Value
4.5
Total
4.4
Giro Source Mips Helmet - Bike -
The Giro Source MIPS helmet is applauded for its trail-readiness, with a layer that expertly disperses the forces of rotational impacts and an adjustable visor for protection against sun glare. Its 17 air vents are also commended for their effectiveness in keeping users cool during challenging climbs.
Ride Quality
4.7
Build Quality
4.5
Design
4.4
Value
4.0
Total
4.4
Giro Quarter Helmet - Bike -
The Giro Quarter Helmet is a skate-styled helmet designed for high-impact activity rather than extended periods of cardio. This entry-level helmet is Giro's lightest model with an ABS shell, providing strong protection. With features like EPS foam for energy absorption and SuperFit replaceable pads for adjustable comfort, the helmet is reasonably priced for its value.
Ride Quality
4.0
Build Quality
4.5
Design
4.2
Value
4.6
Total
4.3
Giro Evoke Mips LED Helmet - Bike -
The Evoke MIPS LED Helmet is a stylish, lightweight, and durable option for urban riding or commuting. It features an integrated MIPS protection system and easy adjustment options, ensuring both comfort and safety.
Ride Quality
4.5
Build Quality
4.7
Design
4.4
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
Smith Jetstream TT Helmet - Bike -
The Jetstream TT helmet provides optimal speed and safety elements, including high impact resistance and MIPS and Koroyd layers for head protection. It features excellent aerodynamics, a magnetic visor, and sweat-activated odor control.
Ride Quality
4.5
Build Quality
4.7
Design
4.8
Value
4.6
Total
4.7
Smith Signal Mips Helmet - Bike -
This review highlights the functionality and quality of the Smith's Signal MIPS Helmet, which is aimed at everyday riders and provides significant protection. The helmet is noted for its AirEvac venting system, VaporFit adjustment for perfect fit and MIPS layer for impact redirection.
Ride Quality
4.5
Build Quality
4.3
Design
4.2
Value
4.7
Total
4.4
Smith Persist Mips Helmet - Bike -
The Smith Persist MIPS Helmet is praised for its solid protection for road riders with a lightweight, comfortable fit, and extra impact protection. It has 21 vents for optimal airflow and a place to stow sunglasses.
Ride Quality
4.7
Build Quality
4.5
Design
4.8
Value
4.2
Total
4.5
Smith Express Mips Helmet - Bike -
The Smith Express MIPS Helmet is appreciated for daily riding and commuting due to its safety-focused features including a pop-in rear light and MIPS system.
Ride Quality
4.3
Build Quality
4.5
Design
4.3
Value
4.4
Total
4.4
Smith Express Mips Helmet - Bike -
The Smith Express MIPS Helmet is ideal for city riding and commuting, offering safety-focused features such as a pop-in rear light and the advanced MIPS system that protects against rotational forces during a crash.
Ride Quality
4.5
Build Quality
4.4
Design
4.3
Value
4.5
Total
4.4
Kali Protectives Alpine Carbon Helmet - Bike -
The Kali Protectives' Alpine Carbon Helmet is highly rated for its lightweight, superior impact absorption, and lifetime crash replacement offer.
Ride Quality
4.7
Build Quality
4.6
Design
4.4
Value
4.8
Total
4.6
Kali Protectives Cascade Helmet - Bike -
The Kali Protectives Cascade Helmet uses eco-friendly methods and materials to deliver a high-performing bike helmet.
Ride Quality
4.4
Build Quality
4.5
Design
5.0
Value
4.2
Total
4.5
Kali Protectives Chakra Child Helmet - Kids' - Bike -
The Kali Protectives' Chakra Child Helmet is appreciated for its ultra-lightweight in-mold polycarbonate shell and integrated visor, echoing the qualities of adult models. Concerns over sizing surfaced.
Ride Quality
4.0
Build Quality
4.2
Design
3.8
Value
4.4
Total
4.1
Smith Zip Jr Mips Helmet - Kids' - Bike -
The Smith Zip Jr Mips Helmet for kids is lightweight, designed with MIPS technology for superior impact protection, and has a moisture-managing performance comfort lining. It has 21 fixed slots for optimum ventilation and is easily adjustable.
Ride Quality
4.4
Build Quality
4.5
Design
4.2
Value
4.1
Total
4.3
Kali Protectives Invader 2.0 Helmet - Bike -
The Kali Invader 2.0 Helmet is a lightweight, reliable full-face helmet for trail use with plenty of ventilation ports and the protective chin bar doesn't compromise the weight.
Ride Quality
4.7
Build Quality
4.5
Design
4.4
Value
4.2
Total
4.5
Kali Protectives Maya 3.0 Helmet - Bike -
The Maya 3.0 Helmet by Kali Protectives has been updated to offer improved protection and features for trail and enduro riding, including more ventilation for hotter environments and a better adjustment system for fit.
Ride Quality
4.6
Build Quality
4.7
Design
4.5
Value
4.3
Total
4.5
Smith Wilder Jr Mips Helmet - Kids' - Bike -
The Wilder Jr MIPS Helmet for kids is praised for its high quality and safety features, including the MIPS Brain Protection System and the VaporFit dial system that ensures an optimal fit. With a lightweight design and fixed vents for ventilation, it's ideal for young riders venturing down their favorite trails.
Ride Quality
4.5
Build Quality
4.5
Design
4.5
Value
4.4
Total
4.5
Kali Protectives Zoka Full-Face Helmet - Youth - Bike -
The Kali Protectives Zoka Full-Face Youth Helmet provides high quality and affordable full-face protection for young riders. The helmet features an effective ventilation system, a removable, washable liner, and an adjustable visor.
Ride Quality
4.5
Build Quality
4.0
Design
4.0
Value
4.6
Total
4.3
Kali Protectives Zoka Full-Face Helmet- Kids' - Bike -
The Kali Protectives Zoka Full-Face Youth Helmet offers budget-friendly, youth-sized, full-face protection with a removable, washable liner and ample ventilation, making it a suitable choice for young riders.
Ride Quality
4.4
Build Quality
4.5
Design
4.2
Value
4.7
Total
4.5
Kali Protectives Saha Helmet - Bike -
The Saha Helmet by Kali Protectives is a commuter helmet made entirely of renewable, recycled, and non-solvent based raw materials. Features include a cap-style brim for weather protection, and ABS shell and EPS foam for energy dissipation. It also has external vents for optimal airflow.
Ride Quality
4.5
Build Quality
4.8
Design
4.2
Value
3.8
Total
4.3
Giro Cormick Mips Helmet - Bike -
The Cormick MIPS Helmet from Giro is highly rated for its technology, comfort, coverage, ventilation, durability, and price point. Its features include a full polycarbonate Hardbody shell, EPS lining, Roc Loc Sport MIPS fit system, Multi-Directional Impact Protection System (MIPS), quick dry padding, reflective elements, and 18 vents.
Ride Quality
4.5
Build Quality
4.7
Design
4.8
Value
5.0
Total
4.8
Bell Sidetrack II Mips Helmet - Kids' - Bike -
The Bell Sidetrack II, equipped with MIPS technology, ensures performance and safety for youthful trail enthusiasts. With features such as an In-Mold shell for increased strength and durability and enhanced coverage for added stability, this helmet is built for unpredictable all-mountain rides.
Ride Quality
4.4
Build Quality
4.5
Design
4.2
Value
4.1
Total
4.3
Kali Protectives Saha Helmet - Bike -
The Saha Helmet by Kali Protectives, made with renewable and recycled materials, offers style and practicality for commuting, with features like a cap-style brim for protection against rain.
Ride Quality
4.0
Build Quality
4.5
Design
4.4
Value
4.2
Total
4.3
Bern Hendrix Carbon Mips Helmet - Ski -
The Hendrix Carbon MIPS Helmet from Bern is noted for its reliable modern design and comfort as it provides effective protection in mountainous regions. It is lightweight, robust, and integrated with features such as EPS-lined carbon shell, Compass Fit system, and multiple vents for improved ventilation.
Ride Quality
4.8
Build Quality
4.9
Design
5.0
Value
4.6
Total
4.8
Bern FL-1 Pave Mips Helmet - Bike -
The Bern FL-1 Pave MIPS Helmet is a well-designed, high-quality product with great fit adjustments due to the BOA system. It features resilient In-Mold technology, and a rear light mounting point for visibility. Further, it includes MIPS for the diffusion of rotational forces caused by certain crashes.
Ride Quality
4.2
Build Quality
4.5
Design
4.6
Value
4.0
Total
4.3
Bern Macon 2.0 Bike Helmet -
The Macon 2.0 Bike Helmet is a lightweight, protective helmet with a modern design that features a self-adjusting rear elastic band for a perfect fit. It also comes with 12 ventilation slots for cooling.
Ride Quality
4.7
Build Quality
4.5
Design
4.4
Value
4.2
Total
4.5
Bern FL-1 Libre Road Bike Helmet -
The FL-1 Libre Road Bike Helmet is a quality product appreciated by users for its strong yet lightweight construction, comfortable fit, and its affordability.
Ride Quality
4.6
Build Quality
4.8
Design
4.4
Value
4.9
Total
4.7
Bern Macon 2.0 Mips Jr Helmet - Kids -
The Bern Macon 2.0 MIPS Jr Helmet is highlighted for its lightweight, durable build for young users, featuring MIPS technology for rotational impact protection and a compass fit system that adjusts for a customized fit.
Ride Quality
4.5
Build Quality
5.0
Design
4.2
Value
4.0
Total
4.4
POC Axion Race Mips Helmet - Bike -
The POC Axion Race MIPS helmet offers extended protection, a comfortable fit and good ventilation, providing safety and confidence for trail and enduro riders.
Ride Quality
4.6
Build Quality
4.5
Design
4.4
Value
4.2
Total
4.4
Yakima OnRamp - Bike -
This review speaks positively about the Yakima OnRamp hitch rack for e-bikes, highlighting its sturdiness and convenience. It also lauds the built-in ramp for making loading simple and the generous weight capacity that allows bikes to stay intact for the journey.
Ride Quality
4.5
Build Quality
4.8
Design
4.5
Value
4.4
Total
4.6
Yakima FullTilt 5 Bike Rack -
The Yakima FullTilt 5 Bike Rack is a convenient and easy to use bike rack that can fit up to five bikes. It features fully padded arms, anti-sway cradles, and a locking system for security. It also includes an integrated bottle opener for added convenience.
Ride Quality
4.0
Build Quality
4.5
Design
4.4
Value
4.2
Total
4.3
Bell Full-9 Fusion Mips Helmet - Bike -
The full-face bike helmet Full-9 Fusion by Bell offers high-quality protection and comfort. The helmet is made from premium fiberglass and features MIPS technology for severe impact protection, effective ventilation and a comfortable interior.
Ride Quality
4.6
Build Quality
4.7
Design
4.3
Value
4.2
Total
4.5
Catlike Kitten Helmet - Kids' - Bike -
The Catlike Kitten Kids' Helmet is a protective helmet for young riders featuring a polycarbonate shell and polystyrene foam. It has an adjustable fit and is designed with vents for cooling. It's fully certified and comparable to adult helmets in terms of protection.
Ride Quality
4.5
Build Quality
4.0
Design
4.0
Value
4.2
Total
4.2
Sidetrack II MIPS Helmet -
Bell integrates MIPS technology, which can reduce rotational forces during certain impacts, to their Ergo Fit system, increasing safety as well as boosting the ventilation with fourteen vents.
Ride Quality
5.0
Build Quality
5.0
Design
5.0
Value
5.0
Total
5.0
Specialized Mode Helmet - Bike -
The Specialized Mode Helmet is praised for comfort, sleek design, and unique features like hidden ventilation for warm rides. Additional benefits include integrated fit adjustments for customizable fits and reflective decals for improved visibility.
Ride Quality
4.5
Build Quality
4.8
Design
4.7
Value
4.3
Total
4.6
Bell Sidetrack II Mips Helmet - Kids' - Bike -
The Bell Sidetrack II MIPS helmet is ideal for young riders due to its all-mountain safety features and comfortable design. It provides additional coverage and protection with temple and occipital protection, adjustable fit, and a removable visor for clear vision. It also integrates MIPS technology for improved safety and ventilation.
Ride Quality
4.3
Build Quality
4.5
Design
4.7
Value
4.0
Total
4.4
Hiplok E-DX Chain and U-Lock Combo - Bike -
The Hiplok E-DX Chain and U-Lock Combo is a highly secure lock systemfor larger bikes with a high-quality hardened steel construction, providing maximum durability. It includes three replaceable coded keys, highly rated for Gold Level Security, offering strong security for e-bikes or cargo bikes.
Ride Quality
4.7
Build Quality
5.0
Design
4.8
Value
4.9
Total
4.8
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