The Sweet Cyclists
Reviews by this expert
Aerodynamics with ventilation - POC Ventral SPIN Aerodynamic Road Cycling Helmet Review -
The POC Ventral SPIN cycling helmet boasts sleek design, optimized air channels for great ventilation, and appealing color schemes. However, the high cost, lack of reflective elements, and its somewhat bulky nature are downsides.
Ride Quality
4.5
Build Quality
4.2
Design
4.8
Value
3.8
Total
4.3
POC Ventral Lite Minimalist Road Cycling Helmet Review -
The POC Ventral Lite is a lightweight and highly ventilated helmet for cyclists, featuring non-adjustable straps, advanced airflow mechanics and premium aesthetics. Despite its premium price, it offers value through its distinctive design and superior comfort levels.
Ride Quality
4.4
Build Quality
4.0
Design
4.7
Value
3.8
Total
4.2
Bell's budget friendly all-rounder -
Bell Falcon XRV LED MIPS helmet offers an affordable, versatile option with focus on visibility and safety. Superior design elements like the Blackburn Grid taillight, MIPS Evolve and a Fidlock magnetic buckle add value to the product. However, limited color schemes and empty slots when removing the visor posed limited drawbacks.
Ride Quality
4.5
Build Quality
4.6
Design
4.4
Value
4.7
Total
4.5
Bell's budget friendly all-rounder -
The Bell Falcon XRV LED MIPS is a well-designed, budget-friendly, and versatile helmet with impressive additions like a detachable rear taillight, making it ideal for road cycling, commuting, and gravel riding.
Ride Quality
4.7
Build Quality
4.6
Design
4.4
Value
4.8
Total
4.6
Bell's budget friendly all-rounder -
The Bell Falcon XRV LED MIPS helmet is an affordable, comfortable, and well-designed option. Despite some downsides in color scheme options and visibility of slots when the visor is removed, the helmet is versatile and can be used for road cycling, commuting or gravel riding. The MIPS Evolve liner, the taillight's eye-catching patterns and the modern COB design stood out.
Ride Quality
4.5
Build Quality
4.3
Design
4.0
Value
4.7
Total
4.4
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
Bollé Chronoshield Sunglasses Review -
The Bollé Chronoshield sunglasses offer a modernized retro design with excellent optics courtesy of Bollé’s Phantom light adaptive lens technology. While impressing with their versatile usage in varied light conditions, comfort, design and an extra wide field of vision, they lose points on value due to their premium pricing.
Ride Quality
5.0
Build Quality
4.8
Design
4.6
Value
4.2
Total
4.7
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
Cheat the wind - Bollé Furo MIPS Aero Cycling Helmet Review - feat. Removable Covers + Matte Finish -
The Smith Ignite aerodynamic road cycling helmet is race day ready and combines a sleek and aerodynamic profile with safety technology. It is appreciated for its sleek, aerodynamic profile, eye-catching matte cinder haze color scheme, and large vents that keep you cool. However, the notable downside is that the orange color seems to attract bees. Overall, considering its features and performance, the product receives a high rating.
Ride Quality
4.5
Build Quality
4.6
Design
4.4
Value
4.2
Total
4.4
Bollé Lightshifter Sunglasses Review -
The Bollé Lightshifter sunglasses are a sleek, premium set of performance sunglasses that offers a large, oversized frame with a restrained, sharp design. With excellent features like Photochromic lens technology and a semi-rimless, oversized lens providing a wide field of view, they offer good value despite the premium price.
Ride Quality
4.4
Build Quality
4.5
Design
4.7
Value
3.9
Total
4.4
Bollé Halo React MIPS Commuting Bike Cycling Helmet ... -
The Bollé Halo React MIPS helmet is lauded as a comfortably fitting and eco-friendly helmet ideal for urban riding, commuting or long-distance weekend rides. Apart from its premium price and the small LED power button, the helmet offers value with its integrated front LEDs, large vents and unique, sustainable materials like cork and EPS foam.
Ride Quality
4.5
Build Quality
4.6
Design
4.4
Value
3.8
Total
4.3
Bollé Eco React MIPS Commuting Bike Cycling Helmet ... -
The Bollé Eco React MIPS helmet utilizes sustainable materials such as cork, recycled plastics, and natural fibers, offering a unique design and reduced environmental impact. Despite its premium price and lack of some extras like a taillight, it offers excellent ventilation and comfort. The helmet is suitable for both commuting and road cycling.
Ride Quality
4.3
Build Quality
4.4
Design
4.6
Value
3.9
Total
4.3
Cheat the wind - Bollé Furo MIPS Aero Cycling Helmet Review - feat. Removable Covers + Matte Finish -
The Bolle Eco React MIPS commuter cycling helmet offers a stylish, eco-friendly construction that uses renewable material and recyclable plastic. It has an adjustable rear dial for the perfect fit, 13 well-ventilated air vents, and a removable cork bill. Despite the premium price and its availability only in matte black finish, its design and quality make it a valuable companion for cyclists.
Ride Quality
4.6
Build Quality
4.3
Design
4.0
Value
3.5
Total
4.1
Bollé Eco React MIPS Commuting Bike Cycling Helmet ... -
The Bollé Eco React MIPS helmet combines eco-friendly elements with a stylish design for commuters, however it comes with a premium price.
Ride Quality
4.3
Build Quality
4.5
Design
4.4
Value
3.7
Total
4.2
Bollé Eco React MIPS Commuting Bike Cycling Helmet ... -
The Bolle Eco React MIPS helmet is a high-quality environmentally-conscious cycling product offering comfort, superior ventilation, and unique aspects in the form of cork elements, however, despite its premium price tag, it lacks features like an integrated taillight.
Ride Quality
4.1
Build Quality
4.3
Design
4.6
Value
3.8
Total
4.2
Bollé Furo MIPS Road Cycling Helmet -
The Bollé Furo MIPS is a sleek, aerodynamic cycling helmet with removable vents for customizable ventilation. It boasts a flat top design and Kamm rear design for wind cheating, although ornament storage for removable vents and its premium price draw some criticism.
Ride Quality
4.3
Build Quality
4.2
Design
4.4
Value
3.8
Total
4.2
Bollé Bolt 2.0 Performance Sunglasses w -
The Bollé Bolt 2.0 sunglasses offers clear optics with a classic sports sunglass profile, a sleek silhouette, a wide field of view, a secure fit, the Thermogrip temples, and adjustable nose pads for a non-slip fit. The Volt+ polarized lenses enhance color and depth perception, making it easier to spot debris or potholes while riding.
Ride Quality
4.4
Build Quality
4.6
Design
4.7
Value
4.2
Total
4.5
Bollé Lightshifter Sunglasses Review -
The Bollé Lightshifter sunglasses offer a sleek and comfortable design with Phantom lens technology that adapts to various light conditions, providing uninterrupted field of view. Despite being labeled as 'small fit', they are found to fit like standard sunglasses. These are premium-spectrum sunglasses which, though not the most affordable, are considered worth their price for their versatility and overall performance.
Ride Quality
4.4
Build Quality
4.5
Design
4.8
Value
4.2
Total
4.5
Tifosi Rail Frameless Cycling Sunglasses Review - feat. Replaceable Lens + Shield Design -
The video provides instructions on how to swap out lenses on Tifosi Rail sunglasses, demonstrating the lens removal and replacement process is fairly easy and straightforward.
Ride Quality
4.0
Build Quality
3.8
Design
4.6
Value
4.5
Total
4.2
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
Magicshine Seemee DV Bike Camera Rear LED Taillight ... -
The Magicshine Seemee DV is a budget-friendly taillight and camera combo with good build and decent video quality but lacks image stabilization and has a basic app interface.
Ride Quality
3.5
Build Quality
4.0
Design
3.8
Value
4.2
Total
3.9
Thousand Heritage 2.0 Urban Cycling Helmet Review - feat. Magnetic Buckle / PopLock / Taillight -
The review focuses on the magnetic tail light for the Thousand Heritage 2.0 helmet, noting its affordability, magnetic design, USB-C charging, and improved lens with eye-catching flash patterns.
Ride Quality
4.4
Build Quality
4.7
Design
4.9
Value
4.6
Total
4.7
Fenix BC26R LED Bike Front Headlight Replaceable ... -
The Fenix BC26R is a future-proof and well-designed bike headlight with a replaceable 21700 Li-ion battery, simple two-level interface, and 1600 lumen output, although it uses a proprietary handlebar mount.
Ride Quality
4.6
Build Quality
4.8
Design
4.4
Value
4.2
Total
4.5
Low maintenance fun - Priority Coast Beach Cruiser Bike Review - feat. Gates Carbon Belt + Aluminium -
The Priority Coast beach cruiser with its aluminum frame and carbon gate belt offers consistent performance and durability. This bike is easy to assemble and is a striking blend of classic elements and modern design. It is a perfect option for recreational riding with its three speed Shimano Nexus and wide tires. However, its handlebars might be too wide for smaller riders.
Ride Quality
4.5
Build Quality
4.2
Design
4.8
Value
4.3
Total
4.5
The future-proof bike headlight- Fenix BC26R LED Bike Headlight Review feat. Replaceable Battery -
The Fenix BC26R is a well-built, future-proof bike light with a replaceable battery, USB Type-C charging, and a metal body, though it has a proprietary mount and long form factor.
Ride Quality
4.4
Build Quality
4.7
Design
4.5
Value
4.2
Total
4.5
The future-proof bike headlight- Fenix BC26R LED Bike Headlight Review feat. Replaceable Battery -
The Fenix BC26R is a high-end, future-proof bike light with a replaceable battery, premium metal body, and USB Type-C charging, although it has a non-compact, long form factor and uses a proprietary mount.
Ride Quality
4.2
Build Quality
4.6
Design
4.4
Value
4.1
Total
4.3
The modular battery free bike light system -
The Reelight NOVA is a battery-free, modular bike light system with contact-less rim dynamos, ensuring visibility and safety without the need for recharging.
Ride Quality
4.4
Build Quality
4.6
Design
4.3
Value
4.2
Total
4.4
Fenix BC21R V3 Bike LED 1200 Lumen 18650 Headlight ... -
The Fenix BC21R V3 headlight is a cost-effective, bright, and premium-looking bike light with a replaceable battery and USB-C charging, but has a proprietary mount and lacks side visibility.
Ride Quality
3.8
Build Quality
4.5
Design
4.2
Value
4.0
Total
4.1
The Thousand Chapter, where Style meets Function -
"Overall, the _Thousand _Chapter helmet combines unique visual design elements and high-performance details."
Ride Quality
4.7
Build Quality
4.7
Design
4.6
Value
4.8
Total
4.7
Cyclist guide to changing Smith Shift MAG lenses - feat. Magnetic Lens Swap Design -
The Smith Shift MAG sunglasses offer sleek, oversized design, photochromic lenses adaptable to environments, and MAG technology for easy lens swapping.
Ride Quality
4.4
Build Quality
4.6
Design
4.2
Value
3.9
Total
4.3
Smith Bobcat Oversized Sunglasses Review - feat. ChromaPop Lens + Smaller Fit + Adjustable Nosepads -
This video explains how to swap the lens on Smith Bobcat sunglasses, showing the frame's flexibility and ease of lens replacement.
Ride Quality
3.0
Build Quality
3.0
Design
3.0
Value
3.0
Total
3.0
Smith Bobcat Oversized Sunglasses Review - feat. ChromaPop Lens + Smaller Fit + Adjustable Nosepads -
The Smith Shift MAG sunglasses are sleek, oversized, eco-friendly packaged, and offer quick lens swapping with their MAG technology, though they sport a conservative design.
Ride Quality
4.4
Build Quality
4.6
Design
4.2
Value
4.3
Total
4.4
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