yeah i feel like she missed one of the best parts of this helmet - the integration with the Lumos firefly lights. the full ecosystem is what sold me on this helmet over any other light-up helmets
I've had the Ultra and firefly lights for about seven months now and I'm very pleased with them. On your recommendation of the lights and helmet video you made early. I feel more confident with riding the roads and streets in my neighborhood with the Lumos set up. Thank you so much!
I love my Lumos Ultra, grabbed it during the black Friday sales, hoping it would be a good helmet. Couldn't find one anywhere to try on and check out, but it turned out to be the only helmet I grab now. Looks great, fits like a comfortable glove and just feels like it's built well!
Considered this, and actually BOUGHT another "semi-smart" helmet; Giro Ethos really nice lighting white/red switches to Amber turn signals. Handlebar switch, great fit SUPER Comfortable 👌-in fact, the best fitting, most comfortable bike helmet I've worn to date! Where is the problem? $270 retail is the problem! They have occasional sales on Amazon- got a small for $70 ($200 OFF!!) except it was... too small! Got a medium for $70 (paid $200) for that price there are no accessory lights, no brake light deceleration detection) so it's pricey, and missing bells and whistles. That said it is the highest quality bike helmet I've ever seen, and what it DOES have works perfectly, switching to Amber turn signals, fits like a glove and feels like a million bucks. I really like it! Now to test my Unit 1 Aura. A few bugs but it has a LOT OF POTENTIAL!
Having both helmets ,too.: Overall both are worth the money. The lover quality of the Lumos is accabtable according to its lower price compared to the Giro. In the end the giro sems to be a little bit "overpriced". With respect to the first reviews of the aura it seams that it misseed a little bit its goal of beeing a "Top notch game changer".
I enjoyed your TH-cam review of the Lumos Ultra helmet.😊 In 2016 I purchased a Pedego Stretch and a Lumos Kickstarter helmet. Unfortunately in 2023 I had to part ways with my Stretch as I was leaving for Spain where a 500w motor is illegal (EU rules). I included the Lumos helmet in the Sale to a lovely young couple who gave my ‘Beast’ a loving home, to ride their child to school. For seven years I rode my bike to and from work, I was living in Vancouver Canada, working at the local hospital doing 12hr shifts. This meant riding in the dark and rain both ways for a large part of each year. The helmet was my guardian angel. I first noticed that vehicles joining from cross streets who would normally dash out in front of me would stop and wait to see what kind of contraption was approaching them, I could see the quizzical expressions staring at the lights on my head. Part of my ride was on busy main streets where the turn signals had a similar effect. Seven years of daily use without an incident, not even a close call.😎 I moved to Spain and purchased a fat bike in 2023. The first accessory I treated myself to was of course a kickstart helmet. 75 and still alive! Thank you for your content and reviews. Michael
I have the Lumos Ultra and my spouse has the Lumos e-bike helmet. I have an old cervical spine injury and I find my helmet a bit heavy. Ultimately I wear it anyway because of the lights. We have the firefly lights and I do enjoy that he and I look like a cohesive flashing unit when we're out together, *especially* when we have the kids on their own bikes between us. If we did not have to interact with vehicles maybe I'd be less uptight about the helmets and lights and reflectors and even the lumos turn signals, but this is what we've got to work with so I'll be extra if it means even a tiny more chance of a car seeing us and understanding our movements.
I have a Lumos Kickstart--have had it for over 6 months and its made all of the nighttime riding way more fun and safe. I ride at most 15 mph, so the lower amount of protection is fine. I had never heard of the Nutcase integrated light helmet! I'll have to check it out.
Sorry if you or someone else in the comments already covered this but the visor is replacable on the newer versions of the helmet. I just purchased on after seeing your review and there is a ridge on the visor just after the side light which allows you access to the screws which keeps the visor in place.
I bought the Lumos Ultra E-Bike non-MIPS. Thanks for the discount! Probably will have some kind of post about it down the road after some use.... Great content! Appreciate it!
I just have a regular bike helmet from nutcase. I don't ride at night much, I mostly ride on car-free multi use paths, and my GSD has nice bright lights built in. I'm also a bit of speed weenie, if I get it up over 15mph on a downhill I'm likely to brake & slow down. Maybe my next helmet will be "smart" or have built in lights, but I'm happy enough with what I've go for right now.
I agree a helmet-height light offers the greatest visibility to the motor vehicles around us, especially SUVs & trucks. Why I have a rear light on my own helmet. But my first concern, the highest priority with any bike helmet, is its crash-worthiness. Is it possible to include ratings for the Lumos, from a respected helmet testing agency? Thanks!
I don't have one, but pedaling home tonight with a clip on light on my helmet and on my moto H style safety-vest, I thought "if I were to get thrown from the bike somehow, especially at night, these lights on my person rather than on the bike could keep me from getting run over or even from not being found".
What do you think about the significance of the Virginia Tech rating? I think this is my top helmet choice, especially given the concerns about Unit 1 customer service, but I don't know if the 4-star test rating should be a concern. Also, with the HSD's built-in lights, do you still recommend both brake lights and turn signals on a helmet for daytime riding?
Brake lights and turn lights seem cool but the least interesting feature for me is The testing lab is very important and the best rating system we have.
@@BikeShopGirl thank you! I think your reply about brake lights and turn lights got cut off? How do you compare the importance of the Virginia Tech ratings with the NT8776 standard? Very few of the NT8776-compliant helmets are rated, or have a 5-star rating. As a new e-bike and cargo bike rider, with my kid, I would like to go for the safest option possible. I'm not sure how to rank in my decision criteria: (1) NT8776 compliance, (2) Virginia Tech rating, and (3) helmet lighting/signaling. Any thoughts?
@@sifjudgetraining5199 I would start with NTA 8776, then Virginia Tech if they have tested it, and then turn/brake lights. The extra lights are hard to distinguish
Hi, great review did you pledge for the Virgo Helmet ? I have that coming via Indiegogo as I missed the KS campaign. I prefer it over the Unit One ‘Aura’ due to a couple of subtle key differences A) being the front chin guard for crash protection and B) more robust removable visors which look to have a more secure latch mechanism to both Unit 1 Aura and Lumos Ultra E-bike
Another great video thanks! What's the difference between the Lumos Ultra and Ultra E-bike? Is it just the safety rating? Also, curioius why you haven't reviewed the Kracess S1 or the M2?
Nice review. I have an Ultra from the initial kickstarter offering and love it. I also have the firefly system that mounts to my seat post and it integrates nicely with my current helmet. For the E-bike helmet, I noticed that you had no trouble using the visor with glasses. Can you/anyone comment about the visor and wearing glasses? Does the visor work well with glasses or does it hit the frames?
The visor is replacable just ask Lumos if needed ;-) Unfortunately it is not officaly offered on their homepage. But i agree, replacement is a little bit tricky, because the thin plates that cover the screews are glued and a litte bit fragile . It needs some "feeling" to remove them without damaging them. I have replaced them with some piece of other plastic sheet o cut into shape. Just for a little bit water protection of electric plugs of visor.
How would one ride in the rain with this then if a bike helmet rain cover would obscure all those lights? Because I'll have to wear a plastic bag under this helmet if there's no other option... Does the visor interfere with a cycling sunglasses underneath?
@@BikeShopGirl This gave me an idea: I'll just use a clear shower cap under my helmet so I can keep my head dry anytime it rains! Should do the trick! There's a reason why the Lumos Ultra helmet is Medium to Large so it can accommodate headwear underneath!
@@BikeShopGirl Lumos helmets are certified to meet the safety standards of the CPSC (USA), ASTM F1447 (Canada), EN1078 (Europe), and NTA 8776 (E-Bike, Netherlands). They also have features like MIPS (Multi-Impact Protection System) to protect against rotational impact forces in a crash.
@@macmovieman1not all of their helmets meet NTA 8776. I’ve worked extensively with them and they hope to bring it to other helmets but the only one currently is the ultra ebike
@@BikeShopGirl I was excited mostly about MIPS but need to understand what NTA 8776 would offer if certified. Would it require change or is it just another certification to cross off the list?
I've been eyeing the Lumos Ultra E-Bike helmet for a month now and I just might get it. The visor and lights are the most attractive features for me.
yeah i feel like she missed one of the best parts of this helmet - the integration with the Lumos firefly lights. the full ecosystem is what sold me on this helmet over any other light-up helmets
I've had the Ultra and firefly lights for about seven months now and I'm very pleased with them. On your recommendation of the lights and helmet video you made early. I feel more confident with riding the roads and streets in my neighborhood with the Lumos set up. Thank you so much!
Glad you like them!
I love my Lumos Ultra, grabbed it during the black Friday sales, hoping it would be a good helmet. Couldn't find one anywhere to try on and check out, but it turned out to be the only helmet I grab now. Looks great, fits like a comfortable glove and just feels like it's built well!
With integraed front turn indicator lights, the lumos ultra would be perfeckt two me even without visor (i do not need necesariely)
Considered this, and actually BOUGHT another "semi-smart" helmet; Giro Ethos really nice lighting white/red switches to Amber turn signals. Handlebar switch, great fit SUPER Comfortable 👌-in fact, the best fitting, most comfortable bike helmet I've worn to date! Where is the problem? $270 retail is the problem! They have occasional sales on Amazon- got a small for $70 ($200 OFF!!) except it was... too small! Got a medium for $70 (paid $200) for that price there are no accessory lights, no brake light deceleration detection) so it's pricey, and missing bells and whistles. That said it is the highest quality bike helmet I've ever seen, and what it DOES have works perfectly, switching to Amber turn signals, fits like a glove and feels like a million bucks. I really like it! Now to test my Unit 1 Aura. A few bugs but it has a LOT OF POTENTIAL!
Having both helmets ,too.: Overall both are worth the money. The lover quality of the Lumos is accabtable according to its lower price compared to the Giro. In the end the giro sems to be a little bit "overpriced". With respect to the first reviews of the aura it seams that it misseed a little bit its goal of beeing a "Top notch game changer".
I enjoyed your TH-cam review of the Lumos Ultra helmet.😊
In 2016 I purchased a Pedego Stretch and a Lumos Kickstarter helmet.
Unfortunately in 2023 I had to part ways with my Stretch as I was leaving for Spain where a 500w motor is illegal (EU rules).
I included the Lumos helmet in the Sale to a lovely young couple who gave my ‘Beast’ a loving home, to ride their child to school.
For seven years I rode my bike to and from work, I was living in Vancouver Canada, working at the local hospital doing 12hr shifts. This meant riding in the dark and rain both ways for a large part of each year.
The helmet was my guardian angel. I first noticed that vehicles joining from cross streets who would normally dash out in front of me would stop and wait to see what kind of contraption was approaching them, I could see the quizzical expressions staring at the lights on my head. Part of my ride was on busy main streets where the turn signals had a similar effect.
Seven years of daily use without an incident, not even a close call.😎
I moved to Spain and purchased a fat bike in 2023. The first accessory I treated myself to was of course a kickstart helmet. 75 and still alive!
Thank you for your content and reviews.
Michael
I have the Lumos Ultra and my spouse has the Lumos e-bike helmet.
I have an old cervical spine injury and I find my helmet a bit heavy. Ultimately I wear it anyway because of the lights.
We have the firefly lights and I do enjoy that he and I look like a cohesive flashing unit when we're out together, *especially* when we have the kids on their own bikes between us.
If we did not have to interact with vehicles maybe I'd be less uptight about the helmets and lights and reflectors and even the lumos turn signals, but this is what we've got to work with so I'll be extra if it means even a tiny more chance of a car seeing us and understanding our movements.
I have a Lumos Kickstart--have had it for over 6 months and its made all of the nighttime riding way more fun and safe. I ride at most 15 mph, so the lower amount of protection is fine. I had never heard of the Nutcase integrated light helmet! I'll have to check it out.
Sorry if you or someone else in the comments already covered this but the visor is replacable on the newer versions of the helmet. I just purchased on after seeing your review and there is a ridge on the visor just after the side light which allows you access to the screws which keeps the visor in place.
Thanks for this!
I bought the Lumos Ultra E-Bike non-MIPS. Thanks for the discount! Probably will have some kind of post about it down the road after some use.... Great content! Appreciate it!
I just have a regular bike helmet from nutcase. I don't ride at night much, I mostly ride on car-free multi use paths, and my GSD has nice bright lights built in. I'm also a bit of speed weenie, if I get it up over 15mph on a downhill I'm likely to brake & slow down. Maybe my next helmet will be "smart" or have built in lights, but I'm happy enough with what I've go for right now.
Hey, enjoyed the video. Hubs and I just ordered our helmets using your link; thanks for the discount. Great content!
Thanks for the discount. 30% off!
hmmm...how's it compared to the Livall?
I agree a helmet-height light offers the greatest visibility to the motor vehicles around us, especially SUVs & trucks. Why I have a rear light on my own helmet. But my first concern, the highest priority with any bike helmet, is its crash-worthiness. Is it possible to include ratings for the Lumos, from a respected helmet testing agency? Thanks!
Hey Robert, I discussed that a bit in the video 👍
I don't have one, but pedaling home tonight with a clip on light on my helmet and on my moto H style safety-vest, I thought "if I were to get thrown from the bike somehow, especially at night, these lights on my person rather than on the bike could keep me from getting run over or even from not being found".
😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳
I feel like nutcase and abus make some really good rivals without needing an app and cost less.
Which Abus do you like?
What do you think about the significance of the Virginia Tech rating? I think this is my top helmet choice, especially given the concerns about Unit 1 customer service, but I don't know if the 4-star test rating should be a concern. Also, with the HSD's built-in lights, do you still recommend both brake lights and turn signals on a helmet for daytime riding?
Brake lights and turn lights seem cool but the least interesting feature for me is
The testing lab is very important and the best rating system we have.
@@BikeShopGirl thank you! I think your reply about brake lights and turn lights got cut off?
How do you compare the importance of the Virginia Tech ratings with the NT8776 standard? Very few of the NT8776-compliant helmets are rated, or have a 5-star rating.
As a new e-bike and cargo bike rider, with my kid, I would like to go for the safest option possible. I'm not sure how to rank in my decision criteria: (1) NT8776 compliance, (2) Virginia Tech rating, and (3) helmet lighting/signaling. Any thoughts?
@@sifjudgetraining5199 I would start with NTA 8776, then Virginia Tech if they have tested it, and then turn/brake lights. The extra lights are hard to distinguish
@@BikeShopGirl ok thanks so much for your response
Hi, great review did you pledge for the Virgo Helmet ? I have that coming via Indiegogo as I missed the KS campaign. I prefer it over the Unit One ‘Aura’ due to a couple of subtle key differences A) being the front chin guard for crash protection and B) more robust removable visors which look to have a more secure latch mechanism to both Unit 1 Aura and Lumos Ultra E-bike
Another great video thanks! What's the difference between the Lumos Ultra and Ultra E-bike? Is it just the safety rating? Also, curioius why you haven't reviewed the Kracess S1 or the M2?
Ultra e-bike has a eye shield, side lights, and the much higher impact testing
Great review and comparisons
Thank you!
Did you have any difficulty with the visor fitting over your glasses?
nope!
Nice review. I have an Ultra from the initial kickstarter offering and love it. I also have the firefly system that mounts to my seat post and it integrates nicely with my current helmet. For the E-bike helmet, I noticed that you had no trouble using the visor with glasses. Can you/anyone comment about the visor and wearing glasses? Does the visor work well with glasses or does it hit the frames?
I've tried it with all of my various types of glasses and haven't had any issues!
The visor is replacable just ask Lumos if needed ;-) Unfortunately it is not officaly offered on their homepage.
But i agree, replacement is a little bit tricky, because the thin plates that cover the screews are glued and a litte bit fragile . It needs some "feeling" to remove them without damaging them.
I have replaced them with some piece of other plastic sheet o cut into shape. Just for a little bit water protection of electric plugs of visor.
Thank you! I've asked and they never gave a firm "yes" :)
Yes, these are great.
How would one ride in the rain with this then if a bike helmet rain cover would obscure all those lights?
Because I'll have to wear a plastic bag under this helmet if there's no other option...
Does the visor interfere with a cycling sunglasses underneath?
I ride in the rain without a helmet cover. The visor works fine with my glasses
@@BikeShopGirl This gave me an idea: I'll just use a clear shower cap under my helmet so I can keep my head dry anytime it rains!
Should do the trick!
There's a reason why the Lumos Ultra helmet is Medium to Large so it can accommodate headwear underneath!
I went with the Lumos ultra fly pro. I thought that was a nice compromise.
The downfall is that the Ultra Fly Pro, and all Lumos helmets but the eBike one, are only tested to EN1078 and not the NTA 8776
@@BikeShopGirl Lumos helmets are certified to meet the safety standards of the CPSC (USA), ASTM F1447 (Canada), EN1078 (Europe), and NTA 8776 (E-Bike, Netherlands). They also have features like MIPS (Multi-Impact Protection System) to protect against rotational impact forces in a crash.
@@macmovieman1not all of their helmets meet NTA 8776. I’ve worked extensively with them and they hope to bring it to other helmets but the only one currently is the ultra ebike
@@BikeShopGirl I was excited mostly about MIPS but need to understand what NTA 8776 would offer if certified. Would it require change or is it just another certification to cross off the list?
Does the visor provide any UV protection? I can’t find the specs for the lens anywhere.
No they do not provide any UV protection, there is no options for different visors too replace basic one
Same question here!
I'm surprised there isn't any way to remove the visor 🤔🤔
There is a way to replace it now, but not remove it.
Check out the Unit 1 Aura: th-cam.com/video/c7mR9R3Na1k/w-d-xo.htmlsi=fgVW8HoPtvjg5yBn
Thanks
Ur lumos links aren't working ):
on sale now amazon for $149.99, lightning sale tho
But who has time to take out their phone or unlock it on a bike mount to turn the signal, would be better if it was Bluetooth with a switch
The watch app is great
Unfortunately, LUMOS is too oval in shape and does not fit my head.
My wife is very pleased with her helmet.
ah good point!
They’re $279 on Amazon…damn!
😬
160 on Amazon today but today is also almost over probably just got to wait for big sales
Although it is a good product, it is not sold in Japan. It's a shame!
The pauses between every other word was distracting, but helpful vid thx
Thanks for the feedback
I might get this helmet, but I have a big head.
for a big brain!
@@BikeShopGirl Which is very fond of you!
Have you received your Unit 1 Aura? If so what do you think about it?
Not yet!
Needs Bluetooth speaker
The Virgo helmet is the same price with chin protection.
Have you tried one? I haven’t gotten my hands on one yet!