Belgian helmet brand, LAZER, is the world’s oldest helmet company which has been in the business for more than 100 years. Starting out as leather caps Lazer helmets have transformed into fantastic designs with 5-star safety ratings. LAZER continues to improve its range of road bike helmets with the entry-level TONIC to the elite BULLET 2.0 helmet.
About LAZER
LAZER is well known for its high-quality helmets which have been around for more than 100 years. Starting out in Belgian, LAZER built its brand always trying to create the perfect combination of design, comfort, safety, and technology.
In 2016 Japanese cycling company SHIMANO purchased LAZER SPORTS. SHIMANO which is also 100 years old had built, among other products, cycling footwear, clothing, and eyewear. This made the combination of the two a perfect fit with a cycling business that looks after customers from head to toe.
Now with over 12,000 staff and annual sales exceeding $US3B SHIMANO (and LAZER) is a massive company and a huge player in the cycling industry.
Safety
In 1987 LAZER made its first cycling helmet which was a simple 3 leather straps connected by a circle that fits around the head. Jump forward by more than 30 years and LAZER has moved from leather straps to some of the safest helmets in the world and is also the helmet sponsor for one of the world’s best cycling teams, Jumbo-Visma.
In this year’s Tour de France, the world’s most famous cycling race, there were multiple accidents for the riders. One of the worst accidents occurred when Jumbo-Visma rider Tony Martin crash-landed on his helmet-covered head. By accident, a spectator had knocked him over with a cardboard sign. Fortunately, the rider was wearing the LAZER GENESIS (G1) helmet, one of the safest in the world according to the helmet testers at Virginia Tech. The testers calculate the safety of helmets in a simulated accident and gave the GENESIS MIPS a 5-star rating. This was not the only LAZER helmet to receive 5-stars. All the LAZER helmets that were tested with MIPS equipped received the highest score.
LAZER Helmets: Road Bike Helmets
BULLET 2.0
LAZER has a great range of road bike helmets offering something for all cyclist types. For the competitive road racer, LAZER offers the aerodynamic helmet, BULLET 2.0. This amazing lid can change from a ventilated helmet to an aerodynamic one with just a shift of the adjustable airslide.
Safety
- MIPS®
Value
- $US270
Weight
- 325g (s)
Ventilation & Comfort
- 8 vents with adjustable airslide
- Advanced Turnfit® system to easily adjust the fit
Features
- Adjustable head basket allows the retention system to move up or down
- Ventilation when you want it by shifting the adjustable airslide
- Magnetic panoramic lens attaches easily to the helmet
- Internal ventilation channels to keep your head cool
- Venturi technology to accelerate the cooling-airflow
- LAZER rear light improves visibility at the rear
GENESIS (G1) MIPS
The LAZER GENESIS (also known as G1 in Europe) MIPS is a high-end, high-performance road bike helmet that’s super lightweight, well-ventilated, and comfortable. Weighing in at just 195g for a small size (CE), this helmet will definitely appeal to the pro hill climbers.
Safety
- MIPS®
Value
- $US250
Weight
- 195g (s)
Ventilation & Comfort
- 22 vents
- Advanced Rollsys® system (ARS)
Features
- Adjustable head basket allows the retention system to move up or down
- Ultra lightweight at under 200g for a small (European model)
- Great ventilation with 22 well placed vents
- Antimicrobial padding to reduce odor
- Add padding for a better fit or remove padding for less weight when racing
- Compatible with LAZER Aeroshell to protect head from the changing weather conditions
Z1 MIPS
The LAZER Z1 is a comfortable, well-ventilated, lightweight helmet with a focus on safety. This high-performance helmet is for the all-rounder cyclists that don’t want to fork out the extra funds for the GENESIS.
Safety
- MIPS®
Value
- $US210
Weight
- 215g (s)
Ventilation & Comfort
- 31 vents
- Advanced Rollsys system (ARS)
Features
- Adjustable head basket allows the retention system to move up or down
- Super lightweight
- Temple and face protection from the drop down helmet design
- Additional polycarbonate roll-cage layer for added protection
- Add padding for a better fit or remove padding for less weight when racing
- Compatible with LAZER Aeroshell to protect head from the changing weather conditions
CENTURY MIPS
LAZER’s CENTURY MIPS helmet is the complete package that offers protection, comfort, aerodynamics, and visibility all in 1 helmet. This is a mid-priced helmet that sits between the entry-level TONIC MIPS and the high-end BULLET 2.0. The beauty of this helmet is the TwistCap cover that can change the lid from an aerodynamic helmet to one with more vents.
Safety
- MIPS®
Value
- $US180
Weight
- 275g (s)
Ventilation & Comfort
- 18 vents
- Advanced Turnfit® system (ATS)
Features
- Adjustable head basket allows the retention system to move up or down
- Ventilation and aerodynamics customized by the user by rotating the Twistcap
- Internal ventilation channels pulls air through vents and expels heat out the back
SPHERE MIPS
The LAZER SPHERE MIPS is a high-performance road bike helmet that’s well designed for everyday use. It’s the all-rounder helmet that’s a comfortable fit and has the features of the GENESIS helmet without the hefty price tag. It’s one of LAZER’s better-priced road bike helmets that looks like a pro-riders lid.
Safety
- MIPS®
Value
- $US160
Weight
- 280g (s)
Ventilation & Comfort
- 18 vents with internal channeling
- Advanced Rollsys® system
Features
- Adjustable head basket allows the retention system to move up or down
- Internal ventilation channels pulls air through vents and expels heat out the back
- Bottomshell finishing protects the Polycarbonate foam from damage
- Cycling glasses can be easily docked in specific slots of the helmet
- Additional polycarbonate roll-cage layer for more protection
- Compatible with LAZER Aeroshell to protect head from the changing weather conditions
BLADE+ MIPS
LAZER’s BLADE+ MIPS is a well-priced helmet for the weekend and everyday use that comes with the added safety of MIPS. The comfortable helmet is easy to adjust and has 22 vents to keep the head cool. Unfortunately, it tends to keep the head hot with the cooling not working as well as the other helmets. On a positive note, this helmet has 5 sizes available so everyone should be able to find the right size.
Safety
- MIPS®
Value
- $US150
Weight
- 260g (s)
Ventilation & Comfort
- 22 vents
- Advanced Rollsys® system
Features
- Adjustable head basket allows the retention system to move up or down
- Internal ventilation channels pulls air through vents and expels heat out the back
- Compatible with LAZER Aeroshell to protect head from the changing weather conditions
TONIC MIPS
The LAZER TONIC is an excellent entry-level helmet that is available with MIPS and has comfort features to help with a good fit. The budget-priced helmet has 28 vents and is super lightweight at just 230g for a small size. It’s perfect for the beginner that wants a big named brand at a low price.
Safety
- MIPS®
Value
- $US80
Weight
- 230g (s)
Ventilation & Comfort
- 28 vents
- Turnfit plus® system
Features
- Adjustable head basket allows the retention system to move up or down
- Internal ventilation channels pulls air through vents and expels heat out the back
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In a nutshell
There is a great range of LAZER helmets for the road cyclist to choose from with something for everyone. Starting out at the entry-level TONIC MIPS up to the elite BULLET 2.0. There are also another 5 helmet designs in between these 2 giving a total of 7 road bike helmets in the current range. This is similar to GIRO‘s range of 7 road bike helmets, which means for us cyclists we are spoiled for choice and can certainly find something that meets our needs.