[leadin]Matte-black, streamlined, and lightweight, a helmet from Lazer demands a top-shelf price. It gives extra safety via a MIPS liner made to mitigate forces in a crash.[/leadin]
Bike helmets are a highly-evolved category of gear, with few changes year to year. My road-biking helmets from 10 years ago look similar to what I ride with today, save for a few tweaks around safety and fit.
The Lazer Z1 MIPS, reviewed here, is a case in point. Compared to older “pro level” helmets hanging in my garage it has more adjustability and an integrated protection piece called MIPS, which stands for multi-directional impact protection system. (More on MIPS below.)
For the upgrades you pay a premium. The Lazer retails for a headache-inducing price of $310. It’s worth that cost if you want a race-ready hard hat with safety features that exceed the industry standard.
Review: Lazer Z1 MIPS Bike Helmet
