The Lazer CityZen is Lazer’s first urban cycling helmet that features the KinetiCore rotational protection system. It’s an affordable helmet that was developed to allow you to commute with confidence. The helmet retails for only $59.99 and features Lazer’s integrated KinetiCore built directly into the EPS foam liner. Lazer utilizes a standard TurnSys rear dial system and adjustable side strap design for a comfortable and easy to adjust fit. The helmet also carries an impressive 4-Star Virginia Tech crash rating which provides confidence for urban riding. Venting is limited to four vents which allows the CityZen to be used in adverse weather conditions. There is also a universal LED attachment point on the rear of the helmet that can be used with Lazer’s universal taillight LED.
The CityZen helmet not only has a clever name, it’s also a surprisingly affordable urban helmet. Visually the helmet has the classic dome-like commuter helmet profile with extended rear for additional protection in lower speed impacts. Lazer currently offers the helmet in 5 color matte color variations from white, black, navy, gray to the laurel green we have here. The laurel green is an attractive color that deviates from standard colors. In fact, it’s nearly a match to our POC Ventral Spin helmet and a color we’d associate with POC which is known for their unique color schemes. The helmet uses a one piece shell with sharp creases and minimal vents. There are only four vents on the helmet, a large U shaped front vent and three small rear vents to help hot air exit the helmet. Curiously, there are two side cutouts on the shell that expose the EPS foam. We’re not sure if these were intended to originally be actual vents or just there to break up the sides of the helmet.
As the 430 gram weight on our medium size helmet indicates, the CityZen uses thick EPS foam which is visible along the unfinished inner rim. Inside the helmet it’s hard to miss the bright green KinetiCore branded padding. Rather than a MIPS liner or secondary material inserts such as Koroyd or Wavecell, KinetiCore uses controlled crumple zones of EPS foam cut directly into the helmet shell. The raised square blocks create an interesting visual effect and don’t require any additional materials or block airflow through vents. While we can’t verify if KinetiCore is better than MIPS or other designs, the 4 star Virginia rating is proof that the setup works well in this helmet...
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00:00 Intro
00:10 Unboxing + Specs
02:07 Fit + Finish
05:16 On The Road
06:06 Comparison (Bolle Halo React, Lazer Strada)
07:45 The Final Score
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