Lazer’s new Tonic KinetiCore helmet is designed for recreational road cyclists looking for an affordable cycling helmet. The helmet combines Lazer’s innovative KinetiCore safety system with a sleek profile and ventilation. Despite a retail price of only $79.99 the Lazer Tonic KinetiCore achieves a four out of five star Virginia Tech rating. It’s an impressive helmet on paper as it offers safety and affordability. The helmet is available in small to large sizes and is currently offered in seven different color schemes which include front-to-rear color fades. Inside the helmet you’ll find KinetiCore's EPS foam crumple zones which provide shock and rotational force absorption without the need for secondary liners such as MIPS. Unlike Lazer’s higher-end offerings, the Tonic KinetiCore makes due with a Advanced TurnSys System which uses a traditional cradle mounted dial to adjust the fit.
Lazer describes the Tonic KinetiCore design as inconspicuous and able to blend in anywhere. It’s clear that Lazer has purposely held back on the styling of the helmet and utilized a traditional rectangular vent design with minimal sculpting. The helmet has a two piece shell with a front and rear section and features a shallow profile that’s common in road cycling helmets. Unlike the Lazer Strada KinetiCore or Lazer Vento KinetiCore models which have a visually separated outer rim, the Tonic KinetiCore has a uniform appearance. Currently, Lazer offers seven color variations which include multiple glossy solid colors as well as more interesting front to rear fade options. While the helmet is not flashy or as distinctive as Lazer’s other offerings it still looks good and provides great coverage.
One of the clear signs of cost cutting with the Tonic KinetiCore is the amount of exposed foam. The inner rim of the helmet has exposed foam which only doesn’t look as polished as higher-end helmets but it is also less durable. Also, the edges between the foam and the shell along the vent cutouts aren’t quite as crisp or tidy as the more expensive KinetiCore helmets. The other cost cutting indicator is the fact that the Tonic KinetiCore uses a traditional rear cradle mounted dial instead of Lazer’s distinctive ScrollSys top mounted systems. Branded as the Advanced TurnSys System, the design offers simple upward/downward adjustment with a dual direction dial to adjust the fit. It’s a simple and effective design that offers a comfortable fit but simply doesn’t stand out as much as the top mounted belt design of the other models...
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00:00 Intro
00:11 Unboxing + Specs
01:59 Fit + Finish
04:43 On The Road
05:41 Comparison (Lazer Vento, Lazer Strada, Lazer Tempo)
09:15 The Final Score
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