Product Review of the new Lazer Vento Aero Road Helmet with Kineticore

Product Review of the new Lazer Vento Aero Road Helmet with Kineticore - better than MIPS?

Рет қаралды 7,592

Күн бұрын

In this video we try to answer the question did Lazer invent a better rotational impact protection system? Kineticore is proprietary system to address what Lazer thought they could improve over MIPS or Waveform -- lighter weight, better price, ventilation and comfort.
If you found the information useful please subscribe to the channel if you give it a thumbs down please provide me with feedback as to why you didn't like the video ... it's the least you can do :-)
Email: revcycling@gmail.com
Website: www.epictrain.me Blog for your consumption
#WhatIsInOurStandToday
#BikeRepair
#BikeMaintenance
#TechTuesday
#ProductReview
#REVREviews
#REVRides
#Cycling101
#CyclingIQ
#IndustryNews
#GeorgeStoryTime
#BrakeBleed
#WhatLurksWithin
#CompleteOverhaul
#SpecializedTarmac
#Unboxing
Thank you for taking the time to watch my channel.
You can follow me on Strava / strava
Instagram / revcycling
Twitter / rev_cycling
Facebook / vireo508
My blog on Wordpress epictrain.me
You can purchase any of the items discussed in this video at our website
The shop website www.revendurancesports.com
In case you are interested you can find my bio below
I am a father to two wonderful boys, Nicholas and Alexander. I am a bike shop owner/bike fitter/coach in San Marcos - San Elijo Hills... and Hall of Fame Ultra Cyclist - of 3 different cycling organizations.
I climbed 1,000,000 feet in 2015 in only 10 months (legitimate gain no iPhone Strava app or Elevation Correction which gives you more gain). I repeated 1M feet of climbing in 2016 and 2018 and 2019 I have also Everested 9X -- 29,029 feet in one single ride #everesting .
I currently hold the record for the shortest distance Everest in North and South America 29,200 feet in 78 miles.
I have been named a legendary Ultra Cyclist- a title I consistently work hard to live up to because of what it means in the small ultra cycling community.
I completed 2- Person Race Across America (RAAM) in 2007. I have finished the Furnace Creek 508 SOLO (508 miles 35,000 feet of climbing non-stop race) six consecutive years in 2006, 2007 (Fixed Gear) 2008, 2009, 2010 2011, then came back in 2013 (tandem) and 2014 (Tandem) 2015 (tandem) and 2017 as a Two Person Mixed setting the course record with Lori Hoechlin. A total of 11 Furnace Creek/Silver State 508 finishes with a PR of 28 hours 52 minutes. I was inducted in the Furnace Creek 508 Hall of Fame class of 2011.
I am a Trans Iowa finisher (only 57 finishers out of 250 participants in the last five years at the time). Trans-Iowa is 320 mile (course varies yearly) totally unsupported gravel race held under adventure racing format.
I have also attained Super Randonneur (200km, 300km, 400km and 600km unsupported events) multiple years. I am a cycling coach with clients ranging from endurance cyclists, competitive triathletes, and beginners just entering the sport of cycling.
And now that you read all of that - I am also just an everyday Joe, just like you. I own a bike shop work and 60 hours a week, have a family, have a coaching business and try to do ultra events on limited training time. I’ve never been a professional cyclist. I do what I do out of passion for the sport. I suffer just like you do. I get it done out of pure stubbornness, pride and perseverance.
Thank you for taking the time to watch my channel. I hope you find it informative, entertaining, and inspiring. If you would like a certain topic covered please drop me a line.
Email: revcycling@gmail.com
Website: www.epictrain.me
California Double Century History 65 Doubles as of April 2021 Many Triple Centuries and so much more
www.caltriplecrown.org/Doubles...

Пікірлер: 51

@motostarmx1777 2 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel..great stuff..thanks for taking the time..subbed.

@77hodag 2 жыл бұрын

Great review - thanks! Shopping for an aero helmet, and the Vento is on my radar, along with the Giro Eclipse.

@SeeYouUpTheRoad 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Please consider subscribing

@lorihoechlin4336 2 жыл бұрын

Great info and very valuable as well as I can attest as I have had 5 concussions on the bike. Looks like a great helmet. Will be anxious to hear how you like it. Thanks for the great review

@SeeYouUpTheRoad 2 жыл бұрын

Let’s hope you don’t need the KinetiCore technology! 🙃

@robp3431 2 жыл бұрын

Great, thank you for the insight and review ! I am shopping for a new road / aero-road helmet and have already returned 2 high-end models from other brands due in part to fit, but more so, due to sweat (dripping on eyewear) and wind-noise. The wind-noise above 20 mph is what really bothers me, and I'm a bit surprised there aren't more complaints. ( heard about "wind blox" and may try) I have read that this helmet does a good job of directing sweat, but could you say how the the wind noise compares to other similar helmets?

@EytheriaNoCopyrightMusic 2 жыл бұрын

awesome review!

@SeeYouUpTheRoad 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! How did you find this video? Please subscribe

@kge420 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought a Lazer Strada and would like some info on the adjustment that is in the rear center which requires a screw to be loosened and then retightened. What is that adjustment for? Thanks

@pcdude2394 2 жыл бұрын

I have a Fox for mtb and Smith for road. I never put a price on my head when it comes to buying a helmet. Don’t wanna wear one riding the bus for the rest of my life. Cycling helmet is the most important investment in cycling. More than a 15k dollar super bike

@SeeYouUpTheRoad 2 жыл бұрын

No one wants to ride the short bus 🚌

@anto_snt 9 ай бұрын

Ciao, I'm looking for an aero helmet, ordered a Lazer Vento Kineticore but it does not fit properly to my head, also I noticed (despite helmets I got til now) that it does not cover front of the head leaving much more space between sunglasses and base of the helmet than other models I had (i.e. Poce Ventral Air MIPS, Abus Airbreaker, Met Trenta Mips), did you notice same "issue"?

@Ineedfwns Жыл бұрын

Do you have any thoughts on the Sweet Protection Falconer MIPS

@SeeYouUpTheRoad Жыл бұрын

I’ve never heard of that? Is there a typo?

@justin94block 2 жыл бұрын

How is the Lazer Strade Kineticore?? I'm looking at those comparing with Bontragers Starvos WaveGel.

@SeeYouUpTheRoad 2 жыл бұрын

I’m not familiar with that helmet. As in, I haven’t put my hands on it yet. But I’ve never been a fan of Trek or Bontrager products. Especially all the over hyped BS with their WaveCell technology. That blew up in their face in the end www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-gear/bikes-and-biking/trek-wavecel-lawsuit-explained/

@thebespokecyclist3624 2 жыл бұрын

Check out their ratings on the Virginia Tech and stop reading everything else. It shows in the crash test the Starvos are way WAY safer.

@RevelCris 2 жыл бұрын

weight is a concern for me as a climber, should i go for the g1 or the vento

@SeeYouUpTheRoad 2 жыл бұрын

Hello I’m sorry I missed your question. The G1 is lighter but I caution you about being a weight weenie since aero masters ALL the time and weight only matters above 8% grades. You have to ride to and from the climb and you have to ride down the descent so aero matters more. However, a different way to think about it is the G1 offers more ventilation. Depending on where you live your climate may dictate which helmet you choose. Over heating will negatively impact your performance more than a few less grams ( G1) or the hopes of aero benefits (Vento)

@WowRixter 2 жыл бұрын

Do those nubbs look durable? I'm waiting for them to release the G1 with the Kineticore

@SeeYouUpTheRoad 2 жыл бұрын

They seem durable to me. I wore it tonight and I honestly don’t think I came in contact with the nubs while I was wearing/riding with the helmet on. Thanks for watching!

@WowRixter 2 жыл бұрын

@@SeeYouUpTheRoad good to know. Maybe they’ll update the G1 or have a replacement model

@paulflory3532 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the very thoughtful review. Just got a Vento in L and it seems to fit even better than the G1 MIPS I have been using for the past 6 months. The G1 is so comfy I don't notice it at all while riding, which is the goal. Weight for Vento L is 309g, my L G1 MIPS weighs 279g. FYI, I found that I can adjust the ScrollSys belt with just one hand by hooking my thumb under the lower edge of the helmet. Works better for tightening than loosening, but loosening can be done if the straps are snug. Sorry, disagree about aero helping all the time. So many conditions reduce aero benefit: lower speeds (aero drag goes as square of speed), tailwinds, turbulent wind conditions, in a peloton or paceline. And aero usually adds at least some weight. Light weight never harms (assuming strength is not sacrificed!), and at the rim of a wheel gives the added bonus of reduced rotational inertia. As for tire rolling resistance, keep in mind that rolling resistance, aero drag, and weight are all small effects and are interrelated. If one goes to a 32mm tire seeking lower RR, tire weight will increase substantially. And frontal area (aero drag is proportional to frontal area) increases (28% for 32mm vs 25mm tires!).

@SeeYouUpTheRoad Жыл бұрын

Thanks for you “on hands review” of the Vento. Thanks for watching!

@spartanbike2260 2 жыл бұрын

how does the fit on lazer compare to kask?

@SeeYouUpTheRoad 2 жыл бұрын

It fits me fine. Kask has many models. The Mojito fits me like shit the Velegro fits me better.

@Ghost12561 2 жыл бұрын

I own both, lazer has better fit than kask

@SeeYouUpTheRoad 2 жыл бұрын

@@Ghost12561 yes the other Lazer helmets have better fit than the Vento though

@thebespokecyclist3624 2 жыл бұрын

@@SeeYouUpTheRoad The older G1 fits better. I had to spend an hour fiddling with Vento before it fits relatively acceptable.

@majstersztyki Жыл бұрын

I have 2.0 and From inside mine looks different. Your’s have padds From the first gen bullet. Allso the back of yours is way thicker than mine is, the place where You have sticker.

@SeeYouUpTheRoad Жыл бұрын

Hmm that’s interesting! I won mine from a Shimano promo for completing Lazer tech modules on the Shimano dealer portal. I didn’t know. Thanks for your comment! Thanks for watching please consider subscribing

@majstersztyki Жыл бұрын

I bought mine from dealer. I know that your pads are from first gen. ( the „Y” and middle straight one) because i ordered ones thinking they would fit my helmet, but they are different shape and lenght.

@SeeYouUpTheRoad Жыл бұрын

@@majstersztyki thank you for the follow up!

@user-cx2bk6pm2f Жыл бұрын

Good looking helmet. Call me skeptical or cynical or jaded, though. It wouldn't surprise me if MIPS and all its' variants were just a scam to sell more helmets. I'd be happy to do without all that and see these helmets selling at half the price.

@SeeYouUpTheRoad Жыл бұрын

I’m with you. Many brands don’t opt for MIPS tech. Yes helmets could sell for a lot less in general.

@chefgav1 9 ай бұрын

Are you suggesting that the VT testing is false?

@user-cx2bk6pm2f 9 ай бұрын

@@chefgav1 I'm suggesting that when there's money to be made, results can be bought. Cigarette brands in the 1950's showed us many scientific tests that smoking was safe and even healthy.

@chefgav1 9 ай бұрын

@@user-cx2bk6pm2f link the scientific study that showed smoking was safe

@thebespokecyclist3624 2 жыл бұрын

It's currently ranked 82 out of 155 helmets in the Virginia Tech crash test list. That's like in the lower end of the 3 star category while the new Spez Evade 3 is ranked 16. Kineticore is just way less safer than proven ol MIPS. Avoid this overpriced Lazer.

@SeeYouUpTheRoad 2 жыл бұрын

The Vento is a 5 star rated helmet under Virginia Tech helmet tests. See text from their website with link provided. Where did you find a 3 star rating for this helmet? Please provide the source to your information. “Lazer Vento KinetiCore star star star star star Price when tested: $280 The Lazer Vento KinetiCore earned a 5 star rating. Its STAR value score of 13.70 ranked #82 of 155 helmets tested. This helmet cost $280 at the time of testing. Below is a plot comparing this helmet's cost to all others included in these ratings. Lazer Vento KinetiCore cost plot The plot below compares this helmet's performance to the average 5 star-rated helmet at the 2 impact severities. Lower values for the score contribution indicate better performance. The low impact severity is intended to represent common impacts in cycling. The high impact severity is intended to represent the types of impacts most commonly resulting in concussions.” www.helmet.beam.vt.edu/bicycle-helmet-ratings.html#81

@thebespokecyclist3624 2 жыл бұрын

@@SeeYouUpTheRoad Do you know that even Virginia Tech said to not focus on the star rating but the scoring itself? The star scoring is very misleading and imo industry biased. Vento ranked 82 out of 155 helmets means it's at the worse half of all the helmets tested. In all other metrics that would be rated 3 stars. 5 stars is a joke. Now look at the actual data themselves: G1 MIPS 9.23 vs Vento 13.7 which means the Vento gives 48.5% more impact to the head compared to the G1. Almost 50% worse isn't small by any metrics when you consider the worst road helmet they ever tested is a 3 star 19.22 which is 108% more impact than the G1.

@SeeYouUpTheRoad 2 жыл бұрын

@@thebespokecyclist3624 you’re probably going to hate me for this but… I really don’t give a hoot about a helmet’s safety rating. I’ve never paid any attention to it as part of my buying decision. Until today when you made your comment about the VT results I had never even been to their website. If I like the way the helmet looks and I like the way it fits that’s all that’s ever mattered to me. As a side note or rant, I definitely would never buy a Specialized helmet just because it had a higher safety rating. Their marketing is really good though not to mention how they just give their stuff away to teams of all levels from pro to the amateur club if 10 people with their DEEP discounts. If you wish to talk about overprice Spesh is the worst. All helmets have to pass a minimum standard to be sold in the U.S. that’s good enough for me. I’m sorry but this discussion seems pointless to me.

@thebespokecyclist3624 2 жыл бұрын

@George Vargas Damn. Been commenting on the wrong vid then. I thought when you're saying it's better than MIPS you actually care about safety. Why even mention MIPS. Just retitle "The coolest looking helmet ever made!" Click bait!

@SeeYouUpTheRoad 2 жыл бұрын

@@thebespokecyclist3624 thank you for telling me how to run my channel 😜. It’s a question anyway so get over it and move on. People like you waste the time of people like me. Thanks for watching though 🥰