Sleeker, faster and more ventilated - Lazer Vento KinetiCore Aero Road Cycling Helmet Review

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Sleeker, faster and more ventilated - Lazer Vento KinetiCore Aero Road Cycling Helmet Review

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While the proverb “you can’t have your cake and eat it too” typically holds true, thanks to technological improvements sometimes there are new products that break the rules. Case in point, we have the new Lazer Vento KinetiCore helmet in this review which is Lazer’s flagship road cycling helmet with KinetiCore rotational impact protection. According to Lazer, it’s 29% lighter, 2.3% more aerodynamic, and provides 5.4% better cooling and ventilation than its predecessor the Lazer Bullet 2.0. The $299.99 Vento KinetiCore has achieved an impressive 5 star Virginia Tech Rating thanks to the KinetiCore rotational impact protection system. It’s a new proprietary safety design from Lazer that utilizes controlled crumple zones of EPS foam and is directly integrated into the shell of the helmet. Other notable features of the Vento is the top mounted ScrollSys belt adjustment system and compatibility with Lazer’s Universal LED taillight.
If the Lazer Vento KinetiCore helmet looks familiar to you, it’s likely because you’ve seen it on Zwift where it replaced the Lazer Bullet helmet. The distinctive rear ScrollSys belt design and tapered rear profile makes the helmet instantly recognizable. Lazer offers the Vento KinetiCore in four color schemes, we have the white color scheme but there is also a black/green, black, and a matte gray option. Although the Vento has understated color scheme options, especially compared to helmets like the Smith Trace, it’s an attractive design. The helmet has a multi-piece shell design that is optimized for aerodynamics and reducing weight. There is a main upper piece that extends from the front to the rear and contains the large U shaped front vents. Side panels on the helmet have the Lazer branding and the large inset side vents.
Contrasting colors on the inset side vents as well as dimpled edging give the helmet a distinctive appearance and funnel air through two concealed vents in the rear. There is a final piece that extends around the rim of the shell and has a black contrasting color for our white helmet. The Vento has 13 vents in total with most of those concentrated on the rear. Lazer has also listened to customer feedback from previous helmets and integrated eyewear storage into the side vents along with black silicone pads to help keep them in place. The vent placement of the helmet is similar to other aero helmets like the POC Ventral Spin or Bolle Furo MIPS. Compared to other KinetiCore helmets like the Lazer Strada KinetiCore, we think the Vento is sleeker and more unique in appearance...
... Read the full review @ thesweetcyclists.com/lazer-ve...
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00:00 Intro
00:11 Unboxing + Specs
02:33 Fit + Finish
07:00 On The Road
07:56 Comparison (Lazer Strada KinetiCore, POC Ventral SPIN)
09:34 The Final Score
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@yannickokpara4861 Жыл бұрын

That looks way too loose if that is your size, which is sad considering that is a gripe of mine with the Bullet 2.0. The straps also look to be the same and not the proper 'triangle design' like Specialized and others who keep the straps nice and tight against the skin and secure under the ear.

@TheSweetCyclists Жыл бұрын

I haven't had an issue with the fit (secure but not restrictive), but haven't ridden with a Specialized helmet to compare the strap positions.

@jonathan_guerrero 5 ай бұрын

I think it is one of the nicest looking helmets out there. I like the looks so much that I got the black and the white one. However, I could never get the straps to be comfortable. Too tight and they are uncomfortable and I loosen them up and the flap when descending. I hate mushroom looking helmets like the poc so I got this Lazer. I am going to sell them. Any ideas on what to get that doesn't look like a mushroom? Lol

@TheSweetCyclists 5 ай бұрын

It sounds like the Lazer helmets might not be a good fit for you. I'd recommend trying out the Smith Trace or Bell XR Spherical helmet - I think both are sleeker than some of the wider POC helmets.

@jonathan_guerrero 5 ай бұрын

I assumed all helmets fit the same. I know now that's not the case. I think I may try either the Giro aries or the Giro eclipse. Thanks for the response. Keep up the great videos!

@kugayama 9 күн бұрын

@@jonathan_guerrero late to the party but can confirm that Smith helmets are good for oval shaped heads.

@cincydooley Жыл бұрын

How do you think the Strada compares to this? Obviously the price point is very different, so curious what you think.

@cincydooley Жыл бұрын

Lol. I should have waited til the end of the video. Lol.

@TheSweetCyclists Жыл бұрын

@@cincydooley As far as which one to choose- I think the Vento is the more attractive one while the Strada makes more financial sense. The aero benefits are negligible for normal riders but if you can get the Vento on sale it can make you feel fast.

@cincydooley Жыл бұрын

@@TheSweetCyclists Thanks! The profile really is similar. I snatched one of the Stradas in the LE WvA color that just got announced…. If I like it I may have to grab a vento too. Somehow you have the exact same collection of Helmets it i do, so this was super useful. Lol. (POC Ventral and Smith Trace)

@valiantabello 2 жыл бұрын

How easy is that to adjust while riding?

@TheSweetCyclists 2 жыл бұрын

I've found the ScrollSys belt to be really easy to adjust. It's a big surface area so you can find it easily. The previous RollSys top dials were much harder since they were small and had a lot of resistance.