The Lazer Strada KinetiCore is an affordably priced road cycling helmet that was developed for everything from leisurely weekend rides or high-intensity club rides. It’s part of Lazer’s new lineup of KinetiCore equipped helmets which is Lazer’s new built-in rotational protection impact system. The Strada KinetiCore is priced at $109.99 which makes it the most affordable road cycling KinetiCore helmet Lazer currently offers. Despite the affordable price point, the Strada KinetiCore has Lazer’s latest ScrollSys Belt head retention system and a 21 vent design to funnel air through the helmet. Instead of a ubiquitous MIPS liner, the Strada KinetiCore uses Lazer’s new KinetiCore rotational impact protection technology which uses controlled crumple zone blocks of EPS built directly into the helmet. While we can’t confirm the new design is better than MIPS, the helmet has achieved an impressive 5-star Virginia Tech rating.
The Lazer Strada KinetiCore uses Lazer’s swoopy road cycling helmet design language which consists of elongated stripes from the front of the helmet to the rear. While the design is not as exaggerated as other Lazer helmets such as the Lazer Sphere MIPS it’s easy to identify the helmet as a Lazer. A distinctive U-shaped front vent and larger U-shaped surround structure is the main visual element of the helmet. Lazer offers the helmet in 7 different color variations from solid black to dual color schemes. We have the Light Blue Sunset variation for this review which combines a light blue background with light red fade graphics to mimic the colors you see at sunset. The color scheme also mimics color-shifting designs and gives the Strada a distinctive appearance.
There are 21 exterior vents to help funnel air through and out of the helmet. Most of the strategically placedvents are small and rectangular in shape. While the styling is restrained, particularly compared to Italian helmets like the Kask Protone Icon, there are a number of clever details such as integrated pads on the outer front vents for sunglass storage. The color matched pads help sunglasses stay in place which is useful for slow high-intensity climbs. In terms of construction, the Strada has a two piece design with a main shell on top and a second bottom shell. Despite the affordable price point, the helmet has a fully finished shell as the bottom piece wraps around the rim of the helmet for a premium and more durable design. Unlike aero helmets such as the POC Ventral SPIN which have extended rear side profiles, the Strada has a tapered rear profile. For those looking for better aerodynamics or protection from rain, Lazer also offers an optional one-piece clip-on aeroshell that covers most of the vents....
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00:00 Intro
00:10 Unboxing + Specs
02:37 Fit + Finish
06:32 On The Road
07:22 Comparison (Smith Trace, POC Ventral Spin, Lazer Sphere MIPS)
10:00 The Final Score
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