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One thing that really struck me when unboxing, researching and reviewing the FEND was how passionate the founders are about their product. It showed in everything from their backstory to the adorable thank you note tucked into their packaging. I can honestly say that I have no clue who created most of the products I …
I give the FEND a lot of credit for its unique folding design, and for breaking into the foldable helmets market with a competitive price. I like that it’s so easy to fold, and that it clicks into place when unfolded. However, a big strike against it is the fact that it can’t shrink that much when folded. The company also has a red flag for shipping the product out to its backers at a massive lag and for being practically unreachable. We’ll track how the company is doing over the next year, but for now, I would only cautiously recommend this helmet.
The Cyclo One is a folding helmet now in the works by a team based out of London. What makes the Cyclo unique is that it is made from 100% recycled plastic, some of which is pulled from the ocean and landfills. It also packs fairly small and is expected to be relatively affordable. The …
Look what arrived all the way from Spain! Any guesses? Hint: It folds. Stay tuned to find out which product we will be reviewing next! November UPDATE: Here is our video comparing the Loop with the 174HUDSON Stack packable helmet!
What Is It There are a number of folding helmets on the market that are all essentially the same thing– a bare-bones, lightweight, simple helmet that folds in on itself like an accordion. In terms of pricing, they are usually significantly cheaper than other folding helmets, which are often in the $100-$200 range. The helmet …
The Hedkayse is a revolutionary new helmet design– and not just because it folds. What started as a project to produce a soft foldable bike helmet has led to an unprecedentedly tough and durable design that can’t be matched by a standard EPS foam helmet. The fact that it folds is almost just a side …
There are many different materials helmets can be made out of. But the two most common shell materials for folding bike helmets are ABS and polycarbonate. Which one is better? It depends. On a high level, polycarbonate is more expensive, flexible, softer, and lighter. Conversely, ABS is much cheaper, as well as harder, heavier, and …
[April 2020 Update: The BioLogic Pango is no longer available for purchase. Check out the other folding helmets instead.] What Is It The BioLogic Pango is a folding helmet that collapses to save space. Its outer shell is made of ABS, the same hard plastic that’s used to make LEGOs, and which makes it much …
When shopping for a new helmet, there is one part of the helmet that is almost always overlooked – the buckle. Nevertheless, it is an important part of the helmet’s effectiveness in a crash. It is also the part that you interact with the most when putting on the helmet. Fortunately, over the past few …
[Feb 2020 Update: LID’s website does not seem to be working anymore, although we were able to gather some info from their site before it went down. See below for where to find more information about the LID Plico.] What Is It The LID Plico is a foldable helmet developed in the UK in the …
As a huge fan of Priority Bicycle’s 174HUDSON Stack Packable helmet, I recently had the opportunity to sit down to an interview with Connor Swegle, co-founder of Priority Bicycles. Here is what he had to say about urban biking, the future of helmets and his favorite place to bike. Interview has been lightly edited for …
What Is It The Closca Fuga is one of the best folding helmets on the market. It’s a collapsible helmet that shrinks down to only 2.5″ wide– just about the narrowest among all folding helmets. It’s also one of the lightest. And did we mention one of the easiest to fold? As a high-end model …
[Coming Soon: Overade BLINXI, the snap-on helmet light + turn signal for the PLIXI] What Is It The Plixi FIT is a folding helmet that uses hinges to collapse in on itself and drop in volume by two-thirds. It’s fairly customizable in terms of color and add-ons, and is meant to be a personalized accessory …
[tl;dr] I was pretty excited to try this folding helmet. I’ve been using a different folding helmet for about two years now and wanted to know if the Stack could do any better, especially in terms of foldability and comfort. I realize there are a lot of tradeoffs you have to make when you make …
The Brooks England Carrera is a “stylish” and comfortable helmet that squashes down to about 67% of its width. It’s not hugely compact, and even then, requires some work to keep it shut. However, it is a fairly lightweight and natural-feeling helmet, due to its elastic springy design. Overall, I would only recommend the Carrera if you either really want a helmet that hugs your head, or if you happened to find a Carrera design that totally speaks to you.
The Morpher folding helmet folds extremely flat, while otherwise looking like a regular helmet. It’s great if you’re new to folding helmets and want something inconspicuous and functional. Other helmets may be better in terms of fit, style, portability, or price, but overall the Morpher does not have any major weaknesses, and is a great helmet that you will probably be very satisfied with.