Everyone knows that helmets and lights are important for protected biking, however these merchandise from UNIT 1 takes issues to the subsequent stage. Their AURA helmet does extra than simply look good, it blends smooth design and authorized ebike security together with MIPS (growing affect safety) with built-in brake and indicator lights that increase visibility from all angles.
AURA additionally options an inbuilt crash alert system that can let your required contact know if you happen to’ve taken a spill. Fancy a contemporary look? Magnetic visors and brim choices allow you to swap up your model in seconds.
See & be seen each trip
Lights positioned excessive up on the back and front of the AURA helmet improve your visibility on the highway, and when paired with the handlebar mounted distant, you’ll be able to sign your intentions to show left or proper, similar to when driving. The distant is wirelessly linked to the helmet and options built-in sensors that activate the brake lights on the again while you decelerate.
Additionally out there from UNIT 1 are bike mounted ‘Sensible Lights’. These function intelligent magnetic attachments that not solely make it a breeze to take them on and off your bike but additionally preserve them safe in a helpful case that retains them charged and able to trip – similar to airpods.
They are surely good, no want to fret which gentle is which, simply place one on the entrance or rear of the bike they are going to change color relying on the place they’re positioned – purple on the again and white for the entrance gentle.
A linked ecosystem
The AURA helmet works hand in hand with the Sensible Lights and UNIT 1 app. Use the app to customize your setup, change modes, handle battery life and synchronise your entire UNIT 1 merchandise, enabling you to shift between setups seamlessly.
A crash alert system means if you happen to’re concerned in an accident, the helmet checks in by way of the app earlier than sending an SOS message and your location to a nominated contact.
Meet SPARKY, the good helmet for teenagers
Launching this month, SPARKY makes security enjoyable. With an animated rear gentle that youngsters can select the color and mode for. Paired with enjoyable interchangeable silicone inserts, together with dinosaur spikes and lightning bolts. It gives the prospect for teenagers to specific themselves, creating pleasure to put on a helmet and get outdoors. Advisable for ages 3–9, SPARKY grows as the youngsters do, with an adjustable match system. It additionally contains emergency information storage by way of a built-in security ID chip (plus an non-compulsory AirTag slot).
The AURA is available in at £199 with the SPARKY beginning at £86 and the Sensible gentle Professional Twin out there for £169.90. All might be bought from Unit 1 Gear the place you can too discover extra data.
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From open water swimming, snowboarding and kayaking to hill walks and meditation, Shell shares her travels and microadventures right here on the weblog and in varied publications she’s written for, Shell has a specific curiosity in selling wellbeing and the numerous advantages of nature remedy.