Everyone knows that helmets and lights are important for secure biking, however these merchandise from UNIT 1 takes issues to the following degree. Their AURA helmet does extra than simply look good, it blends glossy design and authorized ebike security together with MIPS (rising influence 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 should you’ve taken a spill. Fancy a recent look? Magnetic visors and brim choices allow you to swap up your type in seconds.
See & be seen each journey
Lights positioned excessive up on the back and front of the AURA helmet improve your visibility on the street, 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 if you decelerate.
Additionally accessible from UNIT 1 are bike mounted ‘Good Lights’. These characteristic 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 useful case that retains them charged and able to journey – similar to airpods.
They are surely sensible, no want to fret which mild is which, simply place one on the entrance or rear of the bike they’ll change color relying on the place they’re positioned – crimson on the again and white for the entrance mild.
A linked ecosystem
The AURA helmet works hand in hand with the Good Lights and UNIT 1 app. Use the app to customize your setup, change modes, handle battery life and synchronise all your UNIT 1 merchandise, enabling you to shift between setups seamlessly.
A crash alert system means should you’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 sensible helmet for youths
Launching this month, SPARKY makes security enjoyable. With an animated rear mild that children can select the color and mode for. Paired with enjoyable interchangeable silicone inserts, together with dinosaur spikes and lightning bolts. It gives the possibility for youths to specific themselves, creating pleasure to put on a helmet and get exterior. Advisable for ages 3–9, SPARKY grows as the children do, with an adjustable match system. It additionally consists of emergency data 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 Good mild Professional Twin accessible 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 various advantages of nature remedy.
