5 Reasons Why Your Current Bike Helmet Now Belongs in a Museum
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When it comes to cycling, safety is key—and the plastic buckets of old haven’t quite risen to today’s safety standards. Enter, Smart Helmets - the new generation of helmets is transforming the cycling experience by using technology to increase Rider Safety. If you’re searching for the perfect smart helmet, here are five features we consider essential (which our top-of-the-line AURA Smart Helmet checks completely).
Built-in Lights for Maximum Visibility
A smart helmet should come equipped with integrated front and rear lights, ensuring you are highly visible in low-light conditions. Lights at the highest point on your body increase your visibility and keep you safer on the road. The AURA Helmet excels here with its front and rear lights, making sure you stand out day or night and providing an extra layer of safety in urban environments or dim settings.
Turn Signals for Hands-Free Signaling
Riding in traffic amidst 3,000 pound vehicles can often get scary. A great way to have drivers give you more breathing room is letting them know what you’re about to do (i.e turning left or right). Any smart helmet worth its salt should come with integrated turn signals. This will make the rider more predictable to drivers and drastically reduce the chances of a car-related crash. With the AURA Helmet, you get a handlebar-mounted remote with no-look buttons (so you can keep your eyes on the road) to display turn signals at the tap of a button.
Automatic Brake Lights for Clear Stopping Signals
Slowing down on your bike can sometimes result in whoever is behind you running into you. If it’s a bike, not good, but if it’s a car, far worse. This is why 3rd on this list is an automatic brake light that will tell others: ‘slow down, give me some breathing room’. The AURA Helmet will trigger a brake light automatically when you slow down or stop, making anyone behind you aware of it.
Crash Detection for Emergency Assistance
Accidents happen, and when they do, having crash detection technology can be life-saving. A smart helmet (at least a good one) should help in some way even after a crash. The AURA Helmet is equipped with a Crash Alert feature: if you crash and become unresponsive it will send out an SOS text to an emergency contact - including your location. So if you can’t call for help - being unconscious or otherwise detained - AURA can call for you. This is a game changer, especially for solo riders or older riders.
Magnetic Buckle for Convenience
Gone are the days of standard plastic buckles. These days we have magnetic buckles - the high-tech sibling to the regular buckles. They can be operated with one hand (both for clipping on and off) and are actually stronger. Most people believe the magnets are holding the clasp together but it’s actually super resistant plastic doing the work. AURA comes standard with a Fidlock buckle, the brand that practically invented the magnetic buckle and has never been topped by any of its (several) copycats. This make putting AURA on a breeze… Did we mention the magnetic ‘click’ is immensely satisfying?
Conclusion: One helmet to rule them all.
We designed AURA to literally check every conceivable box when it comes to design, comfort and safety.
It is a lightweight, highly ventilated helmet, certified by the highest possible standard that also makes riders visible, predictable and can even call for help after a crash.
All of this in a sleek, striking package and in 5 beautiful colors. You’ll find AURA pulls all the stops, so look no further!
Frequently Askes Questions
What makes a smart bike helmet different from a regular helmet?
A smart bike helmet adds features such as integrated lights, turn signals, or crash detection to traditional helmet protection. Features vary between models, so check the helmet’s safety certifications, fit, and functionality before choosing.
Do I need to replace my bike helmet just because it lacks smart features?
No. Missing smart features alone does not mean your bike helmet is unsafe or needs replacing. Follow the manufacturer’s replacement guidance and replace it after an impact or if it shows damage. Upgrading can be worthwhile if you want additional visibility or connected features.
Can a bike helmet with lights replace my bicycle lights?
Helmet lights provide an additional point of visibility, but they should complement your bicycle lights. A helmet’s visibility lights are not necessarily designed to illuminate the road ahead.
How do AURA’s turn signals and automatic brake lights work?
These features require the compatible UNIT 1 Remote. Mounted on your handlebars, it lets you activate turn signals without taking your hands off the bars and enables automatic brake lighting when you slow down.
Does a smart helmet automatically call emergency services after a crash?
Not necessarily. AURA’s Crash Alert works through the UNIT 1 app and can send your location to a designated emergency contact after a detected impact if you do not respond. It does not automatically call emergency services or guarantee that assistance will arrive.
By UNIT 1 Team
