Most helmets aren’t certified for e-bike speeds.

Yes. A standard bike helmet is certified to EN-1078 or CPSC, while a dedicated e-bike helmet adds NTA-8776 for higher e-bike speeds. UNIT 1 AURA and NEON meet all three, and include integrated lights, turn signals and crash detection that standard helmets usually don't.

Because e-bikes reach higher speeds than standard bikes, look for a helmet certified to NTA-8776 - the European e-bike standard. UNIT 1 AURA and NEON carry it alongside EN-1078 and CPSC, and add integrated lights, turn signals and crash detection built for the way e-bikes are ridden.

They benefit from one. E-bikes travel faster and spend more time in traffic, so a helmet built and certified for those speeds gives you more relevant protection. UNIT 1 AURA and NEON are certified to NTA-8776, the standard written specifically for higher-speed e-bikes.

Standard bike helmets (CPSC, EN 1078) are tested for traditional cycling, around 14 mph. But e-bikes reach 28 mph, and crash force grows with the square of your speed.

"Certified for e-bike speeds" means the helmet meets NTA 8776, the e-bike standard: tested at higher speeds, with more coverage and greater impact absorption. Every UNIT 1 smart helmet meets it.

It's the safety standard built specifically for e-bike and speed pedelec helmets. Unlike regular bike standards (tested around 14 mph), NTA 8776 tests at higher impact speeds, matching e-bikes up to 28 mph, and requires more coverage at the back and sides of the head.

Every UNIT 1 smart helmet is certified to NTA 8776.

Mips is a security system that improves a helmet’s performance during rotational impacts (which are the most usual kind). Essentially, it’s a special low-friction liner that can slightly rotate in any direction at the moment of impact, absorbing some of the impact’s energy. All in all, it makes AURA and FARO helmets safer (cause the helmet is already safe, to begin with). Learn more about Mips.

It's an independent helmet safety rating from Virginia Tech's Helmet Lab. They test helmets in real crash scenarios and score them from 1 to 5 stars (★★★★★ = best), based on how well each helmet reduces the risk of head injury and concussion.

Because it's independent and lab tested, it's one of the most trusted references for comparing how protective a helmet really is.

Yes, AURA, FARO and NEON have Crash Detection. In the event of an accident, they can detect a hard impact and, if you fail to respond to our safety check, send out an SOS text with your location. Once a hard crash is registered by the onboard accelerometer (mild bumps won’t trigger this), a safety check timer will go off in our App. If the rider doesn’t respond, the SOS is sent to the emergency contact you have selected in the App. The safety check timer and even the SOS message are both customizable. The phone screen doesn’t have to be on for this feature to work but the App must be open (with Crash Detection active).

It depends on where you ride. E-bike helmet rules vary by state and often by e-bike class and rider age. Some require helmets for higher-speed (Class 3) e-bikes or younger riders, others don't mandate them at all. Check your local regulations for the rule that applies to you. Whatever the law, a certified e-bike helmet is the safest way to ride.

There are two things to weigh. Legally, it varies by location - where helmets are required, riding without one can mean a fine or affect liability in an accident, so check your local rules. Practically, e-bikes reach higher speeds than standard bikes, so a certified e-bike helmet meaningfully lowers your risk of serious head injury in a fall.

That's still well above the 14 mph that standard bike helmets are tested for. Because crash force grows with the square of your speed, a fall at 20 mph hits roughly twice as hard as one at 14.

An e-bike certified helmet (NTA 8776) is built for exactly this gap, with more coverage and impact absorption. If you're riding faster than a regular bike, you want protection that keeps up.

Your helmet absorbs the impact so your head doesn't have to. The foam compresses to soak up the energy from the hit, which lowers the force that reaches your skull and brain and reduces the risk of serious injury.

If you're riding a UNIT 1 smart helmet, Crash Alert has your back too. The helmet detects a crash and automatically sends your location to your emergency contacts, so help can reach you even if you can't reach your phone.

One thing to remember: a helmet works once. After any real crash, replace it, even if it looks fine. Once the foam has compressed, it can't fully protect you again.