Thanks for tuning in today we're going to be reviewing
the Lazer Tempo KinetiCore road cycling helmet.
When Lazer's KinetiCore technology was first introduced it not only offered an
integrated approach to rotational impacts but also a more affordable design approach.
The new Lazer Tempo KinetiCore helmet that we have here brings that promise to fruition the
really impressive $49.99 retail price that doesn't skimp on safety features. The packaging is
very simple you have the cardboard box with a slide out design. The helmet's fully exposed here
with a little cutout and basic branding on here. You have the nice green KinetiCore branding. We have
the standard size it's actually a uni-size so one size fits most and the Cosmic Berry color which is one
of the coolest names for a color. We'll go ahead and take it out of the box and go over the specs.
So again retail price on this only $49.99 so very cheap and it's a great way to get into the KinetiCore
technology without having to break the bank. It has a Virginia Tech four-star rating so it is
a safe helmet that's tested very well. It has a TurnSys system it's not as advanced as their other
offerings but you have a rear dial adjustable side straps and a basic plastic buckle. It is a one size
fits all again so its actuality it's more like a one size fits most and it's printed as a 54 to 61cm.
This is compatible with their Universal rear LED which is a really nice feature and that's what
this little USB slot is. It's just a little rectangular cutout you put the light in and
it'll lock into place. In terms of what comes with the helmet obviously you get the helmet
some basic tags that give you information about KinetiCore and the brand
and then a little safety pamphlet in here with a little QR code to find out more about the helmet.
Let's take a look at the weight of the helmet
again this is a one size fits most and it's for the North American market if that matters.
It comes in at 266g so pretty lightweight especially for such an entry level helmet.
The Lazer Tempo KinetiCore is one of the most affordable KinetiCore helmets that Lazer
currently offers. Even though it's not as fancy as Vento or the the other high-end offerings it's
one of the more exciting helmets in lineup as it gets you within the KinetiCore technology and a
very affordable price point. Lazer offers this in seven different gloss colors you can see we
have the Cosmic Berry here which is a deep purple and looks really cool. They also have a variety of
white black and a couple of fade options from front to rear. What's interesting is that Lazer
also has a variation on this with a little built-in visor that's called the Codax and
that's actually geared toward gravel or mountain bikers as you have a little protection from the
sun but it appears to be the same helmet with just slightly heavier weight due to that visor.
The helmet itself has a sleek road cycling profile so it's very shallow you don't have
this extended coverage on the back that you would see with the mountain biking helmet
and it looks good even though it's only fifty dollars it looks like it's a higher end helmet.
You can see the inside is really what makes this helmet special though it's that KinetiCore
technology. So you can see all these ridges here these are EPS crumple zones so like your
car these are designed to crumple if you have an accident and when they get crushed they absorb
that rotational impact so instead of having a MIPS liner or additional parts its
more sustainable and affordable approach to building a helmet which is really nice to see.
So again really affordable way to get into technology now some of the signs of the cost
cutting to achieve that lower price is the fact that you have this unfinished rim. So you have
exposed foam all the way around here you only have 19 vents versus the 20+ you get in the other
helmets and you can see some of these vents aren't actually vents they just cut them out
and left the foam there. The vents they're all a little bit smaller than some of the higher
end offerings like the Tonic so it just seems like they didn't cut them out as much and left a
little bit more foam here it's slightly heavier as well but at 260 grams is still a very light helmet.
On the rear you even have the Lazer Universal LED attachment so this is the little attachment light
it's about 25 dollars and then locks into place so very simple
design and it actually looks like a USB type-c slot that gives you some rear illumination and
it's available with all their KinetiCore helmets. The other sign that they've done
a little bit of cost cutting is the fit system. So this is what they just called a turn system
it's not the advanced variation unlike Lazers higher end offerings which have a BeltSys
design which a little belt on top with a top mounted approach which leaves the bottom
really open. You get a basic dial here no height adjustment so you can see this is fixed in place
you can simply adjust the rear this is a one size fits most which is a little bit strange.
Even though they have all the color options they decide not to offer any size options so if you're
at the extremes of the sizes I wouldn't recommend this instead if you're in the middle this actually
works well. It's 54 to 61cm so if you're anywhere in between this should still fit well.
The fit system also is a little simpler so you can see the strap here it actually runs through
the center of the helmet which is really a little bit strange so you can see it goes through here
down the center it's actually visible from the exterior. Normally this actually stops at the edges
and is attached at two points with this one they just attached it through there so when you're
putting on the helmet you'll actually notice it can really move quite a bit of distance.
So you just want to get those even when you put it on and then you get a simple plastic buckle
with nylon straps these sides are adjustable as well so you can really get the nice fit but it is
a little bit unusual that if you tug on them kind of pulls down so you just have to be aware of that
but otherwise a very affordable helmet that still looks pretty good. [Music]
Here you can see the Tempo on the road and overall it's a pretty attractive helmet even
though it's only $50. The profile and the color schemes make it look a lot more expensive
you have plenty of airflow through the helmet as well you can see all the vents on the front
and rear that really help air get through it and you don't have any MIPS liner or block in
it. Thanks to the KinetiCore the helmet is lightweight at only 260 grams it gives you that
safety you can see from that side profile it also is a shallow helmet so it sits higher up on your
head like road cycling helmets at least plenty of space for sunglasses and keeps the rear nice and
open even with this more basic fit system. It is still a comfortable helmet we are a size 58 and
traditionally wear a medium this one also fits well so we're able to adjust the dial and the
straps but you do have the extra bulk because it does fit larger heads so it's 54 to 61 which
means it's a little bit wider and bulkier than our medium-sized helmet. Also if you're at the
limits we'd recommend wearing the Tonic which give you more size options but otherwise pretty
comfortable helmet and a great way to get into the Lazer lineup without breaking the bank. [Music]
Now let's do a little comparison across Lazer's helmet lineup. We have their high-end Vento
the mid-level Strada, we have the Tonic which is their more affordable option
and then the budget Tempo. Here you can see we compare the Tempo and the Tonic first.
They're very similar designs in fact it looks like the molds are almost identical the
vents on here are larger on the Tonic here this is about 20+ than the Tempo and you can see
the side vents are actually cut out on the Tonic while the Tempo actually has them filled in which
helps it achieve this one piece design while it appears like these might have a two-piece shell.
You can see otherwise very similar design and they're both shallow road cycling style helmets.
They're pretty shallow they're not like a solid dome they sit high up on your head plenty of room
for sunglasses and they don't extend very far on the rear. They're both pretty attractive but you
can see the budget price means you have exposed foam on the edges as well as more foam on the
vents. One big difference between the Tonic and the Tempo the fact that the more affordable one is a
one size fits all while all the other ones offer you different sizes from small medium to large.
The fit system is also a little bit different with this one you get height adjustable cradle and
a standard dial. Then you can see the straps here are actually built into the
helmet on the Tonic while the more affordable Tempo has this more unusual interconnected
design so this same strap runs through here and actually run through the full helmet. So you can
adjust it back and forth not quite as fitted as the higher end helmets but still works well.
All of these have the light attachment too so with any KinetiCore helmet you can purchase
the optional rear LED and this has a motion and ambient light sensor and gives you some
more visibility. It's a great option if you're doing urban riding where you want to be seen
so two great offerings I would say the Tonic is probably the one to get if you're on a budget
because it looks really good you have all the ventilation and you still get the variable sizing
to get the one that really fits you. As you go up in the price that's when you get some additional
features. This is the Strada you can see a little more stylized than say the Tonic or the Tempo
with this two-piece design so you have a separate color on the bottom more swoopy but they're both
shallow. So still shallow road cycling designs get more graphics options with this it's almost
like a sunset feature big vents and again with this more expensive design you get that fully
finished shell so it covers off that rim with the foam only on the inside. All of these have
the KinetiCore feature though so you can see the little crumple zones on the inside it eliminates
the need for a MIS liner or any additional pieces so keep them keep them all really lightweight.
The other difference between the Tempo, Tonic and the higher end offerings the fact that
you have a basic dial versus the belt system. Its a little bit of a novelty but it does keep the
rear open so if you have long hair you might want to consider it the Strada or the Vento.
At the top end you have the Vento which is more aerodynamic so less open vents but
you have these little hidden vents on the side with the speed dimples.
It's a little cooler looking and again with that BeltSys design it keeps it everything really
simple and the rear cradle open compared to the Tonic which has a more traditional rear dial. [Music]
Now let's go over the pros and cons for the Lazer Tempo helmet. What we like about it is that it's
very budget friendly and only fifty dollars it's the most affordable KinetiCore helmet. They offer
the helmet in a wide range of color schemes so even though it's a budget price you can really
find the one that matches your bike and cycling kit. Also with this helmet you get the KinetiCore
safety system which offers the safety of a rotational protection system without blocking
any of the airflow inside the helmet so it's nice and open. The main con for this helmet is
the fact that it is that one size fits most so if you're at the extremes of the 54 to 61 range I'd
recommend going up to the Tonic helmet instead which offers multiple sizes. Taking everything
into account would give the Tempo an 8.8 out of 10. It's a nice entry-level KinetiCore helmet
that's very affordable. Thanks for watching this review don't forget to like and subscribe you can
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