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Price

$60.00

CR's Expert Take

How did it perform in our expert lab testing?

Overall Score

The Overall Score for this model is derived from our expert lab test results.
Current Range of Tested Bike Helmets
What goes into the Overall Score?

EXPERT LAB TESTS

Impact absorption
5  /  5
Ventilation
3  /  5
Fit adjustments
3  /  5
Ease of use
4  /  5

Pros

  • Rotational mitigation technology - MIPS
  • Reflective features to increase visibility at night
  • Built in LED light
  • Ratchet-style dial to easily adjust fit of occipital band
  • Retention strap length can be adjusted, allowing side-straps to be repositioned

Cons

  • No occipital stabilizer
  • Retention strap length is difficult to adjust

CR's Take

This moderately priced Adult road bike helmet from Lazer is rated excellent for impact absorption, very good for ease of use and good for ventilation. The adequate adjustment features translate to a good rating for fit adjustment. The length of the strap for the retention system can be adjusted, but it's considered somewhat difficult to adjust. This helmet comes in 1 size. The weight is relatively moderate and among those we've tested is considered good. This helmet has the following notable features: reflective aspects for greater visibility in low light and technology to limit the effects of rotational impacts.

About

The Lazer Compact DLX MIPS is part of the Bike Helmets test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Bike Helmet models like the Compact DLX MIPS are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Impact absorption: The ability of a helmet to absorb impact forces in a crash, which reduces the rate of deceleration experienced by the head. Based on laboratory impact testing.

Ventilation: The evaluation of how well air flowing through the helmet provides cooling during rides. Based on actual usage and expert judgement.

Fit adjustments: The evaluation of the features and versatility of the retention system when adjusting the fit of the helmet. Based on expert judgment.

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