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    Price

    $259.00

    CR 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
    4  /  5
    Fit adjustments
    5  /  5
    Ease of use
    5  /  5

    Pros

    • 2 year warranty
    • Reflective features to increase visibility at night
    • Built in LED light
    • Occipital stabilizer to support occiptial band
    • Ratchet-style dial to easily adjust fit of occipital band
    • Retention strap length can be adjusted, allowing side-straps to be repositioned

    Cons

    This model had no discernible flaws in its performance.

    CR's Take

    This relatively expensive Adult road bike helmet from Sena is rated excellent for impact absorption, excellent for ease of use and very good for ventilation. The many adjustment features translate to a excellent rating for fit adjustment. The length of the strap for the retention system can be adjusted, and it's considered easy to adjust. This helmet comes in 2 sizes. The weight is on the heavier side and among those we've tested is considered worse. This helmet has reflective aspects for greater visibility in low light and smart features that work with a mobile app.

    About

    The Sena R1 Evo is part of the Bike Helmets test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Bike Helmets models like the R1 Evo 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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