{"id":58315,"date":"2024-01-10T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-10T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/beac58fe-7db1-41f1-8c27-ae34f4ec6eab"},"modified":"2024-01-10T10:59:41","modified_gmt":"2024-01-10T09:59:41","slug":"new-lazer-z1-swaps-mips-for-kineticore-and-moves-to-greener-construction","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/new-lazer-z1-swaps-mips-for-kineticore-and-moves-to-greener-construction\/","title":{"rendered":"New Lazer Z1 swaps MIPS for KinetiCore and moves to greener construction"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\">Lightweight helmet weighs in at 220g in a size medium <\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Oscar Huckle\n      <\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Wednesday, 10 January 2024 at 08:00 AM<\/p><hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p>Lazer has launched the new Z1 KinetiCore, a lightweight helmet designed for hot weather.<\/p><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-road-bike-helmets\">road bike helmet<\/a> sits at the top of Lazer\u2019s range, alongside the brand\u2019s Vento KinetiCore aero lid.\u00a0<\/p><p>Lazer claims the new Z1 weighs 220g in a size medium (CE). This puts it in line with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/helmets\/road-cycling-helmets\/kask-valegro-review\">Kask Valegro<\/a> (213g claimed weight in a size medium), while undercutting the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/reviews\/helmets\/road-cycling-helmets\/specialized-s-works-prevail-3-road-helmet-review\">Specialized S-Works Prevail 3<\/a> at 260g in an M.\u00a0<\/p><p>The helmet is available in seven colours \u2013 White, Titanium, Cosmic Blue, Metallic Red, Harbour Grey, Flash Orange and Matte Black \u2013 and in three sizes, from small to large.\u00a0<\/p><p>The helmet will retail for \u00a3229.99 \/ $249.99 \/ \u20ac249.99. Australian pricing is to be confirmed.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><h2 id=\"h-goodbye-mips-hello-kineticore\">Goodbye MIPS, hello KinetiCore<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">KinetiCore technology was inspired by car crumple zones. &#8211; Scott Windsor \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The Z1 features Lazer\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/news\/lazer-kineticore-helmet-safety-technology\">KinetiCore<\/a> safety technology, which the brand now uses instead of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/what-is-mips\">MIPS<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p><p>KinetiCore is said to protect wearers from both the linear and rotational forces of an impact, like MIPS<\/p><p>The technology takes inspiration from car crumple zones, with foam sections in the helmet breaking off upon impact.\u00a0<\/p><p>Because the foam sections are integrated into the helmet\u2019s core, Lazer claims an improvement in ventilation and a decrease in weight over other systems.\u00a0<\/p><p>The helmet has received a 5-star rating in independent tests conducted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/news\/safest-road-mtb-helmet\">Viriginia Tech\u2019s Helmet Lab<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><h2 id=\"h-improved-fit-and-visibility\">Improved fit and visibility\u00a0<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/AM9A2278-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Lazer Z1 KinetiCore helmet\" class=\"wp-image-810986\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Advanced RollSys closure system is adjusted using a wheel high up on the rear of the helmet. &#8211; Scott Windsor \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The Z1 has Lazer\u2019s Advanced RollSys closure system, controlled by a thumbwheel on the top of the helmet. The system spans around the entire circumference of the head and Lazer says it leaves enough room for a ponytail or bun.\u00a0<\/p><p>The helmet features eyewear docking slots to enable compatibility with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/buyers-guides\/best-glasses-for-cycling\">cycling glasses<\/a> and it can accept Lazer\u2019s Universal Lazer LED to keep you seen when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/advice\/skills\/cycling-at-night\">riding in the dark<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p><p>Lazer says its Aeroshell is compatible with the helmet. The shell can be added to close the vents for extra aerodynamic advantage or provide protection against the weather elements, should you want to use the helmet in winter.\u00a0<\/p><h2 id=\"h-better-environmental-credentials\">Better environmental credentials\u00a0\u00a0<\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/01\/AM9A2288-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Lazer Z1 KinetiCore helmet\" class=\"wp-image-810990\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The straps are made from recycled material, according to Lazer. &#8211; Scott Windsor \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Lazer says it has also considered the environmental impact of the helmet\u2019s construction and manufacture.\u00a0<\/p><p>Lightweight stitched straps made from antibacterial and recycled material are designed to ensure comfort.\u00a0<\/p><p>Lazer has also removed the plastic strap divider found on the outgoing Z1 and is using a recycled material for the new divider.<\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n<hr class=\"no-tts wp-block-separator\"\/>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lightweight helmet weighs in at 220g in a size medium <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":58316,"template":"","categories":[1],"acf":{"readingTimeMinutes":"3"},"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/01\/new-lazer-z1-swaps-mips-for-kineticore-and-moves-to-greener-construction.jpg",2560,1707,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/01\/new-lazer-z1-swaps-mips-for-kineticore-and-moves-to-greener-construction-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/01\/new-lazer-z1-swaps-mips-for-kineticore-and-moves-to-greener-construction-300x200.jpg",300,200,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/01\/new-lazer-z1-swaps-mips-for-kineticore-and-moves-to-greener-construction-768x512.jpg",768,512,true],"large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/01\/new-lazer-z1-swaps-mips-for-kineticore-and-moves-to-greener-construction-1024x683.jpg",800,534,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/01\/new-lazer-z1-swaps-mips-for-kineticore-and-moves-to-greener-construction-1536x1024.jpg",1536,1024,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2024\/01\/new-lazer-z1-swaps-mips-for-kineticore-and-moves-to-greener-construction-2048x1366.jpg",2048,1366,true]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"importmanagerhub@sprylab.com","author_link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/author\/importmanagerhubsprylab-com\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Lightweight helmet weighs in at 220g in a size medium","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed\/58315"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/rss_feed"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/58316"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=58315"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=58315"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}