Whether you're riding down the block or across town, bicycle helmets can be the difference between a minor or major injury in case of an accident. Nevertheless, it's still common to see both younger and older riders on bikes without helmets due to the stigma of being seen wearing one. Thousand is a company trying to change that perception by creating helmets that are functional and stylish extensions of the riders who wear them. Today we'll be reviewing the Thousand Heritage helmet which is their most popular urban/commuter helmet with vintage design elements. To promote helmet use, the Heritage has a low retail cost and is offered in an impressive array of unique color schemes typically only seen on custom painted helmets. Are these helmets all style and no function? Let's dive into the details to find out.
The overall shape of the Heritage helmet is similar to a retro-style motorcycle helmet or a baseball helmet. A small bill is molded onto the front of the helmet and there are seven small vents. As with most commuter helmets, the rear extends further down the back of your head than traditional road cycling helmets With the goal of the Thousand Heritage helmet to have more people wear helmets, the Heritage was designed to visually stand out. Rather than stick with the usual solid color options, Thousand offers the helmet in a wide variety of innovative and eye catching designs. Everything from matte colors, stripes, and metallic color schemes are available. What really makes the helmets stand out is the attention to detail and use of contrasting colors. We chose the Race Strip version, inspired by the Gulf racing livery of the Ford GT40, which is a beautiful matte blue with slanted stripes running across it. Details like a checkered flag graphic on the back of the helmet and the number "40" on the magnetic clasp give the helmet unique touches. You’ll also find details like minimal but sleek branding and the use of polished metal rivets on the sides of the helmets.
The tan vegan leather straps and a magnetic buckle that are typically found on more expensive helmets give the helmet a premium feel. Additionally, Thousand has utilized a simplified head retention system with the Heritage helmet. To streamline the straps, there are no adjustment points on the side straps which means the helmet fit may not be ideal for everyone. We were also surprised to find that the helmet weighed in at 468g. This is heavier than the two commuter helmets we recently reviewed: the tech-filled Coros SafeSound (408g) and even the Lazer Urbanize MIPS (418g). While it’s still comfortable to wear, unlike some super light road helmets which can weigh as little as 200g, you won’t forget it is on your head...
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00:00 Intro
00:10 Unboxing + Specs
03:05 Fit + Finish
06:41 Comparison (Coros SafeSound + Lazer Urbanize)
10:02 The Final Score
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