Lumos Kickstarter - Oh, my, I'm in love! For context, I'm a mature woman who's recently resurrected a cycling habit that's been dormant since childhood. I ride for about an hour on quiet streets, hell-bent for fury, on my trusty 20+ year old Trek mountain bike. The Lumos was a gift from my husband as he grew tired of returning rejects to the UPS store (4th one turns out to be the charm, in my case) and my riding style (like I'm a 20 year old downhiller) makes him nervous. Okay, here we go: Helmet arrives in a well designed box (great marketing but also helps ensure the helmet arrives undamaged) and clear instructions to get started QUICKLY. Perfect for those who want to rip it open and take it for a spin EXCEPT perhaps it's a toss up on whether or not the batteries are charged (helmet was, but turn signal fob was not). Pairing the turn signal fob to the helmet is not difficult but read the instructions. (The entire instructions document will take even a reluctant reader < 3 minutes to fully understand, so just do it). Lumos is worlds above in terms of quality compared to some of the other helmets I've tried in my amateur pursuit of "the one." The sizing cage is well-designed and I love that I can easily dial it out to rest the helmet on my head, then dial it to fit me snugly for a safe fit (I failed to dial out on a predecessor candidate and the cage immediately broke away from the helmet). The lights are bright and wonderful (all the things they say on the website are true, so I won't reiterate). There are lights under the front rim so when the helmet is positioned properly you can see that your turn signal is on...very nice! It seems that the turn signals will turn off automatically after some amount of time or perhaps after it's sensed that you've made the turn, but I almost always manually turn them off. The turn signal fob is easy to use, though I wish the buttons were just a hair more sensitive. The turn signal lights on the fob itself - an additional visual to the lights on your helmet's brim - can be inconsistent; sometimes they aren't lighted when my turn signal is still on. OVERALL: I'm a fan and will definitely purchase again!
(NOTE: I have not verified that the brake lights work nor have I downloaded the app or paired it with a fitness device.)
| Brand | Lumos |
|---|---|
| Color | Emerald Green with MIPS |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult Bike Helmet Users |
| Size | M-L ( 21.2"-24" ) |
| Special Feature | Rechargeable Bike Helmet |
| Model Name | Ultra Ebike MIPS |
| Outer Material | Polycarbonate (PC) |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Indoor/Outdoor |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 11.42 x 9.65 x 6.5 inches |
| Package Weight | 2.4 Pounds |
| Brand Name | Lumos |
| Warranty Description | 1 Year Warranty |
| Material | polycarbonate |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Manufacturer | Lumos |
| Part Number | LHEUT-N0 |
| Model Year | 2023 |
| Included Components | User Manual, Lumos Ultra E-Bike Smart Helmet, Lumos Remote |
| Sport Type | Cycling |
