I wanted to like this helmet... I wanted to love this helmet... adorned on pro riders it looks cool, it gets great safety ratings, and it's the flagship offering from a legendary brand, so it has to be good, right? Well...it has what I consider to be a really protruding "bill" on the front of the helmet--it really sticks out there compared to the low-profile front-end of my Lazer Z1. A few others have pointed this out as well. So really nice helmet but aesthetically, just not my thing.
It was time to replace my old road helmet and after some careful research on safety, weight and fitting - this Lazer G1 is everything I was looking for. Love the fit and keeps my head cooler on hotter days. For winter I plan on ordering the Aeroshell to cover the vents. Most of my rides are 40 - 65+ miles 3 times a week and this is by far the most comfortable helmet I have ever worn. A bit pricey, however in this case you really get what you pay for!
A brief history of my helmet wearing: I'd always worn Giro helmets up until six or seven years ago when they first introduced their MIPS helmet. Sadly, that bad boy didn't fit at all as the M was too large and loose and the S was too small and tight. I then changed to a Kask Vertigo in a M but it was actually too large, was insufficiently well-ventilated, and sweat ran into my eyes. So then I moved to the Kask Protone in a size S. I loved Protone's aesthetics but, man, talk about poorly ventilated. Sheesh! So, onto the Lazer, which is simply AWESOME! Super lightweight, uber adjustable, and the best ventilated helmet I have EVER worn. Seriously, it had been so long since I'd worn a truly well-ventilated lid, that I'd actually forgotten how pleasant it is not to have sweat dripping into your eyes. This has become, now, my favorite helmet ever.
OK, watching the Jumbo Visma and Sunweb teams don this helmet may have heightened my interest, but I'd been looking to replace my Giro Synthe (non-MIPS) for a while anyway. Helmets are like shoes, great if they fit, lousy if they don't. The Lazer GP1 MIPS fits great - for me. It clears the top of my sunglasses by about 3/4", allowing for great ventilation (as opposed to the Giro, which sat on top of the sunglass frame). It does require adjusting the Rolsys device and sliding the non-locking strap yokes into place before each ride - a two second process that yields a stable, dialed-in fit. The straps are very light, easy to adjust to perfection and lay flat. The helmet is very well ventilated and very light. My medium weighs 260 grams - just 12 grams more than my very light, medium (non-MIPS) Giro Synthe. Price is very competitive with other top of the line helmets. And, it's a sleek, great looking lid.
I had to buy a new helmet after smashing my Giro Synthe on the right side twice. I was going to go with the Giro Aether, but then read the tests from Virginia Tech ( https://www.helmet.beam.vt.edu/bicycle-helmet-ratings.html ) where it is the top helmet out of 99 tested for concussion prevention (several places ahead of Giros). It also had really good reviews on YouTube.
Had my first ride in it today and it just blows the Synthe (non MIPS) away in terms of ventilation. That's really important to me. It fit really well and looks pretty good. So I'm very happy. The only one nitpick is the tightening system feels like it loosens too easily (no ratchet).
I can tell it sticks out a bit from my head, but I don't mind too much since that means more impact to the helmet and not my face. It is also super light and looks pretty cool (you can actually peel off the Lazer stickers if you want).
Anyway, I'm very picky and I am pleased with it! The Virgina Tech tests were really its best selling point for me.
I've been using this helmet all summer now - about 1000 miles. It's light and well ventilated and yet feels very secure and safe.
Lightweight (you forget it's there), doesn't block your vision so you can keep your head down more and still see without craning your neck, good range of adjustability so you can ride with headbands, etc. or without and it'll fit regardless, and it vents really well to keep air flowing on hot days. Only issue I have is that it doesn't have vents that are good for holding sunglasses. I've just started putting them behind my head under the helmet instead and that works too. This thing is by far my favorite helmet that I've tried.
I was looking for an alternative to my super safe, super bulbous, super ventilated Poc Ventral Air Spin. I read some reviews that the Lazer MIPS was not well ventilated. I ride in Houston and find it very comparable to the Poc. It is lighter weight and smaller form factor and near the top of the Va Tech rankings. Highly recommended.
Ride recumbent with taller setback, the adjustment on top of helmet more effective than models with adj. at base of back of helmet. Very satisfied.
We also use intercoms on our tandem, so a lightweight helmet is very nice. Lazer definitely cuts some frill to make this helmet so light and the only complaint we have is the buckle is a bit hard to operate.
If light is high on your list, this helmet is a great deal.
Love the orange color!
It is a nice, light helmet. The MIPS feature is a plus. The back head cradle retention system does loosen. I have noticed this in other Lazer helmets too. I find myself having to tighten it often during a ride.
It's a nice, lightweight helmet. Fits my head well.
Best of luck finding replacement pads for under the helmet...kind of frustrating that parts for a $250.00 helmet aren't available.
It's a nice helmet overall. Easy to adjust on the go.
I use this helmet for road riding. Light, fits well ( size small). I would buy again.
Only issue we have are that the clasps are difficult to unsnap, wife has a real hard time with hers and I sometimes have to undue the clasp for her while wearing it.
Top safety rating per the Virginia Tech protocol.
https://www.helmet.beam.vt.edu/bicycle-helmet-ratings.html
Super comfortable and ventilated and high viz color.
Only downside is lack of forehead sun protection due to the large vents.
I've had many helmet brands over the years but Lazer is the best fit and best looking. This road MIPS G1 completes my set! I have a road, gravel and mountain Lazer now
This would be my third Lazer helmet. Had a Z1 that saved my head from a heavy crash, and a Z1 Shimano limited edition that l also love. The G1 MIPS is lighter, better ventilation, more comfy and looks amazing. Also have the clear shield that goes over the G1/Z1helmet for Winter time to keep my head warm. Got the White G1 so l can match it with any of my jersey. Very happy with the purchase!
Lightness is evident immediately, and the ventilation is exceptional. Top of the skull tightening barrel takes some getting used to, but is effective. Usual chin strap problems with permanent sizing (no different from other helmets).
Excellent helmet all around. A bit pricey, but listed as the 'best protection' in several studies.
The Lazer helmet is light weight, cool and has MIPS. The Z1 helmet is comfortable and I like the thumb wheel adjuster. I would definitely buy another Lazer helmet
