There's a new urban cycling helmet on the scene, and you might just like it enough to actually want to wear it. Thousand is a new company from Los Angeles that launches its first lids today, with retro styling and a clever way to secure your helmet to your bike.
The new helmet comes from a very successful Kickstarter campaign that raised nearly $230,000 last summer. Founder Gloria Hwang and her team are now ready to offer the helmets for sale, priced at $80 for most models, and $90 for a premium gold version (international pricing TBC).
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PopLock and other features
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So what is a PopLock and how does it work? Well, it’s basically a detachable window in the helmet’s outer structure that enables you to fit a lock through and secure it to the bike. Much safer than locking your lid to your bike via the chin strap.
And talking of chin straps, these ones are eco-friendly and made from vegetan leather, and have magnetic clasps that can be closed with just one hand — as seen on high-end brands like Kask. Much easier to clip and unclip. For ventilation, there are seven air vents and three internal cooling channels — none of which are very prominent. Oh, and there are removable liners too, for washing.
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You can read more at BikeRadar.com
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