We felt reassured by the tail at the base of the skull, and the helmet offers a secure fit with little-to-no sliding. If you're right on the cusp of a medium/large helmet, for instance, wear the helmet at its tightest setting. Folks make compromises all the time in the name of good looks. While there are compromises to be made with the Thousand Heritage helmet, its good looks and solid feature set outweigh them. Thousand Heritage is the cheaper and more basic model that’s certified both for cycling and for skateboarding. These helmets are characterized by simple design, excellent ventilation, comfort-oriented features like the one-handed magnetic fastener, and 12 different colors. Pros: Great price for previously premium tech; 5-star safety rating, good ventilation; secure fit Cons: Can feel quite bulky Keep in mind that the Chapter models have a Dial Fit System which makes adjusting the helmet easier and simpler.

The fit was perfect; to size, incredibly secure and didn’t budge during our tests on uneven terrain. There’s a pair of adjustable straps below the ears at the chin which aid with this, while the Roc Loc system enables easy adjustment of tension and height of the helmet. Overall, a real bargain that raises the bar for affordable off-road helmets. That alone makes this a worthwhile helmet in my eyes, despite the extra weight and average ventilation. ConclusionIn our original review, we listed the limited ventilation as our main con. Considering you’re probably wearing this helmet because you’re fashion-minded, having sweaty hair when you get to your destination is less than ideal. Pros: Hi-vis coating; versatile for road or commute; most comfy helmet we tested; great look Cons: Would like more coverage at base of skull; can get warm Pure Electric is the trading name of Pure Electric Ltd, New Farm Offices, Hartlake, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9AB, United Kingdom / Company No: 11634997 / VAT No: GB 346 0709 05

There are a lot of race-focused helmets out there, but the helmets from Thousand take a much different approach. Designed to be stylish yet functional, the original Thousand Heritage helmet stood out from a sea of aggressively styled helmets. RESULT – YES you can get the right fit on the Heritage, but it’s still different compared to traditional helmets. The Chapter is much better in this regard. Mission accomplished, the sport has become an important part of her life. Kristen’s favorite disciplines are mountain biking andbike commuting, although youcan also find her crankingout a century on her road bike and touring with her husband and son. If it has to do with two wheels, she enjoys doing it.Thousand have revised its Heritage helmet to include an updated fit for folks with rounder heads, far better ventilation, and a new fit system. Better yet, they’ve done all of this without changing the helmet’s characteristically good looks. Thousand Heritage details A non-in-molded helmet will typically be heavier, and that’s the case with the Heritage 2.0. At 455g, the helmet is on the heavier side, but it’s both CPSC certified for bikes and ASTM F1492-15 certified for skateboarding and roller skating. Pricing, Colors, & Availability Pros: Superb; secure fit; great design; 5-star safety rating; price-defying feature set Cons: Can get a little warm Thousand has also added a neat 50 lumens magnetic rear light attachment, which charges independently. We found this gave us 1-2 hours of additional visibility.