To activate the turn indicators (which are also the tail lights), you just press an L or R button on the remote. The LEDs on the corresponding side of the helmet will start flashing amber, while those on the other side will steadily glow red. Additionally, the helmet will continuously beep to let you know that the turn indicator is working, with a series of single beeps for left and a series of two for right. To turn off the indicator, you simply press that button again.

The MIPS feature ensures that your head is protected from rotational impact forces. Hopefully, I won't have to use it! Though it's comforting to know that Lumos has gone the extra mile to incorporate this technology. Den Helm gibt man nicht wieder her, sondern denkt darüber nach noch welche für die Patenkinder zu kaufen, denn es sind zwei Elektrofahrräder plus der Roller vorhanden und manchmal unternimmt man gemeinsame Fahrten. However, we truly believe that both our Ultra Fly and Ultra Fly Pro can serve a wide range of cyclists. Each helmet is designed with your safety and comfort in mind, and they both carry our commitment to quality, innovation, and style. Ultimately, the choice comes down to your personal preference and how you intend to use the helmet. But from a styling perspective the new Ultra steps it up a notch, with a sleek aerodynamic profile and open ventilation on par with many mid-range aero road helmets that don’t include any extra safety tech. So, what are the downsides of this smart helmet?

The 353g real weight of our pre-production Ultra isn’t ultralight. But even for an aero road helmet, and especially for a helmet with integrated electronics, that’s a surprisingly light weight in the end. With 6 forward facing and 3 rear facing vents, there was enough airflow through the Ultra to offer plenty of ventilation for all but really hot summer riding. As a mix between commuting and afternoon rides, there was always plenty of airflow. And Lumos even tells us the final production version will be more streamlined for even better airflow.

If it appears you've received a helmet with a defect within 30 days of its arrival, we can send you a replacement. I do not feel much weight difference between them, although I find them very light considering their onboard technology. I really like the design, and I can see a great improvement in the assembly quality.Turning Left or Right? - The bright helmet LED lights lets those behind you know which way you are turning, controlled by the wireless handlebar-mounted remote. Auch diese Zeit sollte einstellbar sein, denn in Großstädten gibt es Situationen wo diese Zeit zu kurz ist und der Helmträger denkt nicht daran den Blinker nochmals zu betätigen, da er auf das Verkehrsgeschehen konzentriert ist.

Boost Mode is a feature unique to Lumos Ultra. You have the option of pushing your helmet to an even brighter setting (at the expense of battery life). To activate it, simply press the ‘boost’ button on the Lumos App and follow the on-screen instructions, or use this guide to walk you through the process. Bemerkbar macht sich dies, weil einige Leute an den Tisch kamen und sich über den Helm erkundigten. Als sie dann die Beleuchtung vorgeführt bekamen notierten sich einige den Namen des Herstellers und Modells. Particularly users with a Samsung phone running on Android 10 may face an issue when updating the helmet's firmware. Der Helm ist nicht nur auffällig im Straßenverkehr. Im Cafe sitzend lag der Helm einige male auf dem Tisch. Die Farbe Aquamarin scheint anziehend und beliebt zu sein.Sometimes the remote may be out of charge, especially if it's just out of the box. Plug it into your charging cable and let it fully charge. Beginnend mit dem Herbst, in dem die Tage Nach und Nach kürzer werden, bis hin zum Frühjahr ist die Helmbeleuchtung eine gute Sache, auch tagsüber. In the course of riding I still haven’t gotten used to using the turn signal that regularly. The bar-mounted remote is easy-to-use and offers beeps to confirm that you turn it on and off. For sure, cyclists that have the gesture control with an Apple Watch will get more seamless turn signals. But it is still nice to use it those times where I think that extra visibility of a turn would be helpful/safer. As for battery life, my pre-production helmet has a smaller battery and still provides more than an hour on solid burn and at least two or three times that in flashing mode. That’s plenty of runtime for my daily commutes with a recharge every couple of days, and the production Ultra should run for more than 10 hours. As an avid cyclist, safety has always been my top priority and the Lumos Ultra is basically an extra layer of safety for my night rides. The lights on the front and rear not only look cool but also significantly increase visibility. And it definitely works because I've noticed that cars are more aware of me, giving me a wider berth when overtaking. A photo or video of your helmet with the defect. Be sure to include your name in a piece of paper with your name in the photo so we can prove that it is yours.

Ist der im Helm verbaute Akku vollständig befüllt ändert sich die Farbe der LED Leuchte für den Ladezustand. The highlight of the Lumos Ultra is its integrated lighting – a bright front facing white light and two even brighter rear red lights. The lighting is specifically intended to be high up to offer the best visibility in traffic, while not being obstructed by mud or anything else on the bike. Meant to be an affordable helmet for urban commuter and recreational cyclists, the Ultra adapts Lumos’ smart safety tech into a performance aero road helmet. Ultra – Tech details MIPS Head Protection - MIPS stands for Multi-Directional Impact Protection System. A MIPS helmet has a clever safety design to help protect your head by letting the helmet absorb rotational impact force. After initially pairing the Ultra to its iOS/Android app and its included handlebar-mounted wireless remote, activating its lights is as simple as just pressing its rear power button once to turn it on, then repeatedly pressing that button again to cycle through and choose between three different lighting modes.Bisher wurde die hier nicht ausprobiert, weil das Tageslicht immer noch ausreicht um den Helm tagsüber mit ausgeschalteter Festbeleuchtung zu nutzen. zwei LED Leisten vorne, die als Richtungswechselanzeige für entgegenkommende Fahrzeuge oder Verkehrsteilnehmer dienen, sollte der Hersteller ebenfalls nachdenken. Why just wear a plain ol' bike helmet, when you can wear one with a built-in headlight, tail lights, turn indicators and brake light? That's the thinking behind the new Lumos Ultra, which I recently had the chance to try out on real-world roads. Spoiler alert: I liked it. Inzwischen ist Zeit sich mit der Anleitung zu beschäftigen und falls gewünscht das vom Hersteller bereit gestellte Programm zur Steuerung einiger Helmfunktionen auf ein Mobilfunktelefon einzuspielen. Das Programm gibt es für Android und iOS Betriebssysteme. Lumos doesn’t state the official output of the lights as they are still being finalized for production. But I would say my pre-production beta test helmet put out around 5-10 lumens front & rear based on similar LED lights I have used. That put it into a decent quality of visibility, but not really intended for any level of illumination when riding in the real dark of night.