Lazer Wasp Air Cycle Helmet and Inclination Sensor | GADGETHEAD New Products Reviewed & Rated

Lazer’s Wasp Air Cycle helmet is no ordinary cycling to the shops kind of lid, it is an aerodynamically designed helmet to suit triathlons, track racing and time trails. Unlike full fairing helmets there is no tail on the Wasp Air, the idea being that during longer sessions your head will move, causing the tail to create significant drag so by compromising the tail Lazer have made a more forgiving helmet that doesn’t lock you into position for the duration of the session. So If you don’t get on with a tail or you go on long rides where aerodynamics still play an important factor this could be a good helmet for you, the sides of the Wasp Air are designed to direct the air over the riders back reducing drag similar to that of the tail design. Unlike some helmets of this style the Wasp Air is very comfortable and easy to put on and take off (if your ears, like mine, stick out a little it takes a little manoeuvring but nothing that’s too much trouble), with the Advanced Turnfit Retention System you can pop the lid on and tighten it up for a snug fit once it is on your head, it remains comfortable for long rides and with the integrated visor can be pushed forward for extra air flow when needed, this was a little fiddly and was a two hand job, probably because the helmet is new and a bit stiff. You may think that without a tail pressed firmly into you back you won’t know if you are always in the optimum riding position well Lazer has thought of that too with the inclination sensor (sold separately), a nifty little gadget the attaches to the back of the helmet that you configure to your optimum riding position and notifies you, either by noise or vibration, when you move out of that position. Now Lazer recommend you go to a wind tunnel to properly configure your position but you can get advice and support from your friendly local bike shop, you get 6-8 hours’ battery life out of this sensor but it does take a rather lengthy 2 hours to charge up so make sure you plan ahead. Putting the two together forms a great duo that is ideal for long sessions or people who just can’t get the position right with a tail, the helmet gets warm like any other fairing helmet but the vision stays free and that push forward option on the visor can bring so sweet breezy relief. It comes with a hefty price tag but nothing more than its closest competitors priced at, without testing this out properly in a wind tunnel I cannot confidently say how much time it sheds off my PB but it has a good peripheral, great aerodynamics, that looks sharp as well as being comfortable for long periods of time twinned with the inclination sensor it helps you perfect your position and improve your overall ride. Laser Wasp Air Cycle Helmet RRP £249.99 Inclination Sensor RRP £149.99

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4.8 out of 5

Pros

Comfortable, snug fit

Easy to put on and remove

Good peripheral

Adjustable visor for air circulation

Sides designed to force air over the rider back

Light weight (380g)

Ideal for long distances against the clock and people who can’t get along with full fairings

Comes with soft draw string bag