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Lazer Z1 helmet


Lazer's Zl is the lightest helmet here. It's also, by a fair margin, the most expensive, at just a penny under 300$.

Aimed at focused racers, it includes a clear, aerodynamic plastic cover for when every fraction of a second counts. The seemingly complex cradle gives a good, wrap-around fit that changes size at the sides as well as at the back of the head, and avoids uncomfortable pressure points.

With such a minimalist design, the ventilation was almost too effective for a chilly British February test period, but overall the Zl had little to offer that the cheaper Giro and MET helmets couldn't match, unless aero­dynamics are a deal breaker.

Lightest and most aerodynamic on test, but still pricey.

Weight 225g
Sizes S, M, L
Colours White/red, black, black/blue, blue/silver, vanilla/grey, gold/white, orange/blue, black/silver, white/silver, flash black

Price 300$
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