Helmet Safety Standards: What You Need To Know
Buying a new helmet can feel overwhelming. You’ll often see labels like CPSC, EN 1078, NTA 8776, MIPS, and even Virginia Tech ratings, but it isn’t always clear what those labels actually mean or which…
When to Replace a Bike Helmet: Signs, Timing, and Safety
Your helmet looks fine. The shell isn’t cracked. The straps still clip together. You had a small spill last season, nothing serious, and the helmet didn’t seem to take much of a hit. Or maybe…
What Is a MIPS Bike Helmet?
Not all helmets protect you the same way. MIPS bike helmet (Multi-directional Impact Protection System) was developed by a brain surgeon and a biomechanics researcher to address a type of crash force that standard foam shells weren’t…
UNIT 1 partners with Intercycle to expand smart helmet and light distribution in Switzerland
UNIT 1, the premium urban mobility brand building smart helmets, smart lights, and connected gear for people who move differently through the city, is now available to Swiss specialist retailers through Intercycle. The partnership brings…
Where the Rider Meets the Machine: Viiala and UNIT 1 Partner to Define the Future of Safe Riding
An exclusive Smart Helmet, engineered exclusively for the world’s most advanced electric bicycle Eysins, SWITZERLAND — JUNE 2026 Viiala, the ultra-premium electric bicycle brand co-founded by Tomi Viiala and François-Henri Bennahmias, announces a landmark partnership…
5 Reasons Why Biking Is the Healthy Habit You Need
Most people already know biking is good for you. What they don’t expect is how much it changes everything else: your stress levels, your energy, your immune system, even your finances. Here’s why so many…
Best Helmet Visor Setup for Outdoor Riders
Outdoor riding means constant light changes. Learn how a helmet visor, magnetic brim, or photochromic bike helmet visor can improve visibility and comfort. If you ride outdoors long enough, you know this: Sunglasses help —…
Riding an Electric Scooter in the City? Let’s Talk Helmets
Electric scooters are fast, efficient, and part of everyday urban commuting. Here’s why wearing the right helmet matters more than you think. Electric scooters have quickly become one of the easiest ways to move through…
Smart Helmet vs Regular Bike Helmet
Are More Expensive Bike Helmets Safer? Not all bike helmets offer the same level of protection. Many helmets meet safety certifications, but that does not mean they are designed for real-world urban riding. This article…
Not All Helmets Are Created Equal
Most helmet brands talk about “quality,” but almost none show what that actually means.That’s why we opened our factory and documented every step of how a UNIT 1 helmet is built. Because the truth is…
Kalkhoff Teams Up with UNIT 1 to Promote Safer Urban Riding
21st November, Madrid, Spain. UNIT 1, the urban mobility brand behind the smart helmets FARO and AURA, has announced a strategic partnership with Kalkhoff, one of Germany’s most established e-bike manufacturers. UNIT 1 partners with Kalkhoff…
UNIT 1 partners up with PUKY to launch the Sparky Helmet: A Smart Helmet for the Next Generation of Riders
UNIT 1, the creators of smart helmets and safety accessories for urban riders, has announced a strategic partnership with PUKY, Germany’s leading brand in children’s mobility, to launch exclusive editions of its upcoming helmet model…
Why Virginia Tech Helmet Ratings And Helmet Certifications Are Important When Choosing a Bike Helmet
Let’s be real: buying a helmet can feel like shopping for avocados at the grocery store. They all look good on the outside. But which one is actually ripe enough to protect your brain when…
UNIT 1’s AURA helmet wins iF and Red Dot awards for product design
UNIT 1’s AURA smart helmet has been awarded both the iF Design Award and the Red Dot Award, placing it among the most recognized products in global design. UNIT 1 is proud to announce that…
Faro – A Smart Helmet by UNIT 1 has Raised $300,000 via Kickstarter
Cycling is a fun activity but becomes a task in the cities due to rising accidents. The primary cause of these mishaps is a lack of communication or miscommunication between the rider and driver. To…