Thousand Chapter MIPS Adult Bike Helmet - LED Tail Light, Cycling & Bicycle Safety Certified, Lightweight & Low Profile, Men & Women, Lockable PopLock

It looks better in person and I feel safe and secure to take on this year bike rides. I'm getting older and reflexes are not what they used to be but my spirit to do what I did last years remains. Thank you Thousands for providing me with he tools soldier on.

** INITIAL REVIEW: 2 stars ** (Scroll down to see update.)This helmet is gorgeous and incredibly lightweight, but the advice to size down if you’re on the cusp was 100% wrong for my head shape.My head is 57cm or hat size 7 1/8, and is a “long oval” shape, which means long front to back and narrow side to side. I wear:- a large in women’s hats- a medium in men’s hats- a medium in most bike helmets (Giro, Bell, etc.)- a medium in most motorcycle helmets (Shoei, Arai, etc.)(FWIW, the size medium in the Nutcase Street helmet — a competitor that a lot of people try before shelling out for this Chapter helmet — is too tight on me, and the large is comically big. That helmet just doesn’t work for me at all.)57 cm is on the cusp between small and medium in most helmets, including this one by Thousand. So following their fit advice as well as that of other reviewers — and against my own better judgment — I sized down to a small in this Chapter helmet.Bad move. :( It pinches my head front to back. Awful pressure points; immediately headache-inducing.It’s a beautiful helmet, but I’m annoyed at the misguided advice to size down. Now I need to exchange it for a different size. Will update my review pending a response from Thousand customer service.** UPDATE, two weeks later: 5 stars **Thousand customer service was great. They sent me a medium right from their warehouse in California, and it fits perfectly! Shipping was free. I returned the size small to Amazon.Now that the helmet fits correctly, I’ve explored all the accessories that come in the box.Based on other reviews, I think Thousand has fixed the issue with the magnetic USB tail-light turning on while charging. While I charged mine, only one small LED gently flickered (and then held steady when the charge was full). It certainly wasn’t blinking at full brightness while charging, like reviewers from previous years mentioned.The light does automatically turn on when it magnetically snaps on your helmet. And holy cow is it BRIGHT. I can see how this would be really useful in many cases but annoying in others.I love the pop-lock feature and can easily fit my U-lock through it.I’m convinced that, with MIPS, this is the best helmet on the market. It’s SO pretty and lightweight, it looks cool, it’s super functional, and I love the company’s free replacement policy. I love this helmet!

For years, I had been repeatedly targeted by ads for the Thousand bike helmet, and it's safe to say that their marketing strategy was effective. This helmet not only boasts a sleek and modern design but also lives up to the crucial task of keeping you safe while cycling. I knew it was only a matter of time before I made the decision to invest in one, opting for the real deal rather than a knockoff.When I recently purchased my new ebike, the topic of helmets became a pressing concern for my family, especially since I was consistently cruising at speeds of 28 mph. Safety was a paramount consideration. Thousand helmets had already received multiple recommendations from various articles, and the fact that this particular helmet came with a magnetic tail light, was available in an all-black design, and looked fantastic, made the decision a no-brainer for me. I didn't even have to think twice about it; I knew this was the right choice.I was particularly excited about the novelty of the magnetic hole for my bike lock. However, I quickly realized that my trusty Kryptonite lock was too thick to fit through it. In hindsight, I probably should have realized this just from looking at the images, but it didn't cross my mind at the time. Instead, I've been locking my bike up through the helmet straps, and surprisingly, it works just fine. I'm not entirely sure what someone would do with a helmet they've cut the straps off, but then again, I'm fortunate to live in a relatively safe neighborhood.All in all, I find it quite amusing that I've developed such a deep affection for a bike helmet. While I do wish I could utilize the lock feature, I acknowledge that it's more of a novelty, and the responsibility for not recognizing this limitation in advance falls squarely on me. In the future, I might consider changing locks or getting an additional cable to make use of this feature. However, if you're in the market for a sturdy, safety-conscious helmet with all the bells and whistles, I wholeheartedly recommend getting your hands on a Thousand helmet as soon as possible. It's a stylish and reliable choice that doesn't compromise on safety.

This helmet is everything it’s advertised to be. My hat size is 7 3/8”. I originally ordered the large as these items are generally under size. However, I ended up returning it for a medium. With that said, this is the first bike helmet I have ever received a compliment for. One doesn’t really think of a bike helmet as stylish, but this one does turn heads. No pun intended! The additional rechargeable magnetic light that attaches to your helmet or your bike is a great little bonus too. And something I wasn’t even thinking about when I was looking at helmets, is the chin strap. I just assumed that every helmet is the same. That little plastic chin snap that will often pinch your skin? Not with this one. A seamless magnet it’s snap. Viola! Genius!

This is my first helmet in a while. I’m very pleased with the look, the shape, and how easy it was to customize. No more deciding which pads will work. I was unhappy with the shipping, thou. I ordered on Tuesday, the confirmation said Thursday, my birthday, then changed to Sunday, then Monday. I finally received it Monday. Good thing I’m pleased with the helmet.