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4.9 • 51 Reviews

UNIT 1 designs & builds unique products for urban mobility.

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UNIT 1 earns strong reviews for helmets like FARO, AURA, NEON, and kids’ Sparky that demonstrably improve on-road visibility and comfort, with integrated front/rear lights, turn signals, MIPS protection, and a thoughtfully designed app—yes, the brand works. Reviews also flag drawbacks: stiff helmet power buttons, hard-to-adjust straps, occasional pairing hiccups, heavier feel versus airy race lids, and an app UI that needs polish, plus one complaint about third‑party retailer warranty support.

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  • 2mo ago

    The Unit 1 Aura is the best-fitting and most comfortable helmet I have ever worn. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a bike helmet. The packaging is outstanding, and you are guaranteed to receive your helmet in top condition.

  • 9d ago

    High-quality, comfortable helmets and backpacks with excellent fit. One of the best-looking helmets for all ages.

  • 4mo ago

    Super chytrá helma, absolutní špička

  • 4mo ago

    I bought the Unit 1 Aura MIPS in the blue Maverick color together with the Nav Remote as a gift, and every part of this experience exceeded expectations — so much so that after receiving the first one, I went right back and ordered two more Aura helmets. The helmet itself is genuinely extraordinary. From the moment you hold it, you can feel the quality — the finish, the balanced weight, the magnetic buckle, the design. The integrated front and rear lights are bright, the MIPS liner gives real peace of mind, and the Crash Alert SOS is the kind of feature every parent quietly hopes never has to be used — but is deeply grateful exists. Virginia Tech's 5-star rating is not marketing fluff; you can feel the engineering. And honestly, it just looks amazing. The blue Maverick color is beautiful. The Nav Remote completes the system. Turn signals right from the handlebar, brake light activation, quick pairing, solid button feel — it just works. Installation was simple and the ergonomics are right where your thumb naturally rests. Together, the helmet and remote turn safety gear into a complete riding experience. And then there is the customer service. I reached out to Unit 1 directly to ask whether they could match the Amazon bundle price on their official website, so I could order factory-fresh with faster shipping. Ana Cristina responded quickly, warmly, and matched the price immediately — no pushback, no partial offer, just genuine willingness to make it right. She followed up personally through shipping. That kind of service is rare anywhere, let alone in the safety gear space. The fact that I came back for two more Aura helmets after receiving the first says everything. A beautifully engineered helmet, a smart and useful remote, and a company that treats customers like people. Whoever you're buying this for, you are giving a gift that says I thought about you coming home safe. Cannot recommend Unit 1 highly enough.

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UNIT 1 designs & builds unique products for urban mobility.

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