{"id":2445,"date":"2026-01-22T15:27:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T14:27:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/?p=2445"},"modified":"2026-01-22T15:27:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T14:27:52","slug":"lazer-sphere-kineticore-new-all-round-racing-helmet-with-rotation-protection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/en\/lazer-sphere-kineticore-nieuwe-allround-racehelm-met-rotatiebescherming\/","title":{"rendered":"Lazer Sphere KinetiCore: new all-round racing helmet with rotation protection"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Lazer has presented a new helmet in the mid-segment of its racing collection: the Sphere KinetiCore. The model is intended as a versatile road helmet for riders who want to combine comfort, ventilation and safety with a sleek design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2447\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/634902-Eyewear-docking-dbefda-original-1766414520-1-1024x1024.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/634902-Eyewear-docking-dbefda-original-1766414520-1-1024x1024.avif 1024w, https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/634902-Eyewear-docking-dbefda-original-1766414520-1-300x300.avif 300w, https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/634902-Eyewear-docking-dbefda-original-1766414520-1-150x150.avif 150w, https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/634902-Eyewear-docking-dbefda-original-1766414520-1-768x768.avif 768w, https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/634902-Eyewear-docking-dbefda-original-1766414520-1-1536x1536.avif 1536w, https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/634902-Eyewear-docking-dbefda-original-1766414520-1-2048x2048.avif 2048w, https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/634902-Eyewear-docking-dbefda-original-1766414520-1-12x12.avif 12w, https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/634902-Eyewear-docking-dbefda-original-1766414520-1-650x650.avif 650w, https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/634902-Eyewear-docking-dbefda-original-1766414520-1-1300x1300.avif 1300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"2446\" src=\"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/634904-No-pressure-poins-and-more-ventilation-55e48c-original-1766414520-1-1024x576.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/634904-No-pressure-poins-and-more-ventilation-55e48c-original-1766414520-1-1024x576.avif 1024w, https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/634904-No-pressure-poins-and-more-ventilation-55e48c-original-1766414520-1-300x169.avif 300w, https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/634904-No-pressure-poins-and-more-ventilation-55e48c-original-1766414520-1-150x84.avif 150w, https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/634904-No-pressure-poins-and-more-ventilation-55e48c-original-1766414520-1-768x432.avif 768w, https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/634904-No-pressure-poins-and-more-ventilation-55e48c-original-1766414520-1-1536x864.avif 1536w, https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/634904-No-pressure-poins-and-more-ventilation-55e48c-original-1766414520-1-18x10.avif 18w, https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/634904-No-pressure-poins-and-more-ventilation-55e48c-original-1766414520-1.avif 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Central to this is KinetiCore technology, where the EPS structure features integrated deformation zones that absorb energy and reduce rotational forces in the event of a fall. Unlike separate systems such as MIPS, this protection is fully incorporated into the helmet structure, which Lazer says saves weight and improves airflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of design, Lazer opts for a slim, slightly closed outer shell with large front vents. This should ensure a good balance between cooling and aerodynamics. The helmet further features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>an integrated glasses garage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compatibility with the Lazer Universal LED<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>an adjustable fit system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>stitched, fixed straps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Specifications at a glance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sizes: S \/ M \/ L<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weight: 270 grams (size M)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safety: KinetiCore rotation protection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compatible with Universal Mount accessories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suggested retail price: \u20ac149.99<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>At this price, the Sphere KinetiCore clearly positions itself below top-of-the-range models like the Lazer Z1, but above entry-level helmets - intended for avid touring and club riders looking for one helmet for everything from interval training to long weekend rides.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lazer heeft een nieuwe helm gepresenteerd in het midden-segment van zijn racecollectie: de Sphere KinetiCore. Het model is bedoeld als veelzijdige weghelm voor rijders die comfort, ventilatie en veiligheid willen combineren met een strak design. Centraal staat de KinetiCore-technologie, waarbij de EPS-structuur is voorzien van ge\u00efntegreerde vervormingszones die energie absorberen en rotatiekrachten beperken bij een [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2386,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[8],"tags":[184,183,193,62],"class_list":["post-2445","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-helmen","tag-kineticore","tag-lazer","tag-lazer-helm","tag-shimano"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2445","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2445"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2445\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2449,"href":"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2445\/revisions\/2449"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2386"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2445"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2445"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cyclingreview.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2445"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}