Brake light behind headfirst’s self-adjusting bike helmet
Headfirst introduces a self-adjusting bike helmet that comes with a glowing brake light when the rider slows down. It is to signal the other riders behind, and even vehicles, to take their cruising speed down a notch. The brake light is positioned just below the top of the user’s head and at the rear of the self-adjusting bike helmet. The lighting is bright and thick enough to glow in daylight and at night, which can help the riders cruise safely at both times.
Another feature that the Amsterdam-based collective highlights in their design is the fitting of the gear. Headfirst’s bike helmet can ‘adjust’ itself depending on the shape and size of the rider’s head. The sides of the gear can inflate or deflate – meaning, they can move to adapt to the form – so when the riders put it on, they just push or pull the sides to get the ideal fit for their head shape. The head-hugging design, then, of the self-adjusting bike helmet prevents the users from having a ‘mushroom head’ and messing up their hairstyle after use.
all images courtesy of Headfirst
Removable inner fabric to wash after use
Looking at the design of Headfirst’s self-adjusting bike helmet, there are numerous open slits for airflow, especially during sunny seasons. The design team says that they craft the outer shell from ABS with 15 percent recycled materials, while they use expanded polypropylene, a thermoplastic polymer, for the inner protection of the gear. The padding is breathable, and it is even removable, so the riders can wash it after use. The straps lock in using recycled magnetic buckles, and these parts themselves are also made from recycled polyester.
Headfirst says that its self-adjusting bike helmet has multi-impact protection that safeguards the riders when they crash (and beyond, they add). The shape of the gear also focuses on protecting the back and sides of the head the most, mainly the occipital region of the brain, which controls critical functions like vision and coordination. While the gear can adapt to any shape, Headfirst still offers a small and large size to accommodate the children, too. At the present time, the campaign has been backed, and the team plans to undergo quality control and testing for their self-adjusting bike helmet around September 2025. After that, the delivery begins in late 2025.
the brake light is positioned just below the top of the rider’s head behind
the lighting is bright and thick enough to glow in daylight and at night
the can also adjust itself depending on the shape and size of the rider’s head
there are lots of grilles above for airflow
the outer matte shell is from ABS with 15 percent recycled materials
so far, the delivery of the gear begins in late 2025
project info:
name: Self-adjusting bike helmet
startup: Headfirst
campaign: here
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