Thousand Heritage 2.0 Urban Cycling Helmet Review - feat. Magnetic Buckle / PopLock / Taillight

Thousand first introduced their Heritage helmet back in 2015 as a retro styled helmet designed to make people want to wear a helmet. After nearly 8 years of being on the market, Thousand has released the updated Heritage 2.0. The helmet retains the affordable $99 retail price and unique color schemes that help it stand out in the crowded urban cycling helmet field. With this updated version the helmet boasts six vents for improved cooling as well as a more inclusive fit. Thousand has redesigned the fit system to accommodate both round and oval shaped heads. As with the original helmet, the Heritage 2.0 features the proprietary PopLock feature which is a removable magnetic cover that can be used to slide a lock through to secure the helmet to the bike. Thousand is so sure about this system that they offer a free helmet replacement if it’s stolen while using the PopLock slot and they even offer free crash replacements. The other notable improvement is an optional magnetic taillight which securely attaches to the rear of the helmet.
The Thousand Heritage 2.0 takes everything people loved about the Heritage but improves the fit, ventilation and visibility with small tweaks. Visually, the Heritage keeps the same distinctive retro design and attractive color and graphic schemes that make the Thousand helmet stand out from the crowd. Thousand currently offers the helmet in eight options including matte, metallic and graphic options that include white accents along the rim of the helmet. As with their other helmets, these are all creative and unique designs that let riders express their personality. The helmet has a hard shell design, similar to the Lazer CityZen, instead of a lighter in-mold design which utilizes a thick and durable outer shell and foam on the inside for impact absorption. We have the Speedway Creme color variation for this review which has an attractive off-white color with stripes down the center. It’s similar to the Race Stripe color scheme on the original Heritage helmet and offers a sporty design that stands out.
One of the big improvements with the Thousand Heritage 2.0 has improved the ventilation with six ventilation slots. The vent placement is quite similar to the Thousand Chapter MIPS helmet with vertical slots near the top. It’s a big improvement over the nearly ventless original Heritage helmet and means you can ride in warmer weather or do longer rides comfortably. The other big improvements with the helmet is the re-engineered shape, internal padding and fit system. This is designed to minimize pressure points and be compatible with both oval and round shaped heads. There are strategically placed pads and an easy to use rear dial to loosen or tighten the cradle. With most of the color schemes you also get these attractive tan vegan leather straps which give the helmet a premium look. While the straps don’t have adjustable splitters, the helmet retains a magnetic buckle which is normally reserved for more expensive helmets.
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00:00 Intro
00:11 Unboxing + Specs
02:44 Fit + Finish
07:29 On The Road
08:34 Comparison (Thousand Chapter MIPS, Lazer KinetiCore, Bolle Eco React Halo)
11:16 The Final Score
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