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EXCLUSKY Helmet with 14 LED Rear Light review

A low-cost commuter helmet with 14 rear LEDs in three modes, USB-C charging, CPSC, ASTM and CE certification, and a one-size fit from 56 to 61 cm.

Our conclusion The sensible low-cost choice: named standards and a bright rear light.

Photo : Anton Savinov, Unsplash

This is the helmet that puts the safety basics in the first line of the listing. For a commuter, that is the right order.

What the listing publishes

CPSC, ASTM and CE, an ABS shell with thickened EPS foam, 14 rear LEDs in three modes, USB-C, 12 vents, an integrated sun shade, a dial and Y-shaped straps, a head range of 56 to 61 cm and a 1-year warranty.

Where it sits on this shelf

It costs less than the Shinmax and names its standards, which the Shinmax bullets do not. It has fewer vents. Sit-up city riding at modest speed asks less of a helmet’s airflow, so that is a fair trade here.

What to check before you buy

Charge the light before your first ride and learn which button press selects each mode. Set the dial so that the helmet stays level. Two fingers above your eyebrows is the usual check.

What we rate and what we flag

Strengths

  • Standards are named on the listing
  • Under $30, for a helmet with a built-in light
  • USB-C charging

Compromises

  • Only 12 vents
  • ABS shells tend to be heavier, and no weight is given
  • One size only

Specifications

Rear light14 LEDs, 3 modes, USB-C
StandardsCPSC, ASTM and CE stated
Vents12: 4 front, 8 rear
ShellABS shell, EPS foam
FitDial, Y-straps, soft chin strap
Size22.05 to 24.01 in (56 to 61 cm)
Warranty1 year

The questions riders ask

What is its size range?

One size, 56 to 61 cm (22.05 to 24.01 in).

Is it certified?

EXCLUSKY states CPSC, ASTM and CE on the listing.

Our score

8.1/ 10

The sensible low-cost choice: named standards and a bright rear light.

Against the closest bike gear on price

Same category, nearby prices, between bike gear. What remains is the specifications every one publishes — half empty, a column is no use.

Model Price FitSize
EXCLUSKY Helmet with 14 LED Rear Light $28 Dial, Y-straps, soft chin strap22.05 to 24.01 in (56 to 61 cm)
EXCLUSKY EXCLU0121MC1 $30 Single-hand dial retentionNot stated at all
Schwinn Thrasher, SW124A-2 $30 Dial, plus side and chin strap adjustment22.8 to 24.4 in (58–62 cm), one shell — the widest band here
Favoto W-US-ABH-055-BK-L $20 Rear dial22.8 to 23.6 in (58–60 cm) (Large)

Where the models diverge, in bike gear

  • If price decides: Favoto W-US-ABH-055-BK-L, at $20.

Who buys this one, among bike gear

City commuting after dark on a low budget.

Cited in this bike gear guides

Sources

Specifications: the manufacturer sheet for bike gear and the matching Amazon product page. Prices and availability: Keepa. Every figure on this page names its source.

How we assess this bike gear

Prices quoted in these summaries are dated readings. The live price is shown next to each product.