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TL;DR: Stay safer while riding with the Lumos Smart LED Helmet for $142.99, a 20% savings as of Aug. 30.
Bikers are often treated like second-class citizens on the road. Depending on where you are, sometimes there aren’t even designated bike lanes, which is why it’s so important to take safety seriously while riding. And the Lumos Smart LED Helmet, complete with traffic signals and brake lights, takes safety very, very seriously.
When Lumos first launched in 2016, creators Jeff Chen and Ding Eu-wen’s next-level design successfully raised $800,000 on Kickstarter, and the company is still going strong four years later. Each smart helmet is equipped with a range of genius features that mimic a car.
To start, its integrated accelerometer effectively communicates to drivers and people around you when you’re turning or stopping. The accelerometer senses when you’re slowing down and automatically shines a red brake light to show drivers you’re braking. When you’re ready to turn, you simply use the handlebar remote to activate the turn signal in either direction. And when you’re just cruising, your helmet will still shine white in a distinctive pattern so that drivers don’t miss you altogether.
If cars have these capabilities, shouldn’t bikes have the same? Hand signals may be useful, but it’s time to make your intentions to other vehicles and pedestrians more clear. See for yourself:
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This high-tech helmet is rechargeable, and a single charge should last you about a week with 30 minutes of use per day. And while the helmet usually costs a hefty $179, Mashable readers can save 20% and turn their safety up a notch for just $142.99. Stay safe and enjoy the ride, friends.
