Comments on: We Reviewed the Sena X1 Smart Cycling Helmet

By: Pete

Pete — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 20:47:03 +0000

Sorry to be the rain on this parade but I see this as a way to create the problem of distracted cyclists. Add this problem to that of distracted motorists and you have created a situation in which the cyclist will always lose. Thanks but no thanks!

By: Theron Williams

Theron Williams — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 14:45:51 +0000

Good information on the communication features, but what about the fit? How many sizes does it come in?
Does it use adjustable band or sizing pads? Coolness? Weight?

By: Ron

Ron — Thu, 07 Sep 2017 19:45:51 +0000

How about the sound quality and volume?

By: Eric

Eric — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 15:36:08 +0000

I like this helmet overall. It looks good and looks to be well designed, engineered, ergonomic, etc. One major concern I have with this (as with any bike helmet) is longevity. No bike helmet lasts forever and periodically needs to be replaced as with anything, the materials will degrade over time. And from a safety perspective, bike helmets should be replaced every couple of years(or even more frequently) depending on use. Also, as technology changes, so too will the long term usability of “wearable tech”. The one downside I see here is what I call “disposable tech”.

By: Samuel Cawkell

Samuel Cawkell — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 20:57:33 +0000

In reply to Colin. Hi Colin, the helmet is water resistant not waterproof. You can get it wet but Sena doesn't recommend submerging it in water.

By: Theron

Theron — Sun, 30 Jul 2017 13:46:43 +0000

What about fit? Is it comfortable, cool? What type of sizeing system? Just pads or something similar to the Giro or Bell system? Not enough info in this review.

By: Tom

Tom — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 21:46:04 +0000

Interesting idea, but not a very good promo video. Instead of wasting so much time with the GPS directions (“Turn left” “Turn right” Turn left” “Turn right” – we get it!) they may have been able to sell me one of these if they demonstrated how the “100 feet or even a half-mile” intercom works, as this feature would be MUCH more useful to me than GPS or Bluetooth phone capability when I’m on a bike path with my wife for the hundredth time.

Also, could I really leave a $200 helmet AND MY iPHONE on the bike like that if I were to go into a coffee shop? 😉

By: Colin

Colin — Thu, 27 Jul 2017 19:55:58 +0000

I was wondering if it was waterproof, but can’t find any mention on the Sena web site.