Lumos Ultra review

The Lumos Ultra puts its safety focus on being seen. It packs 30 front white LEDs and 64 rear red LEDs, rated up to 284 lumens, which Lumos says are visible from up to 1,475 feet, plus rear turn signals run from the included Remote Lite on the handlebar. The Lumos app adjusts brightness and patterns and syncs other Lumos lights, and adding the separate Lumos Remote turns on automatic brake lights. A charge lasts 4 to 10 hours depending on the mode, and USB-C charging takes about three hours. The helmet is certified to CPSC 16 CFR 1203 and EN 1078 and rated IPX6 for rain. Choose the MIPS version, $169.95 in S, M-L or XL, for rotational protection; the $139.95 price buys the standard M-L shell. The tradeoffs: it weighs 370 to 450 grams, has 9 vents, and the lights add a battery to keep charged.

Who it is for

City commuters who ride in traffic, often after dark, and want lights and signals built into the helmet.

Price

$139.95 standard or $169.95 with MIPS at the Lumos US store when checked.

Standard (Non-Mips) Total $139.95
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 8, 2026.

Key features

• 30 front white LEDs and 64 rear red LEDs, up to 284 lumens
• Rear turn signals controlled by the included Remote Lite
• Optional MIPS version in S, M-L and XL
• 4 to 10 hours of battery per charge, 3-hour USB-C charge
• IPX6 water resistance and 9 vents

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Front and rear lights visible from up to 1,475 feet, according to Lumos
• Strength: Turn signals without taking a hand off the bars
• Strength: 30% off a replacement if damaged in an accident within two years
• Weakness: The $139.95 price is for the standard version without MIPS
• Weakness: Brake lights need the separate Lumos Remote
• Weakness: 370 to 450 grams depending on size and version

Key facts

• Price: $139.95 standard, $169.95 with MIPS
• Rotational protection: MIPS optional
• Certification: CPSC 16 CFR 1203, EN 1078
• Lights: 30 front and 64 rear LEDs, up to 284 lumens
• Battery: 4 to 10 hours, 3-hour USB-C charge

Where it ranks

Lumos Ultra is No. 4 in our Best Bike Helmets verdict.