UNIT 1 FARO: A Sleek, Visibility-First Smart Helmet

[@Nigel757]

Got mine today in the UK and in Maverick colour. Loads of settings to suit everyone. Feels and looks great. Best of all you will be seen on your cycle. Loving it!

[@UNIT1]

Hi Nigel! This is music to our ears 🎶The Maverick color is a great choice. Keep enjoying it 😉

[@cyclingzen824]

Received mine in Australia in blackbird colour. Great quality helmet that out ranks anything currently on the market. Just waiting on the remote because without it the brake light won't work.

[@maltarkargoon9564]

Can you fall in love with a helmet ?? Yes you can !! I‘m really happy with my purchase. Looks awsome and the function with braking and turn lights is fantastic. If you consider this helmet, don‘t forget the remote. The only thing I‘m missing is the possibility to order a second holder for the remote.

[@UNIT1]

You asked for it, you got it, Maltar! Shoot us an email at [e-mail] and we'll get you a Remote Dock.

[@maltarkargoon9564]

You are awsome. Many thanks

[@tuff.pearla4464]

Love it. Almost perfect for me, wish it could have Bluetooth for when I listen to music or answer calls. It would also be nice if the helmet could be a communication system for a group of bikers like the Sena helmet.

[@UNIT1]

Hi Tuff! Glad that the helmet is working out for you. And thanks for the feedback! 😉

[@falcon88h]

then you will need a way bigger battery, makes the helmet also more heavier...

[@stevemuzak8526]

This helmet is like a dream come true. Amazing design and incredibly useful at night.

[@UNIT1]

And that's music to our ears, Steve! It's great to hear that you're enjoying your helmet. 🙌

[@joegomez6371]

I have mine…absolutely wonderful…

[@UNIT1]

😍😍😍

[@ZeroMilk]

This is one of the coolest things I've ever seen in the cycling world! I've gotta get one of these bad boys ASAP

[@UNIT1]

Hi Samuel! This is music to our ears 🎶We truly appreciate it! FARO is definitely an epic smart helmet that ticks all the boxes.

[@Mr40reaper]

I JUST received Faro. Still trying to get it working. I'll let you know if ANYTHING I did, isn't going right. I love the lights and style of the helmet, the color pops, too!

[@phillipspencer2827]

Just got mine that I intend to use for esk8. Love it. Maybe make the opening for the charger a hair bigger so I can use my cord of choice. Thing is slick. Good job Faro

[@UNIT1]

That's music to our ears, Phillip! Also, thanks for the feedback about the charger port - we've passed it by to our Design Team.

[@DGgraphicsNY]

Great helmet…wish it was coming to market sooner…im shopping for smart helmets now….earliest shipments maybe July?

[@UNIT1]

Thanks! We're pushing as hard as it gets so that we can start shipping within the next few weeks. Would love to have you on board!

[@DefendYourGains]

Will there be any more light profiles that are added? Fireworks are cool but need something more geeky to match my personality.

[@ryan6764]

I got a perk.. I'm so excited

[@UNIT1]

Thanks for backing our project, Ryan - it means the world to us!

[@hugobrown2516]

the indicators could be much better. i think drivers will think just some fade lighting. also what about the drivers opposite the rider. that's key at intersections?

[@blackbunny9221]

Since Winter is nearing itself, i am looking for a new ski helmet i can use for my snowboarding, given that i already bought the faro bike helmet to use f9r summer riding, my eyes lit up while watching the video when i heard about the ski helmet. Although, I cant find it in the website nor anywhere.

[@Runnerman1977]

I've got mine yesterday ...question how does the sensor work for daylight or weather... Is there a sensor in the helmet ... Didn't see something happing when i was riding today ... 🤔

[@philippeschegg2438]

Just got mine : so excited but unfortunately I cannot sync the handlebar command and the app is full of bugs .... 😕

[@UNIT1]

Hi Philippe, please shoot us an email at [e-mail] and we'll help you with your pairing problem. As for the App, please download the latest version from the Google Play store - it should get most bugs fixed. Thanks for your support!

[@andrebeaulieu1944]

best thing i ever bght!!!!

[@AntonRu]

Got mine with the MIPS few days ago ahead of my bike coming in near future. All good but advertising it as a IP6 waterproof wasn’t clear enough. The two ventilation strips on the top certainly will get your head wet during a rain. You should have included some silicon tops to cover in case of a rain. Certainly we can survive a light rain but the whole point is to not get wet at all.

[@PumpUptheJam81]

I think they meant the helmet is waterproof. It does not make you waterproof.

[@Urgreatestpoo]

Does the magnet actually hold like in an event of an accident or will it come off easily,

[@matiasricci8420]

It's tougher than a non-magnetic one, actually! 💪We offer free, 30-day returns - you can go ahead and try it yourself!

[@nya___nya]

This is a "shut up and take my money" product.

[@segelburgess2136]

Can you customize the backlight?

[@BanglaAudioWaz24]

amazing

[@bswift5]

Do you have to your phone on you to use it? I don’t like riding with my phone

[@TheShawnSolo]

Does the brake light function via an internal motion sensor or a click button under the brake handle?

[@UNIT1]

Hi Shawn! The brake lights are automatic and yes, work with an internal motion sensor.

[@paulogauge8783]

​@@UNIT1like a sheap Chinese helmet

[@NaughtyGoatFarm]

No Bluetooth sound for music?

[@CYBERCATXO]

Cooler than Lumos

[@joeshmoe7967]

I have been riding since 1968. I have never owned or worn a bike helmet. Two reasons, I don't feel 'unsafe', and as you touched on, most helmets are just plain UG UG UGLY. I am not considering getting a helmet anytime soon, but if I decide on an epic cross country ride, I WOULD consider this one from 'Looks' alone. The other features are very welcome bonus.

[@Kirakiradimana13]

Great helmet,,, very cool,, Is possible to be shipped to my country Indonesia... When the 2nd pre-sale is released? Many thanks

[@UNIT1]

Thanks, Wahyu! Unfortunately, we don't ship to Indonesia. Batch 2 Pre-Sale will launch soon - you can subscribe at unit1gear.com/urban for Early Access & an Exclusive 10% Off.

[@tzeffsmainchannel]

Shut up and take my money...NOW!!! :P

[@Robert127]

Yhea i agree take my freaking cash!

[@wellsa55]

Can you buy it in Australia?

[@UNIT1]

Hi Rob! We are shipping to Australia. You should check out FARO on Indiegogo :)

[@sobbsaroonie]

Can I preorder one of these or are they available now. It's just about October 2021. Let me know thanks

[@UNIT1]

Hey, of course! You can pre-order FARO at shop.unit1gear.com. Let us know if you have any questions!

[@안기훈-s5o]

Can u buy it in korea?

[@SteveL11]

What kind of charger cable being used? USB-C?

[@theunit1team520]

Hi Steve! That's right, it's a USB Type-C.

[@timb.2397]

Is this only a cool helmet or also a safe one?

[@UNIT1]

Hi Tim! It's not only cool but also VERY safe. It has an Always-On Safety System. This means it protects you at all times: before, during & after an accident. BEFORE - by making you visible: FARO´s integrated lights make you more visible and its automatic brake lights and turn signals make you more predictable. This can prevent accidents in the first place! DURING - by protecting your head: It uses anABS hardshell and internal EPS liner to absorb the impact. We also have the MIPS system as an optional upgrade: this is a low friction liner inside the helmet that allows for micro-rotations, absorbing even more energy and making the helmet safer. AFTER -by calling for help: Accidents can still happen, so if they do, FARO can detect a hard fall and, should you be unresponsive after a 60-second (customizable) countdown, send out an SOS text message to your emergency contact (including your location!).

[@antoniosmith7010]

My birthday is Halloween I’m going to buy 1 for a gift to my self

[@the_motorcyclist]

Just found out about this - am I able to still pre-order?

[@UNIT1]

Hi Justin! Our crowdfunding campaign just ended, but our e-shop will go live in a couple of weeks. Please shoot us an email at [e-mail] - and we'll let you know as soon as that happens. Thanks and be safe!

[@salifkeita9851]

I still can’t connect my remote control to my helmet

[@Experimendo]

Danke für diesen Helm! Wir haben uns den Unit1 Faro Helm auch angeschaut - das deutsche Testvideo findet ihr hier: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnPUp42AeLCFd5Y

[@n.h2786]

I would love to see a video showing more women wearing this. Because my impression, looks good on men, but is it gonna look good on women? Women typically have a small head. Show me that your helmet also looks good on women, then I'm sold. Yes, I'm in the market for buying a new helmet. I love the design and the cool stuff that comes with this helmet. But not sure if it's going to make look like I'm carrying a headstone on my head.

[@VtotheKallday]

The video contained women wearing the helmet.

[@n.h2786]

@@VtotheKallday Having a woman shot in a splash of fewer than 1 or 2 seconds here and there in the span of 2:40 minutes video is hardly representing a woman wearing this helmet. My first impression of this helmet, "it's a helmet designed for a dude by a dude." Too bad, the helmet looks good and full of bells and whistles, but it doesn't showcase to me how good a woman wearing it. The advertising of this helmet is geared toward men. This is constructive criticism of the brand. Do a commercial featuring women wearing this helmet too, not just a few seconds here and there with a dude as a hero. Unless I was right. it's a men's helmet, women can wear it if they want to look like riding with a mushroom head. It's a great helmet, but I'm not buying it because based on your advertising, this is mainly a men's helmet.

[@falcon88h]

PINNED...!!!

[@써이투]

오갖고싶다

[@MrBluemoonhalos]

I would not want to wear something that has so little ventilation.

[@UNIT1]

Our ventilation system is designed to be minimally intrusive (so we can keep the helmet clean) but make no mistake: it's powerful. Two hidden intakes just above your eyes suck cool air in and distribute it along the entire inside of the helmet, which is connected to 2 medium vents on the top and 1 large vent on the back. Your head actually sits on 5 contact areas and all the rest acts as one huge cooling channel. That's the reason we got away with having fewer gaps without losing much ventilation in the process.

[@MrBluemoonhalos]

@@UNIT1 Wear it for an hour on a Texas summer day. When it's 98°F and 80% humidity outside. Riding across a midsize town with no buildings over three stories in height. Then tell me it has enough ventilation and I might believe that claim. I'm not trying to be a jerk, just test it in cities areas where skyscrapers are not providing shade and streets don't act like wind tunnels.

[@UNIT1]

@@MrBluemoonhalos We tested it on quite hot days (+ 30C) and in less dense areas and got good results. Obviously each city is different and each user is different. All in all, the system we are designing for now has been defending itself very well!

[@vadimbessonov2256]

@@UNIT1 Hi, we are a high-end retail company operating in Russia. We would like to discuss trade opportunities for this product. Is there a contact e-mail adress we could send a message to?

[@UNIT1]

@@vadimbessonov2256 Hi Vadim, of course! You can send us an email to [e-mail]

[@nicklam8752]

yet it talks nearly NOTHING about safety, which is what a helmet is intended use for

[@UNIT1]

Hi Nick, cycling accidents on the street are often caused by a lack of visibility and unclear communication. Drivers and other riders not seeing you well enough or not knowing what you’re going to do next. FARO has powerful from & rear lights to ensure you get noticed. Plus, every FARO was designed up to International Certification standards - CPSC, EN1078 & NZS 2063:2008. And, to take it up a notch, we partnered up with MIPS - a Swedish company at the forefront of helmet safety - to take FARO to the next level in terms of safety. Additionally, FARO comes with brake & turning lights and a fall detection system.

[@RonKris]

$300? no thanks

[@paulogauge8783]

Sorry to much propaganda !

[@Robbie_Wozzlegummich]

Paid for it more than 12 months ago and it still hasn't arrived. Dodgy at best, may even be just a $million dollar scam.

[@UNIT1]

Hi Robbie! Shipments of Kickstarter orders are scheduled for September - that's a slight delay from our original estimated shipping date, mainly due to a global supply chain crisis & electronic components scarcity that affected small companies like ours particularly hard. We've been sending tons of updates to our backers, detailing every step in FARO's development process. I can't see your full name -or email address- here on KZbin - if you could send us an email at [e-mail], I'd be more than happy to forward all the updates to you and tell you more about where we are right now - and when you should expect your helmet to arrive. All the best - and be safe, Matt.

[@Robbie_Wozzlegummich]

@@UNIT1 Thank you for the quick reply. But really, these are just well-crafted words. Time to cut the excuses and just execute.

[@2009nor]

How much you paid?