Like Bontrager, Lap is one of the most famous bicycle and cycling accessories brands in the United States, and its helmets are frequently featured in various international bicycle competitions, and it is the Lap helmet worn by Armstrong, a seven-time Tour de France winner.
 
In addition to safety, the ergonomics and performance of the Lap are the most important factors for professional racing drivers. The patented Super Fit is Lap's head-wearing system based on a library of basic numerical parameters for human head circumference and more than 20 years of experience in helmet production.
 
The aerodynamic and ventilated properties of conventional helmets cannot be combined, because when the helmet has more vents, there is more turbulence. The Lap helmet is well balanced in terms of aerodynamics and ventilation, mainly thanks to the Lap's air duct design, such as the Roc Loc Air adjustable system, which has a 3 mm separation between the helmet and the head, creating a venturi effect of airflow between the air vents and the channel, with excellent aerodynamic exhaust advantages.
 
The padding is the part of the helmet that is in direct contact with the head, and the material used also affects the wearing comfort. At present, Lap gaskets are mainly available in two options: X-Static and hydrophilic. X-Static is a new type of fiber with a 99.9% pure silver layer on the surface, which not only acts as a bactericidal effect, but also has the function of antistatic and infrared heat. The hydrophilic liner does not have antibacterial function, but it can absorb sweat up to 10 times its own weight, preventing it from falling into the eyes. Currently, X-Static is used in the high-end Lap helmets, while the regular helmets are equipped with hydrophilic padding.
 
In the rigorous testing of the Virginia Tech helmet lab, the Lap did not have a 5-star product, but a total of four helmets were rated 4-star Very Good, namely the Savant, Foray, Synthe and Sutton series products, and sold for $100-$250. Helmets equipped with MIPS are more expensive than regular helmets, but they reduce the rotational force on the brain in the event of an impact, reducing the likelihood of a concussion. It is recommended that users buy a helmet with a MIPS version for better protection.
 
There is little difference between these 4-star helmets in terms of material and manufacturing process, the biggest difference is in the design style and the number of vents, generally speaking, the more vents, the better the ventilation performance of the helmet. In terms of ventilation, Foray, which has 21 pores, has received a Good rating from Consumer Reports, and it is speculated that the Savant with 25 pores and the Synthe with 26 pores should have better ventilation performance. With only 8 air holes, the Sutton series is less ventilated, but its detachable brim and reflective function can undoubtedly meet the needs of some consumers.
 
For users with a lower budget, it is recommended to choose Lap's Register, Revel, Isode, Bishop and Trinity products, which cost less than $65, but they are all recommended models by Consumer Reports in the United States, and their safety and ease of use have received Excellent ratings, and they are very cost-effective. The main differences between these helmets are in terms of wearing and ventilation, but all of them have received good ratings and above, and it is worth mentioning that the Register MIPS ranked third in the U.S. Consumer Reports with an overall score of 85, and the price of only $50 makes it the Lap's best value for money.