The Newlane foldable bike helmet now has a Mips version to increase its safety further in certain scenarios. The Mips system can reduce harmful rotational motion that might otherwise be transferred to the user’s head in a crash. By adding the technology to its existing design, Newlane is “taking urban cycling safety one step further”, according to co-founder Dom Cotton.

2025 Newlane x Mips interior rear detail studio
2025 Newlane x Mips interior rear detail studio (Image Credit: Newlane)

The Mips Air Node safety system replaces the bespoke foams in the original Newlane helmet. As well as being very comfortable, the Air Node system has a low friction layer inside the helmet. This is designed to allow a movement of 10-15 mm in all directions, if an oblique impact occurs during a crash. This then helps to redirect rotational motion away from the head, and it is intended to help reduce the risk of brain injury.

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Both versions of the helmet are certified to EN 1078 safety standard, with Mips being an additional safety feature.

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2025 Newlane x Mips side studio partially folded
2025 Newlane x Mips side studio partially folded (Image Credit: Newlane)

Newlane’s design, which hinges and rotates at the front of the helmet, and is locked into place at the rear, is largely unchanged from the original.This enables the helmet, when not being worn, to be significantly reduced in volume to aid ease of storage in a bag. In fact its height is reduced to 81mm when folded, where a regular helmet is around 160mm tall. The focus here, then, has been on adding the Mips technology, rather than changing the fundamental design of the lid.

There are two sizes available: medium (56-60cm) and large (61-63cm) with the Mips version priced at £129.99. It’s available to pre-order now on Newlane’s website, with shipping from 17th November for the medium and from 4th December for the large size.  If you’re unsure which size will suit you, our handy fitting guide is available here to help you decide.

The Newlane helmets are designed and manufactured in the UK, and have even won a prestigious Red Dot Design Award for its original design.

In Matt’s review of the original version of the helmet here, he said: “Anything that makes helmet wearing more convenient without compromising safety should be applauded.”

> Buy Now: Newlane Foldable Mips Bike Helmet from Newlane for £129.99

The addition of the Mips system can only improve what is already a very interesting option for commuters.