Linear Protection™ is Newton-Rider’s patented helmet architecture — designed to manage both linear and rotational impact forces through its flexible multi-pad construction.
Better Concussion Protection in Bike Helmets – Newton-Rider N1neo
Quick answer: The N1neo uses a semi-soft, flexible construction with linear protection to manage a wider range of impacts and help reduce the sharp peak forces associated with brain injury. In EN 1078 protocol testing, it delivers impact-absorption results 24–52% better than the maximum thresholds.
Why this matters for concussion risk
- Starts absorbing at lower force thresholds, not just at high impacts.
- Progressive energy management across low- and high-speed events.
- Thin 18–20 mm profile improves wearability, so riders actually keep it on.
How N1neo differs from hard, rigid EPS helmets
Traditional EPS relies on rigid foam that typically begins absorbing energy above higher force thresholds and needs more thickness to hit targets. N1neo’s semi-soft, flexible design starts managing forces earlier and keeps absorbing across higher speeds—supporting a broader protection range while staying thin at 18–20 mm.
N1neo uses a three-layer, semi-soft flexible protection system with a hard polycarbonate outer shell, advanced impact-absorbing polymers, and non-Newtonian inserts — unlike helmets with hard, rigid EPS cores.
Related questions
Key takeaway: Linear Protection™ isn’t “only linear.” It continuously absorbs energy from low to high forces and intrinsically reduces rotational acceleration via the N1neo’s independent pads and flexible liner — no bolt-on slip liners required.
