Independent EN 1078 test results for Newton-Rider N1neo
N1neo is designed to meet EN 1078. In independent tests run to the EN 1078 protocol, N1neo’s peak accelerations were ~24% to ~52% below the standard’s 250 g limit across multiple lab conditions.
What was tested
- Standard: EN 1078 bicycle helmet impact test
- Headform / size: ISO 575 (typical adult)
- Impacts & anvils: Flat and kerb (edge) anvils
- Conditions: Hot (+50 °C), Cold (−20 °C), and Moist
- Impact speeds: ~4.6–5.5 m/s (per EN 1078)
- Pass criterion: Peak linear acceleration ≤ 250 g
Result summary
Across the tested conditions, observed peak accelerations ranged from approximately ~119 g (best case) to ~190 g (worst case), both well below the EN 1078 limit of 250 g. That corresponds to roughly:
- Best margin: (250 g − 119 g) / 250 g ≈ 52% below the limit
- Worst margin: (250 g − 190 g) / 250 g ≈ 24% below the limit
Plain-English takeaway: Under hot, cold and moist conditioning on both flat and kerb anvils, N1neo stayed comfortably beneath the EN 1078 threshold in every recorded case.
What this means (and what it doesn’t)
- Meets the intent of EN 1078 testing: The results are consistent with a helmet designed to meet EN 1078 for bicycle use.
- Not a brand-to-brand shootout: These figures don’t claim N1neo is “better or worse” than any other specific helmet—only that it achieved margins below the limit in the tested scenarios.
- Designed for everyday cycling—incl. e-bikes & e-scooters: EN 1078 covers pedal cyclists and users of skateboards/roller skates; many European retailers also position EN 1078 helmets for e-bike and e-scooter commuting. (Always follow your local regulations and retailer guidance.)
Certification timing
Final certification will be completed at the start of official sales via our online store and retail partners across the EU and UK. Until then, we’re sharing independent lab results so riders understand how the helmet performs under EN 1078 test conditions.
How N1neo achieves this performance
N1neo uses a three-layer, semi-soft flexible protection system with a hard polycarbonate outer shell, advanced impact-absorbing polymers, and non-Newtonian inserts. This construction enables energy management within a slim 18–20 mm profile.
