Outdoor Master Rhino Urban Bike Helmet – Review and Test

Are you looking for a versatile, stylish, and practical bike helmet for your daily commutes or casual street rides? Look no further than the Outdoor Master Rhino Urban helmet! This helmet is designed with both safety and comfort in mind, making it an excellent choice for cyclists of all levels. It has a removable visor and lens along with built in LED lights, making it useful for almost any riding conditions.

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Key Features of the Outdoor Master Rhino Urban bike helmet

The Rhino Urban has the look of a mountain bike helmet when it has the visor on. It looks like a roadbike helmet with the visor off. The detachable lens gives it built in sunglasses. It makes use of in-mold construction with a polycarbonate shell.

Let’s dig into some of the more interesting features of this bike helmet.

Detachable Sunglass Lens

The Rhino Urban helmet comes with a detachable visor that attaches with three strong magnets. This feature allows for quick and easy removal, giving you the flexibility to use the helmet with or without the visor depending on your riding conditions. The visor can be particularly useful for sunny days or to protect against rain and debris.

The visor is only available in the tint that came with the helmet. Outdoor Master does not sell replacement lenses or any other tints. A clear lens would have been great for night riding. A photochromic lens would also have been a good option for all light conditions.

Removable Sun Visor

The Rhino Urban sun visor can be removed by pulling out the plastic clips that hold it in place. It takes some effort but it will pop out. The visor position is fixed. You can’t tip it up. You can remove it if you prefer a more road helmet look without the visor.

LED Safety Lights

One of the standout features of the Rhino Urban helmet is the integrated LED lights on the back. These lights offer multiple flashing patterns and significantly enhance visibility during nighttime rides, improving safety on the road. The lights are rechargeable via a USB port, making it easy to keep them powered up for every ride.

Ventilation and Comfort

With 17 vents, this helmet offers excellent ventilation, preventing overheating during rides, even on warm days or during strenuous climbs. Inside, the helmet is lined with foam for impact absorption and an anti-microbial liner to keep things fresh. It also has a size adjuster to ensure a snug and comfortable fit for most head sizes.

This helmet has a lot more ventilation than a lot of other helmets labeled for commuter bike use. You may need to put on a thin hat during colder months because of all the vents.

Prescription Glasses Compatibility

The helmet’s design is OTG (Over the Glasses) compatible, which means it can comfortably fit over a pair of regular glasses. This is a great feature for those who wear prescription glasses and still want the added protection of the sunglass shield while riding. The helmet is easy to slip on and off while wearing glasses without removing the lens.

CPSC Certification

The Rhino Urban helmet is CPSC certified, ensuring it meets the standard safety requirements for bike helmets. However, it is not NTA 8776 certified, which is a safety standard specific to e-bike helmets. While this isn’t a dealbreaker for many, it could be a consideration if you primarily ride an e-bike.

No MIPS, ERT or other advanced safety tech.

One notable thing missing from the Rhino Urban is MIPS or other safety tech to help with off center impacts. Outdoor Master offers MIPS on their Gem helmet and ERT on their latest MTB helmet. The Rhino Urban was left out.

Biking with the Rhino Urban Helmet

Whether you’re commuting to work or enjoying a leisurely ride through the city, the Rhino Urban helmet provides a balance of comfort, style, and safety. The ventilation system keeps your head cool if you need to do a long climb. The visor is long enough to do a good job shading your eyes from the sun. It also makes a good deflector for keeping branches off your face.

I found the helmet shape to be okay. It’s got just enough padding inside to feel comfortable on long rides. Too much padding can make a helmet feel like your wearing a sponge after you start to sweat. The Rhino Urban strikes a good balance.

The LED lights ensure you are visible to others on the road. Its detachable visor and sunglasses mean you can adapt to changing conditions with ease.

Final Recommendation

Overall, the Outdoor Master Rhino Urban helmet is a solid choice for anyone looking for a reliable, comfortable, and versatile helmet for street riding or commuting. While it has a few areas that could use improvement, such as the inclusion of a storage bag for the visor and a photochromic lens option, these are minor compared to the helmet’s overall value. If you’re in the market for a new helmet, consider giving the Rhino Urban a try. You won’t be disappointed!