The Lumos Matrix smart helmet is a sensible piece of tech with a solid design that combines a number of connected features into one great package.

With a large LED display on the back, the Lumos Matrix can be programmed to show a variety of different patterns, including simple images. It includes a built-in front light in addition to the rear-light panel, as well as integrated turn signals that work with an included physical handlebar remote, or in concert with an Apple Watch app. It’s available in either a gloss white color, or a matte black.

Lumos has designed the Matrix to work with a wide range of head sizes, thanks in part to two sets of included Velcro pads for the inside of the helmet, but due mostly to the adjustable, ratcheting sizing harness on the inside. This can be easily dialed to tighten or loosen the helmet.

The exterior of the Lumos is made of an ABS plastic that provides full weatherproofing, so that you can wear it in the rain without having to worry about the condition of the embedded electronics. There’s also a MIPS (Multi-directional Impact Protection System) option that you can add if you want an additional level of safety and security.

A button integrated into the helmet’s strap lets you turn it on and off, and cycle between the built-in patterns. You can pair the helmet via Bluetooth with your smartphone, too, and use the dedicated app to customize features, including brightness, and even create your own custom patterns for the rear display. In the box, you’ll also find a charging cable with a standard USB connector on one end, and a proprietary magnetic charging surface on the other for powering up both your helmet and the handlebar remote.

The Lumos Matrix features a mostly continuous surface, with four vents on the top of the helmet for airflow, with an integrated brim built into the shell. As mentioned, there’s a front-facing light built-in to the helmet and protected by a transparent plastic covering, as well as a rear panel of 7x11 LED lights, which create a dot matrix-style display that can display images or animations, including scrolling text.

Its price starts at US$249.95, which is a lot when you consider that a good-quality MIPS helmet without smart features will only set you back about US$60.(SD-Agencies)