--- title: "Review: The Morpher Folding Helmet" url: https://bikefriday.com/review-the-morpher-folding-helmet/ type: post date: 2016-11-30 modified: 2019-05-20 markdown_url: https://bikefriday.com/review-the-morpher-folding-helmet.md author: "mattc" --- # Review: The Morpher Folding Helmet # Crowd-funded Folding Helmet Supporter & Bike Friday Owner Jeffrey B. Reviews the Morpher . ![](https://bikefriday.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Pre-Order-Below-Review.jpg) *The Morpher helmet is a foldable bicycle helmet, meant for all styles of riding. It features a simple design that is quick and easy to operate. Initially funded on Indie-Go-Go in 2013, the Morpher is manufactured by Strategic Sports LTD and will be available for sale in 2017 for USD $150. The Morpher will fit heads from 52cm (20.5”) to 62cm (24.5”). **Folded Dimensions: 14.5"x 2.75"x 6.75" Unfolded Dimensions: 11"x 8.5"x 5."  The helmet has CPSC (US) and CE EN1078 (non-US, excluding Australia) safety certifications.* . [Pre-order the Morpher](https://bikefriday.com/30-second-questionnaire/) . ![A victorious ride to the Fremont Pass Summit](https://bikefriday.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Freemont-Pass-ride-1024x768.jpg)   . I am an avid cyclist who thoroughly enjoys traveling and commuting by bicycle. To that end, I own both a Bike Friday Pocket Rocket Pro and a Bike Friday *tikit, *the former for world travel, and the latter for city riding. But for the purposes of this review, I’m focusing on traveling with my Pocket Rocket Pro and the significant space-saving benefits of a folding helmet. . World travel is, without a doubt, my favorite hobby. Add a compact, foldable bicycle to the mix and I've got to book a few extra weeks. I've cycled in Australia, Gibraltar, Hong Kong, Ireland, ![if-only-i-could-fit-the-helmet-into-the-samsonite-with-my-bike](https://bikefriday.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/If-only-I-could-fit-the-helmet-into-the-Samsonite-with-my-bike.jpg)Israel, Malaysia, Morocco, Portugal, Singapore, and Spain. My rides have varied in single day length, with the longest being the 168 miles I cycled from Malacca (in Malaysia) back down to Singapore. I've also cycled assorted locations and rides in the U.S. like the Copper Mountain Alpine Classic in Colorado. This year alone, I spent 50% of my time on the road; my Pocket Rocket Pro was with me the entire time. Lots of great riding, much of it was back in California-- the Napa, Sonoma and Carmel Valleys. . I love my folding bikes, I love cycling, and I --obviously-- love to travel. The Pro packs really well into the F'Lite Samsonite suitcase; it’s easy to take with me on any flight, domestic or international. The difficult part, until recently, was trying to pack a helmet into the case. Historically, I always used a duffle bag as my second suitcase to ensure enough room to hold my helmet. I have many friends that strap their helmets on their carry-on bags, so clumsy and inconvenient. Ah, if only I could fit my helmet in my Samsonite with the bike... . Three years ago, I signed up on Indie-Go-Go (a crowd-sourcing site similar to Kickstarter) for a Morpher flat folding helmet. I waited patiently, and this year my helmet was delivered. It folds really FLAT and is ultra-portable, fitting easily into nearly any bag or case. As a commuter, I regularly stash it in my briefcase. And while wearing my hat as a world traveler, it stores really conveniently in my suitcase along with my folding bike. Take a look at my pictures- you’ll see my bike, my folded Morpher helmet (in the matte black bag), water bottles, *and* Lysol wipes **all in my suitcase**. . ![The Morpher folding helmet easily packs into a suitcase](https://bikefriday.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Suitcase-pack-bike-helmet-1.jpg) . There are several other collapsible helmets on the market, but none of them are as compact or portable as the Morpher. For example, the Overade is a popular folding helmet, but when folded it's a big lump that can't fit into something as thin as a briefcase. The Overade only folds about 30%, meaning you’d still need a gym bag to carry it. The Brooks Carerra, also known as the JB Classic, collapses to eliminate the open space between helmet sections, but again, does not get substantially smaller than the fully open helmet. There are others, like the Biologic Pango and the Closca, which collapse in some fashion, but they don't fold flat like the Morpher. And to size it up, that's precisely what sets the Morpher apart: it folds into a thinner profile than any other helmet on the market. .   ![Neither the Overade nor Carerra fold as compactly as the Morpher](https://bikefriday.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/OVERADE-Carerra.jpg) *The Overade & **The Brooks Carerra* . As a cyclist, I've sometimes encountered other riders who choose not to wear a helmet. They don't find carrying a helmet convenient, or worse, they think it isn't “cool.” A few years ago I was in an accident with a Chevy Suburban. We both occupied the same space at the same time, and I quickly learned how important it was to always wear a helmet. I was cycling very safely, but obviously, I couldn’t control what the driver did; there was nothing I could do to prevent the crash. His mirror took me out and I cracked my helmet. That was followed by a ride to the Emergency Room and extensive testing. My head and the bike survived, the helmet did not. Whether you’re doing an urban or a suburban ride, helmet safety is paramount. Don't let pride or inconvenience keep you from staying safe. . Fashion comes and goes, practicality is everlasting. In addition to its convenient packability, the Morpher has a number of highly practical, premium design qualities.** It’s lightweight**- the Morpher weighs in at a mere 430 grams. **It’s unisex**, eliminating the need for separate men’s and women’s helmets. Using the sizing strap, **it fits all heads**, from very small to very large (like mine), making helmet size no longer the challenge it has always been. **It’s fully safety certified** in every country, though not (yet) in Australia. The Morpher has great ventilation (something that many other brands compromise on) providing the airflow needed to keep you cool-- the kind of cool worth caring about. . Given its advantages, Morpher is the perfect helmet for flying anywhere with a bike, I also think it's the best bicycle helmet for city riding. Frankly, this helmet is ideal for anyone for whom space is a premium, and convenience is king. I got mine this past June, tore into the package like a kid at Christmas, and I'm never without it- I don't have to be. I talk it up to everyone. Actually, I was buzzing about my recent purchase over dinner with a friend, brainstorming ways to get the word out- my friend cut me off and said: “why don't you reach out to the company.” So I did! I put them in contact with my brother, an experienced salesman, and a new U.S. distributorship was born. It's exciting that someone in my own family will be helping to get the Morpher folding helmet into shops across the country- I couldn't be more thrilled.