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UNIT 1 SPARKY
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UNIT 1 SPARKY

UNIT 1 SPARKY

£79.90 GBP
ColourSlate Gray

UNIT 1 SPARKY sizing

SizeHead circumference
One size 49 – 53 cm Adjustable fit system, so it keeps fitting as your child grows

How to measure

Measure around your child’s head with a soft tape, just above the eyebrows and around the widest part at the back. Age is only a rough guide — head size is what decides the fit, and children of the same age vary a great deal.

Getting the fit right

The SPARKY comes in one size and uses an adjustable fit system, so it keeps fitting as your child grows. It should sit level, just above the eyebrows, and feel snug once the dial is tightened — the straps should form a V just below each ear with the chin strap firm but comfortable.

If your child measures close to the top of the range, bring them in and we will check the fit before you buy.

Their light, their colours, their choice. The SPARKY is a kids' smart helmet with a rear light your child switches on and controls themselves — the sort of small thing that can turn "put your helmet on" into something they're actually keen to do. It adds an extra rear light at head height, riding with them wherever they go. FIDLOCK magnetic buckle, NFC safety tag, EN-1078 and CPSC certified, ages 3–9.
Key specifications
  • Build EPS liner in a recyclable polycarbonate shell, six vents, IPX5 water resistance. FIDLOCK magnetic buckle and an adaptable fitting system. 390g.
  • Lights RGB rear light, touch-controlled so a child changes colour and mode themselves.
  • Power 1200mAh battery, charged over USB-C.
  • Also An NFC safety-ID tag is fitted. Recycled foam and recyclable nylon in the build. Four colours, one size, roughly ages 3 to 9.
Compatibility

The SPARKY works on its own — no app, no phone and no Remote. There is no Bluetooth and no crash alert, which is deliberate for a young rider's helmet.

UNIT 1 Silicone Inserts, in a Dino shape, fit the SPARKY and are sold separately.
What's in the box

SPARKY helmet and a USB-C charging cable. Silicone inserts are sold separately.
Safety & certification

Certified to EN-1078 and CPSC.

MIPS is not fitted to this helmet. Bring your child in and we will check the helmet sits level and snug before you buy — fit matters more than anything else on a child's helmet.

Frequently asked questions

Why doesn't the SPARKY have crash detection?
It's a deliberate difference rather than a missing feature. UNIT 1 built the SPARKY around what actually helps a young child — a light they can control and enjoy using, plus solid EN-1078 and CPSC certification — rather than an app-based system built around an adult's phone and routine.
How do I know if the SPARKY will fit my child?
The size range is 49–53cm head circumference, roughly ages 3 to 9, but children's heads vary a fair bit within that, so age alone isn't a reliable guide. Measure around the widest part of the head just above the eyebrows, or better, bring them in — we'll check it sits level and snug before you buy, rather than guessing from a chart at home.
Try the UNIT 1 SPARKY at Flying Dutchman in London
We stock the SPARKY across our shops, and fitting a child properly matters more here than with almost anything else we sell — a helmet that pinches or sits wrong is a helmet that comes off within a week. Bring them in and let them cycle through the colours and pick one.

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