O'Neal Quin Pro Smart Sensor: O'Neal integrates Quin safety technology into new MTB helmets

O'Neal relies on innovative safety technology for its new mountain bike helmets. The Blade and Trailfinder Evo models are equipped with the intelligent Quin system, which automatically recognises falls and alerts help in an emergency. The manufacturer has seamlessly integrated the technology into the helmets. For this purpose, a special holder has been incorporated into the EPS shell of the helmets.

The system uses advanced sensors and algorithms to analyse impacts and, above all, to differentiate between an accidental drop of the helmet and a real fall. Although the sensitive sensors can detect even the slightest movements, the software has to ensure that not every small impact triggers an alarm.

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Automatic alarm in an emergency

A key feature of the Quin system is automatic alerting in the event of an emergency. If the technology detects a serious fall, up to three pre-defined emergency contacts are immediately notified via smartphone app. They then receive real-time information on the status and location of the injured biker.

For users of the paid Quin Plus service, the service goes one step further: in an emergency, professional emergency services are alerted directly. The system automatically transmits important data such as the exact location of the accident, health information and other safety-related details to the operations centre, which can then direct the nearest rescue team to the scene of the accident as quickly as possible. The ResQ service is currently available in the USA and 31 European countries.

Detailed analysis of fall events

In addition to the alarm function, the Quin system also collects data for analysing fall events. The sensors record and provide a variety of parameters that could be relevant for the medical assessment of injuries. For example, the technology quantifies the exact forces acting on the head in the event of an impact.

Mountain bikers could later share this information with doctors, trainers or carers. The data is also recorded and saved even if there is no connection to the smartphone or mobile phone network. This means that no important information is lost, even if the fall happens in a dead zone.

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Additional performance data for bikers

However, the Quin system is not just limited to safety functions. It also provides users with valuable performance data for every ride. According to the manufacturer, this includes speed, journey time, distance travelled and level of exertion. Mountain bikers can use this data to analyse their performance, improve and achieve personal goals.

Availability of the new O'Neal Quin helmets

The two new O'Neal Quin helmets Blade and Trailfinder Evo are now available as "Quin Ready" versions. This means that the helmets are already prepared for the integration of the Quin system. If interested, the Quin technology can be purchased separately and installed in the helmet itself. The Quin sensor weighs just nine grams and is about the size of an AA battery. It can be charged via a USB-C input and is simply inserted into the helmet before riding.

Growing spread of Quin technology

With O'Neal, Quin has gained another well-known helmet manufacturer as a partner. The innovative safety technology is already being integrated into the helmets of several well-known brands such as Abus, Lumos and Fly Racing. The company sees great potential in the technology, as it could significantly increase the safety of cyclists - especially those who cycle alone.

Voices on the new partnership

Thomas Schwarz, Managing Partner at O'Neal, emphasises the importance of the new safety technology. It has been recognised that the Quin technology addresses a fundamental safety problem for motorcyclists and cyclists: the fact that many are travelling alone.

In the event of an accident, the Quin sensor then becomes a "guardian angel" that automatically calls for help if the rider is no longer able to do so. This is a real breakthrough for the safety of bikers.

Technical specifications:

O'Neal Quin Pro Smart Sensor:

• FunctionAutomatic fall detection and alarm
• Sensor technologyMotion and impact sensors
• Alerting: Up to 3 emergency contacts via smartphone app
• Data acquisitionAccident location, impact intensity, health information
• Additional functionsTracking of speed, time, distance
• Weight: 9 gram
• Price129,99 Euro >> available here

Quin Plus service:

• FunctionDirect alerting of professional rescue services
• AvailabilityUSA and 31 European countries
• Data transmissionAutomatic dispatch of all relevant accident data

O'Neal helmets with Quin integration:

• ModelsBlade, Trailfinder Evo
• ExecutionQuin Ready" (prepared for Quin integration)