How popular isLazer?
In September 2026, people searched for Lazer by name about 14,800 times worldwide, a 22.3% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 7.6% of all global cycling helmet brand searches, placing Lazer fourth out of five brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about cycling helmet brands, Lazer appeared in three of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the five.
Lazer is the fourth most searched of 5 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
BellShare of searches 38.2%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
GiroShare of searches 27%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
POCShare of searches 20.9%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
LazerShare of searches 7.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
SpecializedShare of searches 6.3%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top cycling helmet brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Lazer was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Lazer is the fourth most recommended of the five.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Giro1st
Specialized2nd
POC3rd
Lazer4th
Bell5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Giro4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
POC4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Specialized4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Lazer3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Bell1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about cycling helmet brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which cycling helmet brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best cycling helmet brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cycling helmet brand for road cycling?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best cycling helmet”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“road cycling helmet”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Which cycling helmet brands compete with Lazer?
Share of searches by month for Bell, Giro, POC, Lazer, Specialized. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Bell | Giro | POC | Lazer | Specialized |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 43.3% | 26.9% | 19.4% | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 34.6% | 32.8% | 23.2% | 5.7% | 3.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 32.7% | 37.5% | 21.9% | 4.4% | 3.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 32.5% | 36.9% | 21.7% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 36.7% | 28.7% | 24.6% | 6% | 4% |
| Mar 2026 | 38.8% | 27.3% | 21.2% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 37.9% | 27.6% | 20.7% | 7.6% | 6.2% |
| May 2026 | 37.2% | 27.5% | 20.4% | 7.4% | 7.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 42.2% | 25.2% | 18.9% | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Jul 2026 | 29.7% | 42.2% | 16.2% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Aug 2026 | 30.8% | 36.2% | 20.6% | 6.2% | 6.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 38.2% | 27% | 20.9% | 7.6% | 6.3% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, moved from 2nd to 1st | 38.2% | 74K | 0% | +7.4 pointsmoved from 2nd to 1st | |
| 2, moved from 1st to 2nd | 27% | 52.2K | -40% | -9.3 pointsmoved from 1st to 2nd | |
| 3, held 3rd | 20.9% | 40.5K | -18.2% | +0.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 7.6% | 14.8K | 0% | +1.5 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 6.3% | 12.1K | -18.2% | +0.1 points |
1.
Bell38.2%
Moved from 2nd to 1st. 74K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +7.4 points.
2.
Giro27%
Moved from 1st to 2nd. 52.2K estimated branded searches, -40% vs prior month. Share -9.3 points.
3.
POC20.9%
Held 3rd. 40.5K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
4.
Lazer7.6%
Held 4th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1.5 points.
6.3%
Held 5th. 12.1K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Compare popularity between Lazer and its closest rivals
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4 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Lazer changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Lazer worldwide rose from 12.1K to 14.8K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lazer’s share of searches among cycling helmet brands worldwide increased from 5.8% to 7.6%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lazer’s share of searches among cycling helmet brands worldwide peaked at 7.6% in September 2026 and was lowest at 4.4% in December 2025.
How did search popularity change for cycling helmet brands worldwide in September 2026?
4 changes

In September 2026, Bell overtook Giro to become the leader among cycling helmet brands worldwide, with 38.2% of the searches.

In September 2026, Lazer gained share of searches among cycling helmet brands worldwide, from 6.2% to 7.6%.

In September 2026, Giro lost share of searches among cycling helmet brands worldwide, from 36.2% to 27%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Specialized worldwide rose 22.2% over 12 measured months, from 9.9K to 12.1K in September 2026.
How are Lazer’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Lazer’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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