helmet

Determining helmet safety requires testing, so we tested six helmets beyond the certification tests required to sell bicycle helmets.

These helmets keep you protected on road rides or around town.

Testing with more human-like headforms that account for hair and scalp suggests standalone features like MIPS might not be necessary.

These lids tick all our boxes

Whether you’re hitting road or gravel, when you’re on two wheels POC has your back with a versatile and uber-protective apparel and gear lineup.

The Smith Forefront 2 is an excellent mountain bike helmet that I keep reaching for despite this one thing that really bugs me . . .

Giro's Helios helmet brings Spherical technology to a lower priced helmet. But Giro doesn't skimp on the high-end features.

The Evade II ventilates surprisingly well for an aero helmet with few vents. The addition of an ANGI sensor provides peace of mind, too.

Giro's Aether combines a novel approach to rotational force dissipation with excellent ventilation, cool looks, and a best-in-class fit system.

The Rev Pro MIPS ranks highly for venting, with big internal channels keeping air moving over your head. And it looks great too.

Giro's Manifest brings Giro's Spherical rotational force system to mountain bike helmets in this light, airy, and streamlined trail/enduro lid.

The Utopia sports an excellent fit and refined aerodynamics, but for the price, we would expect MIPS or another rotational force dissipation system.

The Trace combines Koroyd and MIPS to offer protection from both impact and rotational forces. The hi-viz color gives you an added bit of visibility on the road.

The Ventral Air Spin NFC combines a unique aesthetic with superb venting, an aerodynamic design different from its competitors, and NFC integration.

Light, wispy, and cleverly designed, the MotivAir will delight weight weenies and climbers who seek heaps of ventilation on sweltering climbs.

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The Century MIPS gets a high safety rating from Virginia Tech and integrates a light cleverly into the rear. And it's aerodynamic to boot.

The latest aerodynamic helmet from Rudy Project offers a snug fit, wraparound eyeshield, and a magnetic retention system for accessories.

What's new and cool in bicycle helmets? What's still tried and true? Dan Cavallari is joined by Ben Delaney, Jens Voigt, and more to discuss.

Light, ventilated, and aero. Pick three.

The Specialized S3 MT helmet is a mid-range lid that shares much with the higher end S-Works Prevail

The look is a love-it or hate-it industrial style, obviously not for everyone. But we simply had to give one a try.

Venerable Belgian company's all-mountain MTB helmet gets inspiration from Brian Lopes

What's a light-weight helmet worth to you? Tech-man Nick Legan has a suggestion

The Xar worked when it was needed most as Zach White found out the hard way

See how Giro's new Roc Loc 5 fit system works.

Come Aug. 1, Giro is promising a more dialed in fit system and lighter weight in its helmets sporting the new Roc Loc 5 fit system.

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