It seems like choosing a bike helmet would be a simple task, but it’s not. You have to consider questions like, what kind of riding are you planning? Will you be riding on roadways or mountain biking? Do you need anything special on the helmet, like a place to put a GoPro? Are you more concerned about features or aesthetics? Will you be using it occasionally, or for long, regular outings? We’ll help you find the answers and the bike helmets to match.
Feel secure
If you’re looking for off-road performance and quality, this Giro dirt bike helmet is a great choice. We love the matte black finish, but there are many other colors, too. The MIPS or Multi-Directional Impact Protection System is designed to let the foam-filled helmet take the energy of the impact in the event of a crash. That’s good news for craniums everywhere. Make sure to get the proper centimeter size by measuring your head just a little above the eyebrows.
Above and beyond
Four sizes mean that kids over 5-years-old and the rest of the family can match in this black rubber helmet. Suit up with this biking, skateboarding, roller skating, and even BMX, helmet for your next ride. In over a dozen colors, our favorite feature of these helmets are the Sweatsavers. You can take them out and wash them, and use them to make the perfect fit to ensure your head is safe. Over these Sweatsavers there’s EPS foam, which is dense and absorbs all impact. Then there’s the strong polycarbonate helmet, safe for sports from roller derby to bike.
Sleek and lightweight
Adding another level of safety, we appreciate the reflective accents so vehicles can see you. All the bells and whistles come with this Giro helmet. Not only does it have the removable quick-dry padding for a personalized helmet fit, but it comes with an easy-to-remove visor. It’s got rugged construction to keep your head safe and sound. The aerodynamic design has 22 vents to keep your head cool so you can keep on riding.
Easy to tweak
These helmets put the fun in function. In six colors, constructed with lightweight material, this helmet is great for street riding. We love how tough this helmet is. It’s got PVC, PC (polycarbonate), and EPS to keep your crown safe. This is great so older children and adults can all wear this very customizable helmet. The sleek design actually helps to increase your speed. Tour de France anyone?
For daily rides
Its urban style and the matte black finish give you a little edge in the bike lane. We love the installed, but also detachable, rear safety light with two settings – steady and flashing. Push a button to turn it off and on, so you can always ride with a little more safety on your side. This adult bike helmet also has dial adjustments for the straps. Nine air vents will help you keep your cool. This medium size fits 55-60 cm.
Cyndi Mathews is a contributing writer to Florida Travel & Life, an online brand that inspires active, affluent travelers, providing them with insider information on discovering the best of Florida. Informative and engaging, the website showcases travel destinations, arts and cultural venues, vibrant dining scenes, recreational activities, the great outdoors and the revitalized real-estate market. Cyndi recently published her first book and enjoys traveling to Florida in her sailboat.
