Mar 4, 2025 · They also swapped helmets out regularly for head-to-head comparisons and learned that some minute differences only become apparent through back-to-back testing. See our How We Test article for more in-depth info on our MTB helmet testing processes. We test mountain bike helmets using six performance metrics: Protection (25% of total score ...

Feb 25, 2021 · In the United States, the certifying agency for bicycle helmet safety is the Consumer Product Safety Commission. For a bicycle helmet to be sold in the US, it must pass the CPSC test and bear the CPSC label. All of the helmets in our test have this label. All of our test helmets also carry the CE EN 1078 label, which is a similar European standard.

Nov 4, 2024 · If you like the idea of a DH-certified convertible helmet, the Leatt MTB 4.0 Enduro comes in at 29.9 ounces. Our favorite convertible helmet, the Bell Super DH Spherical, is just a touch heavier at 31 ounces. Among the breathable, lightweight, non-convertible helmets, the Troy Lee Designs Stage Mips is a true lightweight. This was one of the ...

Apr 10, 2019 · This helmet has 13 vents and very shallow internal airflow channels. We don't judge a helmet's ventilation by the number of vents, but 13 is near the bottom of the test. This is the same number of vents as the Troy Lee A2, though the DRT5's vents are considerably smaller. Only the Kali Maya 2.0 has less vents. Considering the number and size of ...

Feb 25, 2021 · Our Manifest Spherical test helmet was subject to branch strikes on the trail, less-than-deliberate car packing, mud, rain, dust, and the at least one tumble on the garage floor, and it came out the other side fresh as a daisy. The tough outer shell is fused to the EPS using Giro's In-Mold technology, and the finish is resistant to scratches ...

Nov 18, 2024 · Need a bike helmet for road, mountain, recreational riding, or commuting? Our cycling experts spent hundreds of hours comparing top options side-by-side. Each helmet was evaluated for protection, ventilation, comfort, and durability. The Giro Fixture II Mips is our top pick for everyday riding. This versatile helmet offers a high level of ...

Nov 17, 2024 · This sleek all-around helmet will work for any cycling scenario, whether tackling the local mountain bike trails or commuting to work. The Giro Fixture is on the higher end of budget-oriented helmets. If you'd prefer to find a budget helmet with an even friendlier price tag, take a look at the Exclusky Mountain Bike Helmet.

May 9, 2022 · For a price that is less than half of the top-rated models in the test this helmet stacks up well, and for that reason, we've named it our Best Buy. Conclusion. In a world where each new mountain bike helmet release has a longer marketing brief than the last, the Radix Mips bucks the trend. Rather than piling on a long list of features with ...

Add to that the fact that it appears to be very well made and highly durable, and you'll likely get several seasons of use out of it. If you don't require Mips in your helmet, the Kortal is the same helmet without the Mips or NFC chip for $50 less. Conclusion. The Kortal Race Mips is an impressive new half-shell helmet from POC. With a deep fit ...

Apr 10, 2019 · If there's one piece of protective equipment you should splurge on, however, we feel that a quality helmet is it. The Forefront 2 is most definitely a high-quality mountain bike helmet with protective features like a Mips liner and Koroyd, a great fit, quality adjustments, and a unique look. It also comes with a lifetime warranty.