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When it comes to buying riding gear, no piece of equipment is more important than a good motorcycle helmet. Protecting a motorcycle rider’s head is serious business, but with so many styles and brands on the market, choosing a motorcycle helmet can be as difficult as choosing the right motorcycle.

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Purchasing a motorcycle helmet can be a daunting task. The most intimate and most important piece of riding gear you can get, helmets come in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles, and have been developed specifically to satisfy even the most obscure riding requirements. Gone are the days when you simply had to choose which size and color you wanted. With technology, style and safety pushing the boundaries of helmet technology it has never been a better time to upgrade your lid.

From high-end race helmets to basic retro throwbacks, Cycle Gear carries full-face, ADV, dirt, half and open-face helmets from top manufacturers like Arai, AGV, Shoei, HJC, Bilt, Sedici and many more. When it comes wearing a helmet, fit is the all important factor and with a range of head-shapes, styles and helmet accessories, Cycle Gear is sure to have what you need to get you geared up and going.

They are designed to protect your head and they do it with a few key parts. First is the hard outer shell, a crushable section under the shell, comfort section next to your head and a chin strap.

This is the thing everybody can see, the outer layer of your helmet. It is the hard, rigid outer shell that protects your head from hitting the ground.

The next layer of most motorcycle helmets is the thick foam layer that sits under the outer shell. It is made of EPS (expanded polystyrene). This material is used because it is light and will crush under pressure. That is an import part of the physics of a helmet because when it crushes the helmet absorbs and disseminates the high-g forces (lots of energy) that would directly impact your head and brain in a crash.

The next layer is about comfort (as the name clearly suggests). It is a lined and cushioned interior that makes the helmet snug and comfortable. This layer isn’t only about comfort either because a nice and snug helmet is also an important safety feature that ensures the helmet edges aren’t some projectile out to hurt you during a crash.

A sturdy chin strap cinched down with a pair of D-rings holds most kinds of motorcycle helmets in place. This basic yet vital component keeps all of a helmet’s potentially life saving protection where it belongs when you ride and if you crash.

When it comes to riding a motorcycle, many riders relish the exhilaration and freedom of the traveling, while they are not cognizant of the constant risk of riding without protective gear. This is one of the main reasons that the number of crash has become rising and most of people get injured and even died from day to day. Therefore, it is utmost important that every motorcyclists need to wear some kind of safety gear like a helmet to protect themselves in the event of accidents.

Just like a seat belt in a car, a helmet offers the protection to the wearer, and in order to be effective, it must meet the safety standard before using. Here are five of the most significant benefits of having a motorcycle helmet on the way.

The first and foremost advantage of using motorcycle helmet is that it can protect your head from danger of accidents while you are controlling your vehicle on the road. Whether the crash occurs in between a motorcycle and a car, the motorcyclist receives the most injuries and these damages can be inflicted to the head, which may even result in the death. Professionals do believe that head injuries can lead to the most fatalities as well as long-term disabilities when it comes to riding collision.

According to a report by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a motorcycle rider is three times less likely to die from fatal head injuries than the one without a helmet. It is therefore advised that you have a headgear whenever traveling to save yourself and your passenger.

You can be distracted by wind and dust in your eyes when traveling a long distance, but with a motorcycle helmet, the problem seems to disappear. The visor from the headgear could deflect such things against impairing your vision and help you see more clearly. For example, it keeps water out when it rains, keep your face warm in frigid temperatures, and cuts down the glare from the sun.

Besides, wearing a helmet provides you with the comfort by reducing the wind noise roaring past your ears, lessening the sting of the wind as it blasts in your face and eyes. The helmet itself has also a shield that protects the eyes and face from insects, dirt, small rocks and other flying objects.

In reality, motorcycles have to share the road with mostly bigger, heavier vehicles, so motorbike owners seem to get much harder to see on the road than trucks and cars. This can be the reason why some accidents happen due to motorists do not see the motorcyclist. With a (large) helmet of reflective trips, you could become more visible to car divers, particularly in the early evening or pre-dawn hours. Get a brightly colored headgear for motorists to see and avoid you during the day.

Further, some non-helmet riders have hair getting in front of their eyes upon the driving, which increases the possibility of accidents because of vision impairment. When the helmet keeping the hair in place, you will no longer be distracted and involved in any disaster caused by this reason.

Statistics from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety have indicated that most of the non-helmet motorcyclists do not have their health insurance. And for riders who do not wear motorcycle helmets on the road may have to cover higher health care expenses than those choose with headgears in the event of accidents leading to their injuries.

Understanding the importance of motorcycle helmets, the government has made it compulsory for every rider to use a helmet whenever they are traveling on the way. The helmet law applies to all motorbike owners, regardless of age. Therefore, wearing a helmet help you oblige the duty as a good citizen. Make using helmet your habit so that you can keep in compliance with the law all the time you go for riding.

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When motorcycle riders first start looking at helmets for the first time they see markings or marketing that says “DOT Approved” “ECE Approved” or “Snell Approved.” Which is best? How does it work? Let’s just come out and start with the bad news first. There is no single industry standard motorcycle helmet rating on which to compare all helmets. There are several ways to think about helmet ratings so read on as we take you down the wormhole.

Third party organizations also do testing and have standards developed. Basically, helmet manufacturers send their helmets to groups like SNELL or SHARP and they get approved (or not). If approved they get a certification. The helmet goes through a robust testing process for a random sample of each shell size, from several batches of helmets. If they all pass, the manufacturer must then pay to carry the SNELL or SHARP certification sticker on their helmets for each model produced.

With all these standards, how can you know which helmet (or standard) is best? Well, different standards focus on different kinds of impacts so the answer isn’t all that clear (sorry, we’re not much help here). One standard may focus on falls off bikes where the rider skids across the ground at speed while another may focus their tests on blunt force impact falls. It isn’t trivial.

Helmet standards are mandatory for all motorcycle helmets sold in the United States. Please note that if you are in U.S, the prevailing standards are DOT and Snell.  The Snell standards are very tough and require helmets to undergo a more intensive battery of tests. Look for the Snell stamp of approval on helmets and you know it is a legit safe helmet. Remember though, U.S. helmets must be DOT-compliant.

What kinds of motorcycle helmet is best for you? It’s a simple question with a not-so-simple answer. Why? The reason is because in addition to the safety ratings complexity mentioned above there is also figuring out the style and type of helmet you need based on the type of riding you do, the weather you ride in, comfort and many other factors.

With the wide variety of helmet styles, categories and manufactures to choose from we figured we’d try to help you figure it out. Here are all the motorcycle helmet types and options:

Some states require you to wear a DOT approved helmet by law, others do not. If you happen to be in one of the states where it isn’t required then you have a big decision to make. If you choose not to wear one then you should wear some sort of eye protection to keep large insects from flying into your retina at 30 miles per hour. Thankfully I’ve never had that happen to me, but I have had my fair share of bugs splat on my helmet visor, it’s very very gross, but better than in my eye.

Also without a helmet your head is not protected in a crash which has lead some people to call motorcycles, “Donor-cycles”, because riders receive head injuries that make them brain dead while the rest of their body is relatively uninjured. This makes them ideal organ donors.

These types of helmets are very popular with cruiser riders and are usually worn when a state requires that a helmet be worn when riding a motorcycle. Basically it is the least they can get away with when the law says they must wear a helmet.

In my opinion they are better than no helmet, but my face is too pretty to risk losing if some drive decides to make a left turn into me. You may also see these helmets listed as “vintage style motorcycle helmets”.

The open face motorcycle helmet protects not only the top of the head, but also the sides and the back of the head. This is nearly as good as a full face helmet, the only thing that it doesn’t have is protection for your eyes, so I would recommend buying some goggles to wear in addition to this helmet.

You usually see this type of helmet being worn by police officers and other cruiser type riders. I personally don’t even ride with my visor up for very long, my face becomes a bug magnet! I wouldn’t recommend this type of helmet unless you like the taste of flies and gnats!!

While open face helmets are less protective overall (most leave your face, ears and the base of your head exposed) they do have one big advantage in that they have great visibility and the side benefit of more comfort from an airflow perspective and weight advantage.

The Creme` del la Creme` of helmets, this one has it all! It protects all sides of your head, including your chin and has a sturdy face shield to protect you from bugs and asphalt. This is what motorcycle racers use and what I personally use as well. They offer the most protection.

When it comes to the looks department I think that it actually makes you look ‘cooler’ to be wearing one of these, especially considering all the interesting designs they come in. With a full-face helmet you can see the road and everything happening around you.

Even amongst full face motorcycle helmets there is a lot of variation so these are the main things we suggest you look out for when looking at a full-faced helmet:

Safety ratings.While we talked about the fact that there is no single industry standard motorcycle helmet rating on which to compare all helmets it is still very important to make sure the helmet you choose has some safety rating from a solid organization (either as legal required in your local market or SNELL or SHARP).

Face Shield Easy Operation (Easy-on/off). The best full face helmets will have easy to remove face shield mechanisms. Bad helmets will be harder to use in this respect and that can be kindof annoying. Doesn’t seem like a big deal but it is.

Removeable helmet line.You will sweat a lot when wearing your helmet. The ability to remove and clean your helmet lining is important because it extends the life of your helmet and frankly your comfort and hygiene too.

High and wide eye port opening.The eye port on some full coverage kinds of motorcycle helmets gives you a higher opening than others. This feature can be important to sport bike owners who want a higher opening to compensate for lower handlebars and their “sport bike riding crouch.”

Chin bar skirt. This is a really cool feature on some of the better helmets. You will see it listed as a “chin bar skirt” and it’s role is to prevent air from swirling up into your helmet as it hits the helmet from the front.

Inside pads for spacing. Variable-sized pads that can be added or taken away from inside the helmet to create a snug fit. Many of today’s helmets will have a way to add these pieces to create an essential snug fit to limit your head bouncing around inside the helmet.

Air vents & ventilation. Full-face helmets can get hot inside so you want to make sure you pick a full-face helmet that has a air vents and creates a nice ventilation system to keep you cool. The safety benefit is that the temperature difference can create visor fogging and a good ventilation system will help alleviate that problem.

Bluetooth & Speakers feature. Many riders like to make calls or listen to music while riding their bike. If that is you then look for a helmets that have an in-helmet communication and/or sound system.

Touring helmets are all about helping you handle long distances in comfort. Comfort on a long ride is more than just having a snug helmet because things like ride noise, ventilation, and weight play a part in a riders experience. The reality is that long rides can be really uncomfortable so researching the right touring helmet matters. A small annoyance in the store will be magnified after four hours on a bike.

Cooling is critical in hot weather long rides. Look for ventilation at the top of the helmet as it will better suit the straight-up nature of most touring bikes. Given the long distances on your bike, also look for helmets that have bluetooth and speaker systems so you can stay connected. Wind noise inside a motorcycle helmet can reach 100 dB or more at highway speeds so make sure to make lots of noise in the store (they love that) when testing a touring helmet.

Modular motorcycle helmets have skyrocketed in popularity in recent years as a growing number of riders seek more versatility from their daily helmet choice. Modular helmets are basically the best of all worlds, allowing a rider the ability to wear the helmet in full-face configuration, with the face shield and chin bar in place, or as an open-face helmet, with the chin bar lifted up.

Modular helmets are extremely popular with the touring riders which is why our recommendations for top touring helmets and modular helmets has the helmets. Most modular helmets will have a flip up style chin bar which allows the rider to easily change between a full face and an open face helmet with just the push of a button.

The popularity of adventure-touring, dual-sport and hyper-motard riding has led to innovation from the helmet makers. So what is a dual-sport helmet? The best way to describe them is if we told you a standard street helmet and a dirt helmet mated then you’d have a baby dual-sport helmet.

They incorporate off-road features but in a more aerodynamic which helps with the speeds that riders experience on the road. Dual-sport helmets are now ubiquitous and offer the versatility of multiple configurations to match changing conditions, on the road or off: visor on, face shield off; visor on, face shield on; and visor off, face shield off. Mixing on and off road, dual sport helmets really are great options for dual sport and adventure riders who want the comforts of a street helmet.

There are twice as many motorists on the road as there were 20 years ago and staying safe on two wheels continues to increase in importance to many riders. Basic hi-viz helmets can start at the entry level at $100 and go all the way up to super-premium and technical helmets that may exceed the $700 mark. This guide will help you navigate the lines and features. Bright in the name of safety! Hi-Viz Brian would be proud.

Every racer knows that when you’re on the track you have to be completely dialed in to your riding techniques and can’t have any distractions in terms of discomfort with your lid. So a race helmet should be lightweight, comfortable, aerodynamic and strong, and the ventilation must be optimal. We sorted out our top six picks for race helmets and detailed the weights, features and benefits of each one. We also touch on the racers who are wearing each of the helmets featured. Consider this the first step in your process of sorting out the many race helmet options available.

While full face motocross helmets are drastically different than full face street helmets, motocross helmets still have a full chin bar but also have an opening for goggles instead of a shield. Also, you will find visors on top to help deflect with debris, roost, sun and even rain.

We talked about bluetooth helmets in the Full-Face Helmet section above. We figured that for riders who really want this functionality it makes sense for us to quickly recommend some of the best bluetooth helmets across a few price-points.

Like everything else in motorcycle gear decisions ultimately your use case is unique and you should make sure you ask yourself some tough questions so you can find the right type of motorcycle helmet for you. Here are some things to think about:

We all know that each motorcycle type is totally different. If you’re cruising on a touring bike for hours versus hooning on a race-style street bike we’re talking about a totally different set of optimizations that need to be made across the board, including helmet choice. For touring bike riders finding a helmet with great ventilation (ideally from the top of the helmet area) with superior sound insulation is key. If you ride a sport-bike then clearly you are looking for a helmet with a great aerodynamic profile for the usually greater speeds encountered by those riders. You get the point. Make sure you match the bike you’re riding with the type of helmet you choose to purchase. It will make all the difference.

Spending $700 on a helmet if this is your first motorcycle probably isn’t the wisest idea. If you are starting out make sure you ease your way into motorcycle riding, including purchasing equipment that matches your experience level. While marketing speak can talk you into all the reasons you need that race-prep helmet, the reality is that focusing on the basics like type of helmet, safety and comfort is the most important thing to do.

Are you planning on riding your motorcycle every day, commuting to and from work which is 5 miles from you home? Well, that is totally different than being a weekend warrior who enjoys a four-hour track day every Saturday. If you use your bike daily you should look at helmets with adjustable features such as easy-change faceshields, a drop-down sun visor or a photochromatic shield. A once in awhile rider may be more concerned with helmet designs and all the bells and whistles. If you are riding long distances you should focus on maximizing comfort and soundproofing.

The more you plan to ride, the more it makes sense to buy a quality helmet that will stand up to daily use. The once in a whole rider may be just fine low-cost lid (that meets and exceeds all safety standards of course).

If plan to ride all year or you live in an area where the temperature and conditions can vary widely then you need to consider how your helmet will deal with these changing conditions. In cold weather fogging up screen is a problem so look for a fog-resistant faceshield. In warm weather, better venting or the convenience of a modular helmet may be more important. The alternative is to buy multiple helmets that perfectly fit your weather conditions but not everybody can afford to do that.

If riding is your everyday transportation or you take weekly road trips, higher end helmets may prove to be more comfortable and offer better dynamics and reduced wind noise. In general if you use your motorcycle every day then definitely invest in a more expensive helmet, you will notice the difference.

If you take long road trips with extended sessions on your bike then versatility and comfort are hugely important. When we talk about comfort look for a nice and comfy interior lining, maybe the addition of bluetooth speakers and the use of lightweight materials (because that helmet will feel heavy after three hours).

For those who push the limits on sportbikes, performance and safety is everything. Look for a aerodynamic lid that well ventilated helmet to keep the you comfortable and cool and has a exceptionally hard outer shell made of Carbon fiber or other advanced composite. If you’re riding on dirt and tearing up jumps then look for a true dirt-bike helmet that is light and made just for that.

The reality is that most people fit somewhere in the middle, riding their bike to work and maybe tearing it up on weekends. Don’t worry, you don’t need to buy five helmets. Most manufacturers these days have created amazing helmets that can do it all. Things like removable sun shields, bluetooth, washable liners and so on make helmets very versatile these days.

Helmets start at prices start at just under $100 to over $900. It is easy to think you need to spend $800 on a helmet to protect your head. Yes, that would be great but that’s not realistic for every person. The reality is that people have budgets. The other reality is that you don’t really need to spend that much to get a high quality helmet that does its job of protecting your head and keeping you comfortable.

A higher priced helmet does not mean it is better or safer. A smart rider should be able to find a comfortable DOT-approved full-face design for under $100. Riders with more refined tastes and fat wallets can go nuts. It pays to shop around and do some research and to follow a few simple rules of thumb:

First, the more time you plan to spend in your lid, the more you should invest. If you ride every day for long periods of time then a more expensive helmet is probably a good investment.

Second, the newer you are to riding the more you should focus on function and keep your investment low. This is because you will need to learn what you like and understand the things that are important to you in a helmet. That could change a lot and comes from experience. Invest in a helmet that isn’t going to put you in a position to be safe while not costing a ton.

The good news for riders is that in this day and age you can find very high quality, safe, brand name helmets at very reasonable prices. The more bells and whistles added the higher the price, but at it’s core there are great helmets that aren’t crazy expensive. At the end of the day, we can’t tell you how much to pay for a helmet, but hopefully we’ve given you enough understanding on how to think about your decision.

As technology continues to get better and better the impact can also be seen on helmet manufacturing. Helmet manufacturers have started using a whole new set of materials in the helmets in order to beef up the safety of the motorcycle riders. Today, almost all the helmets are designed in a way that they become comfortable for the users. The helmets of today are completely different from how they used to be in the past. They are lightweight, stylish and fulfill all the requirements of the motorcycle riders. They offer an optimum protection to the skull of the riders against the impact of a severe collision.

There are four main materials that are used in the helmets. The quantity, quality and positioning of these materials save the motorcycle rider in an accident. These materials are:

Helmets that are made from plastic are most common. But, the companies don’t use any ordinary plastic, it is a specially engineered plastic that meets the requirements of being intact at the time of any accident to blunt force trauma. Motorcycle riders usually avoid wearing helmets that are heavy because they are not comfortable and don’t increase the safety level as well. The plastic helmets provide that perfect balance between the strength and weight, which is required by the riders.

Beneath the plastic shell of the helmets, people are going to see a thick padding of foam that is used in various other applications, like acting as a crunching zone in the modern cars and so on. Moreover, they make helmets a lot sturdier, but there is a problem with the foam. A foam will crush during an impact rather than providing a resistance to the force of the impact.

Well, a fiberglass offer greater flexibility. If you don’t know where this material is present on the helmet, then they are present on the outer shell of the helmet. They are designed to soak up as much impact as possible. They can withstand higher impacts and gets shattered unlike their plaster counterparts. That particular aspect helps the motorcycle riders at the time of an accident. Fiberglass is an extremely lightweight material and is the perfect example of how hardness and flexibility can combine in a single material.

The materials used in racing helmets and other high performance helmets are a bit more exotic than the usual ones. Materials like Kevlar and carbon fiber makes an exceptionally strong motorcycle helmet. These materials are proficient in absorbing greater impacts; the impacts that could easily break a normal helmet into pieces. These helmets are for those who keep the safety point at the top of the list.

You have to keep in mind that you should wear a helmet, whether a cheap one or the most expensive that is being sold in the market. Wearing a helmet is always better than wearing no helmet at all. Rest, I leave it to your wisdom. These were the most popular materials that you will see in the helmets that are currently being sold online or in the concerned stores.

Having a well-fitting helmet is just as important as any safety rating, and if your helmet is too loose or tight it isn’t maximizing the benefit of wearing a helmet – protecting your noggin’. Fit isn’t just about safety either because you will be way happier and comfortable in your helmet if it fits right. A well-fitting helmet starts with sizing, understanding the shape of the helmet (and your head) and trial and error. In an age where most people buy their helmets online the good news is that most motorcycle helmet brands have a size chart available and with measuring tape that we’ve found work really well.

Getting the ideal fit means considering head shape, as well as head size. Some helmets make it easier by offering easily replaceable interior pads of different sizes to fine-tune the fit. Figuring out what kind of head shape and size you have will help you narrow down the choices and find a helmet that’s comfortable on your own unique head.

Long Oval – This shape is more aggressive with a longer length front-to-back, than side-to-side. The higher priced helmets aimed at competition typically fit the long oval shape best.

A good helmet costs a lot of money so it is really important once you have one to really take care of it. The other reason to take care of your helmet is because it is a serious piece of safety equipment that could perform below expectations if changes at all.

Follow the manufacturer’s care instructions. Yes, manufacturers know a thing or two about their helmets so make sure to follow their care instructions. Not sure, then check out their website or ask the guys you bought it from.

Keep cleaning simple. Clean it only with mild soaps and don’t use petroleum-based cleaning products because they can cause a reaction with the think outer shell and weaken the structure and crack it over time.

Replace your helmet after a crash. The EPS foam between the comfort layer and shell is meant to breakdown and collapse and absorb the impact in place of your head. After a crash it is basically toast and won’t work the next time.

Now, if you’ve been fortunate enough to avoid any accidents, you’re next question will probably be “how long will my helmet last?” In general, a good helmet will last around five years.

Even the smallest impact can have a dramatic effect on the integrity of a helmet shell. Most structural damage to a helmet is not visible to the naked eye, but instead is contained inside the EPS (expanded polystyrene) liner in the form or hairline cracks or stress fractures.

The EPS liner is the layer in between the interior padding and the exterior shell and does most of the work in preventing the energy of an impact from reaching your head. Once this interior EPS liner breaks down, it is no longer able to disperse the energy from a collision effectively. If you crash in your helmet, you should replace it. If you drop it, the real question is whether the drop and impact were big enough that they could mess with the EPS layer. Read our article on

Having one of the best helmet cameras lets you bring your rides to life. Whether you"re on a bike, a motorbike, a snowboard or even a horse, with one of the best helmet cameras, you can capture everything that happens, completely hands-free. This isn"t just for fun; it can also have practical applications too, giving you extra insurance in the event of an incident on the road. A good helmet camera can be relatively inexpensive, and provide you with many hours of fantastic, high-quality footage.

There are a few things to think about when picking a good helmet camera, which is why we"ve put together this guide to help you. First off, video quality – the higher resolution your video, the better it will look. Next, video stabilization – this can be a key way to smooth out choppy, bike-borne footage and make it into something shareable.

There"s also the issue of battery life, as you"re unlikely to be changing batteries while a camera is stuck to your bike helmet. On that subject, different cameras come with different mounting options, and some require the purchase of an extra kit to be mounted to a helmet. Do you want integrated lights to make it easier to see at night, or GPS to record your route (good if you tend to leave your camera phone(opens in new tab) at home).

So there"s a lot to consider. Fortunately, we"ve done that considering for you, and come up with a range of cameras that offer feature-sets optimal for helmet mounting, at a range of prices to suit every budget. Read on to discover the best helmet cameras you can buy!

Not only is it capable of all the above but the introduction of the 8:7 apsect ratio means you can shoot in 5.3K resolution in 8:7 at up to 30fps, its footage can be losslessly cropped to create new 4K portrait, landscape, and square clips from a single video. It"s a shame the low light performance hasn"t been massively improved but it"s something we can let slide with all the other upgrades it"s had.

The GoPro Hero 10 might be a little more than you need if you just want a helmet cam for safety purposes, but if you"re looking for a camera that"s going to record super-smooth high-quality video this can"t be beaten. It might look a lot like the GoPro Hero 9 but it is a pretty significant upgrade. It features the new G2 processor, and we found in our review that this new tech makes the interface super responsive, doubles the frame rates and fuels the best image stabilization system available in action cameras.

The Insta360 ONE RS Twin Edition is the updated version of one of the most interesting action camera concepts we"ve seen in recent years. It"s essentially two cameras in one (hence the name), with lens modules for 4K video and 360º video. Among the features new to this version, compared to the original Insta360 ONE R (which you"ll meet further down this list) is the 6K widescreen mode, which puts out video at an aspect ratio 2.35:1 at a frame rate of 24 or 25p, for a truly cinematic look.

Given GoPro"s market dominance, rival action camera manufacturers have been getting seriously creative in an attempt to establish their own niche. DJI"s first foray, the Osmo Action, was a fairly conventional action camera, albeit with a few nifty features like the front-facing screen, which GoPro promptly stole. The Action 2, however, is a different beats entirely. This tiny cuboid weighs just 56g on its own, but has a magnetic system with which you can add optional modules, such as the Front Touchscreen Module, or the Power Module, which adds an extra battery, and will probably be of more interest to bike riders.

DJI"s latest action cam comes in the form of the Osmo Action 3. Balancing quality and price, it delivers very good, stabilized 4K video at up to 120fps. Extreme batteries which can last up to 3 hours are included as standard and while we do miss the modular design, the new style is more similar to that of a GoPro and is a lot easier to manage. Unlike the GoPro however, it won"t push you towards signing up for a subscription and it"s cheaper upfront anyway. It uses DJI"s RockSteady stabilization and HorizonBalancing so even when the camera is moving quite aggressively, you can still capture smooth video. All in all, we were very impressed with DJI"s latest offering - the Mimo app has also improved so you can download images, use it as a remote or even edit images in-app.

The GoPro Max is a different beast entirely from other GoPro cameras (hence the lack of the "Hero" moniker). It"s capable of shooting 360-degree video and spherical video with matching audio, as well as shooting in a whopping 6K 30p resolution. Might this be slight overkill for a camera mounted to a helmet? Perhaps, but if you do want to capture 360-degree views of your rides or surfs, this is certainly the way to do it. We gave it the highest possible score in our review, in part because this camera simply gives you so many options to play with.

The Virb Ultra 30 by Garmin will appeal particularly to those people who like to track their fitness. You can link the Virb Ultra to a Garmin fitness wearable and record data such as heart rate, elevation, speed and G force which can be combined with video from the camera.

It comes with a waterproof case for use in bad weather or snowy conditions and it has a universal mounting system so that you can mount it from anything to your helmet to your handlebars.

This is the original version of the upgraded Insta360 RS Twin Edition listed above, and it"s available for a significantly lower price. The 1-inch wide angle lens is included with this addition but you could buy a 360 degree lens separately. The bigger 1-inch sensor is capable of recording 5.3K video at 30p and it"s capable of recording in H.264 and H.265 codecs which mean you can reduce the files sizes but keep the image quality. The larger sensor also means it"s low light performance is excellent which is good considering it doesn"t have a built in light.

Insta360 uses their FlowState Stabilization algorithm that supports both in-camera stabilization and post stabilization so you can shoot smooth video that can be refined when editing. There are lots of accessories to choose from with the Insta360 so you can either mount it to your helmet or handlebars. It doesn"t have the waterproof capabilities of other action cameras and despite needing the case to be fully waterproof to 5 meters it doesn"t add any rubber seals.

The Sony RX10 II is considerably more expensive than any other helmet/action cam on the list but it does have a 1-inch sensor that will make it noticeably better in low light conditions. This is almost definitely aimed at the adventurers rather than the safety seekers who don"t necessarily need such a large sensor.

The RX10 can shoot great-looking 4K video at 30p as well as high-speed video at an incredible 1000fps. This feature will allow you to create some unforgettably slow-motion scenes which look very cool in a video for social media. It"s designed to withstand the elements and thanks to its extensive shockproofing and crushproofing, it should survive a tumble on your bike. It will probably even fair better than you do...

All this does come at a premium price, and if you don"t need the ultimate in sensor quality from a helmet camera, it"s probably worth checking out one of the cheaper options on this list. Still, if you need the best, get the best.

When it comes to the best helmet cameras, our team of reviewers tests them out in real-world conditions to get an idea of how well they perform. We test out all the different photo and video settings to get a feel for the kind of imagery the camera is capable of capturing, and also assess the user experience, as well as the usefulness of any connectivity features like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or GPS. We look at helmet and handlebar mounting options too, to get a sense of how easy the camera is to use in this capacity. Read more about how we test and review at Digital Camera World(opens in new tab).

All bike helmets sold in the United States must meet the same strict Consumer Product Safety Commission standard. “The protection offered by most helmets is pretty similar,” Randy Swart, the executive director of the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute, assures us. “And it’s a good level of protection.”

With that knowledge, you can pretty much just pick a helmet according to your personal riding habits and how much you’re willing to spend in the name of comfort and aesthetics. And you’ll definitely want to make sure your new helmet fits properly. It should sit level on your head with the chin strap drawn so the helmet moves slightly downward as you open your mouth. The fit should be snug enough that you’re significantly loosening and tightening the rear adjustment dial (or equivalent mechanism) in order to take the helmet on and off. A well-fitted helmet should feel comfortable and relatively weightless. “It’s like a seatbelt,” says Swart. “Once you put it on and buckle it, you should pretty much forget it’s there.”

Below, find the best helmets for different kinds of riders according to a range of experienced cycling experts — including a budget pick that should work for both road racers and casual commuters, helmets for large and small heads, and a collapsible helmet approved by the Citi Bike crowd.

Intended use: Ben Sawyer, the head mechanic at CycleMania in Portland, Maine, says there are three categories of helmet: road biking (“generally lighter weight, with better ventilation and more aerodynamic design”), mountain biking (“typically with a front visor for protection and more coverage in the back”), and commuter biking (“designed for a little bit of everything”). We’ve taken note of which helmets suit particular styles of riding — and also found a few versatile commuter helmets that’ll work for a variety of riders.

Safety: As long as a helmet carries a CPSC sticker (and all these do), comfortably fits your head, and matches your budget, it’s a smart purchase and could help save your life. For this list, though, we mainly considered helmets that have been subject to additional voluntary testing by independent authorities such as Virginia Tech, Consumer Reports, the Snell Foundation, and the American Society for Test & Material International. We think that if you’re purchasing a higher-end helmet with supposed state-of-the-art features, you might as well get one that’s been put through its paces by more than one lab — especially as there’s evidence that more bells and whistles might actually make some helmets less safe.

Most of our recommended helmets also feature anti-concussion technology such as MIPS. Developed by a team of Swedish scientists, MIPS is a thin web of yellow plastic attached to some helmet interiors that’s designed to move and flex upon impact. The idea is that your helmet rotates, but your brain doesn’t. MIPS and copycat technologies like Bontrager’s WaveCel are not a CPSC requirement, and our experts were divided as to whether they actually work. Swart is skeptical and pointed us to an inconclusive Snell report published in December. John Watson of cycling blog Radavist is evangelical about MIPS ( “I don’t see ever wanting to own a non-MIPS helmet — it’s your life you’re talking about”), as is Sawyer, whose store stocks only MIPS-equipped helmets. Everyone we spoke with agreed that MIPS could theoretically offer some degree of additional protection against brain injury and is unlikely to cause active harm.

Helmets will lose their powers over time, mainly from sweat and sun. “Rule of thumb: Use a helmet for three to five years, because after that, the Styrofoam will deteriorate,” says Five Boro Bike Club communications vice-president Alfredo Garcia. And even a brand-new helmet should be dispensed with in the event of a collision — they’re single-use items. “Once you’ve been in a crash, never use it again,” advises New York Cycle Club PR director Neile Weissman.

Comfort and aesthetics: With bike helmets, comfort and safety are interlinked. You may end up adjusting an uncomfortable helmet to the extent that it’s no longer effective — for example, pushing up the rim until it’s too far above your forehead to protect against face-plants or loosening straps to the detriment of a snug fit. For racing and long-distance rides, we considered lighter and more streamlined helmets; for summer cyclists, those with extra ventilation. The helmet that fits your head is the helmet that fits your head, but we looked for brands with wide sizing availability and clear guidance on adjustability and measurements. Several of our experts mentioned that bike helmets in bright colorways are the safest despite the ubiquity of charcoal-gray styles. “You want the most visible color on your head that you can put there,” says Swart. “At least in the daytime, it’s one of the most important safety factors.” We tried to find helmets available in an array of bright colors. For night riding, we also considered helmets with built-in lights.

Blending form and function at a mid-range price point, this helmet for road biking is sleek enough to suit urban riders, being light in weight and well ventilated yet incorporating a flattering, slightly rounded silhouette. It’s available in five sizes, from youth to XL, with the brand providing clear guidance about how to measure your head and find the best fit. It’s also available in a bright “radioactive yellow” colorway that will help you stand out on the streets. Instead of MIPS, the Starvos features a newer technology called WaveCel that both Sawyer and Alex Strickland, the editor-in-chief of Adventure Cyclist magazine, told us about. “It looks kind of like a honeycomb,” explains Strickland, who tells us that Bontrager used to only put WaveCel in its high-end helmets, but now “it’s sort of trickled down to this $100 price point.” Even with the extra protection, he promises this helmet is “supercomfortable; you don’t notice that it has this extra layer of stuff in it.” Safety-wise, the Starvos received a rare five-star rating from Virginia Tech.

Christina Torres, founder of City Girl Rides, says she has long been “obsessing over Thousand bike helmets for their retro look, functionality, and sustainability practices.” Targeted at style-conscious daily riders, the brand unsurprisingly was mentioned by several of the experts we spoke to. “While the design is clean and simple, the helmets have innovative features that include vegan-friendly straps, a creative pop lock to help leave your helmet with your bike, and a simple-to-use, pinch-free magnetic clasp,” says Lauren Jones, manager of marketing and product development at Brilliant Bicycle Co. Kelley agrees, telling us that a lot of his customers really like this helmet, particularly for getting around L.A. It’s popular among shoppers in New York City, too, according to Adam Bernstein, a sales representative at Echelon Cycles. Based on laboratory testing, Consumer Reports rated the Chapter helmet “very good” for impact absorption, “very good” for the versatility of its fit and adjustment system, and “excellent” for ease of use. However, the helmet received a “poor” rating for its ventilation system, which means you shouldn’t be using this helmet for long rides on hot days.

Bern sent me this stylish and full-featured helmet last year, and I’ve been cycling in it all summer. Like the Thousand one, above, it has a specific, somewhat equestrian look that’s arguably more flattering than some of the more road touring–style helmets listed here. Unlike the Thousand, it has a decent amount of ventilation, which has made my life easier when biking to the beach on New York City’s unshaded streets. The dial fit is intuitive and comfortable, and while this is a hefty-looking helmet, it’s surprisingly lightweight on the head. The Watts is compatible with Bern’s clip-in USB-rechargeable light, sold separately. The brand also offers an optional cold-weather bike beanie.

On that note, here’s a streamlined road helmet featuring the comfort and extra ventilation you’d want for more intense biking. Charlie McCorkell of New York City’s Bicycle Habitat says its ample air vents help keep your head cool whether you’re biking to work, road cycling, or traversing bumpier routes. Strategist writer Jeremy Rellosa, who has owned an Echelon for four years now with “no issues,” agrees: “It has so many vents, and my head feels like there’s AC blowing through it.” McCorkell adds that it has a “static yoke below the ear so the straps don’t tangle when you hang it on your handlebar when not riding, and it never needs adjustment after the first fitting.” That yoke is also great because, while most helmets need readjustment, this one doesn’t — the yoke keeps the strap in place. “This is my favorite helmet feature as the helmet is always ready to go when you are.” While it has not been tested by Consumer Reports, the Echelon II received certification from the Snell Foundation and a five-star Virginia Tech rating. Its racing aesthetics won’t be for everyone, but that safety pedigree is hard to look past if you’re biking long road distances at a reasonable speed — especially if there are cars around.

When it comes to the best mountain-biking helmet brands, Giro came up a lot. This model in particular received ASTM F1952 certification, which is a voluntary safety standard for downhill helmets that’s significantly harder to meet than the ordinary CPSC regulations. Many popular mountain-biking helmets, such as the Bell Super Air, aren’t on the ASTM list, which gave us pause. Given the higher risk of injury — particularly to head and face — we think mountain bikers should buy a helmet that meets a greater safety standard than those purchased by commuters. This one is packed with features geared toward both comfort and safety including MIPS, a removable chin guard (the helmet is ASTM-certified whether you use the guard or not), and cheek-pad ventilation for the tough push uphill. An additional note on fit: Bostjan Brzin, the founder of Bike Hike Tours, says a good mountain-bike helmet should “come further down over your temples” and extend over the back of your head a little more “to give you more protection around those critical areas of your head that could come in contact with the ground if you fall off.”

This helmet, Weissman admits, is “not cheap — but once I got it, I realized how much I hated my old helmet.” Why is he such a fan? Ventilation, ventilation, ventilation. And the heat-reflecting “hydrogen white” colorway. “If you do extended rides during the summer, heat stroke should be a real concern,” Weissman tells us. “You can add a cover or head wrap if a helmet has too much ventilation in winter, but there’s nothing you can do to prevent a dark helmet with no vents from baking your brain on a hot day.” While he “could have gotten the same degree of safety for a lot cheaper,” Weissman says this helmet is worth the splurge for anyone who finds themselves stopping their rides to pour iced water on their head, adding that it’s “very light and very comfortable.” Speaking of safety, the Ventral Air is recommended by Consumer Reports, receiving “excellent” ratings for impact absorption and (unsurprisingly) ventilation.

Psychotherapist and avid Citi Biker Esther Perel — who hails from Belgium, where cyclists rule the streets — describes this stashable Guggenheim-looking helmet as convenient, hip, and safe: “I can’t even tell you how many people have gotten this helmet from watching me.” The helmet was also recommended by members of the Five Boro Bike Club, especially in contrast to this competing helmet by Fend — which Garcia told us will fold up smaller but has less effective straps. Though it’s obviously CPSC certified, this helmet hasn’t been approved by an independent lab like Virginia Tech, Snell, or Consumer Reports.

You should already have lights on your bike. (In New York City, it’s illegal to ride at night without a white headlight and red taillight; this USB-rechargeable set is a good pick.) But if you regularly commute before sunrise or after sunset, a light-up helmet makes you that much more visible to cars on the road. Pete Reynolds, a co-founder of the Discerning Cyclist blog, told us that Lumos’s light-up helmets are particularly popular among commuters in part because you can use a corresponding app to program the lights to change color when you brake or need to indicate. The Lumos is the go-to helmet for Allan Friedman, vice-president of the Five Boro Bike Club, who says it fits all his personal biking criteria, which are mainly based around safety and visibility: “It has lights, it’s rechargeable, it’s configurable, and it comes with MIPS.” This helmet hasn’t been tested or approved by an independent lab like Virginia Tech, Snell, or Consumer Reports, but it meets CPSC standards.

If your focus is on maximizing speed, Kelley and Watson love the Register as an inexpensive, lightweight, entry-level road helmet with MIPS. They praise its great air flow and good venting and say its mini-visor makes it handy for (off-road) dirt biking. What interested us even more about this helmet is that it’s available in just one universal size and can be adjusted to fit most heads — Garcia says he picked out his for this reason and has been happy with the choice. While all of our experts stressed that it’s best to buy helmets in person in order to find the right sizing, we think this one is particularly suited to online shoppers. The Register gets four stars from Virginia Tech and is recommended by Consumer Reports.

As proof that you don’t have to spend a fortune to get a good-quality helmet, see this affordable model from Specialized. It’s the go-to helmet of Texas- and New York City–based adventure cyclist Todd Nisbet (a.k.a. Concrete Trails), who says he likes that it’s “affordable but still has MIPS protection.” The helmet also features plenty of ventilation to keep your head cool when you’re riding in the heat, and comes in several bright colors for visibility in traffic (Nisbet likes the coral). It is approved by the Snell Foundation, recommended by Consumer Reports, and received five stars from Virginia Tech, making it the most cross-tested helmet on this list. And while it’s not the coolest helmet in the world, it’s fairly anonymous and clean-looking. If you’re looking to upgrade to MIPS without spending more than $50 and aren’t so concerned with extra features geared toward comfort and aesthetics (some of the pricier helmets above, for example, are an ounce or two lighter in weight), this cheap and cheerful helmet is tough to beat.

Our experts advise that bright-colored helmets are the safest, but some of our favorite styles, above, are still a little muted in tone. Lee Uehara of City Bike Coach offers this easy solution for situations where you need to make your helmet easier to see from a distance: “Buy reflective and high-vis helmet covers that you can take on and off and wash.” For peace of mind, she purchased one of BTR’s affordable adjustable helmet covers for her son and then ended up getting one for herself too.

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