Check out our list of the Best Bike Helmets 2021 for helmets for all types of riders and wallets of all sizes!
Choosing the right helmet is just as important as choosing the right bike. You want something that suits the way you ride, your style and your budget. There are three main types of helmets and you can find great examples of each: road helmets they are elegant and prioritize ventilation and light weight; mountain bike helmets they provide more coverage because collisions are more likely and usually have a visor; everyday bike helmets or city helmets they offer a slightly more casual style and less ventilation, as you will usually sweat less in them.
Best cycling helmets 2021 we selected based on their performance, value, fit, comfort, ventilation, aerodynamics and aesthetics and found the models that best suit every budget and every rider.
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Giro Aether MIPS
For serious cyclists
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If you're serious about cycling, you're probably looking for high-end helmets that promise good aerodynamics along with solid protection. The Giro Aether is considered one of the best options as it offers excellent ventilation and aerodynamics. It's a serious upgrade over Giros' previous (and excellent) Synthe model.
Nutcase Street
The most stylish helmets
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If you're a regular bike commuter (or thinking about starting), Nutcase has great helmets that have everything you need. They have a nice, casual style, and models like this one (with MIPS) are available at a fairly affordable price. It is available in several colors with or without graphics - from basic gray and black to paintings and patterns. The helmet also has a removable visor and is certified for use with a skateboard.
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Giro Montaro MIPS
For mountain bikers
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The Montaro is an off-road ready helmet with MIPS lining and an integrated camera mount. With Giro's Roc Loc retention system, fitting the helmet is quick and easy. Using anti-odor pads reduces the risk of a smelly helmet, and 16 vents will keep the air around your head on hot days. The Montaro also has a nice visor adjustment system so you can fit glasses on it too. To protect these goggles in extreme conditions, grip straps are installed on the back of the helmet.
Bern Allston
For city cyclists
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If you're not a fan of traditional bike helmets, consider a helmet geared toward daily riders, such as the Bern Allston. What you lose in aerodynamics, you gain in versatility. We love the Allston cycling helmet for its great performance that comes at a low price. You also get 16 vents to help keep your head cool.
Bell Z20 MIPS
Exceptional comfort
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Bell's latest road helmet is the best yet. This helmet has everything you need for a safe and comfortable ride. It's sleek, compact, lightweight, and has a ton of vents to help keep cool air around your head. You also get added MIPS protection, sunglass guides to help keep them in place, and aerodynamics. For women, Bell makes a version of the Z20 Joy Ride that is the same design but in a different color.
Abus Macator
On a "budget"
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The Abus Macator is a decent entry-level helmet and is not limited to road riding. It offers good ventilation and has some nice accessories that you would like to see on more expensive helmets. Entry-level helmets can be a bit heavier, but the Macator weighs just 278g for a medium size. The design fits perfectly and is easily adjustable in height and girth at the back
Bell Annex
Exceptional flexibility
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Anyone looking for versatility and a stylish helmet might want to add the Bell Annex to your shopping list. Not only does the helmet have an easily adjustable ventilation system, it also has a range of other customizations, including an optional face shield, removable visor and a rear safety light mount. However, these options will increase the purchase cost.
Bontrager Specter Wavecell
Safety comes first
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For decades, bike helmets used simple foam to protect your head. Then came advanced security systems such as the MIPS protective layer. With its new line of helmets for 2019, Bontrager introduced Wavecel, a copolymer it claims can dramatically reduce the risk of concussions. The Wavecel material looks like plastic honeycomb. Upon impact, the material bends, crumples or slides, directing the energy of the impact away from your skull. Bontrager has put this material into four models: the traditional Specter model, the XXX Road model for serious riders, the Blaze MTB for mountain bikers, and an all-new urban model called the Charge Wavecel Commuter.
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