![]() What you wear on your head while you bike is a fashion statement as well as protection, and our Good Housekeeping Institute General Manager Laurie Jennings, who describes herself as "a fairly hard-core urban cyclist," chooses this brand for its retro look. ![]() Finally, we checked with consumer testers on how easy helmets are to fit and wear as well as their affordability as most average users are not professional bike racers spending over $300 on a helmet. This reduces rotational motion to the brain in the event of a crash. (They don't rate kids' bike helmets, unfortunately, and some new models on our list have not yet been tested by them.) We also looked for helmets that integrate MIPS technology (which stands for Multi-directional Impact Protection System). For this list of top bike helmets, we referenced research from Virginia Tech where researchers performed 24 impact tests on 190 adult bike helmet. We've rated the best electric bikes and our favorite commuter bikes. Our experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute are passionate about safety and many of our employees are frequent bike riders as well. Even if you're hopping on a city's rental bike or using a loaner bike from a hotel, you should always put a helmet on your head, just as you should always wear a seat belt in a car. ![]() One thing every rider has in common is the need for a helmet, the single most effective safety device available to prevent head and brain injuries if you should crash or tumble off, according to experts including the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Safe Kids Worldwide and major hospitals such as the Cleveland Clinic. ![]() Please note: This version of the Full Cut is designed for use at skateparks only and not certified to be ridden on roads. The Full Cut Helmet is a retro masterpiece, raised by the godfathers of action sports and now back in demand it's better than ever.ĭepending on color the shell is either constructed from high-impact ABS or high-density polyethylene, lined with EPS foam and outfitted with compression molded pads to ensure the Full Cut is comfortable.Įleven open vents across the helmet let airflow in and out to keep you riding longer without feeling uncomfortable. ![]()
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