The 10 Best Mountain Bike Helmets | Tested & Rated - GearLab
2024年5月6日 · 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 ...
The 7 Best Full Face Bike Helmets of 2025 | Tested - GearLab
2024年11月4日 · The Proframe RS is a dedicated enduro helmet. As a result, it isn't the best choice if you can only have one full-face helmet. Yes, it has a DH certification, but it isn't a pure downhill helmet. There are better options for ripping bike park laps all …
The 9 Best Bike Helmets of 2025 | Tested & Rated - GearLab
2024年11月18日 · Ventilation, therefore, enhances the comfort and performance of a helmet. The best-ventilated helmets are not always those with the most vents, either. Some helmets combine well-placed vents with channels built into the helmet's internal design to create the best airflow. On some helmets, the inner Mips liner can block some air vents.
Specialized Ambush 2 Review | Tested & Rated - GearLab
2022年5月9日 · As Specialized's flagship half-shell mountain bike helmet, the Ambush 2 receives the best of the best in terms of protective features, and it received a five-star rating in Virginia Tech's independent helmet testing program. Like most modern half-shell helmets, the extended-coverage EPS shell shape drops low on the sides and rear of the head to ...
How to Choose a Mountain Bike Helmet - GearLab
2021年2月25日 · 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.
Best Bike Gear of 2025 | Tested & Rated
2024年12月20日 · A biker who focuses on downhill and enduro racing will absolutely need a full-face helmet and knee pads, while a biker who just uses their bike to commute will prioritize a bike lock and pump. While most of us wish we had unlimited funds, thinking about what gear is most applicable to your typical riding helps save that hard-earned dough.
4 Best Budget Bike Helmets of 2025 | Tested & Rated - GearLab
2024年11月17日 · Are you looking to find the best bike helmet on a budget? We bought 6 inexpensive helmets and put each model through the wringer throughout an intensive, multi-week field test that included hours of riding and countless back-to-back comparisons. The best option for most people is the Giro Fixture II Mips. It is light, has extra coverage, and ...
Giro Radix Mips Review | Tested & Rated - GearLab
2022年5月9日 · 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 ...
Giro Manifest Spherical Review | Tested & Rated - GearLab
2021年2月25日 · The Manifest Spherical is a top-shelf helmet, and it comes at a top-shelf price. After countless hours on the trail, we think it's absolutely worth the money. If you're looking for the best helmet available, look no further than this model.
Trek Velocis Mips Review | Tested & Rated - GearLab
2024年2月22日 · Furthermore, the pads did not stink or mildew even when the helmet was forgotten in the back of the car after long rides. Ventilation. While the Velocis may not be as aerodynamic going off the front or for pursuit, the excellent venting performs exactly what this helmet was designed for, hot days and steep climbing. The internal channels allow ...