The Best 10 Mountain Bike Helmets of 2024 | Tested - GearLab
2024年5月6日 · The Best Mountain Bike Helmets for 2024. Trying to decide on the best new mountain bike helmet? After researching over 100 models, we have purchased and tested dozens for side-by-side testing and comparison. This selection represents 20 of the most compelling mountain bike helmets you can buy today.
The Best 7 Full Face Bike Helmets of 2024 | Tested - GearLab
2024年11月4日 · The average weight of our downhill-specific full-face helmets in our test is approximately 40 ounces. The average weight of our enduro-oriented options is about 28 ounces. For comparison, the average weight of the half-shell mountain bike helmet is around 12.5 ounces.
The Best 9 Bike Helmets of 2024 | Tested & Rated - GearLab
2024年11月18日 · The Best Bike Helmets for 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 ...
How to Choose a Mountain Bike Helmet - GearLab
2021年2月25日 · Cross-country, trail, all-mountain, and some enduro riders will generally wear half-shell mountain bike helmets. In contrast, more aggressive downhill, enduro, and some bmx riders will typically opt for a full-face model. Of course, you can wear any mountain bike helmet for any type of mountain biking.
The Best 4 Budget Bike Helmets of 2024 | Tested - GearLab
2024年11月17日 · The Best Budget Bike Helmets for 2024. 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 ...
Giro Manifest Spherical Review | Tested & Rated - GearLab
2021年2月25日 · The shell's interior features padding that is fairly minimalist, but well placed enough to make it feel like you're putting on a well-cushioned ski or snowboard helmet rather than a lightweight mountain bike helmet. Like any high-end mountain bike helmet worth its salt, the Manifest also offers a ton of adjustability to allow a wide variety of ...
POC Tectal Race Mips Review | Tested & Rated - GearLab
The Tectal has 16 vents and provides some of the best ventilation in our test selection. We ranked it near the top, with several other models in this metric for its excellent airflow. Nine large vents on the front of the helmet, a design borrowed from the POC Octal road bike helmet, help keep the air moving on your forehead.
5 Best Climbing Helmets of 2024 | Tested & Rated - GearLab
2024年5月7日 · The best helmets incorporate features like EPP foam, Mips technology, and lightweight shell components. All of these additional features contribute to a helmet's price tag. Unfortunately, the best climbing helmets shave weight by limiting the hard shell component to just the top of the head, which leaves foam exposed around the sides.
How to Choose a Full-Face Helmet for Downhill Mountain Biking
2018年4月19日 · Mountain bike helmets come in all shapes and styles. Riding fire roads and cross-country trails calls for a very different helmet than charging downhill at a bike park. Downhill and freeride mountain biking feature high speeds, big jumps, and tons of rock. A full-face helmet is critical for downhill and bike park riding.
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 ...