Bike helmet reviews

Second-generation Met Trenta perfects the lightweight helmet blueprint and is among the highest-scoring helmets ever tested by Virginia Tech

By Aaron Borrill Published 18 January 26

Better known for its saddles and shoes, the Italian brand's well-vented Kudo is designed for road and gravel

By Tim Russon Published 10 December 25

Easy to put on, adjust and live with, the Lazer Nutz will help keep your kids rolling along.

By Simon Richardson Published 20 November 25

Comfortable, well designed and functional with several features I’d like to see more regularly on adult helmets

By Matt Ischt-Barnard Published 7 November 25

The Nytron is Rudy Project's entry in the burgeoning 'everyday aero' helmet category, combining ventilation and wind-cheating slipperiness

By Tim Russon Published 23 October 25

Used by several WorldTour teams, its been developed to perform at the highest levels and comes with a price tag to match its lofty credentials

By Andy Turner Published 23 October 25

The lightweight version loses mass, but with it goes MIPs, do we really want to save weight over safety?

By Hannah Bussey Published 10 September 25

The Met Trenta 3k carbon helmet gets almost everything right but there's a price to pay for a lid this good.

By Cat Glowinski Published 4 August 25

With a standout safety rating, and superb fit, how does the POC Cytal compare to it's rivals?

By Andy Turner Published 4 July 25

This special edition gravel-focused Estro from Met is essentially the same great helmet but with a new lick of matt paint and a silky musette thrown in for free.

By Simon Fellows Published 31 May 25

Rebelling against the solid shell oversized helmet fashion, the Rudy Project Rebel goes big on ventilation and breathability, but there is a weight penalty

By Hannah Bussey Published 12 April 25

Designed for road, gravel, and even XC MTB, the Syncros SL is a feature-packed multi-use helmet, but does it hit the allrounder sweet spot?

By Neal Hunt Published 17 February 25

Yet again, Van Rysel works the price-performance ratio hard, this time for a road cycling helmet

By James Shrubsall Published 12 February 25

Kask's Protone Icon helmet is the latest in the lid's near 10 year history, and it still performs well across all metrics

By Joe Baker Published 9 October 24

It's safe, cool-running and aero, but POC's latest road helmet is so expensive it's hard to justify a purchase

By Andy Turner Published 26 August 24

A solid, no-frills helmet from American brand Giro with a fun bit of history behind it.

By Tyler Boucher Published 24 June 24

We check out the the brand's best selling road bike helmet to see what all the fuss is about

By Hannah Bussey Published 19 September 23

It may have already won four Tour de France stages with Jasper Philipsen, but what is it really like to ride?

By Joe Baker Published 22 August 23

An aero option that offers both premium safety and premium quality

By Charlotte Broughton Published 6 June 23

Bright, light and comfortable, but not cheap

By Tyler Boucher Published 1 June 23

This lid received an aero redesign, MIPS liner for added safety protection, and is still remains a great value option

By Andy Turner Published 23 May 23

An excellent urban helmet designed for people who want affordable comfort and safety during the morning commute

By Adam Jones Published 13 April 23

The famous French manufacturer’s top-of-the-range commuter helmet blends classic styling with a host of contemporary features that tick all the right boxes for today’s eco-conscious rider

By Adam Jones Published 12 April 23

A high-quality aerodynamic road helmet that looks the part and performs very well

By Charlotte Broughton Published 30 March 23

A lightweight, airy, aero and protective helmet that's really competitively priced

By Rachel Sokal Published 16 March 23

The Kask Sintesi packs in premium features and a respectably low weight - it would be a perfect mid-range option if not for its lack of stowability for sunglasses

By Joe Baker Published 8 March 23

The dedicated light mount is cheaper than fully integrating the lights - and gives you a wider range of options

By Andy Turner Published 28 February 23