Bike helmet reviews

Mid-priced helmet has all the right safety features but its looks are a little chunky

By James Bracey Published 18 September 19

The Giro Foray is new for this year and seeks to provide style, performace and protection at price that won't break the bank.

By Oliver Bridgewood Published 22 December 14

The Van Rysel Aerofit 900 helmet would make a suitable entry level lid but keen riders would soon look to upgrade

By Rupert Radley Published 13 September 19

The Lazer Century helmet is a well made lid with some clever features, although they up the weight

By Paul Norman Published 2 September 20

A short tail helmet ideal for those who find it hard to lock into the ideal position at all times - which is pretty much all of us

By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published 6 February 20

Catlike Mixino Helmet £169.99

By Paul Norman Published 6 November 15

The Protone is a vented aero helmet, but how does it perform? We tested it to find out

By Richard Windsor Last updated 12 May 21

A new focus on aerodynamics has given the Bontrager Velocis a classy face lift, improving ventilation and but adding some weight

By Rupert Radley Published 10 October 17

We test the latest version of Met's aero Pac helmet, £149.99

By Cycling Weekly Published 1 September 11

We previously reviewed the Giro Aerohead time trial helmet, but this is its bigger brother, the Giro Aerohead Ultimate MIPS, which at £499 is more than twice the price

By Oliver Bridgewood Published 9 March 17

This aero shell helmet from a historic name blends tradition and technology.

By Paul Norman Published 23 March 17

Despite the “MTB” in its name, this is a helmet which serves equally well for road riding, the MTB in its name simply indicating that it comes with a removable visor.

By Paul Norman Published 27 April 15

The Uvex Boss Race is a great value helmet that offers price-defying adjustability and solid all-round performance.

By Henry Robertshaw Published 21 March 15

Giro is undoubtably a leader in bike helmet design. The Giro Trinity helmet is one of its entry level road lids. Here is our review

By Oliver Bridgewood Published 19 February 16

The Giro Aeon is a popular lightweight helmet that has been around for a few years now, is it still keeping up with the competition?

By Symon Lewis Published 3 October 17

The Smith Route helmet includes Koroyd inserts over the temples to absorb energy in an impact. We've tested the MIPS version of the brand's new mid-priced lid.

By Paul Norman Published 14 February 17

We test Team Sky's former helmet of choice

By Henry Robertshaw Published 30 March 16

Smith's aero helmet keeps the distinctive Koroyd technology the brand is known for

By James Bracey Published 20 February 20

Mavic’s latest aero helmet is comfortable to wear even in hot conditions

By Paul Norman Published 5 September 18

Looking to give the best of both worlds, the Lazer Bullet offers do-it-yourself ventilation as well as aerodynamics

By Rupert Radley Published 29 August 17

The Bell Stratus MIPS helmet has lots going on, at a fraction of the price of its main competitors

By Rupert Radley Published 13 October 17

It may be marketed as a mountain bike helmet, but that shouldn’t put you off putting the Giro Fathom through its paces on the road.

By Henry Robertshaw Published 10 January 15

With fast and sleek styling the Viantor is more than 'just' Abus' entry level road helmet

By James Bracey Published 14 September 19

The Furion is HJC’s aero road helmet, worn by Lotto-Soudal

By Paul Norman Published 12 October 18

By Mike Hawkins Published 25 March 09

Koroyd adds another layer of safety to Endura's top level road helmet

By James Bracey Published 23 April 20

The Racemaster is a very comfortable helmet with a great fit system – also available in black or white if you're not keen on the gold velvet of the Bahrain-Merida team.

By Symon Lewis Published 30 March 17