Cycling Helmet Reviews

Thousand's latest iteration of their Heritage helmet brings improved ventilation and classically good looks, even if the helmet isn't for everyone.

Flagship model packs the latest safety tech while also being exceptionally airy, low-profile, and decently lightweight.

Testing with more human-like headforms that account for hair and scalp suggests standalone features like MIPS might not be necessary.

The Eclipse Spherical is supposedly the most aero helmet Giro has ever made, but it’s also good at being an everyday lid – even in the heat.

Improved ventilation, more consistent fits, and a new design language — plus a bonkers new TT helmet.

Limited appeal for riders with average-shaped heads, but a potential revelation for outliers.

Lazer is moving away from its longstanding MIPS partnership, but the replacement supposedly works just as well, has fewer compromises, and it’s cheaper, too.

Latest-gen safety tech, a slippery shape, a good weight, and smart aesthetics should make this thing pretty popular.

The sliding vent is more effective and way easier to use than the old Infinito.

The top-tier road helmet from the world's largest bicycle manufacturer.

Unless you really feel the need to save those ten grams, this is the S-Works helmet to get

More aero, safer, and with an exhaust, MET's new Manta aero helmet was inspired by automotive design and wind-tunnel testing.

Super light, extremely well ventilated, and very comfortable, but there's no MIPS to be found here.

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A more affordable helmet with good looks and top-rated protection

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