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Whether you're riding chunky singletrack or crushing cross-country trails, crashes are part of the game when it comes to mountain biking. Finding the right helmet not only protects your head, but it can also offer better comfort, breathability, and sun protection.
Our team began testing mountain bike helmets in 2014. Since then, we have researched hundreds of models and meticulously tested over 50 of the top options on the market. This selection represents 23 of the most compelling mountain bike helmets available today. We spent months riding in each model across several regions of the Western U.S to ensure our assessments were exhaustive, riding everything from Utah slickrock to Rockies singletrack. In 2025, we began conducting impact testing to gain some objective data to blend with the subjective findings of our testing team.
Our team's favorite helmet is the Poc Cularis. Its impressive air flow characteristics and top-rated impact performance make it our go-to helmet.
If you're on a tighter budget, our testers were big fans of the Lazer Coyote KinetiCore. The Coyote boasts impressive comfort and impact scores while being half the cost of many similar performing options.
If you seek more coverage and protection than a half-shell helmet, we have also tested downhill helmets and a wide variety of other top bike helmets.
//Editor's Note: Our mountain bike helmet review was updated on December 18th, 2025, to add reviews and testing data for the Poc Cularis, Giro Montaro 3, and Smith Forefront 3.
Poc got down with the science of airflow to create an incredibly comfortable and cool new trail helmet. The Poc Cularis has a barely there feeling, with air readily flowing over and around your head. Even while climbing, we could feel the air passing through and wicking away the sweat. The MIPS Air Node liner eschews the old plastic of past MIPS liners in favor of a lightly padded, ball-cap-like feel and can easily be removed for washing. Even on long days in the saddle with hot, sweaty climbs and bumping, jarring descents, the Cularis kept its cool and kept our testers feeling comfortable and dry. Poc uses Aramid bridges between the EPS liner and the shell to provide structural stability and reduce the risk of puncture. This may have helped the 433-gram (large) helmet achieve exceptional scores in our impact testing.
While exceptionally breathable, the Cularis has a full-coverage fit and a well-designed eye garage using small rubberized pads to keep a firm grasp on your shades. Our lead tester said, “I love how easy it is to pop my glasses off and stow them on the helmet with one hand while riding.” We found the helmet compatible with several sets of sunglasses across all three visor positions.
The helmet has a 360 fit, so its liner tightens all the way around your head instead of just pushing your head toward the front of the lid, and the three-position rear retainer provides a secure fit that almost makes the FidLock buckle feel redundant. While the Air Node liner doesn't have much padding, it's incredibly comfortable to wear and absorbs less perspiration. The Cularis feels like a culmination of Poc's greatest hits and is a delight to wear.
The Giro Manifest Spherical is the most comfortable mountain bike helmet ever to grace our skulls. We originally tested this helmet years ago, but it has stood the test of time and is still a favorite. This unique construction technique sandwiches two extremely thin helmets together with a release layer in between. It's an interesting approach, and Giro loaded this helmet with everything you could want in a top-tier, half-shell model. The styling is sleek, and the release layer is completely hidden, connected by elastomers instead of a plastic MIPS liner. In an angular impact event, the two shells of different foam densities rotate against each other like a ball-and-socket joint. The interior foam shell sits low on the back and sides of the head, providing extra coverage for the temples and occipital lobe. Large front-to-back vents and interior channels in the EPS provide exceptional ventilation. One of our testers said, “The helmet feels more like a well-cushioned ski helmet than a lightweight mountain bike helmet, despite having minimal padding.”
This helmet was tough to critique, and we had no performance issues during testing. If we're being picky, the price feels too high, but some extra dollars for comfort felt like a solid tradeoff. The dual-shell design and the bevy of features add a tad to its weight, but it's still one of the lightest models in our test. The Manifest's secure fit makes it feel lighter than it is. “This helmet scored at or near the top in every test. Despite the high price, we recommend this helmet to anyone looking for a daily driver,” says our lead tester. We believe the Manifest's performance more than justifies the asking price. But if you can't quite swing it, take a look at the budget-friendly Giro Radix Mips. It offers great value in a lightweight design.
The Lazer Coyote KinetiCore boasts decent scores in every metric at half the cost of several high-end options, making for an excellent helmet for bikers on a budget. From technical descents to lengthy pedals, this helmet offered decent comfort and ventilation for our testing team, with 22 vents and a generously padded interior keeping our testers happy. The Coyote utilizes an in-house design called KinetiCore, which competes with the Mips certification. Lazer claims KinetiCore protects against both direct and rotational impacts through EPS foam blocks. We were blown away by a high impact score of 9.3 from the Coyote, beating out every other option in our lineup, with the lighterweight POC Tectal Race Mips coming in just behind it. “I love having that much protection in a helmet that only weighs 13.80 ounces,” said one tester.
The Lazer Coyote KinetiCore has a bulkier profile than some of the competition, which some may dislike, particularly for more pedal-intensive days. One tester noted, “I wish it sat just a bit lower on my head,” a sentiment that was shared across users. The generously sized sun visor is also an acquired taste, both for style and functionality. The visor length does improve sun blockage, but at the cost of a slightly more impeded view, though it can be easily adjusted further up and out of sight. Besides a few considerations, the Lazer Coyote is an exceptionally well-made helmet, especially if you're shopping on a budget, as this model doesn't compromise performance for price.
Despite its mid-range price tag, the Fox Racing Speedframe Pro was one of our top-rated and most highly regarded helmets. This model nearly bested several helmets that cost significantly more. It packs many of the features we would expect from a top-of-the-line trail helmet, including a Mips rotational impact system, dual-density EPS foam, a goggle-accommodating adjustable visor, and a highly adjustable harness system. Out on the trail, it was one of the most comfortable, well-ventilated models we tested. “This helmet feels light on my head and offers a secure, confidence-inspiring fit,” said our lead tester.
The Speedframe Pro is slightly heavier than the rest of the top-shelf models. It's not ridiculously heavy by any means, but it tacks on an extra fifty grams compared to the lightest models. The Speedframe doesn't provide the same level of coverage as the other top contenders, and one tester said, “I wish the height of the strap splitters were adjustable.” Regardless, it's still well worth a look for anyone in the market for a choice new lid at an approachable price. You should also check out the lightweight POC Tectal Race Mips, which offers great coverage at 365 grams.
The aptly named Canyon Deflectr is a trail helmet that utilizes a new Release Layer System (RLS) to protect your head from rotational impact forces. The helmet uses plates mounted over a layer of plastic ball bearings, allowing the outer surface to slide over the helmet during an impact. Like all of the other systems designed to reduce rotational forces, it looks great on paper, but this helmet proved itself in our testing.
New RLS technology aside, the Deflectr is a trail helmet packed with features that make it hard not to like. The most obvious difference from this helmet is its use of the HighBar chin strap, which eschews conventional webbing and a buckle in favor of a semi-rigid strap that closes with a BOA-style dial. A three-position retention system, a three-position visor, dual eyewear attachment points, and a magnetic taillight attachment impressed our testers. The helmet has excellent airflow, a modest weight, and the unique chin strap makes it almost impossible to fit the helmet improperly.
In our impact testing, the “Deflectr” performed as promised, earning impressive scores that beat all other helmets in our fast-impact test and all but two in our slow-impact test. We found the helmet comfortable for all-day adventures, with a snug fit and enough padding to be comfortable without compromising breathability. The HighBar chin strap takes a little getting used to and wasn't universally appreciated for comfort, with some testers preferring traditional straps instead. That said, the system has a multitude of micro benefits like being more aero, quieter, and easily adjusted with one hand. A sensible price point is the cherry on top.
The Deflectr feels at home on the trail, and it's always in the correct position. Credit: Matt Lighthart
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We carefully inspected each model for damage after the helmets got smashed in the impact lab.
How We Tested
To help you make a more informed decision, GearLab partnered with ACT Lab, a world-renowned laboratory, to conduct impact testing on every helmet. In addition to the helmet we send to the lab, we send an identical version of every model to our field testers. They rigorously test each model by pedaling hundreds of miles of everyday riding on various trails and in a wide range of weather conditions to test the fit and comfort, features, ventilation, and adjustability of each helmet. 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 Helmets article for more in-depth info on our MTB helmet testing processes.
The Bell Sixer handled our rigorous impact testing at the ACT Lab well. Credit: GearLab & ACT Lab
We test mountain bike helmets using five performance metrics:
Impact Test (30% of total score weighting)
Comfort (20% weighting)
Ventilation (20% weighting)
Usability (15% weighting)
Weight (15% weighting)
Why Trust GearLab
Our mountain bike helmet review team consists of Joshua Hutchens, Zach Lovell, and Zach Wick. Joshua is our Senior Mountain Bike Review Editor and a gravel and mountain bike rider that has spent a lifetime imparting his love of bikes to the world. Joshua owes his life to bike helmets and has more than once woken up with salvation smashed on his head. Joshua led bicycle trips all over the world with Backroads, owned and operated one of America's Best Bike Shops and was a founding partner in the Lumberyard Indoor Bike Park. He lives in Lake Tahoe surrounded by hundreds of miles of single track and moonlights as a mountain bike coach.
Before making a purchase, it's important to identify the types of riding you intend to use your next helmet for. Credit: Matt Lighthart
Zach Lovell started mountain biking 20 years ago and has been grateful for mountain bike helmets ever since, saving him from an untold number of head injuries. Lovell has been involved in product development and testing for over a decade, easily applying his keen eye for detail to this helmet review. Zach Wick has been riding and racing mountain, road, and cyclocross bikes for the last 15 years and has gone through his fair share of single-impact mountain bike helmets in that time. He knows what comprises a good helmet and won't hit the trails in anything he doesn't have confidence in. Wick has also spent years working in product development in the bike industry, including five years in a test lab learning what makes a good product. He applies this experience and knowledge to our testing design to ensure our process is as rigorous as possible.
The Fox Dropframe produced some solid impact test results, but it might not be worth the price. Credit: Matt Lighthart
Analysis and Test Results
In recent years, the fit, style, comfort, and protection of helmets have all improved dramatically, and strapping on a helmet for a mountain bike ride has become as natural as buckling your seatbelt when you get in a car. And it's a good thing; they are the single most important piece of protective gear you can wear. No two helmets are made equal, and the helmets in our test vary in their design approach. This review covers extended-coverage half-shell helmets designed for cross country, trail, and enduro riding, along with a couple of “full cut”, open-faced helmets that offer even more coverage than your standard trail helmet.
Worse Value
Better Value
What's the Best Value?
The top-rated Giro Manifest Spherical and POC Cularis are two of the most expensive and highest-performing models we tested. So you do get what you pay for in some cases. The Specialized Ambush 2 and Fox Racing Speedframe Pro represent the next tier in the price-to-performance ratio, with a slightly lower price point and comparable performance to our top-rated helmets. Of course, price doesn't always reflect performance. Some of the mid-range models we looked at outperformed their more expensive counterparts. Riders looking for a good value from their helmet have plenty of options, including affordable models like the Lazer Coyote KinetiCore, Giro Radix Mips and the Specialized Camber.
Impact Test
All of the helmets tested meet or exceed the US government safety regulations and can be assumed to be safe. Our testing is designed to determine whether different helmets yield different results when subjected to an impact test under repeatable, controlled conditions.
Impact Test Analysis Results
Product
Slow
Fast
Lazer Coyote
9.1
9.2
Canyon Deflectr
8.8
9.4
Poc Cularis
9.1
8.9
POC Tectal Race
8.4
9
Fox Dropframe
7.9
9.1
Specialized Ambush 2
7.3
9.5
Bell Sixer
6.7
8.4
Giro Montaro 3
7.5
6.6
POC Kortal Race
7.8
6.3
Leatt MTB 4.0
7.3
6.6
Oakley DRT5
6.4
7.1
Fox Speedframe
5.9
7.5
Smith Forefront 3
6.3
7.1
Giro Manifest
6.8
6.4
Bell 4Forty
5.6
7
TLD A3
6.6
5.8
Smith Payroll
4.7
7.5
TLD Flowline SE
6.2
6
Specialized Camber
3.9
7.4
Smith Convoy
5.3
6
Giro Radix
4.5
6.4
Giro Tyrant
4.7
5.7
Smith Engage
4.6
5.5
IXS Trigger
5.2
4.5
Smith Session
3
6
Leading the pack is the Canyon Deflectr, which aced our tests and set a new bar for fast impast testing. Almost equally impressive is the budget-priced Lazer Coyote KinetiCore, which performed well in both the slow and fast impact tests. Followed closely behind are a grouping of three helmets, including the POC Cularis, the Fox Racing Dropframe, and the Specialized Ambush 2.
Each of our helmets went through a rigorous impact testing process. Credit: GearLab & ACT Lab
Slow Impact Test Results
For our low-impact test, the top-scoring model was the Lazer Coyote Kineticore with the calculated highest score – a very welcome result considering this model's price. Other standouts were the Fox Racing Dropframe and the POC Cularis.
This graphic shows the various impact test performances between helmets that displayed outstanding results, showed a mediocre performance, and a couple that did not do so well.
Fast Impact Test Results
For the higher and faster drop, the Canyon Deflectr was the top scorer with a 9.1. The Lazer Coyote, again, scored well with an 8.8 – tying the Specialized Ambush.
Comfort
Comfort is one of the most important metrics to consider when evaluating a bike helmet. A comfortable model feels natural and helps you stay focused on the trail. It's important to remember that comfort is subjective, and what works for you may vary based on the size and shape of your head. When in doubt, try on different models to find the size and fit that works best. Some brands' shell shapes tend to work better for specific head shapes, while others are more versatile. Keep in mind that adjustable features like the retention system and chin straps play a role in how the helmet fits and our comfort rating.
All of the helmets tested use lightweight open-cell foam pads covered in moisture-wicking fabric to pad between the hard EPS foam and the rider's head. The thickness, quality, and placement of these pads play a significant role in a helmet's overall comfort. The most comfortable helmets have well-placed padding that covers the contact points between the polystyrene or Mips liner and your head. Over-padded helmets can trap air and quickly overheat, so judicious pad placement is important.
Thoughtful padding and vent configuration, like that which is found on the Smith Engage Mips, offers excellent comfort. Credit: Zach Lovell
The most comfortable helmets in our test were the Smith Engage, Giro Manifest, Troy Lee Designs A3 Mips, Fox Racing Speedframe Pro, Giro Radix, Giro Tyrant, and Poc Cularis. All of these helmets seemed to fit every tester like a glove. The Giro Montaro 3 and the Bell 4Forty Mips also scored well by providing ample coverage while still offering an impressively comfortable fit. These helmets have a pleasing shape and feature padding covered with wicking material.
The Cularis is so comfortable that we started wearing it on road and gravel rides. Credit: Natalie Kafader
Each helmet in our review employs a harness retention system. Commonly referred to as a fit or size adjustment, these enable riders to make micro-adjustments to dial in the fit of their lid. Retention systems typically come in the form of a two-sided plastic cradle at the back of the helmet with a dial in the middle that pulls tension evenly from both sides. This adjustment tightens or loosens to hug the head snugly for a secure fit. The size and shape of these adjustment dials vary considerably, as does their ease of use. Our favorite systems were those like Giro's Roc Loc that pull tension around the entire head with small indexed positions rather than just pinching at the back.
Another fit adjustment found on all the models in our test is the chin strap, including the strap splitter by the ears. Most chin straps offer a range of adjustability so that you can get the correct fit to secure the helmet on your head. More and more modern helmets use magnetic buckles that attach securely and can easily be opened and closed while wearing riding gloves. The strap splitter allows the user to adjust the position of the straps by the ears. Ideally, the straps shouldn't make contact with the ears. Our favorite strap systems are found on the POC Tectal Race Mips, POC Kortal Race Mips, Oakley DRT5, and the Specialized helmets with a Y-shaped strap yoke that holds them in the perfect position. Some of the simpler splitters, like those on the Smith Convoy, struggle to keep the straps away from your ears and sitting flat on the side of your face, which can create a nuisance over time. And for something totally different, the Canyon Deflectr uses a system called HighBar 1.5 that has fixed mounting points just in front of your temples and a single strap with a rotary dial.
The adjustment dial is tucked up inside the helmet. Credit: Joshua Hutchens
Ventilation
To rate each helmet's ventilation, we assess how well it works in real-world riding situations. We swapped helmets and rode with them back-to-back in the same conditions. Interestingly, our testers found that the number of vents doesn't directly correlate to how well a helmet's ventilation system works.
The size, shape, and placement of a helmet's vents are as important as the quantity. The Specialized Ambush 2, the Giro Manifest, and the Smith Engage were among the best in the test, with long front-to-back vents and an excellent internal air channel design that keeps the air flowing through the helmet. Our testers loved the abundant ventilation on the POC Cularis.
Other favorites included the Fox Racing Speedframe Pro, the Smith Payroll Mips, and the POC Tectal Race Mips, further offering shoppers a wide variety of options that boast decent breathability.
Usability
The features of mountain bike helmets are intended to improve fit, comfort, and protection while making your life a little bit easier out on the trail. One feature that all of the helmets we tested share is the visor—the main feature that sets mountain bike helmets apart from their road counterparts. Every model we tested has one, but they are certainly not created equal.
A visor's primary function is to shield your eyes from the sun, but they also serve as a little protection from rain and can help to deflect less consequential trailside obstacles. Helmet visors vary in size and shape, as well as in attachment method and adjustability. Many visors are adjustable and can be articulated up and down to improve visibility or accommodate goggles. Others are static and fixed in the lowered position. Our gear testers prefer adjustable visors for their versatility and so that they can better accommodate goggles.
Larger visors like the one found on the Lazer Coyote Kineticore offer decent sun shielding, but it's a bit of an acquired taste. Credit: Zach Lovell
Our favorite visors are found on the Smith Forefront 3, Giro Montaro 3, and Bell 4Forty Mips. They're all large enough to block the sun effectively, and each rotates up far enough to be entirely out of view and to accommodate goggles on the front. The POC Tectal also has an adjustable visor but is less user-friendly. It requires you to loosen a small screw to adjust and secure it in place. The long length of the Lazer Coyote KinetiCore visor is a bit of an acquired taste- some will appreciate it, some won't. The Troy Lee A3 improves upon previous models with a 3-position Magnajust visor that can be pushed up high enough to accommodate goggles when not in use.
A three-position visor lets you block just the right amount of light. Credit: Joshua Hutchens
Many manufacturers are developing unique features as well. The Specialized Ambush 2 and Camber, for example, can be used with the ANGi sensor (available as an aftermarket purchase) that attaches to the back of the helmet and can be synced to your smartphone and the Specialized Ride App. The app can track your ride, provide people with ride start and stop notifications, and even notify your emergency contacts in the event of a crash. These interesting new features incorporate technology into your helmet and are likely to be seen more often in the near future. Likewise, POC has included a Recco reflector as well as an NFC medical id chip in the Kortal Race Mips, which can be read by first responders if you are unresponsive.
Multiple stash spots for your sunnies on the Poc Cularis. Credit: Joshua Hutchens
An emerging feature that has mostly appeared on flagship models is eyewear integration. Whether for goggles or sunglasses, manufacturers emphasize the ability to store your eyewear on your helmet while riding. The Poc Cularis offers our favorite storage system by using vent ports with hidden rubber flaps to secure your sunglasses under the helmet's visor. Almost every brand we tested offers some kind of eyewear integration on their top models, with varying levels of effectiveness. The Smith Forefront 3 has sunglasses storage in the front and rear.
When you feel secure in your helmet, you're more likely to push your limits. Credit: Matt Lighthart
Weight
Our test helmets fall within a fairly wide weight range, from 12.35 to 25 ounces (350 to 718 grams). The Smith Convoy was the lightest helmet in the review at 12.5 ounces, while the Giro Tyrant was the heaviest at 25 ounces. For bikers who intend to spend longer days pedaling, weight is likely a more important consideration.
Other helmets that stood out included the Giro Radix Mips, which weighs 12.6 ounces, and the Smith Engage, which weighs 13.1 ounces. While many won't notice the weight nuances of a fraction of an ounce, the overall profile of a helmet can be far more noticeable. Leaner designs like the Giro Radix or the Smith Engage offer a modest profile that some may find easier to wear for long periods, particularly in terms of visibility.
Options like the Smith Engage Mips offer a modest profile and are lightweight. Credit: Zach Lovell
We also appreciated the excellent scores in this metric from the Specialized Ambush 2, at 13.4 ounces, and the POC Tectal Race, at 12.87 ounces. Slightly heavier models, such as the Lazer Coyote KinetiCore and the Smith Payroll Mips, range from 13.80 ounces to 14.40 ounces, though they offer excellent scores in other metrics that easily could make them worth the weight.
At 13.8 ounces, the Lazer Coyote KinetiCore is a fairly light option, particularly when considering its excellent performance in the impact testing. Credit: Zach Lovell
How to Choose a Mountain Bike Helmet
There is a dizzying array of helmet options available on the market today, from featherweight designs that favor racing to robust constructions meant to handle larger crashes. Keep reading to learn about some key considerations to make before purchasing your first or next mountain bike helmet.
Helmet protection does vary between models, but all helmets sold in the U.S should have a certification from the CPSC, which means it has met rigorous safety standards. Credit: Matt Lighthart
It's important to first understand how much protection one can expect from a bike helmet. While you might find various claims online, any mountain bike helmet simply reduces the likelihood and/or severity of a head injury in the event of a bike crash. The best way to protect your head is to not experience a wreck in the first place, though that's easier said than done. There isn't a single helmet available today that can guarantee the safety of your head, and you should discredit any source that makes such claims to describe a product. In our review, we share the certifications of each helmet and share our impact test findings performed at a lab, but it is crucial to remember that you can still experience a head injury while wearing any bike helmet.
There are two main helmet safety certifications you'll likely see while shopping: CPSC, the standard for cycling helmets in the U.S, and CEN / EN 1078, which is the European standard for cycling helmets. To receive one of these certifications, a helmet has to withstand a series of examinations ranging from a drop test to positional stability, which looks at whether or not a helmet will stay on a rider's head in the event of a collision.
Mips, Spherical, Turbine, ODS, Smartshock, LDL, Koroyd, Kineticore, WaveCel, RLS – rotational impact protection systems are now available in most helmets. Mips (Multi-directional Impact Protection System) was the first on the scene and used to be the only game in town when it came to reducing rotational forces in a crash. Recently, several other technologies have entered the fray – Leatt developed Turbine, 100% designed Smartshock, Kali implemented LDL, Bontrager made WaveCel, Lazer has Kineticore, and 6D designed ODS. Each of these systems aims to decrease head injuries, but they approach it in a variety of different ways . There are also materials such as Koroyd and D30 that claim they have engineered materials to absorb and reduce impacts. Each one of these manufacturers claims to have the ultimate tech in their products; however, we stick to reporting the data that we measure ourselves.
While all mountain bike helmets perform the same basic function of protecting one's head, there are various options designed for the specific sub-categories of mountain biking, though one can technically use any helmet for any type of ride. For more gravity-oriented rides, downhill and enduro biking helmets can range from a full-face design to a robust half-shell helmet, which we include in this review.
Protection is the priority over weight or ventilation, though some models offer an excellent balance of attributes for pedaling. In the realm of trail biking (typically considered a blend of cross-country and downhill riding), you'll find the majority of half-shell bike helmets work well, with designs that focus on all-around performance. For cross-country rides, which commonly involve more pedaling, many models favor a lightweight construction with an emphasis on ventilation. Frequently, the differences between designs can be subtle, and which helmet is best for you is ultimately a personal decision.
While a helmet is, first and foremost, head protection that attaches under the chin, there are various features that may impact your purchasing decisions. In the world of mountain biking, the most noticeable features include an adjustable sun visor and customizable chin/ear straps. The actual buckle of a chin strap is typically either a “classic” buckle or a magnetic side entry design, and many bikers have a preference between the two. Another crucial feature that we love to see is eyewear integration. If you can't wear sunglasses while wearing a helmet, or the eyewear bangs against the helmet shell, it can make a ride very unpleasant. The rear support system of most helmets nowadays offers a plastic wheel to tighten or loosen the overall fit of the helmet, though each model has nuanced differences with how functional this system is. Lastly, the vent configuration can dramatically impact the quality of a helmet's breathability/ventilation. While you may find a few more bells and whistles listed from various manufacturers, the aforementioned features are what you should focus on, first and foremost.
Some helmets are designed to accommodate a wide variety of eyewear. Credit: Zach Lovell
There are a few styles of chin buckles available, from classic designs like these to magnetic, side attachment options. Credit: Zach Lovell
Many half shell helmets will work for a variety of mountain bike rides, though there are nuanced design differences that you should be aware of before making a purchase. Credit: Zach Lovell
Conclusion
Mountain biking has the potential to be a high-impact activity, and protecting your head while you rip over rugged trails is the most important thing you can do. Choosing a helmet that will protect you from the inevitable crash but that is also durable enough to last, light enough to not weigh you down, and breathable enough to make you feel like you could ride for hours can be an overwhelming task. Each of these helmets was put through the wringer by our testers in order to provide you with the best information possible before making your next purchase. We sincerely hope that this in-depth review helped point you in the right direction. If you're looking for more gear recommendations, we have completed testing and reviews for a wide range of mountain bikes and accessories. See our overall review of bikes for a comprehensive look at all of our favorites.
