Your Options

• Toddler/First Helmet
• Kids/Youth Recreation Helmet
• Kids Traffic/Recreation Riding Helmet
• Urban/ Multi Sport Helmet
• Kids/Youth Mountain Biking and All round Helmet (add a rear light for on road use)
• Youth All Round Helmet (including Mountain Biking)

Best Suited to – Babies/toddlers/young kids. First time riders. Riding in a kids bike seat, on their first balance bike or pedal bike. 

Age Range – approximately 1yr to 4yrs  Size Range – 45 to 49cm (x-small) & 49 to 53cm (small)

MUST have features: Lightweight – really important in this age range especially for 1-2yr olds, full head coverage (a shape that resembles a human head and goes low at the back of the head) and easy to use adjustable fit system.

GREAT to have features: Pinch guard on chin strap, ponytail compatible, bright colours for visibility, good ventilation

Recommendation – The Scamp is the best toddler/first helmet we could find in the market because it is extremely lightweight, 251grams, and starts from a head circumference of 45cm.  It has fully adjustable straps as well as offering a rear dial fit system – helping you to manage a growing head.  It mimics the shape of a child’s head coming down low and flat at the back of the head. Its flat back makes it ideal for leaning against a kids bike seat.

Best Suited to –  Older toddlers on balance bikes or still in a bike seat.  Great for kids on bikes.  Riding on bikepaths as well as beginner/easy off road trails.

Age Range – approximately 3yr to 12yrs.  Size Range – 47 to 54cm (child) & 50 to 57cm (youth)

MUST have features:  Full head coverage (a shape that resembles a human head and goes low at the back of the head) this age range is riding independently and will crash more often than any other time in their lives.  In mold construction will give a helmet the ability to absorb knocks, strength and durability. Lightweight and easy to use adjustable fit system so the helmet is secure and stable on their heads.

GREAT to have features: Good ventilation & sweat absorption, pinch guard on chin strap for the kids, bright colours for visibility in traffic.

Recommendation – The Sidetrack is the best young kids through to youth helmet we could find in the market because it has such a great shape.  It’s flat back is a good match to kids bike seats and it’s extended length here covers their head when it’s still growing.  The easy to use adjustable dial system guarantees a secure fit every time they ride.  All this makes it a great helmet for when they first begin to ride a bike or balance bike and to take them off road exploring with the family.

Best Suited to – Kids who ride in traffic.  That could be towed by an adult or as an independent rider. Suitable for all recreation riding bikepaths as well as beginner/easy off road trails.

MUST have features:  Full head coverage (a shape that resembles a human head and goes low at the back of the head).  Strength and durability, ability to absorb impacts created by in mold construction & liners.  Easy to use fit systems that provide the ability to have a secure & stable helmet every time it is put on a head.

GREAT to have features: Rear light vent & bright colour.  The helmet is acting as a visibility aid, drawing driver attention with the rear light on flashing mode.

Recommendation – If you are choosing to let your child ride their bike as transport or you choose to tow your child through traffic their helmet should provide them with added safety.  The Cratoni Maxster Pro has that ability.  Not only does it have a great fit system & full head coverage including temporal protection, it has a rear dial light.  This light is great for use in traffic and will always be with them whenever they put their helmet on their head.

Best Suited to – kids who ride in urban environments, who need a helmet to use biking, scootering or at the skate park.

Age Range – one size approximately 8yr to 12yrs.  Size Range – 52 to 56cm.

MUST have features:  Full head coverage (a shape that resembles a human head and goes low at the back of the head) including ear/temple protection.  Strength and durability, ability to absorb impacts. Certification for use in the sports you are participating in – skate, scooter, biking.

GREAT to have features: Good ventilation & sweat absorption, pinch guard on chin strap.

Recommendation – This street style helmet has a Multi directional Impact Protection System (MIPS).  The only helmet in this class to offer this level of protection   Great fit system to ensure a secure position on the head.  Lightweight, with 11 vents and a great pinch free buckle system.

Best Suited to – kids who enjoy riding to & from the trails. Optional pop in light for the rear vent makes this a great all round helmet.

Age Range – approximately 6yr to 12yrs.  Size Range – 50 to 57cm (one size).

MUST have features:  Full head coverage (a shape that resembles a human head and goes low at the back of the head) including MIPS (multi directional impact) protection.  Strength and durability, ability to absorb impacts created by in mold construction & liners.  Easy to use fit systems that provide the ability to have a secure & stable helmet every time it is put on a head.

GREAT to have features: Good ventilation & quick dry padding for sweat and temperature management, easily removed for washing.  Visor removability.  Ability to add a rear vent light for on road/in traffic riding.

Recommendation – As your child steps up to the challenge that is mountain biking so should their helmet step up in its ability to protect their head and the features it offers.  The Giro Tremor does just that. It has the best dial fit system we could find in a kids helmet along with the added protection of MIPS technology.  The internal pads are made from the same fast drying, sweat wicking fabric as adult Giro helmets.  Eighteen vents & 5 airflow channels throughout the full head coverage design allows for great air movement and keeps the helmet lightweight (306gms).  It also has an optional rear vent light to assist with visibility in traffic – school commute riding, activities/sports practices, riding to/from the trail.

Best Suited to – Youth who enjoy all types of recreation riding from the road to the trails.

Age Range – approximately 10 years plus.  Size Range – Small 49-54cm Med 54-58cm Lge 58-62cm.

MUST have features:  Full head coverage (a shape that resembles a human head and goes low at the back of the head) including MIPS (multi directional impact) protection.  Strength and durability, ability to absorb impacts created by in mold construction & liners.  Easy to use fit systems that provide the ability to have a secure & stable helmet every time it is put on a head.

GREAT to have features: Good ventilation & quick dry padding for sweat and temperature management, easily removed for washing.  Visor removability.  

Recommendation – When your teenager chooses to ride a bike all over town during the week and spends time off road in the weekends you want a helmet that is up to the task of being well used.  These helmets deliver on all the features we ask you to find in a performance helmet.  Including extended rear head coverage yet it is lightweight.  It provides ideal impact protection with its increased dense shell strength.   An easy to use fit system is a must for this age group.  Three sizes also helps with getting a helmet to fit their head correctly.  MIPS is another element of protection from impacts at angles.  This will help when preteens/teens start exploring intermediate and advanced off road tracks.