To keep safe when mountain biking your bike helmet needs to match the level of mountain biking they do. Lets discover your options. Have a read and understand what helmet would best suit you.
Helmet Fit
A Helmet must fit your head. To stay on and over your head in an impact the helmet must be the correct size for you. You must also take time to adjust you helmet to your head and ensure it is adjusted correctly every time you ride.
Match your helmet to the Mountain Biking you do
A Helmet must fit your head. To stay on and over your head in an impact the helmet must be the correct size for you. You must also take time to adjust you helmet to your head and ensure it is adjusted correctly every time you ride.
Your Options
- Beginner /Easy Mountain Biking
- Easy to Intermediate Mountain Biking
- All Levels Mountain Biking
- Advanced and Downhill Mountain Biking
- Downhill and Racing Mountain Biking
Beginner/Easy Mountain Biking Trails
Best Suited to – those who enjoy beginner/ easy Mountain Biking trails. With an optional accessory of a pop in light for the rear vent makes this helmet into a great all round helmet and well suited to traffic riding environments.
Size Range – one size 54-61cm
Recommendation -This is a great helmet for those who enjoy riding in a variety of environments including easy off road trails. The Giro Fixture offers a good price point while providing a good level of protection. It has the added protection of MIPS technology. The internal pads are made from the same fast drying, sweat wicking fabric. 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.
Easy to Intermediate Mountain Biking
Best Suited to – Those who enjoys all types of recreational riding from the road to the trails. Has a good size range for great fit.
Size Range -Small 49-54cm Med 54cm- 58cm Lge 58-62cm
Recommendation – If you ride a bike all over town during the week and spend 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. It has extended rear head coverage yet it is lightweight. It provides ideal impact protection with its increased dense shell strength. It has an easy to use fit system. Three sizes also helps with getting a helmet to fit their head correctly. MIPS is another element of protection from impacts at angles.
All levels Mountain Biking
Best Suited to – Youth that enjoys all types of Mountain Biking up to advanced levels..
Size Range-.Small 51-55cm, Medium 55-59cm, Large 59-63cm, X-large 61-65cm
Recommendation – As you begin to ride more often and gain better skills, the tracks you expose yourself to tend to get more technical. Your helmet needs to match your growing skill level giving you peace of mind as you try new stuff or simply go at greater speed. These helmets are built for repetitive use across all types of mountain biking. They have greater durability & strength from better wrapping and layered in mold construction. Lightweight fit system as well as MIPS.
Advanced and Downhill Mountain Biking
Best Suited to –Those wanting to challenge themselves in the mountain biking environment.
Size Range – Small 52-56cm, Medium 56-59cm, Large 59-62cm
Recommendation -This helmet adapts to every mountain bike riding situation you will find yourself in. Easy to remove, no tools required, chin guard allows you to ride without this added protection – basically you get 2 helmets in 1. The best Bell has to offer in a Float Fit system to get a secure, safe, comfortable fit. Add in MIPS and you have a top performing yet lightweight helmet. Excellent airflow and technical fabric helps with temperature management. Complete goggle integration and break away camera mounting.
Downhill and Racing Mountain Biking
Best Suited to – Those that race and challenge themselves in the mountain biking environment.
Size Range – Small 52 to 56cm, Medium, 55 to 59cm, Large 58 to 62cm
Recommendation – This helmet has ASTM F1952-00 & ASTM F2032-06 certification which passes testing required for downhill racing. This means it is one of the toughest helmets in the market place and a great option for top of the line protection. Ideal if you’re racing and pushing the limits but also for those riders who can afford the best protection. Good investment for anyone who has neck/head issues and requires the peace of mind the best will give you. Remember this helmet can be worn without the chin guard.
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