There are a lot of options for Bike Helmets. To help keep you safe the helmet needs to match the type of riding they do. Lets discover your options. Have a read and understand what helmet would best suit you.

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Head 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. For more information on size and fit see our guide. 

Match your Helmet to the type of riding you do?

How a helmet is designed varies. The best solution for you is to get the level of protection you require for the type of riding you do…is to match your helmet to your riding. Have confidence when you ride that you have the protection you need.

Your Options

  • All Round Recreation Bike Helmet
  • Traffic to MTB Helmet
  • Traffic and Recreation Helmet
  • Urban/ Multi Sport Helmet
  • For Mountain Bike Helmets see What are your Options

All round Recreation Rider ( Including Mountain Biking)

Best Suited to –  Those who enjoy all types of recreational riding from the road to the trails.

Size Range –  -Small 49-54cm Med 54cm- 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). Includes MIPS (multi directional impact) protection.  Strength and durability- the 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.  

goRide Choice – Whether you ride a bike all over town or commute 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  helmet.  They have 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 your head correctly.  MIPS is another element of protection from impacts at angles.  This all round helmet suits all types of environments.

Traffic to Mountain Bike Rider

Best Suited to –  those who enjoy easy off road riding trails but want a helmet that will keep them safe in traffic. Optional pop in light for the rear vent makes this a great all round helmet

Size Range – One Size 54-71cm 

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.

goRide Choice -If you ride in traffic but enjoy off road this helmet has the ability to protect you in these environments with the  features it offers.  It has a good dial fit system along with the added protection of MIPS technology.  Many vents & airflow channels throughout the full head coverage design allows for great air movement and keeps the helmet lightweight   It also has an optional rear vent light to assist with visibility in traffic

Traffic and Recreation Rider

Best Suited to –  Traffic and Bikepath 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.

goRide Choice – If you are choosing to let your child ride use 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.

Urban Rider/ Multisport 

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 for the kids, 

goRide Choice – 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 vents and a great pinch free buckle system.

Keep safe with Helmet Care and Checks

To get the most out of your helmet please care for your helmet and understand when you may need to replace your bike helmet. 

 

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