Not wearing a helmet poses extreme risk of injury compared to wearing any helmet.

Cost shown is MSRP at the time of testing.

: Best Available : Very Good : Good : Adequate : Marginal : Not Recommended

Notes

A lower score offers better protection.

Cost shown is MSRP for the helmets at the time of testing.

For proper fit, cyclists should position the helmet rim 1-2 fingers' width above the browline and tighten the fit system to minimize movement of the helmet on the head.

All helmets sold in the US must be CPSC-certified. This standard requires protection against catastrophic injuries in extremely severe impacts, which are rare. Several helmets are certified by additional US standards. The ratings indicate helmets that pass standards for snow sports (ASTM F2040) or skate sports (ASTM F1492).

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See our test methodology.