Return to forums
Register new account
Login:

Mclaren Power Forums: The Best Mountain Bike Helmets You Can Buy in 2022 - Mclaren Power Forums

Jump to content

Page 1 of 1
  • You cannot start a new topic
  • You cannot reply to this topic

The Best Mountain Bike Helmets You Can Buy in 2022

#1
User is online   xysoom 

  • Advanced Member
  • PipPipPip
  • Group: Members
  • Posts: 6,091
  • Joined: 21-May 20
The Best Mountain Bike Helmets You Can Buy in 2022


Back in the day, strapping a piece of foam to your head looked as bad as it sounds. While the picnic cooler liner has been the bicycle helmet’s mainstay of protecting power since the mid-80s, elements of comfort, convenience, and aesthetics have come so far that today’s MTB skid lids are now as much a fashion statement as a necessary evil.To get more news about ebike helmet, you can visit magicyclebike.com official website.

Choosing the best mountain bike helmet is like choosing the best bike — the main thing that matters is that you have (and wear) one. That said, safety features, fit, comfort, convenience, and yes, even style, means some helmets will be better than others.
We’ve been testing and reviewing mountain bike helmets for more than a decade, and in that time we’ve learned a lot about what makes for a great mountain bike helmet. In this guide we’ll share our favorites, offer helmet buying tips, and answer riders’ frequently asked questions. This is a long one so feel free to use the links below to jump ahead.
If you’re searching for the right half-shell or full face helmet, do yourself a favor and check out some of these mountain bike helmets for the safety features and styles that best suit your riding. Note: this is not a list of all the helmets we’ve tested; these are just the best helmets we recommend.

Lazer did nearly everything right with the Jackal Kineticore half-shell helmet. Rotational impact protection? Check. Kineticore is Lazer’s version of MIPS, and the helmet scored a 5-star VA Tech rating. Weighing 383g for a size large, the helmet is lightweight and comfortable on the trail. Standout features include a Fidlock buckle, an integrated red LED for safety, an accessory mount for a camera or light, and good eyewear storage. Read our full review of the Lazer Jackal Kineticore helmet.

The Fox Speedframe is a popular mountain bike helmet among riders, and for good reason. As a best-selling helmet there are a few different models offered at varying price points, though for our money we like the top-of-the-line Speedframe Pro. This version packs all the goodies like MIPS, a Fidlock chin strap buckle, 21 vents, and a 3-position adjustable visor. We found the Fox Speedframe feels comfy, vents well, and fits great.
The LEM Spyne mountain bike helmet features GelMotion Tech to reduce rotational impacts using an unobtrusive array of small, rubbery strips. The soft padding dries well, and the 14 vents provide good airflow on the trail. To round out the feature list there’s also a Fidlock buckle and 3-position visor. This is a good looking helmet for a reasonable price.

The POC Kortal Race MIPS is an aggressive half shell helmet that’s a good choice for all-mountain and enduro riding. This beefy helmet isn’t the lightest on our list, but it is comfortable and does vent well for an enduro helmet. In addition to MIPS protection, the Kortal Race includes an NFC chip that can be programmed with the rider’s emergency contact and medical info that first responders can access in case of an emergency. It also has a passive RECCO Reflector rescue transponder built in to assist backcountry rescue.

The Kask Caipi mountain bike helmet is one of the lightest helmets we’ve tested, making it a good choice for trail, XC, or even gravel riding. Kask uses their proprietary Octo Fit retention system to give riders a secure and comfortable fit. One of the tradeoffs to such a lightweight and well-vented design is the lack of MIPS or any type of rotational impact protection system. Read our full review of the Kask Caipi.

Bontrager says the WaveCel tech in the Rally helmet is 48 times better at preventing concussions than a helmet without it, and its #8 ranking in the VA Tech tests as of 2022 seems to back that up. We found that in addition to the safety tech, the WaveCel Rally feels comfy, looks good, and vents well on the trail.
0

Share this topic:


Page 1 of 1
  • You cannot start a new topic
  • You cannot reply to this topic

1 User(s) are reading this topic
0 members, 1 guests, 0 anonymous users