Stay safe during your commute, mountain biking adventure, or ride in the park with a bike helmet. Fit, comfort, and durability are important factors when you choose a helmet.
View our ratings and reviews and browse our buying guide to find the best bike helmets.
A bike helmet should be tried on before purchasing to ensure that it feels comfortable and fits properly. Because head shape is unique, a particular size from one manufacturer might fit better than the same size from another manufacturer.
. . .Look for a new (or used) bike that matches your kid’s size and skill level
It offers some added protection that bikers might appreciate, too
In one test, we drop helmets going 14 mph onto a flat anvil to find out how well they would protect a bike rider's head
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If you come crashing to the ground, a helmet needs to stay on your head. Everything else is secondary.