Helmets are one of the best ways to improve aerodynamics and increase speed. And, unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, the aero shaping of helmets…
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Of all the optimizations you can make to gain an aero advantage, swapping out your helmet is one of the most economical. Efficiently slicing through the…
Time for a rally cap in cycling? Well, it’s hard to wear one backwards or inside out, but the Bontrager Rally WaveCel Helmet is a good…
Italians are known for their injection molding, fast cars and style. With the Kask Wasabi helmet, you get a little taste of their manufacturing skills, style…
If there’s one thing that Kask has dialed, it’s comfort. After testing the Mojito 3 and now the Valegro, I’m convinced that if comfort is what…
Being the lightest helmet isn’t always desirable, but somehow Specialized has checked every box with the new S-Works Prevail II Vent helmet while still being among…
A proper-fitting helmet should feel immediately secure on your head. There shouldn’t be any slop and it should essentially disappear while riding. It is a little…
Finding that right balance between protection, comfort, performance and price point can be tricky with today’s helmets. Luckily, there are now many MIPS-based and other helmets…
Obtaining the lightest helmet available isn’t always the ultimate goal. In years past, the end result would have been worthy of serious question. With the current…
Italian helmet maker, Kask, has been a staple at the highest levels of cycling for many years. Their helmets have protected the noggins of Chris Froome,…
As one of the first body/wind interfaces, the humble bike helmet can do a lot to save watts and improve efficiency over long rides. While you…
When Bontrager released WaveCel, it came with some bold claims and upper-end pricing. In time, more affordable models have been developed, but that elusive $99 price…
As the second Bontrager WaveCel helmet tested, the new XXX WaveCel is their top-of-the-line lid and it has all the features you could ask for –…
POC is long-known as the Volvo of bicycle safety, or at least that’s what I call them. When they switched from MIPS to SPIN, they turned…
With the introduction of Wavecel, Bontrager made some very bold claims — the most impressive of which stated it was 48x safer than traditional EPS foam…
Helmets are getting better, lighter, and more affordable every year. MIPS is becoming standard across helmets and is an absolute must-have. The Lazer Impala MIPS Bike…
Riding without a helmet is… well… stupid. Riding without a MIPS (or similarly-equipped) helmet is also… well… not recommended. Now, Specialized is introducing ANGi, which is…
Don’t cut corners on your next lid. MIPS is mandatory and, while there are lots of wallet-busting helmet options on the market, Bontrager wants to change…
Immediate comfort and a fantastic fit are easily-found with the all-new Bollé Trackdown MIPS all-mountain helmet. With the most recognized name in safety (MIPS), Bollé is…
Protection comes in many forms, but with all-mountain helmets we talk about added coverage in the rear and additional technologies to cope with rotational impacts. Sweet…