The helmet is an essential piece of equipment for road and mountain biking but it is not compulsory. However, it can save your life in case of a heavy fall or collision, provided you have purchased the right helmet.




How to choose the right bike helmet?

There are many different types of bicycle helmets with different uses. Are you going to ride your bike for fun or for competition? In the city, on the road or in rough terrain? But other criteria are decisive in the choice of your helmet as :


  • The size of the helmet:

It must be correctly adjusted on your head to offer a perfect occipital support. Take a flexible tape measure to measure the perimeter of your skull at eyebrow height.

  • The helmet must offer several adjustment possibilities:

- the knob at the back of the helmet for optimal adjustment of the head size
- the side straps
- chin strap under the chin

  • The level of comfort:

It can vary depending on the brand, model and price of the bicycle helmet. The helmet's interior lining is made up of reinforced foam and pads to fit the shape of your skull.

THE PRODUCT EXPERT'S ADVICE :

Style is crucial for some cyclists, futile for others. Either way, you'll be spoiled for choice. Plain, patterned, discreet, colored, personalized... On Alpinstore you will find the bike helmet of your dreams!

Nicolas - Bicycle product expert

About Nicolas: "Passionate about the sea and the mountains and a great traveler, I particularly enjoy surfing, trail riding, biking and snowboarding in winter."




TOP 5 ROAD BIKE HELMETS

POC AIR MIPS BELLY ROAD HELMET



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With precise ventilation ports and internal channels to control air intake and exhaust at both low and high speeds, the Ventral Air MIPS provides supreme cooling effect across the entire head.


Benefits:

  • A lightweight 360° adjustment system makes it easy to find a secure and comfortable fit.
  • Uniquely designed internal airflow channels provide high and low speed ventilation without affecting aerodynamic performance.
  • MIPS Integra: The latest technology from brain protection specialists MIPS improves protection against rotating impacts.

GIRO SYNTAX MIPS ROAD HELMET


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The Syntax Mips helmet offers unparalleled performance and timeless style. Its In-mold construction combined with Mips technology offers more safety and comfort. Highly ventilated and precisely adjustable, the Syntax Giro helmet is the go-to helmet whether on the road or on the trails.

Features:

  • Impact management: integrated MIPS
  • Coolfit antimicrobial padding
  • Slim strap

UVEX RACE 7 ROAD BIKE HELMET



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The Uvex race 7 helmet is just as suitable for short trips after work as it is for long weekends. The uvex race 7 road racing helmet is so comfortable you almost forget you're wearing it.

To achieve its low weight, only 240g, it features the IAS 2k adjustment system, which allows the helmet to effortlessly adjust in height and width to fit your head. Thanks to 25 air vents, optimal ventilation is guaranteed, even on the hottest days. The lining is a simple embossed pad that dries quickly.


Highlights:

  • 24 ventilation windows
  • ultra-light and durable Double-Inmould technology with 2 shells for optimal protection
  • Roll-Over-Bar reinforcements for safety and even pressure distribution
  • multiple adjustment that can be opened and closed with one hand at the touch of a button, with comfort padding

UVEX RISE CC WOMENS EDITION HELMET

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The Rise Cc Women's bike helmet is a helmet suitable for road cycling.

Its ultra-lightweight double inmould design, large ventilation channels, quick-drying padding and a pronounced back section for better protection of the back of the head. It is possible to adjust the helmet according to your body shape thanks to the IAS anatomical system. The little extra? the port for storing cycling glasses.


Advantages :

  • Double inmould technology
  • 11 ventilation openings
  • quick-drying padding

POC OMNE AIR MIPS ROAD HELMET

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Find comfort and functionality in protection that inspires the desire to go further with the Omne air Mips helmet from POC.


Features:

  • A 360° adjustment system makes it easy to find a secure and comfortable fit.
  • The slimmer profile of the helmet reduces the weight.
  • MIPS Integra: The latest technology from the specialists in brain protection MIPS improves the protection against impact.

DID YOU KNOW?

MIPS stands for Multidirectional Impact Protection System. In other words, it's a brain protection system. After nearly 20 years of studies and analyses, this revolutionary technology was born thanks to the prowess of neurosurgery researchers.

The observation is simple, when an impact is apprehended with a classic helmet, the helmet protects the outside of the cranium of its user. On the other hand, the brain will hit against it, which will cause brain damage or other injuries. It is therefore worth investing in this kind of helmet that will reassure you and protect you optimally outside and inside your skull.





TOP 5 MOUNTAIN BIKE HELMETS

OTOCON POC MTB HELMET

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The Otocon helmet from POC offers you complete protection, it is exceptionally light and well ventilated, suitable for the challenges of enduro racing.


Features:

  • EPP in the lower part of the helmet improves durability and sustainability, while an EPS keeps the weight down.
  • The patented Breakaway visor detaches from the helmet in the event of a fall, improving neck protection. The smooth lower portion is shaped to accommodate a GoPro mount.
  • Ventilation is optimized to channel air through the helmet for better comfort at both high and low speeds.

POC MTB KORTAL RACE MIPS HELMET


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Exceptional coverage, uninterrupted ventilation, fully adjustable fit and integrated technology for enhanced safety. The mountain bike helmet where limits don't apply.


Features:

  • A 360° adjustment system makes it easy to get a secure and comfortable fit.
  • Patented visor detaches in the event of a crash to improve neck protection and reduce the risk of injury.
  • Extended zones around the temples and back of the head offer additional protection in hazards.
  • MIPS Integra: The latest technology from the brain protection specialists, MIPS, enhances protection against rotational impacts.

DAINESE LINEA 01 MIPS DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKE HELMET

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The Linea 01 MIPS full-face MTB helmet sets a new standard. With an extreme lightness that allows you to pedal without limits, this helmet knows how to be forgotten while meeting the highest safety levels in its category.


Features :

  • Dual density EPS foam for greater protection while reducing weight
  • Removable and washable anti-bacterial and anti-odor inner liner
  • 30 air inlets for unlimited air circulation
  • MIPS rotating impact protection system and integrated NFC communication device

BELL 4FORTY AIR MIPS MOUNTAIN BIKE HELMET

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The new Bell 4 forty air enduro bike helmet features the Mips system for better protection and offers a sleek and stylish design.


Features:

  • MIPS multi-directional impact protection system that consists of a low friction layer placed inside the helmet.
  • Minimalist, lightweight fit system for optimized adjustment and comfort.
  • Sweat Guide sweat management.

UVEX MOUNTAIN BIKE HELMET QUATRO CC MIPS+ HELMET


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The UVEX Quatro Cc Mips+ mountain bike helmet protects you from rotational forces with its multiple impact protection system. Its ventilation channels and large adjustable visor provide comfort and visibility. You'll be able to record your cycling adventures by installing a camera on the helmet with an optional adapter.

Features:

  • 17 ventilation channels
  • large adjustable visor
  • integrated multiple impact protection system (MIPS)
  • optional adapter to mount a camera on the helmet


Although their constructions are all different, it's up to you to find the helmet that suits you depending on your use and your own criteria. This Top 5 road and mountain bike helmets list allows you to discover the best sellers at Alpinstore, but it's up to you to make your own choices based on what you think is most important for your comfort.