We got a bit of a shock when we price-checked the LAS because it looked and performed like a much cheaper pot. For a start the large, 260g, one-size-fits-all shell didn’t fit anyone very well at all. There was sideways rock on smaller heads and a really perched feel on larger lumps. Cranking up the […]
The sharply styled 308g Estro is no generic jelly mould design, but its airy fit needs looking after. With its push-button ratchets, the skeletal cradle gives an immediately comfortable, sweat- and pressure-free fit. Medium and large shell sizes should give a decent close fit for most riders, too. Big vents covering deep ribs mean a […]
Giro has contributed significantly to developments in helmet technology, but the Monza doesn’t really contribute anything new despite its relatively high cost. The third-generation Roc Loc grabs the back of your head securely in a girth- and height-adjustable grasp. Add three sizes for a close fit, plus easily adjusted cam-lock buckles at the strap ‘Y’, […]
Helmets are a relatively recent addition to BBB’s product portfolio, but this cool-running 274g lid gets things off to a good start. It looks slightly basic from the outside, but it’s actually got a lot of quality features beneath its shell. For a start the rear cradle uses exactly the same closure set-up as the […]
Bell has been making helmets for longer than most and the 314g Ghisallo is a fully-fledged, high-performance, high-protection helmet. The big dial-adjust ‘GPS’ cradle gives a super-secure feel straight away and the deep shell drops right down over your ears for a real feeling of enhanced protection. Three shell sizes also mean an accurate basic […]
Rudy’s mid-price 252g melon protector isn’t the coolest or most protective, but it’s a snug, stylish fit with a quality feel for the money. Our small to medium sample is definitely on the small side, perching on top of your head rather than extending lower round your skull. The dial-adjust cradle means it’s not going […]
Don’t let its ‘recreational’ tag put you off: this 290g helmet fits and performs a lot better than many more expensive lids. For a start, the four-point retention cradle slides on without any head-wriggling and grasps your head in a gentle but secure hold. It’s actually the same cradle used on the top-end Specialized lids. […]
Limar only design helmets, which should make them experts. The 737 is, however, something of a mixed bag. The 278g helmet’s stiff Super System 2 cradle means initial fit is easy, and the big rubber dial is easy to adjust even in gloves. Insectophobes will also appreciate the bug mesh behind the front vents, while […]
One of the cheapest helmets we’ve tested, the Neon is also the most basic but, if £30 is your limit, it’s well-featured and, at just 254g, one of the lightest around. There’s an optional clip-on visor that’s actually big enough to be useful, a retention cradle and decent-sized, mesh-protected front vents. However, while the front […]
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