Helmets can come in road models, commuter models and also leisure models. Each of these will have their own set of specific features. For example road models can either be very aerodynamically efficient, very lightweight or a mix of the two. Commuter helmets can be more robust and may also feature built in lights for extra visibility. Leisure models can often be more affordable and suit riders who just want to enjoy the outdoors and not spend a fortune.
The good news is that any helmet sold will meet a certain minimum safety standard however, some helmets will have additional safety features such as MIPS also known as Multi-Directional Impact System. This allows the helmet to rotate slightly towards the impact easing some of the forces on your head.
The good news is that any helmet sold will meet a certain minimum safety standard however, some helmets will have additional safety features such as MIPS also known as Multi-Directional Impact System. This allows the helmet to rotate slightly towards the impact easing some of the forces on your head.
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00:00If you're thinking about buying a cycling helmet but you're not sure which one to go for or what
00:04to look for then this is the video for you. I'm going to run you through my top tips and
00:08recommendations so that you're left feeling safe, secure and protected.
00:17There are many styles of helmet available but generally they tend to boil down to road,
00:22commuter and leisure models. Now road helmets tend to be lighter and have a lot of ventilation
00:28and they're made for people that want to go as fast as possible on the road while staying as
00:31cool as possible. Aero road bike helmets on the other hand, they tend to be more covered up
00:37because they're for people that really want to go as fast as possible at the cost of some
00:41ventilation. The vents on road bike helmets tend to be designed so that you can slide sunglasses
00:45into the top of them and it gives you another place to hold them if you don't need to wear
00:49them on your face. Commuter helmets will be heavier and more sturdy just so they can deal
00:54with that daily bump and grind of commuting to work. They may also have reflective strips and
00:59lights built into them for extra visibility which personally I think is a really nice touch if you
01:04can climb on with them on. Leisure models tend to be more affordable than their road counterparts
01:09and that's due to a simpler design. Now they make a great option for those who don't ride
01:14day in and day out and on of a performance orientated mindset.
01:18Nearly every helmet will have some sort of retention system and this is to help you dial in the fit and
01:28their size. Now in many cases this is going to be in the form of a cradle that sits on the inside
01:33and is adjustable with this little wheel. Now on higher end models you can actually
01:37move the cradle up and down depending on how big your head is.
01:40Finding the right size helmet can be tricky especially if you're shopping online as a medium
01:50from one brand might be different to a medium from another. Helmets also vary in their size and shape
01:56with some being more round and some being more oval. This all means you might have to go to a
02:00shop to experiment with a few different models to see what fits you best. In terms of how a helmet
02:05should fit it shouldn't be rattling around but at the same time it shouldn't be so tight that it's
02:09digging into your skin. Now do remember you do have that retention system so that you can make
02:14those fine adjustments to the sizing. The strap needs to be snug but not too tight. The general
02:20rule of thumb is making sure that you can fit two fingers in between the strap and the bottom of
02:24your chin. You should be able to open your mouth and move your chin around without it feeling too
02:28restrictive. Finally look for two fingers width between the top of your eyebrow line and the
02:32bottom of your helmet to ensure that the depth is correct. Again it's always worth testing a few
02:38brands to find out what's right for you because at the end of the day all of our heads are different
02:42shapes and sizes. If you're buying a helmet from a reputable shop then all of those helmets will be
02:53meeting a minimum safety standard so you can be confident that whatever you're buying will protect
02:58you. However higher end models may include some extra safety features. A prime example of this
03:03is MIPS otherwise known as multi-directional impact protection system. This thin cradle on
03:08the inside of the helmet is designed to reduce rotational forces by moving a little on impact.
03:14As I've already mentioned some road and commuter models may feature built-in reflective strips
03:19and led lighting which will increase your visibility to other road users.
03:24When it comes to pricing you can find a safe cycling helmet anywhere from the region of £25
03:28up all the way to £200 plus. Now while expensive cycling helmets may not be any safer they will
03:34include more of those premium features we've already discussed in this video. For example
03:38a top spec helmet might be lighter, have a more refined retention system, have comfier straps,
03:43have MIPS or potentially built-in lights. So hopefully you've got all of the models
03:48you need now to go out and buy your next cycling helmet. If you've got any questions just drop them
03:53down in the comments. If you enjoyed the video drop it a like, subscribe to the channel for
03:56more content and I'll see you again very soon.