Stay safe: it's the first Shortlist rule of the road for cyclists. You can do that with garish lycra white van drivers can't ignore, and bike lights knackered commuters will notice. But safety starts with wearing a helmet - and there are some pretty great picks on our list of best exercise bike helmets - all of which have been tested for safety.
UPDATE: A study by Virginia Tech has found that the helmets with MIPS technology tend to be the safest. MIPS (also known as Multi-directional Impact Protection System) was developed by brain surgeons and scientists to reduce the impact of rotational forces on our brains in the case of a fall from your bike. An example of such technology can be found in the Bontrager Velocis MIPS helmet featured below.
So, what do you get when you spend more? Higher-end helmets tend to weigh less. This makes them more comfortable for longer rides, and can increase performance if you're such enthusiast you consider things like aerodynamics. Ventilation matters too. You want to keep a cool head, but maintaining strength with less material is an engineering challenge in itself.
Looks are important as well, particularly if your idea of a good bike is a pastel Bianchi or a Birdie rather than an all-carbon, all-Dura-Ace, all-black road bike.
Upvote the bike helmet you'd buy from our selection below.
- Want to make sure your bike is as safe as it can be? Take a look at our review of the best bike lights to find out which one fared the best. And if you want to ride indoors, then this best bike turbo trainer list is for you.
Best bike helmets 2020
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