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Best Bike Helmets (2025), Tested and Reviewed

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When worn properly, the best bike helmets can reduce serious head injuries by 60 percent .

At 365 grams, Specialized Align II is one of the lightest commuter helmets.

Mountain biking helmets offer more protection down the back of the skull.

Remember that helmets are not meant to be worn after a crash, trash it and get a new one.

At just over $50 , you’ll be hard pressed to find a better helmet for the money.

The Thousand Chapter is one of the most popular helmets for commuters and everyday riders.

Sweet Protection's Commuter MIPS feels more like a road helmet than anything else.

The Giro Escape is outfitted with USB-rechargeable front and rear lights.

The Smith Forefront 2 looks like your average mountain biking helmet with tons of ventilation and plenty of coverage.

The GiroAries Spherical helmet is a ball-and-socket design system that redirects energy away from the brain during certain impacts.