If you’re here reading this article, chances are you don’t need convincing about wearing one for safety and protection. The bike helmet is the single most important piece of protective equipment worn by cyclists.
A helmet should be worn at all times while you’re out riding, no matter how short or familiar the route may be. Besides that, in most country helmets that are sold need to meet a standard for impact protection.
Hence, if you are new to cycling or have been cycling for a while and are looking for a helmet, there are several factors to consider, and selecting the right helmet can make plenty of difference in your new riding season.
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1. Proper Fit
The first and most important tip when buying a new helmet is that it should fit properly, poor fitting can compromise protection or cause discomfort.
Helmets come in different sizes and many feature adjustments modulation within sizing to achieve a precise and comfortable fit.
Thus, head to your nearest bike store and get a professional opinion when you’re buying a bike helmet.
2. Match your riding style
Next, look for a bike helmet that matches your style of riding. The helmet categories can help to ease the selection process by steering you towards an option that is more suited to your needs.
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Here are 3 basic types:
-Recreational bike helmets: An economical choice and more common to casual riders. It provides the basic impact protection for casual riding.
-Road bike helmets: Designed to be lightweight, well ventilated, and aerodynamic.
-Mountain bike helmets: Designed to be well ventilated, and most styles offer extended rear head coverage because mountain bikers are more likely to fall backward. Some are well ventilated, often feature visors, and come in both half shell and a full-face option.
3. Technology & Features
If you’re looking into helmets with technology and features. We got you! Helmets are constantly coming out with new technology each year, designed to be lighter, cooler, or more aerodynamic while providing the impact protection necessary for riders.
If you prefer night rides or adventurous rides, helmets are coming with built-in mounts for lights and action cameras perfect for you to capture moments.
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As for bike features choices, here are the options;
-Ventilation: Helmet vents improve wind flow over your head, keeping it cool and comfortable. Essentially, the more vent a helmet has, the lighter it is.
-Visor: Specifically for riders who prefers sun-shielding visors, it is most common on mountain bike helmets to protect riders from dust and sand.
-Full face protection: Most mountain bike helmets have a wraparound chin bar to provide face protection for downhill mountain biking or racing.
Importantly, you will need to know when to replace a helmet and get a new one. Bike helmets are designed to absorb a single impact, so if the helmet is involved in any type of accident it’s damaged. Time to get a new one!
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