6/13/2025

How to choose the best bike helmet: from budget to high-performance models

Choosing the best bike helmet in 2025 isn’t just about looks - it’s about safety and optimizing your ride. With advanced systems like MIPS, SPIN and WaveCel and smart helmets changing the cycling safety game, choosing the right helmet can be overwhelming. This guide aims to make it easy for you.

How to choose the best bike helmet: from budget to high-performance models

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A LOOK AT THE BEST HELMETS FOR 2025

BEST ENTRY-LEVEL HELMET

The Giro Register MIPS helmet combines MIPS with good ventilation.

BEST MID-RANGE HELMET

The Bell Falcon MIPS offers great value for frequent and dedicated riders.

BEST HIGH-END HELMET

The Specialized S-Works Prevail 3 is for cyclists who demand the best.

BEST AERO HELMET

The Giro Eclipse Spherical reduces drag and gives you a speed gain.

BEST LIGHTWEIGHT

The super light Kask Valegro minimizes heat and sweat buildup.

BEST MTB /TRAIL RIDING

Troy Lee Designs’ A3 MIPS offers unmatched safety and comfort.

BEST COMMUTER/URBAN

The stylish Thousand Chapter MIPS is perfect for daily urban commutes.

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Mark Nessmith
ROUVY Writer
Mark Nessmith is a native of south Florida who’s spent most of the past three decades living in Europe. During his career in writing and editing, his beats have included golf, baseball, football and basketball. On two wheels, his preferred terrain is the seemingly endless network of cycling trails throughout the forests of the Czech Republic. Mark and his wife have three brilliant kids and one rather odd terrier named Stella.
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