Helmets
Review | POC's Cytal helmet offers brilliant all-round performance with a top safety rating
A benchmark, versatile helmet with only very minor flaws
Review | Bell's 3Qtr-Air MIPS is one of the chunkiest open-face helmets around and offers plenty of protection
As much protection as possible without a full-face helmet, but are the compromises worth it?
Review | Smith Forefront 3 is one of the best MTB helmets I've ever tested thanks to quality construction and fit
Smith's top-tier trail helmet is worth its high price
POC’s Barocon Carbon helmet is rated to US motorbike standards but built for downhill MTB
Full-face helmet features carbon shell, magnetic visor and lightweight construction
Review | Lazer's Impala KinetiCore is the trail helmet I'd spend my money on
The Impala KinetiCore combines excellent comfort, secure stability and impressive ventilation
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Giro Montaro Mips III review: a secure, safe trail helmet that proves ventilation isn't everything
The Montaro Mips III prioritises rider confidence over outright cooling, delivering deep coverage and a secure fit
Canyon Deflectr helmet review: class-leading ventilation, but the strap and fit don't reach the same highs
The Deflectr combines outstanding ventilation, innovative safety technology and excellent value, but an awkward fit prevents it from realising its full potential
Specialized Ambush 3 helmet review: a quality lightweight trail helmet – but there's a reason you need to try before you buy
The Ambush 3 blends low weight, impressive stability and premium features, but there's an issue that holds it back
Troy Lee Designs Stage Stunt review: one of the best three-quarter helmets I've tested, with only a single minor flaw
The Stage Stunt is designed for enduro riders who want more coverage without compromising airflow
Fox Rampage RS review: one of the best full-face helmets I've ever tested, but I don't love its looks
The new Rampage RS boasts more safety tech and a lighter weight than its predecessor
Full Face Helmets
Review | Bell Full-10 Spherical MTB helmet
Bell’s flagship full-face helmet offers impressive protection but doesn’t come cheap
Review | Fox Proframe RS full-face helmet
A popular enduro helmet brought right up to date
Review | Giro Insurgent Spherical helmet
The Insurgent Spherical really packs a punch when it comes to safety tech
Mountain Biking Helmets
Review | The iXS Carve 1.0 helmet has ample safety tech, a comfortable fit and excellent storage for your glasses – as long as they're not too big
iXS’ latest lid is stuffed full of safety tech
Review | Met Revo is a sweaty MTB helmet with a particular fit, but its safety rating will make you want it
MET’s Revo takes safety seriously, but you need to try before you buy
Review | Fox Speedframe RS is a well-vented helmet that tops the rankings for safety, if not comfort
New Speedframe RS is rated number one in Virginia Tech’s independent helmet-safety rankings
Road Cycling Helmets
Review | HJC's Ibex 3.0 helmet offers exceptional fit and comfort, but it's a pricey purchase
The third-generation Ibex combines an elongated length with low volume and light weight
Review | Lazer's Victor KinetiCore helmet brings tangible performance gains but not without compromise
Is a full TT lid too much for road riding?
Review | Kask Nirvana is an impressively light aero helmet, but it fails to transcend expectations
Race-proven but not perfect