Best helmet recommendations on Reddit
125 reviews from r/MTB, r/hockeyplayers, r/ladycyclists and 22 more subreddits
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#1
Giro
4.2
(10)
"Used it for awhile bikepacking/touring and it's been great."
"The most comfortable one I've had yet."
"It was what fit best."
"Fantastic helmet and super comfy."
"I think you could have the best helmet."
"Fit almost identically."
"I’m pretty happy with it so far."
"It comes down pretty far in the back to offer a bit more protection."
"It is nice and cool."
"Just go try them on."
#2
Bell
4.1
(9)
"Convertible easily full face / half shell."
"Bell helmets are round shaped."
"Bell and Giro."
"Convertible."
"My asian friends head are round and doesn't fit well with Giro too."
"It seemed to have held up well."
"Fits also pretty good with the monkey."
"Have worked for me for years now."
"I do have to wear my ponytail a little bit lower."
#3
Shoei
4.6
(7)
"Shoei have shown to be great!"
"Shoei, Arai, and schuberth are the only real choices IMO."
"Shoei !!"
"No problem with glasses even with sun visor down."
"Shoei X-15, Suomy S1-XR GP/KYT KX-1 Race."
"You can give the Shoei X15 or RX-7V Evo from Arai a shot."
"Shoei X-SPR pro or X15 it’s called in the states I believe."
#4
Bern
4.4
(7)
"Love it, highly recommend it."
"Can’t go wrong with more airflow!"
"Most of boosted riders use this helmet."
"Consider the one with MIPS."
"I like it alot."
"I also like."
"I've enjoyed it quite a lot"
#5
HJC
4.0
(7)
"HJC also seemed okay."
"Go for HJC or LS2."
"HJC."
"HJC and LS2. Meron din ata from MT."
"HJC c10 hanap ka nalang ng may promo sir."
"HJC c10 hanap ka nalang ng may promo sir."
"Go with C70 for full face."
#6
Specialized
4.5
(6)
"Super comfy and supposedly a top performer."
"Fits in your budget and the classic fit is supposed to be more oval."
"Wide open ventilation."
"Full face, Specialized Gambit."
"It runs a touch big."
"POC octal tectal are 'hardly there' helmets."
#7
POC
4.6
(5)
"I settled on the POC."
"The most vented helmet I've used."
"Keeping sweat out of my eyes."
"(personal opinion)"
"Really adjustable rear for adjustment."
#8
Bauer
4.2
(5)
"Fits perfectly."
"Bauer 5100 fits me really well."
"Have independent length and width adjustment."
"Fits me perfectly."
"Used by tons of professional players because of its fit, style, and comfort."
#9
SMK
4.0
(5)
"Smk typooon is fine i brought it from karol bagh recently."
"What not smk typhoon? It has all features similar to axor."
"I'm thinking to go for SMK stellar."
"Brought SmK tornado fit and finish is great."
"SMK Typhoon. It's ECE 22.06 certified."
#10
Schuberth
5.0
(4)
"Schuberth helmets are top quality very quiet helmets."
"Schuberth helmets are a good option to go for."
"It's plenty loud and clear."
"About the quietest helmet there is."
#11
Lazer
4.5
(4)
"I really like it so far!"
"It's light and comfortable."
"Try lazer helmets."
"Has nice ventilation."
#12
Spyder
4.5
(4)
"Comfortable, dual visor."
"Did saved me from a crash."
"Spyder."
"Spyder."
#13
Smith
4.3
(4)
"I have smith googles and helmet and as expected the fit is perfect."
"Snapped up a Smith on sale."
"I would recommend heading to you LBS and trying on every helmet."
"I really like my Smith Maze helmet."
#14
Warrior
4.0
(4)
"Fit great for me with the boa lacing system."
"Great lid."
"Another good option."
"It has an adjustment system."
#15
Bontrager
4.3
(3)
"Bontrager Starvos WAVECELL."
"Works quite well."
"Fits my head shape well."
#16
LS2
4.3
(3)
"GREAT airflow."
"I ended up with an LS2."
"LS2, HJC, KYT."
#17
Fox
4.0
(3)
"Sale ang fox sa glorietta."
"The Fox helmet is a better all around fit."
"You have tons of options outside that."
#18
Kask
4.0
(3)
"I've had good luck with Kask products."
"Super easy to thread my ponytail."
#19
Arai
5.0
(2)
"Try an Arai Signet X."
"The Arai Signet-X fit me very well."
#20
Tacks
4.5
(2)
"Fit my big round head perfectly."
"The Tacks series is pretty decent."
#21
Trek
4.5
(2)
"Fits my round head perfectly."
"Only ones I can speak to are Trek/Bontrager Starvos Round Fit."
#22
AGV
4.5
(2)
"Fits like a glove."
"Different manufacturers make helmets, primarily, for specific shaped heads."
#23
MT
4.5
(2)
"MT ANY DAY BUD any fricking day."
"Try MT Thunder 3 if your budget lets you!"
#24
Oakley
4.5
(2)
"Switched to Oakley Size L when they came out."
"WAY better value without going over $100."
#25
TSG
4.5
(2)
"Great helmet, period."
"Specifically designed to be rounder."
#26
Abus
4.0
(2)
"I found it to be the most comfortable."
"Costed me about 30 quids."
#27
100%
4.0
(2)
"Pretty reasonable price."
"I really like it for park days."
#28
Axor
4.0
(2)
"Axor Apex (goes for around 4.5-5K) or SMK Steller."
"Axor apex 4.2k inr with ece 22.06 dual visor."
#29
One K
4.0
(2)
"Pretty comfortable and doesn’t look horrible."
"I'd do something with MIPS."
#30
Kabuto
5.0
(1)
"Best fitting helmets for an asian-ish head!"
#31
Cascade
5.0
(1)
"It has been perfect."
#32
Karmor
5.0
(1)
"It fits amazingly!"
#33
Triple 8
4.0
(1)
"If Triple 8 doesn't fit, try the S1 lifer."
#34
KYT
4.0
(1)
"I think KYT has good offers and I really like their designs."
#35
Icon
4.0
(1)
"Icon/HJC if you’re trying to save money."
#36
Nexx
4.0
(1)
"It's a pretty nice helmet."
#37
Mammut
4.0
(1)
"I have a big ass head."
#38
MET
4.0
(1)
"Affordable with MIPS too."
#39
Fly
4.0
(1)
"It's very good for the price."
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