Best helmet recommendations on Reddit

143 reviews from r/indianbikes, r/MTB, r/motorcyclegear and 25 more subreddits

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Shoei

4.7

(15)

"I love my RF-1400."

"I normally hear the RF-1400 listed as the quietest helmet."

"Shoei have shown to be great!"

"Couldn't believe how much quieter my Shoei NXR2 was."

"Also recommend Shoei helmets if you want quiet."

"Shoei and Schuberth."

"Shoei, Arai, and schuberth are the only real choices IMO."

"**Shoei NXR2** is pretty good."

"My glasses fit into my Shoei GT-Air 2 perfectly."

"Shoei !!"

Giro

4.3

(11)

"Used it for awhile bikepacking/touring and it's been great."

"I now have a Giro Aries Spherical and it is my favorite helmet ever."

"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."

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."

HJC

4.0

(9)

"Affordable, safe, and as helmety as a helmet gets."

"HJC also seemed okay."

"It has DOT, ECE and Snell certifications."

"Go for HJC or LS2."

"HJC."

"HJC and LS2. Meron din ata from MT."

"HJC c10 hanap ka nalang ng may promo sir."

"Go with C70 for full face."

Specialized

4.5

(8)

"High safety rating on Virginia Techs helmet eval."

"Super comfy and supposedly a top performer."

"Fits in your budget and the classic fit is supposed to be more oval."

"Wide open ventilation."

"They could be a solution if they fit properly."

"Full face, Specialized Gambit."

"It runs a touch big."

"POC octal tectal are 'hardly there' helmets."

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"

Axor

4.7

(6)

"I settled with axor apex as it was dot,isi certified and ece 22-06."

"Great helmet with a ece 22.06 rating."

"Axor and smk also provide great helmet."

"Axor and smk also makes great helmet."

"I have the helmet. It looks cool and peripheral vision is okay."

"Axor apex 4.2k inr with ece 22.06 dual visor."

MT

4.2

(6)

"MT ANY DAY BUD any fricking day."

"Better go for mt thunder 3 pro."

"Try MT Thunder 3 if your budget lets you!"

"Got mt thunder 3 pro, anyway you should try a couple of them before buying."

"Mt helmet and RE stout gloves."

Schuberth

5.0

(5)

"Schuberth C5 is 1000% the best helmet you will ever own."

"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."

#10

SMK

4.0

(6)

"I have the SMK Typhoon and it's great."

"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."

#11

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."

#12

LS2

4.2

(5)

"GREAT airflow."

"Check out LS2 Stream 2, HJC C10 and then MT."

"I’d recommend the LS2 Stream 2 (ECE 22.06 certified) if your budget is 7k."

"I ended up with an LS2."

"LS2, HJC, KYT."

#13

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."

#14

Lazer

4.5

(4)

"I really like it so far!"

"It's light and comfortable."

"Try lazer helmets."

"Has nice ventilation."

#15

Spyder

4.5

(4)

"Comfortable, dual visor."

"Did saved me from a crash."

"Spyder."

#16

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."

#17

Kask

4.3

(4)

"Kask’s Zenith helmets seem to be the go-to for those with larger heads."

"I've had good luck with Kask products."

"Super easy to thread my ponytail."

#18

Warrior

4.0

(4)

"Fit great for me with the boa lacing system."

"Great lid."

"Another good option."

"It has an adjustment system."

#19

AGV

5.0

(3)

"I love my AGV K6."

"I have the AGV K6. It's light, small and has good ventilation."

"Fits like a glove."

#20

Arai

5.0

(3)

"Try an Arai Signet X."

"The Arai Signet-X fit me very well."

"Jay Leno wears Arai, so that might work for you."

#21

Bontrager

4.3

(3)

"Bontrager Starvos WAVECELL."

"Works quite well."

"Fits my head shape well."

#22

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."

#23

Tacks

4.5

(2)

"Fit my big round head perfectly."

"The Tacks series is pretty decent."

#24

Trek

4.5

4.0

(1)

"WAY better value without going over $100."

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