Helmets reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 175 Reddit reviews across 25 subreddits and 39 posts to rank the best Helmets brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/bicycling, r/indianbikes, r/motorcyclegear, r/CarTrackDays, r/ebikes. Top-rated brands include Bell (4.1/5), LS2 (4.3/5), Axor (3.5/5).
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Reviews175
Subreddits25
Posts39
Brands48
Products72
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#1
Bell
4.1
(11)
"Love my Bell Super 3R MIPs."
"Bell MX9 with MIPS, fits 100% goggles well, can detach inner pads if you sweat allg"
"Louis.be sells Bell helmets but only online in Belgium."
"MKC sells Bell helmets"
"Bell helmets are distributed by Bihr."
"Bell is hard to find in Belgium. I have been to many bike shops but I don't remember seeing Bells."
"I use a Bell Super 3R. It's a pretty popular convertible model. It's a good all-arounder."
"Daughter just got a new helmet for her birthday. Bell Sanction 2. It's not the fanciest but a decently priced helmet."
"I wear a Bell Super 3R but Xnito makes some pretty cool looking helmets that are rated for ebike riders."
"Bell super 3r"
#2
LS2
4.3
(9)
"I had a ls2 ff350. Super durable and light weight helmet. I discarded it recently after 14 years."
"Ls2 rapid 2 I love mine."
"I own this helmet and use it regularly. It’s $100."
"The safety gold standard (mostly) of ECE 22.06 for only 100 bucks"
"Ls2 is best option go for it. Try out helmets and make sure you get correct size."
"Go for the LS2, Using Axor for 5 years. LS2>axor for this range"
"LS2 most definitely. SMK and AXOR ones are heavier and have bigger shells."
"I bought an LS2 Rapid II for the class. Yes, it was inexpensive, but it’s also full face ECE 22.06 certified."
"There's also the MT Stinger 2 and LS2 Rapid II at £60 seem to be the cheapest 22.06 helmets on the market right now."
#3
Axor
3.5
(11)
"Yes, I agree Axor has an ABS shell although it performs well under impact as compared to SMK’s ABS helmets as per the test that I saw"
"Axor apex is available for 4k on Amazon not counting offers"
"The axor apex fits all those requirements"
"I also had one, only had some issues with the vents. Otherwise it was a solid helmet"
"I own both the axor apex and the RE modular, I can tell from experience that the axor is definitely safer but the RE is not unsafe because"
"Axor Hunter/ SMK Stellar, easily found for 3500-4000 at local gear shops. Buy whichever fits best."
"Most Axor helmets have ABS shell, SMK has even worse thermoplastic shells, but at this price point it's difficult to get even a polycarbonate shell."
"Axor apex, nhk"
"The Axor Hunter is good but as far as I remember the Stellar has a very weak ABS Shell as per a strength test video that I saw"
"I own an axor apex , I don't think it goes lower than 4500 offline"
#4
Shoei
4.6
(8)
"Shoei Arai AGV. Full stop."
"Shoei X-SPR Pro is totally race ready, aerodynamic, and made for speed. It'll offer more protection that anything made by Gyro."
"Light helmets are the best, less weight on your shoulders. Something like a SHOEI NXR2 would be a good choice."
"Don’t skimp on a helmet. Shoei and Aria are expensive for a reason….they work"
"Spend a little more and buy a top of the line brand like shoei or arai."
"Sedeci was too big but the Shoei was just right."
"Medium shoei fits great, even my medium pista feels great and they run small."
"Either go Shoei with the NXR2 or look at Arai, maybe HJC, Shark, Scorpion."
#5
Giro
4.1
(9)
"Giro Fixture Mips is a chill modern looking helmet that doesn't break the bank. $40 on Amazon rn and comes in good colors."
"Giro Tyrant Spherical"
"I've seen the Giro Fixture MIPs, Giro Fixture MIPs II, and Specialized Tactic recommended a lot."
"Most recent and best buy of all has been this Gyro which ended up almost a third of the price."
"I, personally, have found that Giro helmets fit me the best, and they come down far enough on my forehead that my glasses fit well."
"I just go for generic Giro helmets in hi-vis green for safety."
"Giro make good looking helmets. I think any of the top brands will be safe."
"If the helmet is a year old and fits you, it should be fine. If you're really worried, check out the VA tech studies and keep the Giro as a backup for travel."
"I always found Giro helmets to be the most comfortable."
#6
POC
4.4
(8)
"I own a POC Omne Beacon I got half off. Super nice to wear."
"Kask, Specialized, POC make some very fancy helmets but there are others. The important part is the MIPS."
"Pocs are hige."
"POC Tectal is one. Funny that Giro doesn’t fit you well."
"POC & Smith helmets fit me very well."
"I like the POC Octal s"
"POC Cytal look really cool… However I think with helmets you really need to try them on, personally."
"Https://poc.com/en-us/product/cytal-cpsc-uranium-black-matt-hydrogen-white-matt"
#7
SMK
4.0
(8)
"Smk is more eyeglass friendly i do have smk man they feel so premium but so damn heavy"
"Go for smk or axor if u can increase budget amount 10 there are helmets of kyt and Ls2"
"Smk ka offer hai 4k ka helmet 3.2 me mil rhaa hai ece hai vo 22.06 i guesss steallar typhone something"
"You can look up to SMK TYPHOON. It also has ECE 22.06 certification."
"Axor Hunter/ SMK Stellar, easily found for 3500-4000 at local gear shops. Buy whichever fits best."
"SMK typhoon"
"Look for SMK helmets"
"SMK has those pockets for spectacles and indeed comfortable."
#8
Zamp
3.8
(8)
"Zamp ZR-72 flat black with white/blue star decal is pretty sweet."
"Gonna try on the Zamp ZR-72 and Pyrotect Pro Airflow on Wednesday. Both SA2020, Zamp is $379, Pyrotect is $479."
"Zamp or Pyrotect. We carry both-the Zamp has more stock color options but the Pyrotect has more customizable airflow options."
"I have a Zamp. Looks good, fits well, SA rated. Seems fine to me"
"I’m happy with my Zamp."
"I tried several and although really cheap, Zamp fit me best."
"Zamp"
"Zamp is another option"
#9
Petzl
4.8
(6)
"I’m sold on EPP foam. Won’t buy another helmet using old style foam, EPP is way more robust.
Petzl, BD, Mammut - try them on and figure out which fits your head best."
"I have a petzl meteor and have zero complaints tbh"
"Petzl meteor is one of the best helmets on the market. If it's in the price range, I suggest it."
"Second one I got I love and am happy to wear it! It's the petzl in the bottom right of @ops post. It fits so well I think I could climb all day with it."
"I love my Sirocco. It weighs nothing, comfortable for ages."
"I use a Petzl Meteor personally, but Atomic also makes a great one."
#10
Arai
4.7
(6)
"Currently I have an A* R10 Supertech and a Shoei X-15. Both excellent lids."
"Look at the Arai FIM Racing 2 , currently the safest motorcycle helmet on the market."
"Get something that is ECE 22.06 and/or FIM rated. I recommend Arai."
"I’m on my third one, and have tried every other major brand."
"Arai tends to have small shell sizes"
"I have a big oval hear and Arai fit me very well, no wiggle room."
#11
Scorpion
4.4
(5)
"R420 is my go to helmet. Was my first and keeped me from getting a concussion when I T-boned a school bus."
"Scorpion has some decent options for full face ece 22.06."
"Most important aspect will be fit & certification - look for ECE 22.06 cert & for fit, head down to your local store. Scorpion, HJC & a bunch of other brands as others have mentioned."
"Scorpion r420, helmets are something that are noticeably better when you spend s but more tho."
"Scorpion, bell, shark, hjc, and agv all make great lids."
#12
Smith
4.4
(5)
"I absolutely LOVE that helmet. Most comfortable helmet I've owned so far."
"Smith mainline is a good choice for less than 45km per hour. lightweight, great ventilation and downhill + ebike certified (28mph)."
"Smith here too. Although my road Persist seems to fit a bit better than my Forefront 2."
"No other helmet looks as good on me at the smith network. Has mips, usually pretty affordable."
"Look up "Smith Engage" or "Fox Speedframe" for an idea. There are plenty of styles and shapes."
#13
Specialized
4.4
(5)
"Specialized Align II. Literally saved my life going 20+ mph."
"Kask, Specialized, POC make some very fancy helmets but there are others. The important part is the MIPS."
"I've seen the Giro Fixture MIPs, Giro Fixture MIPs II, and Specialized Tactic recommended a lot."
"Specialized has some slimmer helmets that are less “Flying Saucer” looking, especially if you have a narrow head or smaller size."
"Specialized Tactic is another option. Has better airflow than the mode."
#14
Fox
4.4
(5)
"I personally use a fox rampage ."
"Fox proframe"
"Fox proframe."
"They are expensive but they are good helmets"
"Look up "Smith Engage" or "Fox Speedframe" for an idea. There are plenty of styles and shapes."
#15
Kask
5.0
(4)
"Kask, Specialized, POC make some very fancy helmets but there are others. The important part is the MIPS."
"The KASK protone and met rivale are two safe helmets that look less mushroomy."
"The helmet that fit me best was the Kask Protone Icon."
"I rent advertising space on my forehead and am happy with the Kask Protone Icon helmet."
#16
HJC
4.0
(5)
"HJC are great helmets ime"
"I was looking at the HJC i10, but wasn’t sure if it was a good brand given it was one of the cheapest options I found at around $175."
"The HJC C10 seems to be the best reviewed <£100 22.06 compliant full face."
"Cheapest SNELL approved helmet I could find, its like $150."
"HJC makes decent budget friendly helmets."
#17
Mammut
3.8
(5)
"Mammut Crag Sender is a nice lightweight option with a lot of hardshell if you’re worried about foam."
"The wallrider mips could fit my budget. Local store is having a 20% off deal on mamut in bit so will end up being around $150."
"I have the Mammut wallrider thats been pretty good idk if its in your budget for Canadian stock though."
"Mammut's helmets work for my 60 cm skull."
"I settled on some mammut helmet because it was the cheapest and felt like any other helmet i tried on.."
#18
G-Force
4.0
(4)
"I like my gforce nova"
"G-force, racequip, and pyrotech are all good brands that are affordable and meet the current requirements"
"I bought a g-force rift as my first helmet. Compared to my buddy that got a zamp, it was a little more expensive but came with way better padding choices"
"Gforce, racequip, HJC are all decent budget options."
#19
Volant
5.0
(3)
"Volant."
"I almost always use Volant."
"Volant is my favorite helmet and the best one for SPI."
#20
Royal Enfield
3.8
(4)
"I recommended the RE because it's just a good fit , the only thing it lacks is an ece certificates other than that it meets the weight requirement, cost requirement, isi+dot and is great for pillion riders"
"I recommended one that's under 4k , good safety from a recognised brand like royal Enfield, light weigh"
"RE modular helmet, light weight , dot and isi certificates, not too expensive, has dual visor and is very breathy"
"I own both the axor apex and the RE modular, I can tell from experience that the axor is definitely safer but the RE is not unsafe because"
#21
MIPS
4.7
(3)
"We only buy MIPS helmets for our kids."
"Make sure the helmet has a technology called MIPS."
"I'd look for one with a MIPS protection system."
#22
Sedici
3.0
(4)
"I have a Sedici Strada II and Subverter Evo, I chose based on the weather."
"The Sedeci's from cycle gear work just fine."
"The Sedici helmets are ok. Certainly not the best out there, but I wear mine daily and it does the job."
"My gf started with a cheap sedici helmet, then a more expensive sedici, and finally just plunged and got an arai."
#23
Bern
5.0
(2)
"I've been wearing Bern helmets for years, would recommend. My favorite one has a built in cycling cap "visor"."
"Bern helmets look great, have swappable liners, and many are cross-sport compatible."
#24
MET
5.0
(2)
"I love the look of my MET Rivale MIPS which happens to be highly rated on Virginia tech ranking."
"The KASK protone and met rivale are two safe helmets that look less mushroomy."
#25
Scott
4.5
(2)
"I prefer how Scott Centric fits me. Awesome venting for muggy Mid-Atlantic and southern summers."
"Scott Cadence is sick, too. MIPS all the way."
#26
Steelbird
4.5
(2)
"Would recommend Steelbird 87rh safety helmet its the best"
"Just get a 100-1400₹ Steelbird series that’ll be DOT and ISI rated"
#27
KYT
4.0
(2)
"Just read about KYT in other forum. They are ECE rated and around 175 or so starting."
"Get a KYT. They are ECE and FIM certified, used in moto gp, have a lot of r&d / features others don’t."
#28
MET Vinci MIPS
4.0
(2)
"I remember needing the XL one for my huge melon."
"I have a MET Vinci MIPS for the road and a Smith for mountain bike."
#29
Stormcast
4.0
(2)
"Stormcast is my favorite if using gw bits, they fit perfect imo."
"I personally use stormcast helmets."
#30
Lumos
4.0
(2)
"Try the Lumos for turn signal connectivity on helmet. They have a visor version or one without it."
"I’m personally using a Lumos Kickstart."
#31
Pyrotect
4.0
(2)
"The Pyrotect one is probably the nicer of the two but they are both really nice."
"Pyrotect is another good option"
#32
Kali
4.0
(2)
"I would also recommend like one poster the Kali Invader 2 to keep you the coolest out of all the full face helmets"
"I wear Kali Invader for summer & full face moto helmet when it's 70 degree and less."
#33
Shark
3.5
(2)
"Shark helmets are exe approved, just don’t try opening them with a double click."
"Shark helmets are cheap but still exe approved"
#34
Utopia
3.5
(2)
"I love the utopia for road racing, but if there’s a climbing stage, I’ll swap to a Valegro or Protone."
"I like it, but I have also had more ventilating helmets."
#35
AGV
3.5
(2)
"The AGV K6 is not loud."
"The AGV Pista is very loud, because it’s a track helmet."
#36
Falconer
5.0
(1)
"I was able to find the Falconer 2VI MIPS at a huge discount and for some reason the store also had a tax free event. Super happy with it."
#37
Wild Country
5.0
(1)
"I’ve had good experiences with Wild Country helmets. The Synchro and new Session helmet are really light and comfortable all-day when I’m multipitch climbing."
#38
RaceQuip
5.0
(1)
"I have a RaceQuip PRO20, great helmet, got it for the air inlet, game changer out in the desert"
#39
Prairie Flower Leather Works
5.0
(1)
"The quality is worth the wait. I’d recommend ordering before the owner retires. He’s an older guy but his work is phenominal."
#40
Lazer
5.0
(1)
"I had a Lazer helmet with MIPS save my life in 2015 when i flipped my bike at high speed downhill."
#41
Black Diamond
4.0
(1)
"Maybe a BD Vision or Petzl Sirocco (i'm not 100% sure what it comes to in CAD, but 135 usd)"
#42
Abus
4.0
(1)
"I don't think you can go wrong with an Abus Urban-I 3.0 for commuting."
#43
Suomy
4.0
(1)
"I have the Suomy S1-XR GP which is the exact same helmet as the KYT KX-1."
#44
KRS
4.0
(1)
"I have the KRS-S1 and use it for my weekly rides but i didnt pay $159 for it. Bluetooth speakers are nice and loud, and the ear flaps are good for keeping the wind noise out."
#45
NZ
4.0
(1)
"I’ve had the NZ race for a couple years, I really like it for a race/track day helmet."
#46
Sweet Protection
4.0
(1)
"Sweet Protection + Pas Normal (or without Pas Normal) are pretty dope helmets."
#47
Maap
4.0
(1)
"Maap+Kask helmets are pretty fresh looking."
#48
Base Camp
4.0
(1)
"I went with the Base Camp NTA8776 helmet personally."
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