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Helmets

Helmets are not just an essential safety measure to protect your head in the event of a crash; they're actually a legal requirement in Victoria for cyclists. A good helmet is well-fitting, breathable, and comfortable to wear. All helmets meet Australian AS/NZS 2063 safety standards. 

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How to Choose the Right Bike Helmet

Selecting the right bike helmet involves considering a few key factors:

The bike helmet's internal shape (or mould) should fit snugly around your head with even pressure mapping.

If there's any sharp pressure points, this will eventually lead to a headache.

So, think of the inside of the helmet trying to grab onto your head. Once the dial at the back of the helmet is tightened, try to gently pull the helmet off your head. You should notice resistance, almost like the helmet is sucking back down.

Ventilation is also important.

If ventilation is a priority, then road bike helmets are the most ventilated. These have a lot of cool air intake vents and large exhaust vents that suck out hot air.

Mountain bike helmets tend to be a little less ventilated.

Because these prioritise shell/foam volume over ventilation. You'll notice helmets like the Fox Speedframe are thicker at the back and the sides compared with other helmets.

Mips

Is an acronym for Multi-directional Impact Protection System.

Basically, there's a thin layer on the inside of Mips bike helmets that slides under a rotational impact.

It's this slipping of the Mips layer that minimises brain trauma. If the Mips layer didn't slip or slide under impact, your brain would instead; causing damage to the delicate tissue.

Mips helmets will have a bright yellow logo on the outside and inside of the helmet.

We have way too many to list, but here's some great options:

Premium Italian brand, Kask, doesn't use Mips, instead using their own inhouse testing and construction methods. Kask calls this technology WG11 and it's used in the following road bike helmets that we stock:

MTB Helmets

One of the important characteristics of MTB helmets is depth of coverage.

MTB helmets come down deep at the back of the head and sides.

Additionally, there's much more volume and thickness in crucial parts of the helmet - especially the back of the MTB helmet.

And these helmets don't need to be used just for mountain biking.

Recreational riders who want better than average protection will appreciate the deeper coverage.

One example is the Fox Mainframe.

Designed with Mips (Multi-Directional Impact Protection System), it reduces rotational forces during certain impacts, providing enhanced protection for riders.

With extended coverage at the back of the head and a lightweight yet durable construction, this helmet ensures all-day comfort and security on rugged trails.

Large ventilation ports keep you cool, while the adjustable fit system guarantees a snug and personalised fit.

For those who want a little more ventilation, consider the Fox Speedframe. The Speedframe has 19 air vents compared to the Mainframe which has 13.

Rider with a Full-Face MTB Helmet

Full-face MTB Helmets

Full-face mountain bike helmets are designed to provide maximum protection for riders attempting aggressive Enduro trails, downhill racing, or BMX racing.

They typically feature a chin guard, extended coverage around the head, and a robust design to withstand impacts during high-speed or technical riding.

A couple of full-face MTB options to consider:

  • Fox Proframe
  • Fox Rampage
  • Fox Rampage Comp

Fox's Proframe is designed to be comfortable while pedalling on long rides.

That's because it's got the full head coverage of a full face MTB helmet and it's paired with superb ventilation. 

Fox's Rampage and Rampage Comp are standard full-coverage full-face MTB helmets.

These are designed for shuttle days or BMX racing; situations where you're not pedalling for long durations. The helmet's shell and the pads are a lot thicker too.

This means greater safety on high-speed trails but the trade-off is weight and ventilation.

Kids Helmet being worn by a young girl

Kids Helmets

Kids bike helmets are sized and adjusted the same as adult bike helmets.

There's a couple of things to note though.

Strap length is important.

Straps can't be too long. Otherwise, there's a lot of excess under the chin and the side buckles don't sit next to the ears correctly.

The helmet can't sit on top of the head. It's got to sit low and surround the head.

Taking this a step further, the helmet has to gently grab the head - without the straps tightened - and should not slide from side-to-side or back-and-forth.

Some kids helmets we really like are:

  • Giro Scamp II features an easy-to-use fit system and vibrant designs.
  • Bell Lil Ripper is a super lightweight and adjustable BMX-style full-coverage helmet.
  • Fox Mainframe Youth kids helmet has Mips brain protection layer and superb head coverage.
  • ByK Mini has an integrated visor, good ventilation and head coverage.

For kids upwards of 6 years, these are the kids helmet options:

  • ByK Youth is adjustable lightweight and adjustable between 50-56cm.
  • ByK Teen is similar in profile to the ByK Youth and has an adjustable range of 52-58cm.
  • Giro Elixir Youth is our most popular helmet. Out of these 3, it's got the deepest coverage and largest adjustment range of 50-57cm.
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