Top 4 Mountain Bike Helmets for 2022
Whether it's your first season out on the trails or ripping downhill on the daily, check out our quick breakdown of the Top 4 Mountain Bike Helmets for 2021. We'll go through key tech specs, pros and cons of each helmet.
Giro Fixture MIPS Helmet
Price | $99.99 |
Size | UA 21.25” - 24” / 54 - 61cm |
Fit System | Roc Loc® Sport MIPS® |
Ventilation | 18 vents |
Contruction | In-Mold polycarbonate shell with EPS liner |
Giro’s undeniable bargain of a helmet ticks off the average rider. The Fixture MIPS comes in six up-to-date colors, has a fit system that holds its adjustment and includes a MIPS liner inside for additional safety.
- Removable Visor
- Quick-dry padding
- MIPS technology
- Padding is on the lighter side
- Visor non-adjustable
- No accessory mounts
Specialized Camber Trail Helmet
Price | $109.99 |
Size | S-XL |
Fit System | Headset SX |
Ventilation | 11 vents |
Contruction | In-Mold shell with Composite Matrix |
The Specialized Camber is a helmet for anyone, with sizes for kids and adults, packed with top-of-the-line techonolgy of MIPS and ANGi. ANGi is a small sensor attached to the back of the helmet that can detect the forces associated with a crash and notify your emergency contacts via a Bluetooth connection to your smartphone and the Specialized Ride App.
- Crash detection system
- high visor for visibility
- MIPS technology
- Goggle friendly peak
- Larger than average sizing
- Visor is not adjustable
POC Axion Spin Helmet
Price | $169.99 |
Size | XS-S, M-L, XL-XXL |
Fit System | 360° fit system |
Ventilation | Highly ventilated |
Contruction | Optimized PC shell with EPS liner, extended shell around temples and back of head |
POC's most affordable mountain bike helmet, when the design, quality and fit are taken into consideration, the Axion Spin becomes an excellent choice for those shopping in the mid-range price bracket. Offering exceptional safety features all packed up in a lightweight package.
- Breakaway Visor prevents neck injuries
- Sleek design with high quality finishes
- Ample ventilation
- Sizing is complicated for those between size ranges
- No goggle clips
Bontrager Rally Wavecell Helmet
Price | $209.99 |
Size | S-L |
Fit System | BOA System |
Ventilation | 13 vents |
Contruction | PC SHell, EPS foam/ WaveCel |
The Bontrager Rally WaveCel helmet is one of the safest helmets on the market, hidden under the well designed shell is ample safety features and a BOA dial adjustment system. Backed by Trek's crash replacement warranty, this helmet is perfect for riders wanting to test the limits of their helmet.
- WaveCel tech at an affordable price
- Widely adjustable visor
- BOA stytem
- Reduced airflow
- Intrusive brow
- No glasses or GoPro mount