Mountain Bike Helmets
Mavic Crossmax Pro $200
With Crossmax Pro’s full-coverage construction, the helmet offers maximum protection for all-mountain riding. The impact protection is further bolstered by the addition of Mavic’s Live Fit concept. Live Fit utilizes xrd foam, which provides additional vibration and impact cushioning as well as a superior fit. The final bit of protection comes in the form of mesh, which Mavic employs on the front vents of the helmet to prevent insect bites. Other details that you’ll appreciate include an adjustable visor and smooth goggle interface that helps minimize fogging. ( mavic.com)
Smith Session $200
This past fall, Smith introduced its new Session helmet to its line of mountain bike lids. The Session offers excellent ventilation thanks to the air vents. Impact protection is also prioritized with the addition of the patented honeycomb-shape Koroyd panels and mips liner. A three-position adjustable visor, secure goggle integration and an eyewear dock round out the features. ( smithoptics.com)
Garneau Women’s Sally MIPS $125
With Sally mips’s extended rear coverage, reinforced lower perimeter edge and mips liner, this helmet by Garneau offers an exceptional level of protection for mountain biking. While protection is important, a helmet also needs to be comfortable. Garneau obviously recognizes this fact and provides the Sally mips with multiple vents for increased cooling in warm conditions. The highly adjustable harness system also adds to the helmet’s comfort by providing a stable fit without pressure points. Finally, an adjustable visor delivers excellent sun protection. ( garneau.com)
Bollé Trackdown MIPS $220
This versatile mountain bike helmet offers you exceptional impact protection and a host of useful convenience and comfort features. Bollé starts with a full-coverage expanded-polystyrene construction and adds mips for even greater rotational and impact protection. A removable three-position visor provides additional sun protection, is easily adjusted even when riding and is compatible with a wide range of sunglasses and goggles. Bollé has also carefully considered the positioned of the two front vent holes so you can stash your sunglasses either above or below the visor. The Trackdown ships with two vent covers that fit over the helmet’s top four vents providing greater weather protection in cold or wet conditions. Finally, a micro-adjustable dial closure ensures easy adjustments and a secure fit even in the most challenging riding situations. ( bolle.com)—gusalexandropoulos