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Trek Blaze WaveCel helmet review
At nigh-on £200 the Trek Blaze WaveCel helmet is on the expensive side of open face lids but it is…
Sweet Protection Fixer Composite 2Vi Mips helmet review
The super secure Sweet Protection Fixer offers a clean and simple design, making for a rather pretty premium full facer.
ABUS HiDrop Helmet Review
Although fairly budget friendly, the ABUS HiDrop helmet is not just an entry level lid designed to get you by,…
Lazer Chase KinetiCore Helmet review
The Lazer Chase KinetiCore is a downhill rated helmet with a comparatively reasonable price tag (well, it’s under £200). Pros…
Julbo Forest MIPS helmet review
This Julbo Forest MIPS helmet is a bit more towards the gnar-oriented side of open-face helmets yet still feels nice…
Abus AirDrop MIPS helmet review
The Abus AirDrop MIPS is a well made and designed helmet that offers great levels of breathability and forget-you're-wearing it…
The Grinder: Zefal Bike Taxi Tow Rope, Continental Argotal, Fox Dropframe helmet, Zipp 1ZERO HiTop Wheels
Is that creak me or the bike? Real-world product reviews from real-world riders.
ABUS Cliffhanger MIPS Helmet review
If you've a narrower shaped head you may find the Abus Cliffhanger fits you better than some models. It's light…
Bell Full-10 MIPS Spherical Helmet Review
The Bell Full-10 promises a complete package of fit, cooling ventilation and all the safety features in barely there form…
Specialized Gambit Helmet Review
This Specialized Gambit is going to be a controversial one. It is a product I very nearly didn’t include. Why?…
MET Parachute MCR MIPS Helmet Review
This is the MET Parachute MCR MIPS helmet MIPs, an enduro helmet with removable chin bar. It comes in three…
Bluegrass Rogue Core MIPS Helmet Review
The Bluegrass Rogue Core MIPS is the brand's top end open face helmet. Designed to offer protection in a comfortable…
Sweet Protection Arbitrator MIPS Helmet Review
The Sweet Protection Arbitrator MIPS helmets is the Norwegian brand's foray into the increasingly popular convertible helmet market.
Giro Source MIPS Helmet review
The Giro Source MIPS helmets should definitely be at the top of your try-on list. It’s one of few helmets…
Giro Merit Spherical Dirt Helmet Review
The Giro Merit Spherical Dirt is a do-it-all trail helmet with something called 'MIPS Spherical' for added crash protection.
Giro Insurgent Spherical Helmet review
Built around 'Spherical Technology', the Giro Insurgent claims to have 50% better cooling and 200g less weight than the Giro…
TSG Scope: do BMX smarts make a decent MTB lid?
The TSG Scope is the top end mountain bike helmet in its lineup, and it's a high coverage lid, aimed…
Oakley DRT3 MIPS Helmet Review: Super Stable
The Oakley DRT3 MIPS is the newest of their mountain bike helmets, retailing at around £110 it is around £50…
POC Otocon Race MIPS helmet review
The POC Otocon Race MIPS helmet is a full face lightweight helmet, certified for downhill competition, but designed enduro racing/riding.
POC Omne Eternal Helmet Review: Self-Charging Rear Light
POC Omne Eternal features new Powerfoyle technology to charge an in-built rear light, that knows when it's needed.
Fox Mainframe helmet review – MIPS on a budget
Want a helmet with MIPS but want to keep costs down? The Fox Mainframe does all that it needs to,…
Smith Engage Helmet Review: High-End Protection At A Low Cost?
Smith bolsters its helmet range with the Smith Engage, a price-conscious helmet with high-end features and protection. The Smith Engage,…
Troy Lee Designs A3 Helmet | Monday Mini Review
Released earlier in the year, the Troy Lee Design A3 helmet promises maximum comfort, ultimate style and all-over safety. What…
Troy Lee D4 Carbon Helmet – The King of Helmets?
George has a long and happy history with Troy Lee helmets - will the D4 Carbon keep a smile on…
Oakley DRT5 Helmet – Eyewear compatible brain protection
Designed with input from Greg Minnaar, will the Oakley DRT5 helmet deliver more than just a designer branded head protector?…
Smith Mainline | Lightweight Full Face Helmet – Reviewed
Smith enters the full face helmet market with the Smith Mainline - how does it compare to the competition? The…
First Ride Review – Giro Manifest Spherical
That's some big, sucky venting potential there. Whatever sort of mountain biker you are, you inevitably have special cycling shoes…
3 Full Face Trail Helmets, Head To Head
We get George and his downhill buddies to put three full face helmets light enough for trail use to the…
Alpinestars Vector Tech Pilot MIPS Helmet Review
Over the past few months, Andi has been rocking the bright red Alpinestars Vector Tech Pilot helmet with MIPS and…
Smith Forefront 2 Helmet | Tested, Crashed and Reviewed
Ross tests (perhaps a little too literally) the latest Forefront 2 helmet from Smith Optics The Smith Forefront 2, as…
Review | The Bontrager Blaze is the first MTB helmet with WaveCel technology
Antony checks out the new WaveCel technology from Bontrager, as fitted into its Bontrager Blaze helmet. Recently, mountain biking has…
Review | Bell Super 3R MIPS Helmet – the ideal ‘just in case’ full face?
The Bell Super 3R MIPS helmet is a (surprise, surprise) MIPS equipped lid with removable chin bar, but as a…
Review | The SixSixOne Evo AM helmet comes loaded with MIPS, BOA and magnets
First released back in 2015, the Evo AM took the top spot in the SixSixOne (661) helmet range from its…
Review | Giant’s latest Rail SX MIPS helmet has more coverage and clever goggle compatibility
Giant may be best known for popular mountain bike models such as the Anthem, Trance and Reign, but the Taiwanese…
Review: The Leatt DBX 3.0 Enduro V2 Is a Transformer Helmet
The convertible helmet market continues to heat up, with Leatt throwing its hat in the ring with the DBX 3.0…
Helmet Review: Bontrager Rally MIPS vs Specialized Ambush
Both of these are what I'd refer to as 'trail' helmets. They're heavier than a XC race lid, though they…
Review: Met Roam Helmet – Keep cool and look cool
Described as ‘an all-mountain enduro helmet’, the MET Roam is designed to combine streamlined enduro styling and goggle compatibility with…
Review: The 661 Reset Helmet Is A Totally Tropical Full Face At A Great Price
After a bit of a hiatus 661 is back and with an all-new full face helmet named the Reset. As…
Review: Bell’s brilliant Super DH MIPS convertible helmet really is 2-in-1
Stemming from a long lineage of mountain biking lids from the 64-year old helmet brand, Bell’s flagship Super DH helmet…
Review: Endura SingleTrack II Helmet
A few months ago I reviewed Endura’s MT500 helmet, and quite liked its fit and broad coverage design. So when…
Rachel wrecked two helmets to bring you this review of the sub-£100 Lazer Roller MIPS
When we sent out a Lazer Roller helmet to our resident pedal-head, Rachel Sokal, we didn’t quite expect her to…
Review: Goodbye Bell Super Helmet, Hello New Sixer!
First shown off to the public last Autumn, the Sixer is a fresh top-of-the-line lid from Bell Helmets. Designed as…
Review: Giro’s Chronicle Helmet Brings Brain-Saving MIPS Technology Under 100 Quid
The Giro Chronicle is a purpose-built trail helmet with some clever features - and coming in under the magic ton
Review: Troy Lee Designs A2 MIPS Helmet
Troy Lee now offer two trail helmets. Is the A2 a notch above the A1? Or something different altogether? Antony…
Review: Endura MT500 Helmet
The Endura MT500 helmet is packed with features, including Koroyd technology. Andi wrapped his luscious locks with one to put…
Review: POC Tectal Race Helmet with SPIN technology – World Exclusive
Sanny got his greedy little mitts on the latest helmet technology to come out of Swedish safety specialists, POC. Here’s…
Review: Troy Lee A1 MIPS Helmet
Barney comes over all beat poet. We don't think anything hit him on the head during the test…
Review: Bluegrass Eagle Golden Eyes Helmet
The sub-£100 Bluegrass Eagle Golden Eyes helmet aims to bring MET performance to a more accessible price point.