The Virginia Tech Helmet Lab has been providing unbiased helmet ratings for over a decade. They are known and trusted throughout the helmet industry, not just in cycling, and they are 100% independent of any funding or influence from helmet manufacturers. That means you can trust them, we ca...
To rate bike helmets, Virginia Tech tests 6 locations within the helmet against 24 impact tests that reflect common cycling head injuries. Each test factors in how often a biker might experience the same impact to the same location to see how well the helmet can withstand multiple impacts. The...
Cyclingnews Verdict The Giro Aries currently has the number one spot on the Virginia Tech bike helmet testing list. That goes a long way to making the case for any helmet but Giro also has the best integration of a rear light, a stylish design, and it's airy. Downsides are small but...