MEN'S HELMETS
2012 Catlike Whisper Plus Helmet
The Whisper Plus is Catlike's top shelf offering, the model used by both the Cervelo and Euskatel teams. It's visually notable in that its design is very organic, as if modeled after a honeycomb or interconnecting bubbles. In truth, it's sculpted for serious airflow with its 39 vents and dual flow ...read more
2011 Giro Ionos Helmet
Why is the Giro Ionos our all-time best-selling helmet at Competitive Cyclist? It boils down to a few key points: One is its weight. Giro makes liberal use of lightweight composites to make the Ionos nearly 10% lighter than its predecessor, the Atmos. And then there's its ventilation. You ...read more
2012 Giro Prolight Helmet
Funny how what looked like a step back turned out to be a step up. Giro's new Prolight Helmet debuted on the stage to Arcalis in the 2009 Tour de France. It looked odd, as if Giro had given their riders a retro helmet for an important mountain stage. We were right and wrong at the same time. The ...read more
2012 Giro Aeon Helmet
In the never-ending quest for helmet lightness, one fact makes us rest easy: Even the most feathery helmets must pass the CPSC safety standard for impact resistance. If, for example, you've ever picked up a Giro Prolight, you know why this is a concern. It seems impossible that a near-weightless ...read more
2012 Giro Saros Helmet
To us, the hallmark of a Giro design is three central vents. You'll see them on this Giro Saros Helmet. It was part of the original Prolight design, and just about everything they've done subsequently has three prominent central holes. To us, this trident conveys stability and balance. Giro ...read more
2012 Bell Volt Helmet
The promise of any great helmet is that you'll forget you have it on. Bell engineers undertook that task by keeping the Volt helmet light and making sure it was ventilated. At 320g, it's one of the lightest out there. The Volt's 22 vents direct air into the helmet, over the head and out the back to ...read more
2012 Bell Sweep Helmet
The Bell Sweep Helmet isa no-nonsense helmet that balances strength-weight ratio with aplomb. Well-ventilated and as light as the top line Volt, the Sweep checks all the boxes of modern helmet design and expectations, but makes only the tiniest dent on your pocketbook. The Sweep’s 20 vents ...read more
2012 Bell Array Helmet
The problem with price-sensitive helmets is that they usually look and feel it. Not so with the Bell Array; this is one place where trickle-down technology really works. It features the same Fusion In-Mold Microshell for durability, registered graphics for durability and overall pro looks as the ...read more
2012 Lazer Helium Helmet
Lazer creates the Helium Helmet with an in-molded shell like its predecessor, the Genesis. The Helium goes one further and incorporates an in-molded shell portion that wraps around into the interior of the brow of the helmet. It covers the forehead and above the ears. It's an added safety detail ...read more
2012 Lazer Nirvana Helmet
You might not know it, but there’s more to Belgium than just cobbles, beer, frites, and road bikes. Home to some of Northern Europe’s finest singletrack, the small nation has a thriving mountain bike scene -- especially in the hills of the Ardennes, where for nearly two decades a small town ...read more
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