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Best bike helmet, adults

Experts say the Bell Citi is one of the most comfortable, lightweight bike helmets for adults. It also passes both government and independent impact testing. While not quite as well ventilated as some pricier helmets, the… Citi's 16 vents should keep riders plenty cool. The Bell Citi also uses one of the latest trends in design. Rather than the pointy upswept profile of most bike helmets, the Bell Citi has a smoother, more rounded silhouette, which experts say has fewer sharp edges that could snag in a crash. A small visor provides some glare protection. Although the Bell Citi comes in just one size, Bell's ErgoDial retention system allows it to fit most adults.

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ConsumerReports.org: Consumer Reports is the most thorough reviewer we found of bike helmets. It tests the Bell Citi and 13 other adult models. Each ...

Bicycling.com: Editors at Bicycling.com rate the Bell Citi as the best commuter helmet. The Citi is praised for being comfortable, lightweight ...

Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute: This organization rates bike helmets based mainly on design and quality of construction. Because of its rounded design, editors ...

Amazon.com: About two dozen owners review the Bell Citi bike helmet, all of whom give it four or five stars out of five. Most comment on how ...

Buzzillions.com: Only six owners rate the Bell Citi here, but all recommend this bicycle helmet. Most praise the back-of-head adjustment and the ...

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Most comfortable bicycle helmet

Bell Ghisallo

*Est. $90 Compare Prices

Though it's one of the most expensive bike helmets, the Ghisallo is also the most comfortable, with excellent ventilation from 17 oversized vents. Bell's one-hand, micro-adjustable fitting system also gets great reviews… from riders who say this helmet fits like a glove, especially for those with more oval-shaped heads. If you have a more rounded head, cycling enthusiasts suggest helmets from Giro (this company is also owned by Bell), such the Giro Monza (*est. $100). The Bell Ghisallo comes in three sizes and a variety of colors. We didn't see the Bell Ghisallo included in independent crash testing, but it meets CPSC certification requirements for impact protection.

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Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute: This organization rates bike helmets based mainly on design and quality of construction. The Bell Ghisallo has fewer vents than ...

Bicycling.com: The Ghisallo gets one editorial review and one reader review here. Editors say the Bell Ghisallo "fits and protects well." It is ...

Amazon.com: Four owners give the Bell Ghisallo bike helmet very good overall ratings. Most say this is a very cool helmet because of the ...

Epinions.com: The Bell Ghisallo gets two very enthusiastic reviews from owners who say it fits great, keeps them cool and is easy to adjust and ...

Buzzillions.com: Three owners review the Bell Ghisallo bicycle helmet. Two say it fits great, while the third reviewer finds the Ghisallo didn't ...

MTBR.com: Three owners rate the Ghisallo, but unlike other sites, the reviews here are somewhat lengthy. These owners discuss in detail ...

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Best bike helmet for kids

Bell Trigger

*Est. $35 Compare Prices

The Bell Trigger youth bike helmet performs well in independent impact testing, and it has better ventilation (with 23 vents) than most kid's bicycle helmets. This bike helmet has a rounded design than some other helmets,… which means it has fewer snag points that could catch on something in a crash. Parents like the ErgoDial Fit system and pinch-proof buckle.

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ConsumerReports.org: In its most recent report, Consumer Reports compares seven youth helmets, recommending two for their superior performance in ...

Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute: The Bell Trigger youth helmet gets a quick assessment here based mainly on its design and value. Editors here are proponents of ...

Amazon.com: While only four parents write reviews for this helmet, two say it fits very well and can adjust easily. One owner praises the ...

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Best bicycle helmet for toddlers

Bell Boomerang

*Est. $30 Compare Prices

The Bell Boomerang is the most highly rated bike helmet for toddlers (with head measurements from 18.5" to 19.75"). The Boomerang gets high scores for fit, with a stretchy-yet-firm material on the inside of the helmet… that helps to hug the child's head. The Boomerang has a detachable foam visor, eight air vents, a pinch-guard buckle and kid-oriented decorative graphics. Most important, this 9-ounce helmet scored the highest for impact absorption in expert testing.

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ConsumerReports.org: Three toddler helmets are tested by Consumer Reports as part of a larger report on bike helmets. Only one helmet is recommended. ...

Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute: The Bell Boomerang has a rounded profile that resembles adult helmets -- analysts at BHSI say this is the best type of design, ...

Bicycling.com: This quick review praises the Bell Boomerang for fit, pinch-proof buckle and safety certifications, but editors note that kids ...

Amazon.com: About eight parents have commented here on the Bell Boomerang. While a few think it is a great helmet, others say it was small ...

MTBR.com: The one review here notes that the pinch-proof buckle doesn't work as advertised, but that the padding and fit system are good.

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