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Bicycle Helmets
- Best-value bike helmet Bell Slant *Est. $55
- Bike helmet for women Giro Skyla *Est. $40
- Performance helmet for serious cyclists Specialized S-Works Prevail *Est. $230
- Budget performance helmet Giro Stylus *Est. $85
- Youth bike helmet Bell Trigger *Est. $35
- Toddler bike helmet Giro Me2 *Est. $30
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Bike helmet for women
- Good ventilation
- Inexpensive
- One size doesn't fit all
Women with smaller heads may have trouble achieving a comfortable fit with standard one-size-fits-all bike helmets. The Giro Skyla is designed specifically for women and fits head sizes between 19.75 and 22.5 inches. It uses an Acu Dial fit adjustment system, so the fit can be fine-tuned for the individual; the helmet also includes a port for ponytails. Reviewers say the Giro Skyla is a great entry-level helmet, and they like the relatively lightweight design. The sturdy and well-cushioned fit is another plus. However, a number of women complain that the Giro Skyla is too small for them, even after adjusting the fit. If that is a problem for you, a larger helmet like the Bell Slant (*Est. $55) is probably a better fit. This helmet comes in one universal size, but it fits heads measuring between 21.25 and 24 inches.
Few professional reviewers test the Giro Skyla, but the helmet attracts a solid number of user reviews at sites like Amazon.com and Buzzillions.com. The Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute doesn't test the helmet, but the site's editors have a quick overview of nearly every bicycle helmet on the market, including the Giro Skyla.
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Our Sources
1. Amazon.com
Nearly 50 reviewers comment on the Giro Skyla at Amazon.com, where the helmet enjoys a 4.5-star rating (out of 5). Most users are happy with the helmet's comfort and fit, but a number of women comment that the helmet is too small.
Review: Giro Skyla Sport Bike Helmet, Contributors to Amazon.com
The Giro Skyla helmet also gets high marks at Buzzillions.com, where 30 reviewers give it mostly positive reviews. Users say the adjustment system is easy to use and the helmet provides good ventilation, but the size is too small for some.
Review: Giro Skyla Women's Cycling Helmet, Contributors to Buzzillions.com
3. Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute
The Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute has brief overviews of nearly every bike helmet on the market, including the Giro Skyla. The Institute doesn't personally test the helmet, but this is a good source for general information.
Review: Bicycle Helmets for the 2011 Season, Editors of Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute, July 2011
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