{"id":164645,"date":"2018-05-14T07:16:56","date_gmt":"2018-05-14T07:16:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/?p=164645"},"modified":"2018-05-14T07:16:56","modified_gmt":"2018-05-14T07:16:56","slug":"best-of-both-worlds-decent-and-cheap-cycling-helmets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/2018\/05\/14\/best-of-both-worlds-decent-and-cheap-cycling-helmets\/","title":{"rendered":"Best of Both Worlds: Decent and Cheap Cycling Helmets"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Giro Aerohead<\/a> costs the best part of \u00a3400, but it\u2019s unlikely to make your commute noticeably faster.\u00a0 A decent bicycle helmet needn\u2019t break the bank – so once you\u2019ve got yourself measured up<\/a>, here are some pretty decent brain buckets that you should consider.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Specialized Max Helmet – \u00a335<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re blessed with a large head look no further. The Max<\/a> comfortably fits a 64cm diameter head and the micro-dial opens very wide.<\/p>\n

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It feels like it could accommodate a couple more centimetres \u2013 but I\u2019ve no doubt Specialized\u2019s safety experts would rather you didn\u2019t.<\/p>\n

Met Rivale \u2013 from \u00a355<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If I\u2019m being totally truthful, the Rivale is \u00a3109 if you don\u2019t want to compromise on colour \u2013 but if you need to stick to a budget, you can easily find a retailer that offers less popular colours for a hugely discounted price.<\/p>\n

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The lack of holes improves the aerodynamic qualities of the Rivale – even in strong cross winds you won\u2019t feel your head tugged around. Not bad for a helmet weighing in at 230g – I\u2019ll take mine in \u201cSafety Yellow\/Black<\/a>\u201d.<\/p>\n

Bluegrass Intox \u2013 depending on size, \u00a378.63<\/strong><\/h2>\n

With full face protection and remarkably comfortable padding, this beast is aimed very much at fans of downhill and jump merchants. Bluegrass use the slogan \u201cno excuse for not going fast\u201d so you\u2019d be disappointed if the design of the Intox was less than solidly resilient.<\/p>\n

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But when you consider that the Intox passes all standards set by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), the cost seems reasonable. Bluegrass have made safety attractive and, for this much protection, at very attractive price<\/a>.<\/p>\n

B\u2019Twin 100 City – \u00a39.99<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Decathlon offer a lot of great value helmets in their own-brand range, but the 100 City seems most fit for its stated purpose. There isn\u2019t much in the way of ventilation \u2013 the 100 City really is designed for short trips around town when you\u2019re not in the mood to burn calories.<\/p>\n

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This gives it something of a chic, pared down vibe \u2013 spoiled slightly by the naked foam at the back. But for under a tenner<\/a> it seems unfair to criticise, especially as it weighs in at a very respectable 240g \u2013 just 10g more than the Met Rivale for under a 5th<\/sup> of the price\u2026<\/p>\n

Bern Bandita – \u00a339.99<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Marketed at teens, the larger size fits heads up to 57cm meaning petite ladies can nab themselves something of a bargain<\/a>. You\u2019ll either love or hate the Bern aesthetic, and you can forget about breathability – but in terms of safety, the Bandita is a winner.<\/p>\n

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An industry standard for head-protection, the Bandita meets several European standards as well as the more stringent American ASTM 2040.\u00a0 This raises the value-for-money bar significantly – you may well find your wife grabbing the Bandita for protection on the slopes of your snowboarding holiday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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