Which Road Helmet is BEST? We test 25 of them!

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There are a lot of road bike helmets out there and very little time. So James has rated and reviewed 25 of the lids you’re probably already considering - with no B.S. They all have their pro's and con's and it's quite surprising how different helmets can be! In this video we try and test 25 of the best road lids and cover all of the main points including safety, fit, style, comfort, weight, aero design, venting and price. Even if they can hold a set of sunglasses well. We'll compare them all equally against each other so you'll have a good idea of what will be right for you and your riding needs. You'll hopefully get that Cinderella moment!
If there's anything you want to know about any of these helmets (or any other's) just drop us a line and we'd be happy to help.
If you have an helmet in mind, use the timestamp tool to find the one your after.
0:00 Intro
0:38 Giro Agilis
2:14 Giro Aries Spherical
4:10 Giro Helios Spherical
5:35 Giro Foray
6:58 POC Omnie Air MIPS
9:05 POC Ventral Air
11:28 MET Vinci MIPS
13:13 MET Manta
15:26 MET Trenta 3k Carbon
18:12 MET Rivale
19:57 MET Estro
22:04 KASK Valegro
24:29 KASK Mojito 3
26:26 KASK Utpopia Y
28:53 KASK Elemento
31:34 KASK Protone Icon
33:23 KASK Wasabi
35:27 ABUS Airbreaker
37:26 ABUS Gamechanger 2.0
39:45 ENDURA FS260 Pro
41:40 ENDURA Pro SL
43:29 Bell XR Spherical
45:38 Bell Falcon XR
48:07 Bell Formula
If you're interested in knowing more about any of the helmets - find out more in the links below.
Giro Agilis www.wiggle.com/p/giro-agilis-...
Giro Aries www.wiggle.com/p/giro-aries-s...
Giro Helios www.wiggle.com/p/giro-helios-...
Giro Foray www.wiggle.com/p/giro-foray-h...
POC Omnie Air MIPS www.wiggle.com/p/poc-omne-air...
POC Ventral Air MIPS www.wiggle.com/p/poc-ventral-...
MET Vinci MIPS www.wiggle.com/p/met-vinci-ro...
MET Manta www.wiggle.com/p/met-manta-mi...
MET Trenta www.wiggle.com/p/met-trenta-m...
MET Trenta 3k Carbon www.wiggle.com/p/met-trenta-3...
MET Rivale www.wiggle.com/p/met-rivale-m...
MET Estro www.wiggle.com/p/met-estro-ro...
KASK Valegro www.wiggle.com/p/kask-valegro...
KASK Mojito 3 www.wiggle.com/p/kask-mojito3...
KASK Utpopia Y www.wiggle.com/p/kask-utopia-...
KASK Elemento www.wiggle.com/p/kask-element...
KASK Protone Icon www.wiggle.com/p/kask-protone...
KASK Wasabi www.wiggle.com/p/kask-wasabi-...
ABUS Airbreaker www.wiggle.com/p/abus-airbrea...
ABUS Gamechanger 2.0 www.wiggle.com/p/abus-gamecha...
ENDURA FS260-PRO www.wiggle.com/p/endura-fs260...
ENDURA PRO SL www.wiggle.com/p/endura-pro-s...
Bell XR Spherical (MIPS) www.wiggle.com/p/bell-xr-sphe...
Bell Falcon XR www.wiggle.com/p/bell-falcon-...
Bell Formula www.wiggle.com/p/bell-formula...

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@wiggle 10 ай бұрын

Hopefully this helped. Which lid was the one for you and your bonce? 🪖

@dercoolegrasfrosch4266 7 ай бұрын

Abus airbreaker

@K1989L 6 ай бұрын

POC Omni Air Mips

@stanislavkindiakov6334 3 ай бұрын

Abus airbreaker was the best comfort fit to me and looks cool(imho), also MET helmets look good. Ah, also Lazer helmets are cool looking.

@mikeallbutt 21 күн бұрын

Bell xr spherical - I need good ventilation and sweat removal all year round.

@tjnadah 7 ай бұрын

They picked someone who basically looks great in any type of helmet. They need to invite me on to show them how bad fitting some of these helmets are…

@wiggle 7 ай бұрын

I’ll take that as a compliment 🤟 which ones don’t you like. Love hearing real life experiences and reviews too 👍

@FuckYouSam Ай бұрын

I feel u mate 😫

@FuckYouSam Ай бұрын

Same here, I feel u mate 😫

@MrSkoora 22 күн бұрын

But not many people have problem with bad fitting.

@evereverlost 2 ай бұрын

So I watched the video for five times now and I can definitly tell that I have no Idea wich helmet I want but I can tell your smile is awesome :)

@MountainStandardTime 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! Nice to see a review not done by a computer. I went with the Giro Aries Spherical

@shereifrostom 8 ай бұрын

Knew I was going to like this as soon as I heard "how mushroom-y". Thanks for sharing.

@wiggle 8 ай бұрын

😂 thanks

@tkirby2911 Ай бұрын

Legitimately the primary stat I care about on each one. 😆 If yes on shroom, the helmet is a no for me. Thanks adding, so smart.

@e.panchuk 25 күн бұрын

thanks for big review! bought utopia after your review, really impressive

@stanislavkindiakov6334 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for great test, rare possibility to look at the helmets side by side. Very helpful as I am trying to find an alternative to my Airbreaker. The only point, a few helmets are still quite shroomy even as you said they aren‘t. Of course it‘s subjective.

@K1989L 6 ай бұрын

I just bought the POC Omni Air Mips. I like the look of it far more than the ventral. The fit seems great! I got the large size helmet and I think it says 370g on it. A good 100g more than my old Bontrager Ballista helmet. I wasn't going for aero this time around but more closed at the top helmet to fend off rain even for a little bit.

@Historiazuer 2 ай бұрын

Dude, thank you so much! Its because of you I bought a kask protone. Are you working in a "part two" ? We'd LOVE It. Regards from Spain

@dorkcereals 5 ай бұрын

For the Kask Mojito 3 - feels like it’s a bit off center when put on the head. I tried adjusting mine so many times but I still get it wrong. Happy to see that I am not the only one

@BenjaminWasHere 7 ай бұрын

Really more helmets than any other video I’ve seen!

@wiggle 7 ай бұрын

🤟🤟🤟 hope it helped

@DaviCupra 5 ай бұрын

Hi, what is your opinion on the Specialized S-Works Prevail 3 Mips? There is so much hipe about them, are they really that good of a bike helmet? Cheers.

@tigertrix4253 7 ай бұрын

Abus Gamechanger, surprising that they fit your sunnies. Imagine your surprise when you realise they designed the ‘Air Port’ at the back to hold sunnies securely whilst minimising effect on aerodynamics. 😍😍😍

@wiggle 7 ай бұрын

Glad you shared this! Awesome feature 🤟🤟🤟

@zedddddful 7 ай бұрын

Hoping for the best for the entire wiggle team hopefully someone purchases the business so you can keep going.

@bestbass42 2 ай бұрын

I'm pretty new to bike riding. After spending £2k on a carbon mountain bike today I thought I'd top it off with MET Trenta 3K Carbon helmet after watching your review. Managed to bag one for just over £200 from Fawkes Cycles. Cheers!

@mihaibalan1917 5 ай бұрын

no specialized helmets were selected?? i would recommend some of their models over most of these..

@JimmyMa55 10 ай бұрын

Great video, enjoyed this. Good to get honest opinion from another cyclist. I’ve been struggling to choose my next helmet ⛑️. Thank you

@wiggle 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Jimmy! Was really interesting to feel the difference one after the other. Hope it helps 🤟

@MrBocts 3 ай бұрын

You went through the absolutely painstaking process of rating this many helmets in this many categories, could you please please please tally the rankings and provide your top 3 pics in the categories of performance, comfort, and budget. Would be so amazing!!

@cristian74848 9 ай бұрын

Amazing I think the world needed this. I would like to see the Prevail and the evade un this comparison thank you!!!

@wiggle 8 ай бұрын

Thanks 🤟 wish I had them in the lineup too. Heard good things about them

@vfr2fast Ай бұрын

I just bought a MET Trenta 3K Carbon Size L. My head is a 58cm but the medium felt like a tourniquet. The LG has significantly more mass than the M (the L is meant for 58-61cm). It weighs 326g. So, while this excellent Wiggle video has it as weighed in at 223g, that must be for the small.

@user-dq3tg7lt1c 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for kind review, I'm also curious about "Lazer G1 Genesis", but It wasn't selected. Is there any reason?

@wiggle 7 ай бұрын

Lazer lids are great - worn a few of them over the years and they’ve been great. Just couldn’t fit any more in this review 😅 cheers

@aliinayat12 6 ай бұрын

were all helmets in a size Medium? I typically have to wear a large so just wondering

@tonyg3091 9 ай бұрын

Giro Helios is a mighty fine looking one

@wiggle 9 ай бұрын

Also a mighty fine comfy safe one too 🤟

@wvnovello 10 ай бұрын

I just ordered the MET 3k Carbon. I honestly don’t need it but our company gave a really big bonus so why not 🤷🏻‍♂️ I wish the iridescent blue was available in the States.

@wiggle 10 ай бұрын

Awesome helmet! One of the best of all round lids. Be rude to spend bonus money on anything else 🤟

@wvnovello 10 ай бұрын

@@wiggleglad I found your video for validation :)

@Saledburnette 10 ай бұрын

must be nice, any chance theyre hiring ??

@DenisonLove 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@rishrevsR13 8 ай бұрын

The Protone is still one of the best I’ve ever used, unfortunately I’ve grown my hair and me medium doesn’t fit anymore. I am thinking of going to a POC helmet now

@wiggle 8 ай бұрын

Agreed! I know the feeling as a few years ago I had hair down to my shoulders. Love POC lids so great choice 🙌

@quvenju 9 ай бұрын

Great reviews, random question ! Love your necklace ,tell me more about it ?

@wiggle 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Tom! Actually a present from my gran when I was born 🤟 it’s got my birthday engraved on the back just in case I ever forget it 😆

@123152467 9 ай бұрын

What helmet would you recommend the most between Giro Aries, MET Trenta (basic one) and Kask Protone? Can't decide and need your help 😆🤣

@wiggle 9 ай бұрын

I mean as you know I massively rate all 3. You can’t go wrong but I love the look of the Protone. The Trenta is also brilliant…. Ahhh I don’t know whatever you can get the best price on 🤣

@zilongliu2037 4 ай бұрын

For the Kask utopia one, it does not hold glasses. Even when you stuff it onto the top of the helmet. I have drop a pair on the ride before just like that. Very sad day for the glasses😢

@kuyajayyoutubechannel5389 3 ай бұрын

Which did u use

@jakubz07 26 күн бұрын

Very nice presentation.. I'd love to see here a Specialized Prevail and Propero as well as Sweet Protection Falconer / Fluxer or Outrider I currently use Ventral Air but I used Octal before and I think they both have amazing ventilation and deserve a higher rating. Before POC I was loyal to KASK and I have one comment here. The worst thing about their helmets was the thick foam in the forehead part. It was enough to lightly touch the helmet, e.g. when putting glasses on the helmet, and a ton of water poured out and ran all over the face. Very annoying on uphills

@leftyseel8658 Ай бұрын

Are the Giro Agilis and Met Vinci for oval shaped heads?

@tanlochoang6339 4 ай бұрын

How to use bicycle glasses when you are nearsighted and cannot remove them?

@shway1961 10 ай бұрын

how does the giro aries compare to the kask valegro in terms of fit? currently have a valegro (M) because it's wide enough but I'm wondering if the aries is similar in width.

@wiggle 10 ай бұрын

I love the fit of both. I think Giro and Kask (and BELL if you're wondering) fit very similar shape and sized head's. So if you've worn a Valegro comfortably i'd be pretty certain a Aries would fit you well too. Hope that helps

@shway1961 10 ай бұрын

@@wiggle very helpful feedback, thanks!

@FastRider69 6 ай бұрын

Gamechanger v1 looks waaay better than v2 imho

@kuyajayyoutubechannel5389 3 ай бұрын

In all helmet which will u choose

@nelb.4976 7 ай бұрын

Eyeing the Met Rivale White Holographic

@wiggle 7 ай бұрын

As you can tell… I really rate the Rivale 🤟

@evanvrs 10 ай бұрын

Good review, thank you. The only metric you didn't address, and which I'd suggest for future helmet reviews, is front visibility - many helmets have an overhang or fit low on the forehead, resulting in an annoying blob on overall visibility, or otherwise interfere with glasses clearance - too low and the glasses hit the overhang.

@wiggle 10 ай бұрын

Love the feedback - I know exactly what you mean too. I'll make sure to feature it in future helmet videos!

@FloanMr 5 күн бұрын

I need a 61cm+ (pref. 62+) size helmet. Makes it really hard to find stuff that fits :( Currently have Abus Gamechanger (1.0) which I can kinda wear without too much trouble.

@cecilecorpuz5735 8 ай бұрын

For myself, the one that fits the best.

@wiggle 7 ай бұрын

Always a great start - so many are so comfortable these days. Hope it helped 🤟

@Featinwe 4 ай бұрын

Woah, no Lazer? scoring as one of the top helmets for safety by Virginia Tech test and one of the lightest helmets on the market and all this with reasonable price - and you didn't include it?

@edgibbs3229 3 ай бұрын

What is your top personal pick?

@milosz103 2 ай бұрын

I’m so between POC omne and Kask Mojito 3. Which one would you choose?

@katjafed 2 ай бұрын

I was also between choosing these models and when I tried on both, I immediately realised that my choice is Mojito 3🙂 For me personally, it was a big difference in comfort and feel ;) I haven't bought it yet but I definitely know which one I'll get soon.

@FastRider69 6 ай бұрын

Its a shame that you didnt include gamechanger v1 as its the best helmet on the market right now

@mikeburgh3956 8 ай бұрын

Are you still shipping? When will we know its over?? When the website is down? Wish you the best!!!!

@wiggle 7 ай бұрын

Still good and shipping 🤟

@shershot 2 күн бұрын

Kali grit is 100

@Veloce89 4 ай бұрын

Omg😮 The price of cycling helmet are to big my full face sports bike helmet cost me 500€ and with motorcycle you drive 300km/h.

@JeffStarkmannxv6bp 6 ай бұрын

Small helmets look mostly good. When it comes to the largest size the looks getting worse aka shroomy. I've tested many of them and for me the Abus Airbreaker is the anti-shroomy king by far.

@wiggle 6 ай бұрын

Yeah 100% slimmer lids always look better 🤟

@JasonLee-nn4gv 9 ай бұрын

met rivale has a reflective at the back.. and is in black .. pls check again.

@wiggle 9 ай бұрын

You are right! didn't see it in black. Love the Rivale it's an even better lid now!

@lkr_master 17 күн бұрын

How about Uvex?

@thecappy 10 ай бұрын

Wish you would ship Kask to the US. I really want to get an elemento.

@wiggle 10 ай бұрын

It's a hard helmet to beat!

@samajier2566 10 ай бұрын

Good helmt

@wiggle 10 ай бұрын

🤟🤟🤟

@langy1318 10 ай бұрын

I would suggest the mushroom may stop you losing skin on your face in an accident.

@wiggle 10 ай бұрын

A good point. Not all mushrooms are bad mushrooms 🍄

@tyhoray 4 ай бұрын

Surprisingly that Giro Eclipse didn't make into the list

@dakalla Ай бұрын

The Met Rivale actually does look very mushroomy i think.

@charlesmiv3842 10 ай бұрын

POC Omne Air is definitely not mushroom

@wiggle 10 ай бұрын

I love the Omne - even if it’s a bit of a tank 🤟

@charlesmiv3842 10 ай бұрын

@@wiggleYeah, the back strip is my favorite

@JJ-yh1iw 10 ай бұрын

No oakley aro lids!

@wiggle 10 ай бұрын

Yeah - We should have added these lids in too!

@n-torauma6726 2 ай бұрын

Protone is GOD

@timtaylor9590 6 ай бұрын

poc ventrals best feature is super peniz head aka shroom head

@Navajo_joe Ай бұрын

Walmart helmet definitely. $25 and feels like pro

@SigmaShorts911 Ай бұрын

bro.. 25..? im back to square 1.

@turner02 6 ай бұрын

rip wiggle

@user-mn4es5cy4f 2 ай бұрын

None of this matters. It’s all about the shape of your own head

@wraith8323 5 ай бұрын

As a former bike messenger in NYC for 3 years (in the dark ages before it became bike friendly) I didn't and still dont wear a helmet. I bike on avg about 13,000 miles a year and have done so every year since the mid 90s. Not wearing a helmet keeps me extra alert because i have no sense of security in the case of a crash. That said, ive recently starting doing BIG ascents and descents in the mountains of Socal (10,000' of gain/loss per ride), and the descent speeds are in excess of 55mph. So im considering it, esp the Spherical which offers some compelling features

@josephascroft4774 6 ай бұрын

Just so you know rhinos have two horns 😂

@wiggle 6 ай бұрын

🤣 rhinos aren’t my strong point 🤣

@unknownsource8593 9 ай бұрын

WHICH ONES THE BEST GIVE ME AT LEAST 3 OPTIONS 😂 CANT WANT IT FULLY

@wiggle 8 ай бұрын

🤣 good point. They are all good in their own area. I think my favourite all rounded for me is the POC ventral and kask Protone

@dxb526 Ай бұрын

FYI Virginia Tech rates Kask basically as garbage.

@kabobsyea9985 8 ай бұрын

Mate, you are Indian?

@wiggle 7 ай бұрын

Not that I know of 😅

@russellspeight5175 10 ай бұрын

Good luck finding replacement pads for that poc helmet 🤦

@wiggle 10 ай бұрын

Just a google away Russell www.pocsports.com/products/ventral-air-spin-pad-kit?variant=37886946869400

@russellspeight5175 10 ай бұрын

@@wiggle Hey thanks for looking - my bad for not being specific, though, I meant the OMNE air MIPS. I got my helmet from Wiggle for a great price, but the pads are impossible to buy (I like to get a backup set as the helmet always seems to outlast the pads).

@dmitriydv7803 7 ай бұрын

POC Ventral style - 5???? Really?? ))))

@wiggle 7 ай бұрын

Personally I’d give it a 6 if I could 😅 but styles obvs down to your preference 🤟

@richardwallace4326 9 ай бұрын

How many cyclists suffered head injury pre helmet ? In percentage terms the number is so small it's almost invisible most suffered broken bones so what next body armour your being mugged off it's just about how you look as this vid proves

@wiggle 9 ай бұрын

This is one of my all time favourite comments 🤣🤣🤣 Overall, helmets decrease the risk of head and brain injury by 65% to 88% and facial injury to the upper and mid face by 65%. I know I’ll keep wearing mine 🤣 Have you already had a bad fall without wearing a helmet Richard???

@fujitsubo 2 ай бұрын

this is basically a helmet style review. U dont even test ride them for any amount of time & talk about its comfort rating lol

@MrPokermaniak 6 ай бұрын

More expensive helmets gets more points on average, what a non professional bahavior. Helios 2,5 for style and 3,5 points for venting ... OMG

@wiggle 6 ай бұрын

I mean more expensive helmets are generally better right? Pretty obvious 🤟

@Koobitza1 3 ай бұрын

POC Ventral Air ,style - 5 buahahahaha rly?

@SpeedBoosted136 3 ай бұрын

The scoring and judgements are very poor and uneducated, based on nothing. Just a show, than any objective info

@JohnsAntonides 2 ай бұрын

Why wear a helmet that doesn't protect your face? They really look gay but go well with the tight shorts

@BS1071M 9 ай бұрын

Your video added 0.0 in value, hot garbage, u are supposed to compare and contrast, talk about the winner u picked, narrowed down to top 3, something, jeez…

@wiggle 9 ай бұрын

🤣 that’s what all the ratings are for, it allows you to compare and contrast them 🤟