Make sure you have the proper size helmet for your head. Try the sizing pads included in the helmet box. If you still have trouble, ask a knowledgeable salesperson to help you. Properly fitting a bicycle helmet takes time, but it is worth the effort. If your helmet does not fit properly, it will not protect your head if you have a fall or collision.
Bicycle helmets offer head protection for sports like in-line skating and roller skating.
In addition, wrist guards, knee pads, and elbow pads are recommended for these sports. These helmets cover more of the head, especially in the back. Wrist guards, knee pads, and elbow pads will offer additional body protection. In the past, bicycle helmets have met one or more voluntary safety standards, but after March 1999, all bicycle helmets manufactured in or imported to the United States must comply with the new Federal standard. Some manufacturers are likely to offer helmets meeting the CPSC safety standard before the effective date.