By James Sharp E veryone who rides bicycles should wear a helmet. This means that no matter how much you spend, you will end up with a helmet that will protect your noggin. So, when shopping for a helmet, safety isn't the question. The question is one of features, number of vents, retention device, and weight. The helmet with about the most features is the Switchblade by Giro.
Lets talk about features.
That's right, this helmet is essentially a Hammerhead with a removable face guard. The face guard is held on with three screws on each side of the helmet. The hardware and mask adds some weight. The Hammerhead weighs in at 305g while the Switchblade weighs 665g. Ventilation is good as well.