The helmets in our guide range from $65 to $300. Recreational bike helmets with basic impact protection are adequate for casual, mellow rides and will sit on the lower end of the price scale.
Expect to pay more for helmets that provide above-and-beyond accessories like chin guards, proprietary clips, and rotational motion impact reduction. For 65 bucks, you can’t go wrong with the Chiru MIPS helmet, but keep in mind that at that price point, you are skipping out on some extra safety features like MIPS.
The farther out you ride, the more you might want to consider extra protective features. A helmet is like buying an insurance plan. Yes, they are expensive, but we can guarantee it’s cheaper than a hospital bill.