These bike helmets protect best, tests show
Before you start pedaling, itโs important to have a helmet that will protect you in a fall or crash. Consumer Reports put several helmets through rigorous testing to see how well they absorb impact at about 14 mph, simulating how a biker might fall in an accident. The best bike helmet for adults is the Giro Register MIPS, which costs about $60, Consumer Reports said. โItโs a plastic layer inside the helmet that helps prevent transmitting rotational energy to the head if you get into a crash,โ said Peter Anzalone of Consumer Reports. โThatโs supposed to help against getting concussions.โFor adults who prefer a commuter style, Consumer Reports recommends the LEM Boulevard, and for children, the Bontrager Tyro that costs about $50.