Consumer's Guide to Bicycle Helmets

Many times, the only things that protects you from an accident on a bicycle is a bicycle helmet. Every time I ride my bike, I put on a bicycle helmet to make sure that I am protected in the event of an accident. Bicycle helmets are very easy to wear, affordable, and worth checking out for their safety value. Safety is a priority that helps to sort out which bicycle helmets are the best to wear to prevent accidents. Here is a guide to 5 of the safest, most stylish, and best valued bicycle helmets on the market. These are helmets for adults and toddlers and families will find picking a helmet that much easier with this easy-to-read guide.

1. Bell Citi. The new Citi manages to deliver midrange features at a base-model price. This includes Blade visor, easy-adjust Cam-lock levers, air-moving Channeled Ventilation, and the extra option of adding a Flip Mirror for easy traffic surveillance. There are 8 different color helmets for 2009. These helmets weigh 11 ounces each, and are ranged in size from 54 to 61 centimeters.

2. Bell Slant. This model of bicycle helmet features 21 channeled vents, and a Fusion In-Mold Microshell, along with the ErgoDial fit system, easy-adjust Cam-lock strap levers, and a Blade visor. This helmet is offered in 6 different colors and each bicycle helmet weighs 12 ounces. Their sizes range from 54 to 61 centimeters.

3. Specialized Aurora. At only $100, many have picked this bicycle helmet out as one of their best valued. Now, it's only $50.00! With 5 different colors to choose from, this helmet comes in 3 different sizes. Features include PRO Fit 2 retention system, 4th Dimension Cooling System, U-Turn strap adjusters, and patented Clip-on visor.

4. Schwinn Intercept. At only $14.89, this model of bicycle helmet features EZ-Dial rear retention, snap-on visor, and protective bottom cap.

5. Bell Boomerang. For toddlers looking to ride a bicycle, the Bell Boomerang features an extended coverage EPS foam liner with Tight-Fit Microshell, PinchGuard buckle, a foam visor, along with eight air vents and graphics. This model of bicycle helmet comes in 3 different colors, and weighs 9 ounces, with sizes ranging from 47 to 50 centimeters.

Sources:

1. http://www.thebellstore.com/Other/bellbicycle/bicycle.html.

2. http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCEqProduct.jsp?spid=36909&eid=321.

3. http://www.farmandfleet.com/catalog/product.aspx?i=493228&h=060107001&p=2 .