Buyer's guide | Cycling helmets
All about our cycling helmets
There’s a helmet for every situation, functional, protective, and comfortable. Say goodbye to irritating pressure points that can spoil your ride. Are you a road cyclist who needs maximum ventilation to stay cool while racing past your rivals? Or a mountain biker looking for extra coverage and protection on rugged trails? For gravel bikers, our helmets are designed to balance aerodynamics and comfort for those long, adventurous rides. And if you're an e-biker, we offer helmets that prioritize both safety and comfort for higher-speed commutes. And of course, we haven’t forgotten about the kids, our helmets are built to keep young riders safe while ensuring they enjoy every moment on their bikes.
Selecting the right helmet is crucial for safety and comfort. It starts with measuring your head circumference. Measure just above your ears and around 1 to 2 centimeters above your eyebrows. This measurement will help you choose the correct size. Once you have the right size, ensure proper positioning: the helmet should sit level on your head, not too far forward or tilted back, to fully protect your forehead and avoid obstructing your vision. Adjust the fit with the retention system at the back by turning the dial clockwise to tighten and counterclockwise to loosen until it feels secure but comfortable. Properly fitting and positioning your helmet is essential for both protection and comfort on every ride.
The importance of comfort
Comfort is a crucial factor when it comes to choosing a bicycle helmet. A well-fitting helmet ensures that you can focus on enjoying your ride without any distractions. An uncomfortable helmet can cause pressure points, headaches, or even chafing, which can turn an enjoyable ride into an unpleasant experience. That's why we prioritize comfort in our helmet designs, incorporating features like adjustable straps, soft padding, and customizable retention systems. When your helmet fits comfortably, it’s easier to keep it on for longer rides, ensuring you’re protected at all times. After all, the most effective helmet is one you’re willing to wear, and comfort plays a huge role in making that happen.
Straps and dividers
Do you also always suffer from straps on your helmet that get wriggled? With our strap dividers, you don’t have to worry about this anymore. On our helmets you’ll find two types of dividers; our locking system dividers and our sliding system dividers. Both are adjustable and make sure the straps won't irritate you anymore. We provide our helmets with standard or lightweight straps, for the real speed devils that care about every gram. Some of our models have added reflection elements on the straps to give you some extra visibility.
The retention system
All our helmets are provided with in-house designed retention systems. We designed them to fit perfectly to the helmets and your head. These systems can easily be adjusted in circumference exactly how you want them to be. Some can even be adjusted in height to make the perfect fit for everybody. They can be adjusted with only one hand so you can easily adjust them while riding your bike.
The padding
All our helmets have a tailor-made padding design to create maximum comfort. Our padding is slightly thicker than general paddings to provide you with optimal comfort. The padding needs to give you the feeling that you might even forget you're wearing it. We try to achieve this with every new helmet we design. Most of our padding types are washable and some are even designed to optimise the airflow over the head.
Ventilation
When cycling, your body generates a significant amount of heat, and if it becomes overheated, your performance can suffer. With its large surface area, the head can dissipate about 40% of your body heat, making it a key area for temperature regulation. That’s why having a well-ventilated helmet is crucial, it helps prevent your head from overheating and ensures you stay comfortable during your ride.
We have equipped all our helmets with our Airflow Cooling System (ACS) a ventilation systems that optimise airflow and keep your head cool. Within some of our helmets, the construction causes a Venturi effect. This increases air velocity and efficiency for improved cooling, even at low speeds. This system ensures you stay comfortable and cool, no matter how intense the ride.
Keep your head safe
A helmet’s primary purpose is to protect you in the event of a crash, but the way it’s constructed can make a significant difference in how effectively it keeps you safe. We use a variety of advanced techniques in our helmets to offer optimal protection in different scenarios. When choosing a helmet, it’s essential to consider the balance between price, safety features, and ventilation, depending on your specific needs and priorities. By investing in a helmet designed for maximum safety, you can ride with confidence, knowing that you have the best possible protection on your side.
ABS
All helmets include a foam layer to absorb the energy of a crash and protect your head. Some of our helmets also feature an additional hard shell made of ABS or polycarbonate plastic. This ABS layer is securely glued onto the foam, providing extra durability. It distributes the impact of a crash more evenly across the surface, enhancing the foam’s ability to absorb energy and reducing the risk of injury. The combination of foam and ABS ensures a strong, reliable helmet structure that improves overall safety during impact.
In-Mold
In-mold helmets offer enhanced protection through a specialized manufacturing process. In this method, small polystyrene beads are melted into a mold using steam, after which the foam is pressed onto the beads to form a single solid piece. This technique creates a strong, seamless bond between the shell and foam, ensuring there are no gaps. You can test its durability by pressing the exterior of the helmet—there should be no separation felt between the layers. This design enhances impact resistance, prioritizing this method for maximum safety.
Infusion
The infusion process in helmet construction involves filling voids within porous materials using a liquid resin. Once the resin solidifies, it binds these materials into a single, rigid composite structure. The reinforcement can include various porous elements like organic fibres or even honeycomb structures. The key is evacuating air from the materials before introducing the resin, allowing it to fully penetrate and solidify.
MIPS
The MIPS system (Multi-directional Impact Protection System) adds an extra layer of safety to helmets. It consists of a low friction layer placed between the shell and liner, allowing the helmet to slide relative to the head upon angled impact. While most helmets protect well against linear impacts, MIPS technology offers additional protection against rotational forces. This system reduces rotational motion, helping to minimize the risk of brain injury from angular acceleration or rotational velocity during a crash.
Safe helmets for E-bike use
Are you cycling at higher speeds on an e-bike or speed pedelec? If so, it’s essential to not only keep your head cool but also ensure you have a helmet specifically designed for higher-impact protection. Standard cycling helmets may not provide adequate safety at the speeds that e-bikes can reach, so it’s worth considering a helmet built to handle those extra demands. Our e-bike and speed pedelec helmets are designed with a double In-mold shell, which significantly enhances strength and durability. This advanced construction provides up to 40% more safety compared to conventional helmets, offering better protection in the event of a crash.
Faceshield
Given the higher speeds reached on e-bikes, we developed the Faceshield to provide extra protection. This shield fits comfortably over regular glasses and is available in two versions: a Clear shield (Category 0) for low-light conditions and a Smoke shield (Category 3) for bright sunlight. Both shields are fully interchangeable, allowing you to easily adjust to changing weather conditions. The Faceshield ensures maximum comfort and protection at high speeds.
NEN-EN 15194:2017 Standard
Our helmets are specifically designed for e-bikes, offering the durability needed for higher speeds and heavier bikes. They meet the NEN-EN 15194:2017 standard, ensuring safety and hazard prevention for electric bicycles. For speed pedelecs used at speeds of up to 45 km/h, our helmets are designed according to NTA-8776 regulations. This certification guarantees that your helmet can handle the unique demands of high-speed e-bike riding, providing you with the confidence and protection.
Integrated lights
For enhanced visibility, some of our helmets come with integrated LED lights built directly into the helmet’s structure. These lights provide an added layer of safety, making you more visible to other road users, especially in low-light conditions. Additionally, we offer helmets with attachment points for rear lights, allowing you to customize your visibility setup. Whether riding during the day or night, our designs ensure that you stay seen and safe on your e-bike.
Cycling helmets for all disciplines
We have a helmet for every situation and every type of rider. When you are discovering the road on your bicycle, you want to keep your head safe and cool. So you need the ventilation and safety of a road helmet. Are you going into the forest or discovering the trails by bike? We have some good-looking MTB helmets for you. Within the urban jungle, you want to stand out with your helmet. It has to look good and keep you safe within the city traffic.
So we designed some helmets for young and old, to keep all generations safe. Are you cycling at a higher speed on an E-bike? In that case, you have to keep your head cool and you need a helmet that is suitable for a higher impact. Time to take a look at our E-bike helmets.
