$50 or $300 Cycling Helmet? Whats the best bang for the buck?
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- I breakdown helmets from $50 up to $300. This video is sponsored by Competitive Cyclist, use code VEGANCYCLE15 for 15% off your first purchase, some brands excluded. Check out Competitive cyclist at bit.ly/2YnZsuY
Helmets are subjective in the way that they fit everyone different and look different on you vs me. So you should try on these helmets at a bike shop and find what works for you. I try to explain the difference between a $50 helmet and a $300 cycling helmet. So which cycling helmet should you buy? Below is my breakdown for the helmets.
Least Expensive (No Mips / great fit / strange look)
bit.ly/36Jya1D Kali Chakra Mono Helmet
Most expensive (Has mips, is aero, fits great, looks good)
bit.ly/36MeESo Giro Vanquish
Best Bang for the buck (Has mips, fits great, looks good, good price)
bit.ly/36P5HI3 Oakley Aro 5
My personal Favorite (Has Spin, fits great, looks good, is expensive)
bit.ly/38LeMTU POC Octal X
$100 helmet
bit.ly/2tvSky9 Kask Rapido
Very Eggplant helmet
bit.ly/35sme4h Oakley Aro 3
Most Areo
bit.ly/2sH7uQn POC Ventral Spin Helmet
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"I really don't want to look like a hardcore cyclist, I just want to look like a bro that's on his bike" ... LOL. Agreed! Now I gotta hit subscribe.
I rock my BMX helmet... During road rides, I get weird looks and at gravel events, I get high fives and smiles.
I was gonna write the same thing and found out this first comment hahaha
Imagine putting on a racecar driver suit to go to the highway. Thats what I think k of those cyclist that go all out. Old or out of shape dudes. There are some fit dudes but most look sloppy.
His energy is so chill and unpretentious, while clearly being hardcore and fully about it. Great combination.
lol that made me laugh, relatable lmao
"Straight-on shot? I can't.....You're not gonna catch me wearing this."
lmao
Love these product testing vids. Love how honest they are.
That Oakley helmet makes him look like toad from Mario kart
Right! Just say it makes ya look like a mushroom. No eggplant demonetizing necessary.
The side and back of the helmet loops dope, but that face shot is absolutely horrendous... Bummer
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Which one? The Aro3 or Aro5
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Get the Spaceball helmet for the best aerodynamics
“Heat doesn’t bother me at all” insert Dirty Kanza vid. Lols
The heat there wasnt a thing, it was over hydrating the night before, which I never thought could be a thing.
The thumbnail is how you flex on those Fred local commuters
My favourite feature of a helmet , screen mesh covered vent holes & built in rear red light ! I live in Canada, bugs get bad on those travel rides. Great reviews.
LOL, laughed really hard. I look like a d***head with any helmet. The selling point which got my buying a POC Ventral Air Spin was, that the swedes were testing their helmets in crashtest againts Cars (obviously with Volvo 😜). And: it’s so light and comfy that i forget, i‘m wearing it...
In love with the Oakley ARO3 MIPS. Got it for $90 for Black Friday. Similar ventilation to the catlike mixino (not as good but very very close) but feels WAY more safe and fits great. Highly recommend, just make sure to definitely size up like he said.
PS: i think it looks good in comparison to the poc octal aero I also have which looks extra 🍆
I absolutely love the look and feel of the Kask monitor helmet
how come you are not in the show biz? you are a natural in entertainment! (the intro is sheer pleasure laugh and the rest, boy, cut down to business, true value in analyses)
Dude, my wife who isn't into cycling stopped in and watched this video and is already a fan of yours!
let's be honest... All helmets looks like Glans on your head :D
Helmet saved my brain after being hit by a car. Always wear one!!!!!!
Always.
"If you a broke bro..." gave me a chuckle.
the go to bang for you buck helmet at my shop is the specialized align mips is $60 and a solid all rounder
First time watching this channel. Half way of it and you got me bro. I like your vibe, honesty, etc. Those are pretty much the things I consider when buying a helmet. Good job here. New subscriber.
That ARO5 is pretty awesome, but yeah, no venting. Pours sweat in your eyes.
i don't think people are really that critical on the look of your helmet. People are far too self conscious about this stuff.
nah dude if I am spending 200$ on a helmet I am going to wear 12 hours a week for two years I want it to look decent
Think again. I judge people by what they wear.
Generally dont judge helmets other than the ones that you look at and it purely looks like a giant knob 😂
Nah, if you wear a mushroom helmet I'm definitely judging you.
Any helmet can be sold in a country if it's deemed to be "good enough" by their safety standards...however some helmets still protect you better than others, it's not just MIPS vs. not MIPS. Virginia Tech tested a bunch of helmets using a more rigorous test based on ability to protect you from concussion (based on rotational + impact forces). You can see the list here: www.helmet.beam.vt.edu/bicycle-helmet-ratings.html
Definitely going with the Lazer century mips
Wavecell
The looks of a helmet are irrelevant for me. Or at least the lowest buying criteria. My criteria are:
1. Safety
2. Comfort/ventilation.
3. Price
You got me in tears the way you're describing the look of them 🤣 cheers bro
You deserve millions of views and likes for that thumbnail alone!😅👍
If i’m just commenting on looks not knowing anything about the helmets i would say that the kask looks the best on you with headshape and shades
Giro Synthe for me... Helmet needs to have a place to store glasses in because it dope, and so i would put that up there. Unsure how well these other helmets have a slot to store glasses?
YES TO MIPS. I got a catastrophic flat and went over my handlebars. Right temple hit the ground first and then from the scarring I def slid. My neck got a little yanked but I think the MIPS (Giro Register) saved me from serious damage.
I think it is not. Most MIPS test are conducted with searated head not including neck or body. Neck is our natural MIPS, and amount of actual play in MIPS helmets are minor
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6:22 I'm diggin" the Oakley Aero 5.
Hi man I love your videos but I just thought I'd let you know that MIPS is not the only difference in safety. Yes all helmets have to pass a minimum impact force but many people have argued that the minimum impact force is less than you would see in a serious real world crash, thus many brands choose to test at well above the minimum. You could maybe in future include how much impact force they can take as a percentage. For example cheap helmet might inly take the recommended amount (100%) but some extra safe ones might absorb 150% of the recommended minimum. This is something that is commonly misunderstood. Great videos tho.
POC helmets no not have mips, they have their own system called SPIN, same type of thing but the item will be listed as Octal X Spin for example
Your graphic at 1:48 says "purchace," my dude.
dude, thats exactly how you spell it. Go google it
@@danielchristensen1197 Google the helmet spelling at the start.
Haha. did not notice that. Helemets😂
Poc helmets, I’ve been wearing the octal for 5 yrs best helmet I’ve worn comfort wise. Beat giro and las or laser any day
Where can I purchase
More overpriced cycling gear. If MIPS really is a thing and these companies really cared about our safety, all helmets with come with the latest safety technologies. I have $40 & $140 cycling helmets and a $400 skydiving helmet and they're all the same cheap stuff. Basically buying looks at this point which starts going towards doooshhy. All the industry crap aside, thx for another great video.
🤘💪 I like how you took into consideration the advantage of the MIPS protecting the biker when he/she slides! 🌱💚
Got a 70 bucks giro helmet with mips
Bokaj Grummel Giro Foray?
@@jamiedavidsongrear1294 yes, the giro foray mips
Bokaj Grummel yeah I’ve got the same- it’s a good helmet 👍🏻
@@jamiedavidsongrear1294 That's what I've been wearing for riding for the last 3 years got 20000km on it, the Foray is one truly solid and good looking $50helmet with mips. Upgraded to a $70 giro syntax recentaly, feels even more comfy with better ventilation.
Dudes, did you know DIPS is out now and it’s so much better than MIPS... I only paid $375 for my DIPS helmet and I look totally pro. I did hear that TIPS is out now though but it’s like only in Europe right now but I’m totally gonna get it when it comes to the states next month for $425 which is actually really a bargain you know? All about safety bro...
Good info, good reviews and he's comical!
For me it has to be Poc the only make that fits my extremely large head ,,great video !
12:53 "It's a little too much for me, dude."
cracked up so bad! you remind me of me. love it!
there is plenty of m.i.p.s/ wavecell helmets for under 150$
Thanks for helping me with the GoPro mount (I DMed you on insta)
what does mips do for us?
Excellent and fair Bro review of these helmets. As always a pleasure to watch Bro.. love your vids....
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my helm leaves little space between the sides of my head and the helm itself. Is it normal? Or should I go for a better fitting helm?
Giro is cheap. Oakley sunglasses are probably more expensive
thanks for the good work you do bro
Payed like 120 for a bontrager velocis mips a few years back on a sale. But now mips can be found in helmets down around the 60 buck price range or even lower if on a sale .
Dude I love my Poc Octal but they are total 🍆 lids! I'm surprised you like them.
Super wide and mushroomy
Legit all Smith helmets
Protection: 5
Price: 1
Fit: 3
Looks: 5
Great vid, but you could have maybe included weight in this. I know it's not actually a big deal, but still
Great Video, Only comment would be to add the names of the helmets above the ranking. Can be a little hard to follow.
I don’t understand why you rate the fit of the helmet since you are the only person with your head. Everybody else has a differently shaped head and the helmet will fit differently
Right, I did explain that. But what I mostly talked about was how deep the helmets were and I mean a cheap helmet gonna fit like shit no matter your head.
How do you know a helmet "performs" better (whatever that means)?
I just watched the octal aero vid from 2016 before this one. Either your taste has radically changed since then or....?
VC: "Skate helmet... just want to look like a bro on a bike"
Also VC: Wears aero $$$ sunglasses.
Much love. Thanks for making these awesome comparison vidz!
yea but those mono lens glasses yell "Moto bro from 2006-2009".
Good and honest review. 👍
MIPS is a gimmick. If you are looking for a helmet for safety then buy the one with a thicker EPS and less ventilation.
There are some very nice and durable helmets at the second hand war gear shop. Indestructible, man.
Just got Bontrager Wavecel for $99.
Thanks for the review. I'm planning to get the Giro Vanquish when I save enough. I got the Oakley Aro 3 recently because it went on sale to replace my Giro Foray without MIPS entry level helmet that cracked but I still use it for my commutes
nice! just wondering why eggplant icon for looks? HAHAHA!
oh there! hahaha nevermind, saw why while watching the vid HAHA!
What's also nice is if it easily holds your glasses...
Bro... I’m so glad you did this video and talked about safety... having been in a recent cycling crash and unknowingly hitting my head on the ground, cracking my helmet in two places (besides breaking my collarbone in two places), I was shocked to see a popular channel host a cycling panel where they whined and complained about the inconvenience of wearing one... unreal... glad you had a great line up to review...
Paul Wieringa Thanks Paul... trying... slow healing... 😫
Now that I know The Great Gazoo is a bike rider, it makes me feel better about the future.
I like his humor
Can we get next video: Top ten helmets which makes you look like you have Glans on your head. :) I would watch that! The hell, I would buy the winner helmet just to have fun for one day, watching all the girls having association while watching my head lol
Best review videos! You rock!
My Kask Protone looks great and is comfy but man, it's too warm. I wish I'd bought something with better vents
industrial helmet for the win
isn't POC Octal X and Poc Octal the same helmet basically? and for look first one got 4/5 and other one 2/5 ??? just curious :)
lol the eggplant scale is is true
No Bells?
*I never wore a helmet growing up except on a motorcycle. I am trying to get a helmet again for bicycling. But now I remember why I never wore a bicycle helmet...*
10/10 thumbnail.
a lot of mount bike riders wear their helmets that look like hockey or skater helmets,No road helmets
take a look at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety testing done by Virginia Tech before buying a helmet.
Dud, a little outdated video now but this has helped me A LOT to decide to go for the POC. Just got back into MTB and there I definitely want to spend in security (And looks of course).
This was pretty good, a bit old now, but helmet manufacturers aren’t breaking any new ground. Okay MIPS is new, newish, 4 years old by now.
Fit ahhhhh. Helmets that fit me Bell, Kali, Smith, Fox and Kask sorta.helmet that don’t Poc, Specialized, Giro and others.
Now MIPS, as of now it’s only been tested by that manufacturer, now the approving bodies, they are relying on what the manufacturers data. The real trouble with helmet testing is there are to many ways to test a helmet. The standard is it drop a weight on top and see what happens, not the best.
Last, to many think that a concussion comes from banging your noggin on the ground or something hard, no. You can get a concussion from whiplash where there is a rapid change of direction, it’s not just a sore neck. It’s when your poor brain bangs against the inside of your skull.
I fortunately helmets won’t protect us 100%, but you should ALWAYS WEAR ONE.
Star Wars Character!!!😀🙈
3:35 no, you dont look like a pe**is, but you do look like toadstool from mario. So there's that.
A while ago I fell and was unconscious for about 10 minutes. My Bell helmet (non MIPS) was cracked in 2 spot and my head was bruised at one spot. Lucky it was not my head that cracked. After that event I got a Mets MIPS helmet which is on special deal. In where I live, Kask and Poc is the cool bro and sis go to helmet.
Is it just me who thinks all poc no matter how he likes or rates the look still looks same?
Tyler, I went to the premier of the 2019 Belgian Waffle Ride movie last night in San Diego, you’re kind of famous with a couple of speaking parts. You returning next year?
If you want a POC helmet, I highly recommend the POC Omne Air Spin. It is much cheaper than other POC helmets coming in at $150 and has a great look and feel.
agreed
Hey, thanks for your comment, I'm thinking of purchasing Poc Omne.
Could you please specify if it is capable of holding sunglasses?
@@grigoryp201 yeah I put sunglasses in mine all the time.
How’s it fit? I don’t want a narrow fir
Well best bang for the buck is fairly obvious, your question is rather which helmet is best to buy.
Dude. Fit is based on head size and shape. You can't rank fit without even adjusting helmet and strapping on. Everyone has different head shapes. Some designs cater to skinny faces and other to wide faces. Many helmets come with extra pads or you adjust with the plastic adjuster.
BTW, most people look retarded in helmets, but while riding, who is actually paying attention. People only notice helmets when looking at pro races, but it's non taken up to much focus really.
Oakley Aro3 all the way. I’ve had many. Oakley is very lite, looks good, super comfortable and only two pads inside. Easy to clean and having to replace the pads is cheap as opposed to say....a kask that has like 8 pads and the bastards want 30 bucks plus shipping for replacement pads.
Don’t get me wrong, I fully agree helmets should be warn. But here me out. When post a photo after I pull off of the highway on a motorcycle after traveling for hours at 80+ mph not wearing a helmet nobody says a word. If I post a cycling photo without a helmet everyone loses there mind lol. I’ll never understand lol
What testing organization is responsible for rating bicycle helmets? With motorcycle helmets there is DOT and the independent Snell foundation. Without something impartial and scientific talking about 'MIPS' or protection is useless.
Lol.. yes, the last POC you look like Rick Moranis in Spaceballs.. Great info!, thanks for sharing.. I have the same head shape as you so this was very valuable.. Thanks!
My next helmet would be a MET rivale or manta. I can't afford POC, and they look big on my head 😁
Probably taking this too seriously here.. but I really hate this kind of gate keeping. Who cares how you roll up to the group ride as long as everyone's safe, let the legs do the talking. You're wearing lycra without underpants, who cares which kind of penis shape your head looks like because there's just no way to prevent that even with the biggest 80's disco shades. Bro.
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What about the Kask Protone?
Viewing your content, for finding an alternative for the "non elitist bmx style" which am sporting now. Just got back to road cycling.
fit is subjective, it depends on the shape of your head. So you should have said something about that first. Is your head more on the oblong or the roundish side?
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Safety first bro!
The first oakley helmet just looks like a star wars elmet or something lol